Raziri Azis' Library of Short Stories
i. When Fate Bleeds
Leviathan
Hannah? W-what is this?
Hannah
Are you serious? You should be able to connect the dots by now, Leviathan Demoro.
The man stiffened at the sudden change of demeanor as Hannah, the love of his life, stated with his full name.
Leviathan
B-but how? After all these years. . .
Hannah expressed. Her annoyance at him unable to confine in herself.
Hannah
Snap out of it, will you?
Hannah
*/ walked pass Leviathan
Hannah
*/ rummages the closet
Hannah
*/ brings out a rucksack and a luggage
Oh my, what a preparation.
Leviathan can only watch her agape and in wonder as he stood
Hannah then faces him while holding the luggages
Hannah
I've already planned this a long time ago Levi. It has been a lot of years. . . .
Hannah
Finally, it all has come to an end. You and I won't have to see each other anymore.
She told him while her eyes raging, but suppresses her tears from falling.
Leviathan
Hannah! Why would you want to leave now of all times?
Leviathan
I know I did a lot of things in the wrong way, so please. . . .
Leviathan kneeled towards her.
Leviathan
Hannah, my love, if you could give me one more chance to make it up to you then —
The sound of the remote pressed as the TV was turned off.
Yvan
Ugh, really Freya. How come you've liked these kind of scenes? Itt's too clichè.
Freya
What do you mean Yvan?! This is the best part of the movie!
Freya exclaimed at her friend, Yvan.
Freya
Now I get to see more of Levi's devastated reaction, like duuuh!
Freya
That b*stard deserved to be left by Hannah already.
Freya
Also, turn it on! Hurry! This movie's a worldwide drama that shouldn't be missed out.
Yvan
*/ tosses the remote to her
Yvan
💭 She won't stop bugging me eitherway.
Afterwards, Yvan stood up and walked out to the room, heading to the kitchen.
He was preparing an afternoon snack for her elder cousin.
Yvan
💭 She knows I would, which is why she preferred to sit back and watch with the stress of excitement.
Yvan
💭 Talk about second-hand ironics.
Yvan
💭 And, that show is something she deeply can relate to.
As Yvan finished making two simple sandwiches and some drinks, he headed back to where Freya was.
She immediately took her snacks.
Yvan
💭 Not even a thanks, great of you.
Yvan sat back with another sigh. His face deadpanned while looking at the movie.
Freya
Yeah! That's what you got for over 8 years of hurting Hannah's feelings you a**h*le! Take that!
Yvan
You know, you've never expressed this much in a show.
Yvan
Even when you also almost have the same experience and heartbreaking story as this.
Yvan after all, is Freya's close cousin and her bestfriend. He witnessed how she gained her first love.
Well, first love and first heartbreak. Freya had cried at Yvan's house even when he was busy studyung for his exams.
Freya
Ugh, don't remind me. He's a selfish d*amn h*ck of a man. Why did I even loved him. . . .
Yvan
Well, that's how love gets you. Also,
Yvan
You sure you don't miss him?
The show ended with Freya wiping her 'tears-of-joy' mixed with frustration.
The two called it a day, but they both still sat and talked a bit.
Freya
I still keep wondering how he realized his feelings in like, super duper late time?
Freya
Jeez, he should've been considerate to her all those years even if he never loved her in the first face.
Yvan
Well, who knows. Sometimes, it's hard to love at first.
Yvan
You can relate in a way.
Freya
I mean I guess. Here in this movie, it is kinda the same as mine, which is weird. . .
Yvan only sighed and patted at his cousin for comfort.
Though she demanded a better comfort from him but Yvan only rolled his eyes.
They both then cleaned up the mess before heading back to their bedrooms.
Well, Hannah stayed in the guest room to hang out with Yvan for the day.
Yvan went inside and closed the door shut before any words spouted out from Hannah's mouth.
Yvan
*/ combing my hair back up
Yvan
*/ heads to the study desk
Yvan
*/ sits down and grabs a pen
Yvan
💭 I guess I have to write up the next scene then.
He started to grab his notebook beside him, and started to write down .
Yvan
*/ writing while muttering in his thoughts
Yvan
💭 Leviathan Demoro suddenly called Hannah after tracking down her number, which was renewed for a couple of years.
Yvan
💭 This made her wonder who it was because it was enlisted as a stranger.
Yvan
💭 However, she felt as if she had to take the call. And so she did.
Dangerous move. I advise any kids, or even elderly ones, including those with the minds to know, not to accept any stranger's call from your phones aight?
Yvan
💭 Dangerous move Hannah, or should I say, Freya.
Yvan
💭 But I guess that's how the story should go.
Yvan still continued to write while muttering aloud in his thoughts.
Yvan
💭 Hannah immediately knew whose voice was over the phone call right away.
Yvan
💭 Her face was written in frustration, as she's already moving on her life without him anymore.
Yvan
💭 That is until, he told her to come see him at the hospital.
Yvan
💭 She couldn't help but bubble up in worrry.
Yvan smirked. These events would get interesting, eventually.
Yvan
💭 Leviathan told her that he got himself in a car accident. Before he met his demise, the last person he could think of is Hannah and her smile. Guilt arose within him.
Yvan
💭 And it was unfortunate to happen. Soon after, he felt signs of losing his life during the accident.
Yvan
💭 The doctor told him he only has one more day to live, so he wants to see her one last time as his final request.
Yvan
💭 With this call, Hannah immediately said that she'd go see him, and let her know the hospital's address.
Yvan
💭 Before she could go, she should tell her cousin where she's heading off to.
A few seconds later, Yvan heard someone's footsteps rushing towards his room.
The door suddenly opened with a burst, revealing Freya in her most worried expression.
Freya
Y-yvan, I need to go somewhere.
Yvan continued to scribble down before turning his head slightly at her.
Freya
U-uhm, James got into a car accident and he says he wants to see me the soonest if possible.
Yvan
Really?! Jeez, hope he's okay. You should go now!
Yvan shooed her, while also reminding her to take care on the way.
Freya rushed out and headed to the nearest commuting station.
Yvan
That was a loud bang of the door though.
Yvan went back to scribbling, satisfied with the scenes being written.
Yvan thought of sending this out to the producers of the show.
After all, as an anonymous writer working behind the scenes, he'd gain quite the hefty amount for his livelihood.
And because he is, Fate himself.
Yvan
💭 James and Freya are both Leviathan and Hannah, just with different names and a different era, but their love story is exactly the same events.
Yvan
💭 Now then, I should send this via mail to the producers. Hope they'll like it.
Yvan
💭 Their love story after all, sadly does not have a happy ending.
Yvan
💭 So, what should I write next?
ii. We. Are. Vicious
In a cozy abode within a bustling city lives an ordinary college guy, with his girl best friend hanging out.
Arnold was busy doing his matters upstairs.
As he headed down, he noticed his bestfriend — Trixie, slightly uncomfortable while watching the latest news on TV.
Newscaster
This daily hour news bring quite the terror, citizens!
Newscaster
Five construction workers last seen at Fredry's site, faced an unexpected murder, resulting to a brutal death during midnight.
Newscaster
Each of the victims had a deep slip in their throats. Some lost a certain arm or leg, and all of their tongues cut off.
Trixie shivered from her seat.
Newscaster
Police said it could be a work of a psychotic murderer on the loose, which they've yet to make an identification.
Newscaster
As to keep everyone safe, everyone is highly advised to stay alert and be cautious—
Trixie
That was absurd. . .
Arnold was the one with the remote and changed it to another channel.
Arnold
*/ sits beside Trixie
Arnold
*/ puts down the remote
Arnold
We've just finished overcoming our practical exams Xie. It's been a week since your break while working too.
Arnold
Let's hangout somewhere, what do you say?
Arnold met Trixie at school. They became close friends after knowing each other for 3 months, sharing similar interests.
Yet like how history goes, he developed feelings for her.
So he decided to confess to her soon.
Trixie
*/ faced at him with a worried expression
Trixie
We can go out, but you just heard the news. It's dangerous to go out nowadays and —
Arnold
And that's why we won't just go anywhere but in our usual spot. Our hideout.
Trixie leaned back on the couch with her arms crossed.
Trixie
You know, I noticed you've been saying that a week ago as well.
Trixie
Care telling me why you wanna hang out with so badly, big guy?
Arnold leaned back on the couch facing her.
He slightly shrugged with his shoulders up.
Arnold
But, can't I have a moment with my bestfriend?
Trixie
*/ throws a pillow at Arnold
Arnold laughed at her while defending himself from the throw.
Trixie
You and your punch lines, jeez.
Trixie
*/ stands up and heads the front door
Trixie
*/ opens the front door, then slightly faces at Arnold
Trixie
Since it'll be a night-out, I assume, you're gonna call me where'd you wanna meet-up first before heading there?
Arnold
Sure. Though, I always call you.
They both threw some teases and banter before Trixie waved goodbye at him.
Arnold saw Trixie wearing her helmet and rode off with her motorbike.
In Arnold's eyes, she looked awesome with it. Well, everything of her is awesome.
Evening came, both Arnold and Trixie headed towards a hill.
They passed by an abandoned shed, surrounded with tall and dark trees over the rocky road.
Thankfully, it was a bright full moon, so they could see where the path was.
Not long, they arrived at an abandoned cemented terrace-like venue with old fences outlining the edge of the hill's cliff.
They both discovered this place during their school's field trip on that same hill. The two would ocassionally take a visit, with either one or both taking a break away from their social life.
Arnold was cupping his arms around Trixie's waist as she drove her vehicle. The lady then parked it under a tree nearby.
Trixie
*/ quickly glanced at Arnold with a smirk
Arnold
Wait up Xie! Sheesh, what a cheeky gal.
Despite Trixie having sometimes a somewhat childish behavior, Arnold let it pass 'cause he thought she was cute.
Trixie
*/ reaches the cliff's edge, holding onto an old fence
Arnold
*/ arrives beside her
Trixie
As always, the view here is still beautiful as ever.
Trixie puts her hair behind her ear as the sling wind brushes it off.
Trixie
*/ smiles at Arnold
Trixie
Good thing we found this spot first Arnie.
Arnold
Disagree to, agree.
Trixie scoffed at him for his humorous attempt but still slightly giggled. She then faced back to the view in front of them.
Arnold however, has his sight to the only beautiful view laid in front of his eyes — Trixie.
Arnold could feel his heartbeat pacing up, so he took a deep breath. He then gazed back on the curious eyes of his bestfriend.
Trixie
Arnie, care telling me what are you up to now?
Trixie asked with a smile. She sensed that it's another one of his puns yet again.
Boy, oh boy, Arnold didn't have that thought in mind at all. His face looked pretty serious, yet gentle.
Arnold couldn't express the words he wanted to say.
Trixie felt a sudden worry, so she stepped closer to him.
Trixie
*/ touched his forehead by the back of her palm
Trixie
Do you feel sick Arnie? We could head back home and cancel this night-out. . .
Arnold
No, no. I'm not sick, don't worry.
Arnold
*/ holds her hand, slowly lowering it down
Arnold
There's something I wanted to tell you.
Trixie looked at him with slight confusion at his sudden calm demeanor.
Arnold then held her other hand gently, then he locked his sight onto hers.
Arnold
Xie, it's been. . . 3 months, maybe more, ever since I've been hanging out with you and,
Arnold
Things have been so, so much fun with you, that I,
Arnold
I've started to like you, romantically, Trixie.
He brought up both her hands with a gentle kiss. Trixie was purely shocked, and a slight blush was seen on her cheek.
Arnold
I like you — no, I love you Trixie.
Arnold
Everything about you. . . I seem to realize that these feelings are true, and only for you. No one else.
He rubbed her cheek lightly.
Arnold
And I'm willing to spend the rest of my life, proving my love for you.
Arnold
Only if, you have the same feelings for me too. . .
The two only locked eyes on each other as minutes passed by. However, Trixie regained herself by taking a deep breath.
Arnold could see her face in a cute pink hue, as the moonlight struck a portion of her face.
Trixie courageously spoke back while her voice, slight stuttering out of nervousness.
Trixie
I-it's not like I don't believe that you have feelings for me Arnie. . .Like, I-i'm can't tell if it's your usual joking or not but,
Trixie
From what I've seen now, I know and feel that you are serious with me. That's why,
Trixie
I-i like you too Arnold!
Arnold was stunned. He couldn't believe what he just heard. Deep down, he was prepared for being rejected, but now his heart was overflown with much joy and excitement.
Arnold
So, is it as 'us' now?
Trixie
*/ nodded multiple times
Arnold thought she was cute, again. Oh dear, his heart.
Trixie
C-can I do something crazy?
Trixie suddenly leaned closer to Arnold's face.
She planted a kiss on his lips with her eyes closed.
Arnold was caught off-guard. Instantly, he kissed in return, while letting go of her hands as he hugged her close to him.
The two looked so beautiful, and every second in that very moment felt romantic.
As the two broke off from their kiss, they look into each other's gazes again.
Arnold's face plastered with confusion.
Suddenly, he felt an aching pain through his heart. A sudden, yet deep and excruciating pain, as if he was stabbed right through.
He looked over his chest where his heart is, and found the tip of the knife through his clothes. Blood spreaded over it and stained him.
Arnold
X-xie. . .W-why would you. . .
He couldn't utter the words any further, but his eyes shouted at her. Why would she do this?
Trixie, however, looked at him differently. Her once warm gaze now turned cold and nonchalant.
Arnold landed down on the ground, lifeless.
Trixie only watched him, still unfazed with his body dropping dead.
Trixie
Took you a while, Vic Skull.
The person, who stabbed the knife through Arnold's heart, walked over to Trixie while playfully turning the bloody knife around his fingers.
Vic Skull
I didn't want to disturb the show. But man,
Vic Skull
His supposedly healthy heart could've gotten us over more than grands to sold, ya know.
Vic Skull
Why don't you take matters into your own hands next time, Trixie? Or should I say, Vic Wile?
Trixie is merely an alias of her true identity, Vic Wile.
These two were the psychotic murderers responsible for the many untraced and atrocious cases, including random murder(s) in their city.
Vic Skull only chuckled at her.
He then headed close to Arnold's dead body. His black gloves were on since the murder, so he continued to do a nasty cut opening his stomach until his chest.
He took some organs that seemed undamaged, and placed them in a plastic bag.
Vic Wile grabbed a hidden container behind a thicker tree, a bit further away from where she parked her motor. She placed it beside Vic Skull.
And because Vic Skull brought along a guitar case with him, he proceeded to cut Arnold's right leg and placed it in.
Vic Skull
Too bad this kid's encountered such fate.
Vic Wile
It is what it is.
Trixie coldly stared at the dead body, now dead with cuts and almost empty in its insides, especially the stomach region.
She walked towards Vic Skull, who handed her a black mask for her to wear.
Vic Skull
The police will arrive in a few minutes. Quickly change while I drive us outta here ey.
Vic Wile
Yea yea, just get on with it.
Vic Skull tossed her another plastic bag filled with clothes and a wig for Vic Wile to wear, as well as sunglasses.
Then the man turned on the vehicle. Not long, Vic Wile was finished and the outfit she previously wore were all in the bag. She puts them in the container.
Vic Skull
A'ight, let's go.
Vic Skull
I've sent vassals to go clean up the minor ones.
Hurriedly, Vic Skull drove off from the site. Vic Wile dropped a small piece of paper, that then flew with the breeze and landed on a nearby tree's uproot.
Certain minutes passed after they left the hill, the police arrived at the site, and unexpectedly some news reporters and camera men. They had to put the tape to make sure unauthorized citizens don't go near the crime scene.
Chief Officer
Anyone got something?
The chief asked while his subordinates shook their heads. The detective in-charge was investigating the body, then the cliff's edge while taking notes.
One of the policemen appeared before him.
Policeman 1
Chief, we found this.
As the chief accepted it, his face frowned with anger fueling along in him. His subordinate clearly saw his expression, and gulped in nervousness.
He handed it back to the policeman who found the paper.
Chief Officer
Give this to the detective. Some of us must head back to the station and report immediately.
The policeman went back to the detective to hand out the letter he found.
After all, the letter that infuriated the chief wrote as such :
Under the bright moon where darkness resides, vicious creatures awaits for a prey to be slaughtered by.
Look out, dear readers.
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