2. The truth

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"Bro, do you really think I'm stupid or that I look stupid?" James asked, his confusion evident in his voice. Tutor, on the other hand, exclaimed, "I'm a real vampire!" At this moment that Net, Tutor's best friend, came over and saw that boy is talking to Tutor. Net quickly approached and said,

"Tutor, what the heck are you doing here?" He then turned to James and said, "You're here again?! I specifically told you not to come!" James, feeling a bit defensive, crossed his arms and said, "Can you please just tell me what's going on? The guard told me that vampires lives here. So why are you guys here?"

Net tried to explain, stumbling over his words, "I mean... it's like...-" but before he could finish his sentence, Tutor interrupted, saying, "Just tell him that we're vampires, easy!" Net shot Tutor a look and gave him a light slap on the cheek. "Shut up, he won't believe us."

Net tried to lower his voice, realizing the absurdity of the situation. James, still trying to make sense of it all, said, "My name is James, by the way. Do you know that this morning a woman died? And people are saying that a vampires did it?" Tutor gulped nervously, his eyes widening.

"Actually, yesterday she got too close to us and saw us drinking goat's blood. She tried to run, but our owner stopped her with his special ability and..." Before Tutor could finish his sentence, Net slapped him on the face even harder, clearly frustrated with his friend's antics.

So, James, being the clever guy he is, had a knife in hand because he had a feeling that something was about to go down. He must have been on high alert, analyzing the situation and trying to stay one step ahead. After talking with them, he quickly realized that Net was a bit more clever than Tutor.

In a split second, James made a bold move. He swiftly grabbed the knife with his left hand and managed to grab Tutor's hand, cutting it in the process. Tutor's hand magically healed in a moment. It's have been quite a shock for James to witness something like that.

Feeling the pressure, James started to back away slowly, step by step. He was probably feeling a mix of fear and confusion, not knowing what was happening or who he was dealing with. It's understandable that he nervously asked, "Who are you?"

Meanwhile, Net was keeping a close eye on James and noticed that there was a hole behind him. Net called out his name "JAMES!!" then using his left hand, he conjured up a wall to block James's path.

And get this, a special green-colored magic was flowing from his hand. That's some next-level supernatural stuff right there.

James found himself in a precarious situation. As he attempted to retreat, he was met with an unexpected obstacle-an invisible wall that materialized, blocking his path. Confusion and panic washed over him, and he turned to look behind, hoping for a way out.

In a desperate attempt to escape, James mustered all his strength and began to run away. But just as he thought he might break free Net intervened with his extraordinary powers. With a wave of his hand, Net cast a spell, halting James in his tracks.

"Listen to me," Net commanded, his voice filled with authority and urgency. He recognized the danger that lurked ahead and sought to protect James from it. However, James, overwhelmed by fear, could only manage to let out a scream for help.

Unfazed by James's plea, Net decided to take matters into his own hands. Utilizing his mesmerizing abilities, he hypnotized James, his eyes fixated on Net's gaze. The world around James began to blur as Net's words echoed in his mind.

"Go straight to your room and fall asleep" Net instructed, his voice carrying a sense of finality. James's body moved involuntarily, following the command given to him. He walked with robotic precision, his steps leading him back to the familiarity of his room.

As James was making his way up the stairs to his room, his mom caught sight of him and called out, "James! Where have you been? You haven't eaten anything!" But unfortunately, James seemed completely oblivious to his mom's words because he was under some sort of hypnotic spell.

Undeterred by James's lack of response, his mom couldn't help but worry about her son. As she entered his room, she found James fast asleep, peacefully unaware of his mom's concerns. It was already 9pm, and his mom couldn't help but wonder why he was sleeping so early.

Confused and concerned, his mom quietly left the room, making her way back to the kitchen. As she set the plate on the table, she pondered, "What could be wrong with him? Why is he sleeping so early?"

............

James woke up from a nightmare feeling disoriented and a little shaken. He rubbed his eyes and glanced around the room, trying to shake off the remnants of the unsettling dream.

As he made his way to the living room, he found his mother sitting on the couch, completely absorbed in a phone conversation. When she noticed James, she immediately shifted her attention to him and inquired, "What happened to you last night? You fell asleep so early, and now it's twelve o'clock. You just woke up? This isn't like you. What's going on?"

Feeling a bit groggy, James mustered a response, "Nothing, my body just feels so tired." However, before he made his way to the bathroom, she interjected, "Well, a friend of yours is also here, I mean in this resort. He saw you yesterday on the balcony at night, so he's waiting for you now."

As James dried his hair with the towel, he couldn't shake the feeling of unease that had settled over him. Stepping out of the bathroom, he made his way to the mirror and was shocked to see the boy from yesterday, Net, in the reflection.

Startled, he quickly turned around and found Net standing there, leaning against the door with his arms crossed. James's heart raced as he tried to scream for his mom, but to his horror, Net mysteriously silenced his voice with a wave of his hand.

"James, I know you were about to scream," Net said, glancing at the door. He then started walking toward James, who began to back away, step by step. The room seemed to shrink around James as he retreated, feeling trapped and powerless.

Finally, James couldn't move any further because of the wall behind him. Net stopped there, his gaze intense as he said, "James, I'm here to tell you everything don't try to scream" looking into James's eyes with an intensity that sent shivers down his spine.

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