Under the Veil of Night
In the City of Crime, one law stands above them all: Only the strongest can live. Fighting is normal, extortion is common, and death is inevitable. Born into a wealthy family yet forced to live in poverty, Kanae Nali vowed to become strong enough to take back what rightfully belonged to her—even if it meant that she had to face the consequences and brave the dangers lurking in every corner. Yet on the outside, just like her mysterious peers, she was no different from the other high school students living their lives to the fullest. “Under the ray of light, my ability will only make me die faster. Under the veil of night, my ability allows me to survive longer.” ____ Story set in fictional city. Any similarities with real world's event is purely coincidence. Special thanks for Coraphyll, Jiyen, Aistich, Cailin, Lyna, and Chip for their help in making the synopsis Word count: 1000-1500 words/chapter Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/pBy2wGB ... Other novels: -Flowers Bloom from Battlefield [complete] - 7 Path of the Lilies [on long hiatus] - 1 Year of Beginning [complete] - Villain Lady [complete] - Science and Fantasy [complete] - 2 Years of Restarting [complete] - Forgotten Legend of the Bloodied Flower [on going] - The Quiet Empress [on going] ... Follow me on IG: @sora100518
31 December Incident: The Beginning
Three years ago, 31st of December
The sky was bright, and the people in the city were busy with their daily lives. The streets were crowded because it was lunchtime. This was also the peak hour for crimes because of the lack of security. However, this would never stop citizens from going out as they still had to go through their daily lives.
"Sis, I want to play in the park, do you want to come with me?" The thirteen-year-old Laura asked excitedly.
Kanae smiled. Today was her fourteenth birthday.
"I want to wait here."
Laura grinned. "Well, it's your birthday, so mom and dad will surely bring you a surprise."
"I think they'll just bring me a cake."
Laura rolled her eyes. "Sis, your mind is truly only filled with food."
Kanae laughed. The best thing about birthdays was eating the cake that she normally couldn't eat. It was the only thing that she always looked forward to on her birthday.
"I'm hungry."