Secrets won’t remain secrets

{"messages":[{"id":1182410052,"character_id":0,"type":3,"position":0,"image_path":"contribute/fiction/2236388/chatstory/9811641/1656068779286.jpg","image_width":630,"image_height":630},{"id":1182410053,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":""Countless and untold stories binds in the book of secrets kept in a safe; The key is hidden; Who shall find the key, who shall quest for death.""},{"id":1182410054,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"."},{"id":1182410055,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"."},{"id":1182410056,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"."},{"id":1182410057,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"At evening, Vampire Castle, Helzmere"},{"id":1182410058,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"A crystal magic ball settled on a pedestal in the dark room suddenly gleamed vigorously red."},{"id":1182410059,"character_id":0,"type":3,"position":0,"image_path":"contribute/fiction/2236388/chatstory/9811641/1656068779285.jpg","image_width":393,"image_height":213},{"id":1182410060,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Causing the danger alarms in control room to buzz repeatedly."},{"id":1182410061,"character_id":14213713,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"My lord, the prophet globe have been detecting danger since yesterday’s night but recently it has gotten stronger."},{"id":1182410062,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Eliss reported while walking beside walter as she led him toward the room and opened the door to show him what she meant, walter stepping inside being stunned."},{"id":1182410063,"character_id":0,"type":3,"position":0,"image_path":"contribute/fiction/2236388/chatstory/9811641/1656068779288.jpg","image_width":287,"image_height":165},{"id":1182410064,"character_id":14213713,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"My lord, when was the last time globe conveyed such intense signal?"},{"id":1182410065,"character_id":14276177,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"Even i don’t recall clearly myself, probably something like centuries ago."},{"id":1182410066,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Walter grimly answered, making eliss more uneasy about the whole situation."},{"id":1182410067,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"The red energy thrumming within crystal ball slowly beginning to diminish."},{"id":1182410068,"character_id":0,"type":3,"position":0,"image_path":"contribute/fiction/2236388/chatstory/9811641/1656068779363.jpg","image_width":180,"image_height":162},{"id":1182410069,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"As soon it totally disappeared, returning back to normal while walter and eliss witnessed it until the room fell into darkness again."},{"id":1182410070,"character_id":14276177,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"Alert all the troops, tell them to stay on guard all the time."},{"id":1182410071,"character_id":14213713,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"(bows) Right away, sir."},{"id":1182410072,"character_id":14276177,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"This upcoming threat could be beyond our thinking."},{"id":1182410073,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Walter firmly stated before turning around to exit the room."},{"id":1182410074,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"."},{"id":1182410075,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"."},{"id":1182410076,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"."},{"id":1182410077,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"."},{"id":1182410078,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"The moon shone above green mountains of aerilon, a peaceful silence surrounding the town."},{"id":1182410079,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"But, was it really peaceful?"},{"id":1182410080,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Seems so from afar, nevertheless, you never really know what’s going on underneath it."},{"id":1182410081,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Within the calm hush, there could be many things prevailing, for instance, formation of new life cycles, new borns taking birth, celebrations for victories and good news, fawns hiding in embrace of mother deers, lionesses feeding their cubs, demonic entities feeding on alives until they are dead."},{"id":1182410082,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"We are unaware, foolishly unaware."},{"id":1182410083,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"."},{"id":1182410084,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"."},{"id":1182410085,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"."},{"id":1182410086,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Namjin’s house, 10:00pm"},{"id":1182410087,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Taehyung while cupping jungkook’s face softly smooched his rosy lips as he was laying on the bed and the younger was laying on top of him, moonlight being the only source of light in a room was spreading it’s sheen on koo’s body and silky raven hairs."},{"id":1182410088,"character_id":22796991,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"From when your exams are beginning?"},{"id":1182410089,"character_id":22754514,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"Does that question sound even slightest romantic to you while i’m resting my half naku00e8d body on your half naku00e8d body?"},{"id":1182410090,"character_id":22754514,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"Not to mention, insanely hot bodies in this entire universe."},{"id":1182410091,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Jungkook said glancing up at taehyung with his bambi eyes gleaming due to the lustre of moonlight seeping in through a window."},{"id":1182410092,"character_id":22796991,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"(lightly chuckles while caressing jungkook’s cheekbones and shakes his head)"},{"id":1182410093,"character_id":22796991,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"I’m serious, when does exams begin?"},{"id":1182410094,"character_id":22754514,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"From next week."},{"id":1182410095,"character_id":22754514,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"Do you think i would be able to graduate in peace?"},{"id":1182410096,"character_id":22796991,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"(furrows his brows) What do you mean?"},{"id":1182410097,"character_id":22754514,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"(Sighs exhaustingly and rolls his eyes)"},{"id":1182410098,"character_id":22754514,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"With all the bullshit going in town once again."},{"id":1182410099,"character_id":22754514,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"I don’t want things to be messed up."},{"id":1182410100,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Jungkook genuinely confessed as he hopefully gazed at taehyung."},{"id":1182410101,"character_id":22754514,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"These previous months have been nothing but a pure chaos."},{"id":1182410102,"character_id":22754514,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"We have been fighting one thing after the other and just as we thought we were done, another havoc is ready to outbreak."},{"id":1182410103,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Taehyung’s hand fondled more snuggly against younger’s cheek who gazed deeply into his eyes expressing his fragility."},{"id":1182410104,"character_id":22754514,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"I’m done, taehyung."},{"id":1182410105,"character_id":22754514,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"I want things to be normal. (voice trails low as he leans closer to taehyung’s face)"},{"id":1182410106,"character_id":22754514,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"I just want to hold you, now and forever."},{"id":1182410107,"character_id":22754514,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"Then once i graduate and settle on a decent job, we could plan further future for us."},{"id":1182410108,"character_id":22796991,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"For us?"},{"id":1182410109,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Taehyung repeated with composed face while his eyes stared up into younger’s, the words were just quite unfamiliar to him but didn’t felt bad to hear for the first time."},{"id":1182410110,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Jungkook convictingly nodded cupping taehyung’s face as well with one hand as his thumb caressed elder’s skin beneath eyelids, relaxing sensation soothing taehyung’s senses."},{"id":1182410111,"character_id":22754514,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"Why? Are you planning onto leaving me in midway? (asks in a frail whisper like voice)"},{"id":1182410112,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Taehyung immediately shook his head in denial and pulled the younger closer by his waist as he attached their foreheads and closed his eyes along with koo."},{"id":1182410113,"character_id":22796991,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"No, i am not."},{"id":1182410114,"character_id":22796991,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"Just haven’t experienced this before. (whispers)"},{"id":1182410115,"character_id":22754514,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"(Softly chuckles against taehyung’s mouth)"},{"id":1182410116,"character_id":22754514,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"Haven’t experienced what before? Love or planning the future?"},{"id":1182410117,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Jungkook inquired pulling his face back a bit, a constant smile lingering on his lips while taehyung gazing up at him answered after a brief moment."},{"id":1182410118,"character_id":22796991,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"Both."},{"id":1182410119,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"A quietness occurred among them, a very tranquil one that is while jungkook’s thumb gently stroked at taehyung’s cheekbone with their gazes locked before both of their lips streched into a smile and they leaned in for a delicate peck."},{"id":1182410120,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Younger softly breathing against taehyung’s neck nuzzled on his jawline and looked at him as he spoke after a second or two."},{"id":1182410121,"character_id":22754514,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"Taehyung."},{"id":1182410122,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"He called, fixing taehyung’s attention more concentratedly on himself, taehyung cocking his brow encouraged him to speak further."},{"id":1182410123,"character_id":22754514,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"Do you really not know what’s behind these sudden strange activities?"},{"id":1182410124,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Taehyung remained collected, though he did grew stiff internally, he was on a brink of getting defeated infront of those bambi eyes and blurt his suspicion but before he could do so....."},{"id":1182410125,"character_id":22754514,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"You know what?"},{"id":1182410126,"character_id":22754514,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"Nevermind. (sighs)"},{"id":1182410127,"character_id":22754514,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"I wanna take a break from all of this."},{"id":1182410128,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Jungkook said as he snuggled his face on taehyung’s chest who engulfing arms around him kissed his hairs and caressed his head."},{"id":1182410129,"character_id":22754514,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"You’re staying the night right?(mumbles sleepily with closed eyes)"},{"id":1182410130,"character_id":22796991,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"Yeah. (mutters back and softly kisses koo’s temple)"},{"id":1182410131,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Jungkook humming serenely buried his face into elder’s neck and slowly drifted off to sleep while taehyung kept stroking his hairs comfortingly."},{"id":1182410132,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"."},{"id":1182410133,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"."},{"id":1182410134,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"."},{"id":1182410135,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Namjin’s house, 3:00am"},{"id":1182410136,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"The main door clicked open as jin entered inside and locked the door behind himself, a weary sigh leaving his mouth while doing so before he proceeded to move toward his room."},{"id":1182410137,"character_id":22796991,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"Where are you coming from this late?"},{"id":1182410138,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"A voice halted his feets halfway through the living room as he turned around only to encounter taehyung who switched on the lights and walked closer to him with a certain book in his hand."},{"id":1182410139,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Jin’s eyes widening at the sight of book but taehyung was quick to retreat his hand away with his stare fixated on him as he began to walk in a circle around him."},{"id":1182410140,"character_id":22796991,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"You know, i was exploring through your attic down the basement."},{"id":1182410141,"character_id":22796991,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"I would advise you to keep your security more strict btw, it’s really easy to get in. (says peeking at jin’s face while continuing to walk in circle)"},{"id":1182410142,"character_id":22796991,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"Anyways, during my probe, i discovered something which i never thought i would. (speaks a bit playfully)"},{"id":1182410143,"character_id":22796991,"type":2,"position":1,"content":""Sombre spirits: habitude of evocation""},{"id":1182410144,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Taehyung reading out the name of book in his hand paused his steps infront of jin as he stood face to face with him before meeting his already wrathful eyes."},{"id":1182410145,"character_id":22796991,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"Now since i’ve found this, i cannot help but wonder why would you suddenly need to learn about the practices of evocation."},{"id":1182410146,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"A silence prevailed among them as taehyung stared at jin for answers."},{"id":1182410147,"character_id":22796991,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"Just what are you hiding?"},{"id":1182410148,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"He gravely questioned in a low tone taking one more step closer to jin who instantly snatched the book from his hand and raged."},{"id":1182410149,"character_id":22797611,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"What’s with all the snooping?!"},{"id":1182410150,"character_id":22797611,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"How dare you step into my attic without my permission?!"},{"id":1182410151,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"He rasped, careful enough to keep his voice sufficiently down in order to not wake up the others albeit he was seething which was visible in his expressions as he glared at taehyung."},{"id":1182410152,"character_id":22796991,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"You didn’t answered my question."},{"id":1182410153,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Taehyung calmly stated, his gaze composed yet sceptical."},{"id":1182410154,"character_id":22797611,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"That’s none of your damn business."},{"id":1182410155,"character_id":22797611,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"There’s nothing wrong in being informative. (says placidly, slowly recollecting his equilibrium as he takes a deep breath)"},{"id":1182410156,"character_id":22797611,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"Learning about evocation is the part of my witchcraft study, then what’s the fuss is all about?"},{"id":1182410157,"character_id":22796991,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"(Taehyung staying silent for a while tried to read jin’s eyes)"},{"id":1182410158,"character_id":22796991,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"You know how to conceal your thoughts well."},{"id":1182410159,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"He remarked, jin gazing back at him with same intensity, their stares helding calm yet challenging looks."},{"id":1182410160,"character_id":22797611,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"I do."},{"id":1182410161,"character_id":22797611,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"We all have secrets anyways, don’t we?"},{"id":1182410162,"character_id":22797611,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"Listen taehyung, just stay out of my personal life."},{"id":1182410163,"character_id":22797611,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"And i promise that i won’t interrupt in yours, secrets will remain secrets."},{"id":1182410164,"character_id":22797611,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"Also never try to step in my attic again, unless you wanna burn yourself off."},{"id":1182410165,"character_id":22797611,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"You exceeded all the limits today and i don’t allow it, not after this one time, hmm?"},{"id":1182410166,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"He warned raising his brow as he patted at taehyung’s chest with his book before turning his heels around to leave, taehyung’s eyes travelling along with him until he vanished from his sight into the room."},{"id":1182410167,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"That was true, we all do have secrets and we prefer to keep some from everyone forever."},{"id":1182410168,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"However, it’s not always possible, secrets somehow finds a space to exude, luring the person from whom they must stay hidden the most."},{"id":1182410169,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"."},{"id":1182410170,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"."},{"id":1182410171,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"."},{"id":1182410172,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"."},{"id":1182410173,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Next day, At taehyung’s house, 2:00pm"},{"id":1182410174,"character_id":22754514,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"Hello, is anyone at home?"},{"id":1182410175,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Jungkook called out stepping inside the main door which he managed to unlock by a spare key kept under a flower pot outside."},{"id":1182410176,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"He slowly shut the door behind himself as he took out his phone, texting taehyung."},{"id":1182410177,"character_id":22754514,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"ud83dudcac I’m here, where are you?"},{"id":1182410178,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Taehyung had asked jungkook to meet him up at his house but guess he was a little late."},{"id":1182410179,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Jungkook’s phone soon dinged receiving a message from the elder."},{"id":1182410180,"character_id":22796991,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"ud83dudcac I’ll be there within 15 min or so."},{"id":1182410181,"character_id":22796991,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"ud83dudcac Just wait in my room."},{"id":1182410182,"character_id":22754514,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"(smiles to himself while typing back)"},{"id":1182410183,"character_id":22754514,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"ud83dudcac Okay (:"},{"id":1182410184,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"He shoved the phone back inside his denim’s pocket and climbed upstairs, reaching taehyung’s room as he got inside and chucked his bag onto the bed before himself slumping backwards while his feets lazily dangled down."},{"id":1182410185,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Jungkook blankly stared at the ceiling for a while as he then sit up and sighed while wandering his eyes around, his sight catching an old worned out book on the bedside table which taehyung must be reading, he knew elder had a different liking toward historical books."},{"id":1182410186,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"A small smile formed on his lips as he extended his hand to grab the book but accidentally dropped it and the book slipped under the bed."},{"id":1182410187,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Jungkook getting up kneeled over the floor and bended downward before streching his hand under the bed to reach for a book but his hand stumbled upon a box instead, his brows furrowed as he instinctively grasped box’s handle and dragged it out, the confusion lacing on his face while he stared at it."},{"id":1182410188,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"It was an antique, rusted box, very heavy indeed. Curiousity establishing inside jungkook he tried to open it but it was locked."},{"id":1182410189,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"He couldn’t comprehend why but suddenly he felt himself getting nervous as he frantically began searching for the key, in nightstand’s drawers, in taehyung’s cupboard, but the key was nowhere to be found."},{"id":1182410190,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Jungkook resting hands on his waist frustratedly sighed, then it clicked his mind as he looked down at the book which he had previously dropped and it had gotten dragged out along with the box."},{"id":1182410191,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"He sat on the floor again and opened the book, surprisingly the book was hollow carrying a key inside."},{"id":1182410192,"character_id":0,"type":3,"position":0,"image_path":"contribute/fiction/2236388/chatstory/9811641/1656068779287.jpg","image_width":497,"image_height":471},{"id":1182410193,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Jungkook taking the key, timidly slid it into the keyhole of box and turned it over."},{"id":1182410194,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"The box thudding open as jungkook’s heartbeats rised with it."},{"id":1182410195,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"It was a metal box, seemingly decades old. Jungkook’s eyes witnessed how it was containing many archaic jweles, teared up pieces of newspapers, even some old photographs including taehyung’s picture which he had once showed to him."},{"id":1182410196,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Jungkook gulped as he picked up pieces of newspapers in his hands and his eyes widened at information. The newspaper belonged to 1800’s, not in a good condition but prints were visible enough to read."},{"id":1182410197,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":""ANOTHER VILLAGE BECOMES PREDATOR’S PREY" The headline said as jungkook’s vision captured few highlighted statements and words which were enough to shake his entire existence."},{"id":1182410198,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":""Reaper, kim taehyung, prince of Eudaemonia, mercilessly slaughtered the whole village again last night" "Citizens were cruelly killed by prince of Eudaemonia in a rebellion movement today’s morning" "Children and innocents were murdered when raised their voice in protest, terror of kim taehyung continues to spread" "Killed" "murdered" "slaughtered" "killed" "murdered" "slaughtered" "killed" "murdered" "slaughtered" "killed" "murdered" "slaughtered" "pale death kim taehyung horrifically ripped citizen’s heart in middle of the street""},{"id":1182410199,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Tears brimmed into his eyes as jungkook began hyperventilating at the each word he read, ground slipping from underneath his feets and heart thumping atrociously fast."},{"id":1182410200,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"The sound of room’s door opening snapped him out of his trance as he abruptly stood up and took a step back in defence while fearfully gazing at taehyung, fearfully gazing at taehyung for the first time ever. The grip of his shivering fingers loosening on pieces of newspaper as they fell from his hands onto the floor, so did his tears as his whole body trembled."},{"id":1182410201,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"The shock and panic was evident on taehyung’s face as well while examining his own belongings scattered over the floor, he staggeredly moved his eyes up on the dread stricken younger as he opened his mouth to speak."},{"id":1182410202,"character_id":22796991,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"Jun-"},{"id":1182410203,"character_id":22754514,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"Le-let me go...... please...."},{"id":1182410204,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Jungkook managed to let out with his choked up voice, his eyes begging in fright."},{"id":1182410205,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"It was happening, what taehyung always feared was happening. It broke him, completely shattered him, pierced him deep inside but he silently stepped aside and ducked his head down while clenching his fists tight, allowing the younger to go."},{"id":1182410206,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Jungkook anxiously grabbed his bag as fast as he could and ran past taehyung with all his might while tears never stopped leaving his eyes as taehyung remained there stood, numb and wounded."},{"id":1182410207,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"ud83cudf19"},{"id":1182410208,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"ud83cudf19"},{"id":1182410209,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"ud83cudf19"}]}