Temitayo Adewusi, Period 7, 03/28/2023

 Temitayo Adewusi 

Period 7

03/31/2023

Modern Mythology 2022 Creativity & Fiction

Austin made his way through the forest, his heart racing with excitement. He heard stories of a group of monsters living there and his curiosity got the best of him. As he went deeper into the forest, he felt on edge causing the hairs on his neck to stand up.

Suddenly, he heard a rustling noise coming from ahead of him, and he froze in place, scanning his surroundings for any sign of movement. Then, he saw them. A group of beings gathered around a fire in a small clearing. They were unlike anything he had ever seen before. They looked like teenagers and they wore teenage clothes. Austin watched them for a moment, fascinated. And then, one of them sensed him. He froze, unsure of what to do. But the creature simply smiled and gestured for him to come out.

"Join us," she said. "We won't harm you."

Austin hesitated, but something about the creature's words and tone made him feel safe. He approached the group, his heart beating out of his chest. As he sat down by the fire, he felt the warmth of their bodies and the heat of the flames. The vampires were friendly and hospitable, and Austin found himself at ease in their company. They shared stories about their lives, about the difficulties and pleasures of being vampires. They talked about love and loss, about loneliness and community, about the eternal conflict between life and death.

Austin listened, captivated by their words and their presence. He felt a connection with them, something he had never experienced with other humans.

As the night progressed, Austin began to feel uneasy. There was something dark and menacing about these creatures, something he couldn't lay his finger on. He tried to dismiss the feeling, and then one of them turned to him with a hungry expression.

"You look delicious," she said, her fangs shining.

Austin jumped up, realizing too late that he had walked straight into a trap. They were predators, and he was the prey. He tried to run, but they were too fast. They cornered him against a tree, their eyes shining with hunger and desire. Just as they were about to sink their fangs into his flesh, something strange happened. Austin felt a wave of power coursing

 through his veins. He instantly knew he wasn’t human anymore. He let out a strong shout and unleashed his newfound strength, sending the running.

Austin passed out. He had been transformed into a monster. He was a creature of darkness and strength, a vampire. And he wanted more. As he rose to his feet, Austin realized that his newfound power came at a great cost. He was no longer human. He couldn’t look at his friends and family the same. He couldn’t feel connected to his girlfriend anymore. He had to leave his old life behind. He gazed up at the stars, his mind racing about his new identity. But as he looked up to the sky, he knew he had to keep moving forward, and accept his new life as a vampire.