CHAPTER 1

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Hello lovely readers! Before beginning the story I would really like to thank everyone who gave this story a chance. As you know, DARK SHADOWS (twilight fanfiction), is my dream project and I will complete it, by hook or by crook (even if I die I won't forget to update the next chapter from heaven, surely the Gods and Godesses have laptops and Wi-Fi connections there….LOL)

So, without any further ado, here comes the first chapter of Dark Shadows, a twilight fanfiction.

Happy Reading! :D

The sun shone brightly with its majestic golden rays in the beautiful morning sky. The clouds hung like white treasure caskets. The sky was a riot of red and golden hues with the azure sky as the background. The ocean sang in peaceful rhythm when the quiet waves hit the shore.

At a distance, near the horizon, I couldn't make out the fine line of separation between the sky and the deep sea, no matter how much I strained my eyes. The cool breeze calmed my nerves and helped me relax. Little did I know that this was the quiet before the storm.

Out of the blue, the waves started hitting the shore with such force and intensity that the rhythmic music of the ocean was now a loud noice that hurt my ears. The cool breeze transformed into a roaring storm and before I realised, I was being dragged to the depths of the ocean by an unknown and unseen force.

I shouted and yelled for help but all went in vain. My voice seemd so small that it almost vanished in the roar of the storm and waves.

I closed my eyes and was ready to accept my approaching death.

"If only I could save myself from this apocalypse." I thought...or I said it out loud...I don't know.

Only then did I feel the strong grip, holding me, loosen around my legs.

Now that I was free, I turned around and sprinted towards the shore. My breath came out in gasps. My legs were weak, my head was throbbing, my chest was aching due to the lack of required oxygen.

Run Bella...Run Bella... I thought trying to motivate myself.

But, I couldn't run very far. My legs gave way. I fell face down and my line of vision was parallel to the floor of the sandy beach.

"With this will come your end Bella..." I said to myself in angry tone. Only then did I realise that I was no more being pulled by the ocean waters.

But, this was much worse. I was being engulfed by shadows. PITCH BLACK DARK SHADOWS.

I was weak, to be precise, I was very very exhausted. I didn't have the minimum energy to stand up on my feet and fight against the growing shadows. The shadows swallowed me. I couldn't move, I couldn't breathe. I was just lying there like a corpse.

For the last time, I tried to call on the top of my voice. I cried for help with all my might.

"HEEEELLLPPP MMMEEE...PLEASE SOMEBODY HELP ME..."

I was deprived of oxygen. I felt dizzy. The shadows grew to such a height that it surrounded me completely. It was difficult for me to make out my surroundings. It seemed I was being devoured by the black holes.

My eyes were sore and wet with tears. Burning scratches and gaping wounds covered my entire body.

Giving up, I decided to retire to sleep. The shadows formed a huge tornado around my body. It swept me off the ground and I was imbibed by darkness.

I woke up from my nightmare with a bloodcurdling scream.

"NO NO NO PLASE HELP ME MOM...DONT LET ME GO...HELP ME..."

And then I opened my eyes and saw that I was nowhere else but in my own house, in my own bedroom, safe and sound.

Another ephialtes... How long would they haunt me?

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Hi there! Hope you enjoyed the first chapter (fingers crossed), albeit, it wasn't very exciting. But don't you worry, it'll get better as the story progresses, I promise. Please review and share your thoughts. I would love to hear them! Also this is my first story, I really need your support! :D

Thankyou again for stopping by... :D