CRIMSON KISS
Part 1: The Midnight Encounter
Rain poured over the empty streets of Ravenwood, turning the cobblestones into a glistening mirror. Elena pulled her coat tighter around her, trying to ignore the uneasy feeling crawling up her spine. She had always felt that the town held secrets—dark secrets that no one dared speak of.
From the shadows, a figure watched her. Tall, pale, with eyes that seemed to pierce through the night. Adrian had been waiting for her—not because he wanted to harm her, but because he couldn't resist the pull that fate had woven between them.
As Elena turned a corner, the streetlamp flickered, and for a brief moment, she saw him clearly. He smiled—not a friendly smile, but one that sent shivers down her spine.
"You're not supposed to be out here alone," he said, his voice smooth as velvet, almost hypnotic.
Elena's heart raced. "Who…who are you?"
"I'm someone who knows you better than you know yourself," Adrian replied, stepping closer. The scent of rain mixed with something darker—something intoxicating.
And in that instant, Elena knew her life was about to change forever.