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
Chase
Kanae knew that she wouldn't be able to run away forever. She could sense that someone was trying to catch up with her as she ran with all she got. The weight on her back slowed down her speed by several milliseconds and those important milliseconds allowed them to catch up with her.
Dashing to the alleyway, she hoped that she would never hit a wall. This part of Black Street was unfamiliar to her, so she couldn't say for certain whether she could get away safely or not.
"Sister Kanae, my hands feel numb."
"Please hold on," Kanae was still holding James's feet firmly, but if the boy broke his hold, she was not sure that she could carry him.
Suddenly, she broke her direction to the side as Randy appeared from the other side of the way, intending to trap her. Seeing that Kanae managed to sense him, he cursed quietly and went into another chasing.
"Go over there!" James Wells ordered.
"I get it."