Beneath the Bloodstained Moon Chapter 16

At the dark forest.

Alarica was tightly bound with ropes and left unconscious in the freezing room, surrounded by other girls, in the isolated wooden house.

After a moment, she regains consciousness and lets out a piercing scream as her entire body jolts with searing pain.

Alarica Volkova (FL)

Where I'm? *Try to see clearly*

Alarica found herself tightly bound with ropes, and in a sudden flash, she remembered everything. Just before she lost consciousness, Kael had been severely injured.

Alarica Volkova (FL)

kael *Worried*

Alarica glanced around the room, her eyes widening in horror. She saw hundreds of girls huddled together—some completely naked, while others were barely covered in tattered clothing. Her breath caught in her throat as She took in their terrified, hollow-eyed faces.

Alarica Volkova (FL)

*Started to struggle* Help me

The other girls sat motionless, like lifeless puppets, their eyes vacant and devoid of hope. Desperation surged through Alarica as she pleaded for their help, her voice trembling with fear.

She called out again and again, begging them to free her from the ropes—but not a single one moved.

Alarica Volkova (FL)

Are you all dead?

Alarica Volkova (FL)

I can help you… please… just untie me. *Pleading*

She screamed over and over, her voice growing hoarse with desperation. But as the chilling reality sank in—that she was trapped among these human-like dolls, void of life—her cries slowly faded.

Alarica Volkova (FL)

*Get silent*

Alarica Volkova (FL)

*Close her eyes* *Remember his dad's words*

Someone

When you're stuck in a place with no way out, stop begging for help. You're the only one who can save yourself. So, never feel weak—even if you're facing the worst, even if it leads you to death—don’t stop fighting.

Someone

Accept everything on your own terms, because there’s always a way. Always a chance to survive.

Someone

You're my brave daughter—don't embarrass me. It’s either death or victory.

Alarica Volkova (FL)

*open her eyes*

Alarica’s eyes frantically scanned the room, desperate for a way out. Her gaze locked onto a rusted drum lying near her side.

Gritting her teeth against the searing pain coursing through her body, she forced herself to move. With a shaky breath, she dragged her trembling form across the cold, filthy floor, inch by inch, until she finally reached the corroded drum.

Alarica Volkova (FL)

You can do it Alarica. Believe yourself. This world is cruel. They won't help you—they'll make you suffer, crush your will at every step. But remember, it's your strength, your power that will pull you through.

She pressed the coarse ropes against the jagged edges of the rusted drum, sawing back and forth with trembling hands.

The sharp ridges bit into her wrists, leaving raw, bleeding scratches, but she didn’t stop.

Alarica Volkova (FL)

*Eyes teary in pain* It's either death or Victory.

Other side

On the other side, Kael slowly regained consciousness, his head pounding with a dull, throbbing ache. As his vision cleared, he realized he was tightly bound, his wrists and ankles burning against the coarse ropes.

Kael Vortigern (ML)

Motherfucker they are dead. *Use his all strength*

With a guttural growl, Kael summoned every ounce of strength he had, his muscles straining against the unforgiving ropes. With a sharp, violent pull, he tore the bindings apart, the coarse fibers snapping against his bloodied skin.

Kael Vortigern (ML)

Cowards *Scoff*

His hand pressed against the back of his head, feeling the sticky warmth of blood seeping from the gash.

Injured, yes—but far from weak.

Kael Vortigern (ML)

(I have to find her… before that hothead gets herself into trouble again with her damn impulsive behavior) *sigh*

Ignoring the searing pain in his limbs, he pushed himself to his feet. Alarica needed him—and nothing was going to stop him from reaching her.

Kael immediately set out to find Alarica, his steps quick and silent despite the pain gnawing at his body. But as he approached the exit, he froze.

Kael Vortigern (ML)

There are so many of them. It's impossible.

Kael’s eyes hardened with conflict, his breath ragged. But he knew he couldn’t take them all on—not like this.

His legs pounded against the cold, hard ground as he ran, pushing himself beyond the pain.

Without looking back, he escaped—alone.

Did he really leave Alarica behind? Is Kael truly a coward?

Otherside

Alarica finally freed herself, staggering to her feet despite the searing pain coursing through her body. Her limbs trembled, but she refused to falter.

Her eyes scanned the room, searching desperately for a way out—but there was none. Only a single door, stood between her and freedom.

Alarica Volkova (FL)

*Look at other girls* (I can’t fight alone… but with them, I can. I just need to breathe life into these lifeless souls.)

With a shaky breath, she turned to the other girls, her heart aching at the sight of their vacant, terrified faces. Slowly, she made her way toward them.

Alarica Volkova (FL)

Heyy *Said softly*

What will happen next? Will Alarica succeed in freeing herself, or will she fall into even greater danger?

To be continued...