See You Soon

LynnNicole Blevins

by LynnNicole Blevins

Story

Anna woke up alone in the darkness with staggered breathing as she had just run a marathon. Anna wasn’t exactly sure where she was anymore. Remembering running through her normal nature trail; the sun was peeking through every tree as she quickly trotted through, taking in the sounds of the birds as her feet hit the ground softly as Anna made her way through the dense forest trail. The smell of fresh wet dewy grass filled her nose as air filled her lungs with more of nature’s fresh air. She remembered having to stop to take a quick break from Anna’s jog to take a sip of her fresh ice cold water; as she took a sip. The condensation of the water on the bottle. She was attacked within an instant by something; her mind couldn’t make out what it was. Anna woke up from her morning jog feeling an indescribable shift in her being. She slowly sat up, taking in the serene beauty of her surroundings. The lush greenery and the refreshing breeze provided a calming effect on her, but it was short-lived. Anna had turned into a creature unlike any other – a vampire. She struggled to come to terms with her new identity and the consequences that came with it. Anna had to learn to control her thirst, hide her true nature from those around her, and navigate a world that was no longer familiar to her. As she opened her eyes, she was surrounded by darkness. Anna tried to get up, but her body was numb and she felt weak. She remembered passing out, but couldn’t recall what happened after that. Suddenly, a sharp pain shot through her neck, and she yelped in pain. As she staggered to get herself up while looking for her water bottle to quench her thirst, she noticed it. The vampire’s eyes glowed in the dark area of plush bushes, and she couldn’t resist their hypnotic gaze. She didn’t realize at the time that a vampire had attacked her, but she was enchanted by the creature’s beauty and felt drawn to him. As she adapted to her new life, Anna realized that being a vampire gave her power and freedom she had never known before. She was no longer bound by the limitations of human existence and could live forever. But with that power came a great responsibility to use it wisely and not succumb to the darkness that threatened to consume her. Anna had become a force to be reckoned with, and she was determined to use her newfound abilities to protect those she loved and make a difference in the world. Anna woke up early in the morning and went to work. Although she had a tough time getting out of bed due to a recent attack, she managed to push through and make it to work. She was still feeling a bit confused and disoriented from the incident, but she tried her best to stay focused and productive throughout the day. Despite the challenges she faced, Anna remained determined to overcome her struggles and move forward with her life. Determined to not let her hardships hold her back. As she left her job at night and began her journey home, she couldn’t shake the feeling of being watched. Anna heard the wrestling of the leaves as they scratched the surface of the concrete, she quickly turned to eyes in the direction of the sound but didn’t see anything there. She laughed it off thinking that she was just being paranoid and continued on her journey home. Her apartment was about five blocks away from her job, she was able to get a workout by walking to and from work. Anna’s pace quickened as she made her way home.

© LynnNicole Blevins 2023-05-14

Genres
Novels & Stories, Science Fiction & Fantasy
Moods
Dark, Mysterious