nyctophilia

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Parts 5
Time 28m

alleyways boy dark darkness different girl souls

nyctophilia
(n.) love of darkness or night. Finding relaxation or comfort in the darkness

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She had always loved the darkness, and the comfort it gave her. 
He hated everything the darkness had to offer.
She felt safe and protected wandering with the shadows in the alleyways. 
He felt the need to protect her from his darkest demons.

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What happens when two dark souls meet? They are both different, yet their resemblances is not to be mistaken. In a world where you are expected to be happy and positive all day long, its difficult for the souls with a dark aura to fit in. The only way to endure this place is by finding someone to hold on to. 

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I immediately felt the comfort from the silence around the hiding blankets in the alleyway. Ever since I was twelve I had been roaming and exploring these hidden streets, and knew them like the back of my hand. So when something was out of place, I immediately noticed. Two dark eyes stood out in the shadows. They were dark and warning, but also so welcoming and warming. 
"Are you lost or something?" I asked the stranger. It was unnerving to meet someone new. And at a place I had basically grew up in, was even more unsettling. 
"No, I certainly hope not," a velvet like voice replied. Man, is it possible to sound more intriguing?All Rights Reserved

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