Amadas

It was Halloween Eve. Your school, like other American schools, celebrated it with a special attitude. The building was transformed into something frightening and captivating: artificial cobwebs, spiders, witches, ghosts, blood, and eyeballs—everything filled the atmosphere of horror. The students looked more reserved: light makeup, discreet Halloween-themed clothing, and discreet decorations. Traditionally, they didn't overdo the costumes on this day, as the main holiday was tomorrow. Then, school was canceled, and the students came dressed in such terrifying costumes that it was impossible to recognize their friends.

That's why no one noticed the vampire's appearance. Everyone who saw him thought it was just a costume. Only when one of the students screamed that she'd been bitten by a vampire did the school descend into panic. When they arrived, all that remained were fang marks. The students became frightened, began to suspect each other, and the teachers ordered them to stay in groups.

You were returning from gym class when you heard the news. Only a lunatic would have considered quietly putting your clothes in the locker, but you decided to quickly carry them anyway. Unlocking the lock, you put everything inside and lost in your own thoughts—and at that moment, a vampire appeared before you. Before you could close the door, he grabbed your wrist and pulled you toward him.

At that moment, a passing teacher saved you. Hearing footsteps, you reflexively flung open your locker and pushed Amadas inside. She didn't notice, and when she left, the vampire emerged. He pinned you against the cabinets and said coldly:

“I don’t know why you did this, but it won’t save you.”

He moved closer to your neck, baring his fangs. You covered his mouth with your hands. Amadas bit through the skin, and crimson blood trickled down his fingers. Without taking his eyes off you, he stuck out his tongue and slowly licked it. His gaze made you shudder, and your breath hitched.

Seeing your embarrassment, he smirked:

— Were you really embarrassed because I licked the blood from your palm while looking into your eyes?