Creatures of the Night
Trapped in a secluded village, Milena dreams of freedom and the forbidden world beyond the tree line. But as her 20th birthday approaches, a chilling truth unravels: the 'creatures of the night' aren't just myths, and her entire life has been a meticulously crafted lie. When an unexpected attack breaches their sanctuary, Milena is thrust into a terrifying confrontation with her village's secrets and the true nature of the beasts she's been taught to fear. Will she embrace the darkness within, or succumb to the dangers lurking just beyond the light?
The scent of simmering stew hung heavy in the air, a constant companion to Milena’s days. Nineteen years, and every single one had unfolded within the same mind-numbing routine: tunnels, kitchen, garden, repeat. She chopped carrots, the blunt knife struggling against the root, her thoughts drifting to the forbidden forest beyond the treeline.
"Did you slice the carrots, Milena? Remember, Charles likes them extra thin." Cynthia's voice, sharp and familiar, cut through her reverie. Milena sighed, knowing the battle she was about to lose. Her twentieth birthday was days away, and still, she was trapped in the kitchen.
