How It Began
Perched on the edge of the bridge, I let my legs dangle over the moonlit waters of the Moonsvale River, my thoughts heavy with apprehension. "Is it truly my time?" I murmur softly, My voice barely above a whisper. "I've never even had the chance to experience a date, let alone my first kiss. Would it not be wiser to end it all before the evil spirit comes for me?" Maybe i should just jump into this river. At least i died on my account, not the curse...
Beside me, Elysia and Luna materialized in their ethereal forms, their presence offering a glimmer of comfort amidst my turmoil. Lucy, the ever the optimist, moved closer and enveloped me in a gentle embrace. "Listen, Glo," she said tenderly, "while we can't alter what fate has in store, we can seize the time we have left. Why not make the next 110 days the most memorable of our lives?"
A faint smile tugged at the corners of my lips as I looked up at Luna, gratitude shining in my eyes. "You're right," I conceded, my voice laced with newfound resolve. "Let's embark on an adventure, far from the confines of this town. Upstate sounds perfect. We could have a blast."
Elysia nodded in agreement, her translucent form shimmering in the moonlight. "Absolutely," she chimed in. "We could explore new places, try new things, and create memories that will sustain us through whatever lies ahead."
With Our decision made, we trio sprang into action. I hastily penned a note for my family, explaining our sudden departure, while Luna impatiently honked the horn outside. Rushing downstairs, we piled into Luna's open-roof car, the excitement palpable in the air as we zoomed off into the night, as we sang our favourite song joyfully.
Arriving at our destination, a town shrouded in mystery, we were awestruck by the opulence of the condo Luna had secured for us. "Wow, Luna, this place is incredible," I exclaimed, my eyes wide with wonder.
Little did we know, however, that this town held a dark secret – it was under the dominion of werewolves. Ignorant of the lurking dangers, I and my friends set out to explore, oblivious to the peril that awaited us, but most importantly have Fun!!!
The Hawthorns
My family, the Hawthorne family, known for our lineage of powerful witches, traces its roots back to its formidable patriarch, Silas Hawthorne. Silas, a cunning and ambitious wizard, was driven by an insatiable thirst for power and knowledge, willing to delve into the darkest corners of magic to achieve his goals.
Legend has it that Silas's relentless pursuit of power led him to make a perilous bargain with a malevolent entity, seeking to harness the forbidden forces of the supernatural realm. In his quest for dominance, he sought the aid of a powerful werewolf, a creature of unparalleled strength and ferocity.
But it was not only power that Silas desired. He had fallen deeply in love with the werewolf, enchanted by her wild nature and primal allure. Determined to bind her to him forever, and at the same time increase his prowess, Silas made a fateful decision that would alter the course of the Hawthorne family's destiny for generations to come.
In a forbidden ritual steeped in dark magic and forbidden desires, Silas needed to use the heart's blood of the werewolf to augment his own powers, weaving a spell that would intertwine their fates for all eternity. he decided to use that of his love. However, in his arrogance and recklessness, Silas failed to foresee the dire consequences of his actions.
As the werewolf's life ebbed away, her dying breath cursed Silas and all his female descendants to a fate worse than death. pleading with a notorious evil the grim reaper to take vengeance on her behalf. From that moment forth, every female born into the Hawthorne family would be doomed to perish on her twenty-fifth birthday, victims of the curse that Silas himself had unwittingly unleashed.
Haunted by guilt and remorse, Silas spent the remainder of his days seeking redemption for his sins, but the curse he had unleashed proved to be unbreakable. And so, the Hawthorne family became ensnared by a legacy of tragedy and loss, their lives overshadowed by the curse that had been born of love and betrayal.
In the Hawthorne family's grand mansion, a solemn tradition is upheld with each passing generation. Females born into the Hawthorne lineage are celebrated with both joy and sorrow, for they carry the weight of the family curse upon their shoulders. From the moment of their birth, their fate is sealed, their lives destined to end on their twenty-fifth birthday.
To ensure that the Hawthorne bloodline continues, females are encouraged to marry early, their unions orchestrated with meticulous care by their elders. Suitors vie for their favor, eager to wed into the prestigious family despite the knowledge of their impending doom. Marriage becomes not just an act of love, but a race against time—a desperate bid to leave behind a legacy before the inevitable end.
Meanwhile, the males of the Hawthorne family live with a constant dread, for each birth brings the possibility of yet another doomed daughter. They watch anxiously as their wives carry their pregnancies, praying silently for a son to inherit the family name. The birth of a daughter is met with a mixture of joy and trepidation, as they know that their beloved child will one day join the ranks of the Hawthorne ancestors, immortalized in the large frame that adorns the living room—a solemn reminder of their family's legacy.
Despite the burden of their curse, the Hawthorne family remains a formidable force in Moonvale, their power and influence unmatched by any other. As the top of the supernatural hierarchy, they command respect and fear from werewolves, vampires, and even spirits. Their grand mansion stands as a symbol of their authority, a testament to their centuries-old lineage and the indomitable spirit that drives them forward.
Yet, for all their power, the Hawthorne's cannot escape the shadow of their curse. They live each day with the knowledge that their time is limited, their lives a delicate balance between hope and despair. And as the countdown to their twenty-fifth birthdays begins, they cling to each moment with a fierce determination, determined to defy fate and carve out their own destinies in a world that seeks to rob them of their future.