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Children Of the Night

Sarah's quest to expose a dark cult

By Pavithran ManoharanPublished 3 years ago 3 min read
Obsession and the depths of depravity

In the depths of the forest, a group of individuals had gathered to worship a dark and malevolent entity. They called themselves the "Children of the Night," and they were devoted to carrying out the bidding of their master, a powerful demon who had promised them untold power and riches in exchange for their unwavering loyalty.

The cult's rituals were shrouded in secrecy and darkness. They would gather in a circle around a massive bonfire, chanting in a language that no one else could understand. They would sacrifice animals and sometimes even humans to appease their master, believing that the blood they spilled would strengthen their connection to the demon.

As the cult grew in size and power, so too did the depravity of their actions. They would commit unspeakable acts of violence and torture in the name of their master, all while wearing masks to conceal their identities.

But as the cult's influence began to spread beyond the forest, whispers of their activities started to reach. Sarah had always been fascinated by the occult. She spent hours researching different rituals, spells, and incantations. One day, while browsing a dark corner of the internet, she stumbled upon a website for a secret society known as the "Children of the Night."

Intrigued by their mysterious practices, Sarah reached out to the group and was soon invited to attend one of their meetings. She arrived at an abandoned warehouse on the outskirts of town, where she was greeted by a group of people dressed in black robes.

The ritual began, and Sarah watched in awe as the members of the cult chanted and performed various rites. But as the night wore on, Sarah began to feel uneasy. There was something sinister about the group, and she started to regret ever joining.

Suddenly, the room went dark, and Sarah heard the sound of footsteps approaching. A figure appeared in the doorway, and Sarah recognized him as the cult leader. He beckoned her to follow him, and she reluctantly obeyed.

The leader took her to a secret chamber deep beneath the warehouse. There, Sarah saw something that made her blood run cold. The cult had been sacrificing innocent people in the name of their dark lord.

Sarah knew she had to escape. She waited for the right moment and made a run for it, narrowly avoiding the cult members who tried to stop her. She finally made it outside, and as she ran away, she heard the sound of police sirens in the distance.

Despite Sarah's efforts to expose the cult and bring its members to justice, the group managed to evade the law and continue their dark practices. They became more cunning and elusive, operating in secret and recruiting new members to their cause.

Sarah, consumed by her obsession with stopping the cult, became increasingly isolated and paranoid. She lost touch with her loved ones and devoted all her time and resources to tracking down the cult and bringing them to justice.

But one day, Sarah disappeared. Her family and friends searched for her, but she was nowhere to be found. It wasn't until months later that her body was discovered, mutilated and arranged in a ritualistic manner, bearing the unmistakable signs of the cult's dark magic.

The cult had taken their revenge on Sarah for trying to stop them, and they continued their dark practices in secret, undeterred by the loss of one of their enemies. Sarah's tragic fate served as a warning to those who would dare to cross the path of the Children of the Night.

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