“I have loved you for centuries!” The echoes of her screams bounced off the castle walls, only silence following, “I have given every waking moment of my life to prove myself to you and you can’t even face me!” Her eyes burned as she stared at the woman ahead of her, barely visible in the shadows. She dared to stalk forward one step towards her wordless companion, teeth bared, fangs somehow able t...

We were gathered around the table for dinner when it happened. Mother had just set out the final dish and found her seat next to our father, a smile on her face and adoration in her eyes as she looked around at us all. “Take hands now, my loves,” her words always came out so soft and calming. Me and my brother took each other hand and then our mother and fathers. With our heads bowed, father began...