WHAT IS THAT MAIDEN ?! VALERIA I had only ever heard of them in childrens horror stories . They were almost impossible to find , and nearly no one had survived after seeing them . Beings of pure dark energy and evil rotting , murderous magic . Its red eyes , like two deep abysses filled with flames , stare at me from that shapeless face , making me tremble in fear . Its body was made of a black mist , with long , dangling strands that hung from every part of it as it advanced toward me . Its arms were far too long , disproportionate , with massive , razor sharp claws that could slice me clean through . I crawled backward , dragging myself across the ground . I couldnt feel my legs . My heart was pounding so fast I thought it would stop at any moment . I tried to get up multiple times , failing each attempt . It loomed over me , and through the darkness , I saw with terror as it opened a wide mouth filled with crooked teeth and grinned , making every hair on my body stand on end . AAAHHH ! I screamed , covering my face as the intimidating shadow enveloped me in its darkness , swallowing me whole . Suddenly , forgotten memories from my childhood came flooding back . I had been happy with my parents . We would take vacations at a lakeside cabin . I went out fishing , exploring freely . But when I returned , I couldnt find them anywhere . I saw myself climbing the stairs again , the strong scent of blood reaching my nose . My trembling hand pushed open their bedroom door and then I saw them . Their lifeless bodies were sprawled on the floor . And above them , that same specter , feeding on their blood and flesh . Hearing my scream at the door , it noticed me and lunged to levour me as well . I dont want to die I want to live ! I want to live ! Those were my thoughts then and now . I shifted back into my human form , pain searing through me far beyond what anyone could endure like my skin was being flayed off my body . Something inside me awakened . An uncontrollable rage surged through my veins , a power filling every muscle with infinite strength . I opened my eyes and roared at the darkness consuming me I dug my hands , now bearing long , sharp claws , intol that shadow . 1/4 +25 BONUS WHAT IS THAT MAIDENT I wanted to consume it instead to hurt it , destroy it . A flurry of raven wings began circling us , their war cries echoing as they attacked . And I felt it . The specter was afraid of me . It was weakening , its power being drained as I screamed like a madwoman , tearing into its faceless void . It was it who was now trying to escape from me . Youre going to die , you bastard ! I wont let you kill anyone else like you did my parents ! I WONT LET YOU ! A high pitched screech erupted from its twisted mouth as the ravens continued their relentless attack . It felt as if my connection to them strengthened they followed my will , obeying my command . Kill Kill . Following pure instinct , I opened my mouth to devour the black mist , the evil within . But I underestimated it . I took in far too much . The power exploded inside me , far too overwhelming knocking me unconscious , leaving me vulnerable once again . ADELE Hiding behind a bush , I could barely believe what I was witnessing . My trembling hand covered my mouth to stifle a scream . That woman … that woman lying there on the ground she was fighting the specter . And then a flock of ravens swirled around her , pecking at that monstrous thing . How … how could she be resisting it ? And worse the specter was screaming in pain , as if it was the victim . The ravens blocked some of my view , but there was no doubt this had to be the woman they were looking for . The one who could read the secrets engraved on the Goddesss altar . If I could lead them to her if they captured her maybe they would finally leave us alone . Maybe theyd return my older sister unharmed . My heart pounded like a drum , torn between fear and hope But then everything changed. The ravens suddenly scattered into the sky , and Valeria lay unconscious on the ground . The specter … it was backing away from her like it was afraid . What was she ? WHAT IS THAT MAIDENT She had completely lied to us . I hesitated for just a moment lost in those chaotic thoughts . And that moment cost me everything . A cold chill ran down my spine . Sweat soaked my clothes . I lifted my head , peering over the bush where I hid- The shadow loomed above me , seething with hatred and resentment . In the distance , I could hear footsteps those men approaching . I had called them here to capture Valeria . To deliver her . I opened my mouth to scream for help- But the sound never came . The darkness swallowed my voice forever . ALDRIC I reached the market just after finishing my conversation with the Alpha . That bastard was hiding something , but no matter how much I pressed , he refused to speak . 1 was already losing patience . If he pushed me further , Id force the truth out of him . But my mind was somewhere else entirely focused only on her . On how cold and distant she had become . I knew it was for the best . But still , I craved the way things used to be . I wandered the market , asking about Valeria but I couldnt find her . Panic set in . The night was deepening . Some stalls were already closing Lifting my head , I sniffed the air , searching for her scent- Something was wrong . A foul , bitter stench mixed with her trail . Alarms blared through my senses , and I broke into a run heading straight for the forest . Her faint scent lingered there . I arrived at an ancient temple . She had been here . Circling the stone structure , Inoticed dried blood hidden in the grass below . ⚫25 DONUS +25 BONUS WHAT IS THAT MAIDENH Blood from someone powerful . Not my kind . And not Valeria either . I scanned the forest , following the trail further . The closer I got , the stronger the stench of death and decay rew I knew that smell all too well . no , please , not her . Not again . Not her , too . A suffocating panic gripped me something I hadnt felt incenturies . Memories Id buried long ago resurfaced , and this time I wouldnt survive it again . I reached the clearing and froze . A corpse . Stripped of flesh , organs , everything just a husk of bone and rotting black sludge . The remains clung to the frame like a grotesque shadow . One glance at the torn clothes and the pale strands of hair realized . It wasnt Valeria It was the Alphas daughter . VALERIA ! VALERIA ! I roared , searching the entire area like a madman . But besides the stench of death someone had covered her trail with a powerful masking scent . I was ready to shift . If I had to tear this entire wretched pack apart stone by stone , I would . But then- A scream behind me . I turned- The Alpha and his mate , crying hysterically as they collapsed , clutching their chests . They must have felt the severed bond felt the death of their daughter . The Alpha stumbled to her remains , trembling and broken No , no , no ! They promised they wouldnt hurt her ! My baby , why ?! WHY ?! AAAAHHH ! CURSE YOU , DAMN YOU ALL ! I didnt care . I stormed toward him , seizing his collar and yanking him to his feet . Youre going to tell me right now what the hell is happening here and where they took Valeria OR YOULL DIE WITH HER ! Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!