EPISODE 1: INTRODUCTION

The phone alarm blares on the small wooden table beside Lilith's bed, where she's tangled in her sheets. She slowly sits up, her fiery red hair a mess, and rubs the sleep from her eyes. She checks her phone for the time and looks around her dimly lit room. The black walls with rose paintings seem to soak up the faint morning light peeking through the blackout curtains.

As Lilith swings her legs over the side of the bed, she scratches her tousled locks and yawns. Just then, a ghostly figure phases through the wall, her translucent form glowing softly. The old woman's purple skin and matching maid's uniform are pretty trippy, but Lilith is used to it

"Hurry up, dear," the spirit says, her voice gentle but firm. "You don't want to be late." Lilith nods, recognizing the familiar voice, and slips out of bed, her sleeping gown rustling as she moves.

After a thirty-minute bath, Lilith combed her hair and slipped into a black-and-white striped, baggy long-sleeve crop top and black jeans. With her bag and phone in hand, she headed downstairs. In the dining room, she found her mother, Sombra Maldonado, serving breakfast, while her father, Lobo Maldonado, assisted. Her brother, Cuervo Maldonado, sat at the table, enjoying the meal. Lilith noticed the spirits moving around the house, a familiar sight. She took a seat next to Cuervo.

"Hey, Lilith," Cuervo said, "I just watched a movie where this girl lived with vampires but wanted to be normal, human. It made me think, why can't my sister be like that? It'd be way easier to deal with you if you were sane. Instead, I've got a sister who's just as crazy as the rest of us, maybe even crazier."

Lilith's wicked smile spread as she taunted her brother. "Looks like Mom and Dad's crumbs of attention are getting to you." Cuervo's glare intensified. "At least I haven't been kicked out of five schools. I'm the one who might actually live up to our family's legacy." Lilith nodded, her teeth sinking into her food. "Well, you're the oldest. How's spirit binding going?"

Their father materialized behind them, his voice low and urgent. "Finish up, you're running late." He leaned in, his gaze piercing. After breakfast, they headed out, Lilith adorning a golden necklace with a central red gem, while Cuervo pocketed a round golden artifact with a matching gem.

As they walked, the forest path unwound before them. They emerged on the other side, the school-bound route stretching out.

As they stepped onto the school yard, Cuervo and Lilith stood out amidst the bustling crowd. Cuervo's black sweater with a bold red cross emblazoned on the chest, paired with black joggers, exuded an edgy vibe. Lilith, meanwhile, rocked a black-and-white striped, baggy long sleeved crop top and black jeans, her black leather bag slung over her shoulder. Their grim expressions seemed to match the intensity of their outfits as they gazed at the school.

"School and prison – what's the difference?" Lilith muttered, her voice laced with disdain.

Her brother's gaze swept the surroundings before responding, his tone equally unimpressed.

As they walked inside, they parted ways, heading to their respective classrooms. The hallways buzzed with students.

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