Chapter 1 - Cursed Life
Grandpa Andrews
Listen, Alyssa...
Alyssa Andrews
Hm? What's wrong, Gramps?
I began peeling an apple for him, the peel running through my fingers and creating a neat spiral on my lap.
It's been a week since my grandfather was admitted into a nursing home.
My mother thought it best after they found him on the floor of his apartment, completely passed out.
People believed him to be dead. His heart had stopped beating completely.
Suddenly however, he gasped and sprung back to life.
He began rambling on about how he was out of range and began cursing the ER nurses and doctors.
That was the final straw for my mother, who locked him up here and forbid me to come visit him.
Grandpa Andrews
Don't listen to what your mother says.
Grandpa Andrews
She doesn't know any better.
Alyssa Andrews
Don't worry, Gramps. I don't believe anything she tells me.
Apparently, he is prone to have full-blown hallucinations from time to time, and that is why he believes in-
Grandpa Andrews
Ghosts. They are no laughing matter, Alyssa.
Grandpa Andrews
Some are harmless, but others are dangerous.
Grandpa Andrews
Those who die with hate or emptiness in their heart become irrational when faced with spirituality.
I entertain him from time to time, and he believes that I'm "special" like him too.
Grandpa Andrews
You have a gift as well, Alyssa.
Grandpa Andrews
A gift to see the unseen.
Alyssa Andrews
I know. You've told me that I'm special ever since the first day I was born.
He suddenly grabbed my wrist, and my knife and the apple halted.
Grandpa Andrews
I don't have much time left.
Grandpa Andrews
Whatever you do, look after "The Harbouring Rose".
The Harbouring Rose? What's that?
Suddenly, my phone began to vibrate and a distasteful reminder of 'work' flashed up on my screen.
Right, I was only given a half-day off.
I got up and smiled at my grandfather.
Alyssa Andrews
I'll visit you tonight as well.
I froze at the door and turned my head back towards him in his bed.
Grandpa Andrews
Just... stay safe. And remember what I've told you, okay?
When I left, I jumped into my car and drove away.
However, I didn't see the shadow crawling into my grandfather's room via the window behind me...
My life is... well, its pretty mundane.
I work an office job from 9 to 5, and I have nothing exciting going on in my life.
I have no friends, my father is estranged and my mother likes to control me like I was her own personal doll.
I'm pretty much alone. However, there's something that I want that will change that.
Why is it so hard to find a decent guy nowadays?
I've never tried online dating, mainly because it's filled with weirdos who aren't looking for anything "serious" who want a girl to show off on their Instagram.
Bars are filled with dangers, such as guys spiking a girl's drink or following them back home.
It was suggested to go out with friends, but since I don't have any, that's also a no-go.
I'm quite lonely, and all I want in my life is a boyfriend.
He doesn't need to be super handsome, though that would be an added bonus, but he needs to be kind, generous, and loyal.
However, the percentage chance of a guy being like that who actually wants me to be his girlfriend is in the decimals.
Jokes aside, I don't need an epic romance that finishes off with a kiss by a beach with a sunset.
I just need someone who will make me feel like I'm not the only insane person on this planet.
Alyssa Andrews
I feel like I'm cursed...
Alyssa Andrews
Urgh, why can't I find a decent guy???
Misty Plume
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Comments
Axel Sparks
Nice story.
2024-06-01
0
lucifer was innocent
Same as me
2022-10-09
2
Endless summer
Same here I also feel like I'm cursed I don't have any friends and when I try to make friends with someone they always betrayed me
2022-09-26
2