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Chapter 1 - The mysterious summoning

Scene 1:

As the alien's hands wrapped around me, a jolt of electricity ran through my veins, leaving my skin tingling. The warmth of his touch seeped into my bones, chasing away the chill of uncertainty. I felt an inexplicable connection, like the universe had shifted to bring us together.

His eyes, an unearthly shade of blue, locked onto mine, and I was drawn into their depths. The air around us vibrated with an otherworldly energy, making the hairs on the back of my neck stand on end.

Who was this being standing before me? My savior? Maybe he was an angel sent from above, his piercing gaze burning with an intensity that left me breathless. The scent of something sweet and unfamiliar wafted from his skin, teasing my senses and making my heart skip a beat.

In that moment, time stood still. The world around us melted away, leaving only the two of us, suspended in a sea of wonder and discovery.

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Scene 2:

Miss Troy sat in her bathtub, trying to make sense of the incident that had happened the night before. Which kind of man appears and disappears? she thought, still unable to believe it. And she wondered why she felt a deep connection with the strange guy.

The doorbell rang, snapping her out of her thoughts. She stood up from the bath and headed towards the door, opening it to reveal her friend and colleague, Gina.

"I know it's you, Gina. I mean, who else loves disturbing my bath?" Troy said, her tone a mix of annoyance and playfulness.

Gina walked in, heading straight for the fridge to unpack the groceries. "You're welcome," she said, as Troy followed her into the living room.

"You came early," Troy pointed out.

"I always come early, thanks to someone who always causes problems every time," Gina replied, settling onto the couch. Troy sat down beside her.

"I think you haven't seen it yet," Gina said, her expression serious.

"Seen what?" Troy asked, quickly checking her phone.

"I've gotten 182 calls from different stations in a row since yesterday afternoon, and you're here sleeping peacefully," Gina exclaimed, her voice rising.

Troy's eyes widened as she scrolled through her messages. "But why didn't they get the right angle when taking the picture? I mean, if it was taken from the side angle, I would have looked stunning," Troy complained, her priorities seemingly misplaced.

Gina stared at her, speechless. "So that's your concern in this situation?" she asked, her tone incredulous.

Troy shrugged. "Calm down, Gina. Why are you so angry? I mean, this isn't the first time something like this has happened."

Gina shook her head, pulling out her computer. "So, tell me about the guy."

Troy's expression turned innocent. "Which guy?"

Gina's eyes narrowed. "Forget it." She typed something on her computer, then closed it, her expression thoughtful.

"I will be leaving first," Gina said, "I need to head to the station. I received a call from there." She said as she was about to head out.

"Is only you that loves giving me much stress? I think I need to quit," Gina complained. "This job stress is bigger than the salary." Gina fake-cried, her eyes sparkling with amusement. "And my house rent will soon expire."

Troy smiled, a hint of mischief in her voice. "Well, maybe this will help: you're getting a 5% increase in salary this month."

Gina's face lit up, and she let out a squeal of delight. "Thank you, ma! You're really wonderful. I can never quit. I'll always stand by you," Gina said in a playful manner and happiness.

Troy just stared at her friend who was also her manager unbelievably.

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Scene 3:

As Gina headed out the door, Troy's mind began to wander. She couldn't shake off the feeling that something was off.

At the other side, a man covered in black stood in the dark room, his face unseen. "How could a mere human summon me?" he thought. "Could it be that...?" He stressed his word in denial, or should he say he couldn't believe his thought. "Is it...? Yes, it is. I found it. I actually found it!" he exclaimed excitedly.

"After so many years of searching...I thought it would take forever," he continued, his voice filled with emotion.

He smiled devilishly, his eyes gleaming with malevolent intent.

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