Chapter One : Mystical Appearance

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STORY DESCRIPTION

Selene’s path leads her to interact with mysterious humans and vampires. At the age of 23, she gets transformed into a vampire. Further, her journey takes a U-turn, when she meets a witch and becomes one of them. A crystal bracelet takes her to a parallel world. She travels back and forth towards both worlds. In the meantime, Blight rain affects people with hallucinations and paranormal activities. Will Selene find a cure? Before the Blight rain comes to an end, she gets to know about mass murders happening in her world. How will Selene be able to find the cause of those murders? Selene gets a chance to ascend to Ceres and becomes the royal heir to protect the Earth. On her walk to a park, she touches a magical book and becomes a triling. Now, what is Selene???

A Triling...  

Is she a vampire, elf & fairy? ... Have a read to discover the fantasy realm.

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CAST

SELENE

Selene the kind-hearted, workaholic, and gorgeous girl dwells amid humans and vampires... 

Selene transforms into a vampire and learns witchcraft to keep her soul at peace... 

Does life unfold her into the unpredictable realm? ... 

Selene preps up her day to attend her cousin’s wedding despite attending her usual college day. The sunny bright day uncovers the mysterious night filled with dwindled happiness, mystery, and unseen fortune that lies twisted ahead of her life... 

Will Selene understand the mysterious plot laid ahead of her? Did Selene meet her twin flame?

 Can Selene break the Karmic bonds?

Is Selene illuminating the superpowers? Does she have bloodline connections?

KANE

Kane is the life partner of Selene, bonded by a beautiful love and unpredictable reserved characteristics.

He exhibits a cool character but loses his temper in a certain stance. Is he the Twin flame? Or a Karmic partner?

HUDSON

Hudson, the cousin brother of Kane, gets impressed by Selene’s characteristics. Hudson serves the higher authority of the vampire world to serve good deeds.

Will Hudson lose his heart towards Selene? 

ELENA

Elena is the cute adorable daughter of Selene and Kane. Elena has the super skills of being active at all times.

Chapter 1: Mystical appearance

MYSTICAL THINGS HAPPENING TO ORDINARY PEOPLE ~

Monday morning uncovers the bright sunny day, as Selene decides to take a day off from her slumber without informing her to leave to the college.

Selene evokes a mystical appearance with that frizz-free wavy hair and the shimmery mermaid dress neatly tucked by her designer, paired up with minimal makeup. 

She looks stunning with those kind eyes and a sympathetic heart.

The day starts blissfully as she uses a Korean face mask and a mild moisturizer to suit her skin.

Selene presents herself with a classy look wearing beautiful attire. She embarks with a stone-studded gown designed with a mermaid cut style.

Selene converses with Gia ~

Selene asks...  Shall I groom you for the wedding night?

Gia replies...  Yeah sure... 

Selene ensures to groom, Gia well with her fashion sense... 

Gia is the bloodline soul sister of Selene, exhibiting a cool and commendable character. Selene and Gia get ready to attend their cousin’s D-day with their parents.

Selene is unaware of what her destiny holds in life.

Selene and her family travel in Audi to attend the Marriage function held at St. Xavier Church.

Car halts  ...  

As the chauffeur drives, the road seems blocked heading to their destination. The driver puts all his effort to reach the church in time.

Selene’s family finally reach the destination hassle-free. Selene breaths... Alas..! When Selene walks the aisle of the courtyard, everyone’s gaze ponders on her... 

As Selene steps in, her bloodline cousin Tom gets mesmerized to see her mystical appearance. Is Tom mesmerized by her mystical appearance or does he sense her aura?

Was Selene’s aura gotta be a mixture of purple, blue, silver, and gold?

Tom could sense Selene’s aura which made him take back a little. 

Tom’s POV

Oh..my!! I can’t believe my eyes... Man..!! Selene has grown up so beautifully. !!

| Info about Aura... 

The colors of aura express an individual’s energy, thoughts, feelings, well-being, and spiritual awareness|

Did Tom sense Selene’s aura, or did he feel a change in her mystical appearance?

Amid all the chaos and conflicts pondering in others’ hearts and minds. What was Selene thinking at heart?

Selene was happy to see her relatives gathered under one roof. Her soul sister and cousins made the evening lively... 

The wedding night was filled with fun, slow music, and a crowd waiting in line to bless the bride and groom by wishing and handing them gifts.

Selene was astonished to see her professor and college mate at her cousin’s wedding.

Selene thinks...  What the hell? I absconded today and my core 3 Mam saw me. I’m so done !!

(I did not submit my leave form). 

Selene smiles at her professor... 

The mysterious night uncovers the crowded line of people.

Selene walks into the courtyard and feels protected by someone, But who is he? The breeze gushed through ...  

Selene tries to follow but Gia peeps in...

Gia says...  Cover your hips… Selene quickly covers herself and turns to check back.

That mysterious night Tom tries to converse with Selene, but he couldn’t. Did Tom know the hidden mystery of the wedding night?

Whom will Selene marry? The mysterious person or a known one?

The wedding night extends by leaving the bride at the groom’s house. One of Selene’s cousins shouts at Selene saying next is your turn sis ...

Selene smiles and replies... yes it’s mine... 

Selene sips up a small quantity of sparkling water to quench her thirst at the tiring function.

She slowly gulps water through her throat to hydrate, gentle air breezes leaving one strand of hair floating towards her cheek and her jawline. Selene looks pretty that night representing a mystical appearance.

Did Selene transform into a vampire or does she possess some superior powers within her?

When Selene meets her cousin at the wedding, she informs that her brother has arrived for the wedding.

"The mysterious part comes here " ... 

She holds green welded portable spectacles in her hand and watches the wedding silently. Was her cousin hypnotized?

To whom did the spectacles belong?

At last, what did the mysterious night hold for Selene ... 

Loads of plots have to get revealed as each day unlocks a new mystery... 

Selene completes her graduation and works as a Lecturer at Canbern University, she loves to teach students with enthusiasm, happiness, and cheerfulness.

Days pass by as she enjoys the college ambiance located in a lush green environment and with a chapel in the middle, filling her heart with love and giving strength to her body.

Selene looks happy and exhibits a lean figure, adding more cheerfulness. She has colleagues and students to pass her time to bring smiles and laughter among them.

Selene loves every phase of her life in the Canbern campus that imprints her good deeds and happiness. Will her happiness remain prolonged?

Selene’s elder sister thinks it’s time for Selene to get married at the age of 26, so she initiates an alliance for Selene.

Selene’s marriage is arranged with Kane. Selene agrees to get married to a guy whom her dad chooses. (More of an arranged marriage)

Henceforth, the day comes for the groom to carry his bride on the horse... 

Selene is committed to Kane with the will of her parents and the well-wishers of the family. Selene and Kane just chat through Whatsapp messages ... 

Selene’s engagement happens a day before her wedding... 

Selene waits for the groom in the hall, Kane enters the room with his buddies and stands beside Selene.

Selene’s heartthrobs as she feels the presence of her better - half standing beside her.

Kane cracks a joke to Selene ... 

He says...  "if you smile people would give you more money and gifts ".. so smile. 

Selene tries to control her laugh while keeping her cheerful smile.

The wedding day of Selene and Kane~

Selene’s D-day comes with a bloom of cheerfulness, love, hope, and dreams.

Selene gets her wedding dress designed at Enfroska- the fashion boutique. Her dress is off-white with stones and pearls embedded at the neckline, in the belly region, and in certain parts of the dress.

Silver embroidery is pinned with embellished stones and pearls to make the wedding gown look beautiful with a long trail at the backside of her gown.

Everyone’s eyes are mesmerized as Selene walks the aisle with her dad and is then accompanied by her partner at the church.

Kane looks confident, and handsome with a manly appearance similar to the Greek god features, while Selene looks pretty, cute, and adorable with plenty of dreams in her eyes... 

Kane and Selene happily get married with the presence of blood relations, family members, friends and well-wishers.

Everything goes boom and happy until the evening of her wedding... 

From the church rituals to the reception at the hall and of course the photoshoot sessions.

The couples enter Selene’s home for part of the wedding ritual. Both remain quiet and have a nap, as they lay beside each other.

Kane says to Selene...  feel free to have a nap... 

She feels nervous to lay beside a man who was merely known to her.

Selene felt that God was destined to meet Kane, who could hold her hands for a lifetime.

Kane is the only son of his parents and Selene is the lovable girl in her house. Will they live a happier life forever?

Kane and Selene both hold hands and enter Kane’s house that evening. Kane’s mom kisses Selena on her cheek and greets her well.

Selene and Kane feel happy with love blooming in the air.

Suddenly there arose a quarrel between Selene’s relatives and Kane’s relatives that made the couple feel sad.

It happens outside Kane’s house... so Selene and Kane are unaware of the incident, all they could hear was noises.

Did Selene’s heart break when she saw her mom cry?

The day of her beautiful wedding left an unpleasant incident in the evening.

That night Selene sleeps silently, as tears flow all through her face. Kane pulls Selene and gives a romantic lip-lock. It lasts for almost 3 minutes.

Both of them... Then both sleep happily after their tiring day.

Amidst the chaos, Selene and Kane lived a happier married life...  Selene had to fly overseas to be with her groom and her in-laws.

The happy life of the couple brings jealousy to his parents, as they feared losing their only son or they had trust issues with Selene.

Selene wasn’t the girl separating Kane from his parents. But what made them feel insecure with Selene?

Selene got conceived and the family was happy with the news. Selene was enjoying her pregnancy phase and stayed until the 7th month of her pregnancy.

After the 7th month, Selene came to her mom’s place to take care of her and the fetus. Selene’s mother-in-law insisted that she won’t be able to look after Selene during her delivery time.

Selene came to her house with a heart full of happiness to see her sisters and relatives. The pregnancy phase was moving smoother for Selene.

But Kane remained silent rather than indulging in talking with Selene.

What could be the reason behind Kane’s silence? Was it due to his parents’ compulsion? Or he had an affair?

Selene was quite unhappy with Kane’s behavior as she expected to have frequent calls from her hubby. This created a void in Selene’s heart resulting in unfulfilled expectations.

Selene was happier to spend time with her family but deep inside she missed her hubby which

created certain complications in her delivery.

The baby had chords around the neck and her heartbeat was decreasing. They operated on the child to keep Selene and her daughter safe.

A beautiful daughter was born to Kane and Selene in the 9th month of her pregnancy. Both families were happy to welcome the bloodline of Selene and Kane’s love.

After spending 7 months of her delivery period, Selene carried her daughter to her in-laws’ home accompanied by them.

Kane’s mother quarrels with Selene even though she had done all the household work along with taking care of her baby.

Did his parents hold a grudge based on the family quarrel on the wedding day? With all these queries and mysteries,... 

Selene decides to work as a Science Teacher at Gaylon school after being selected in an interview.

Selene meets Hudson at Gaylon School, who serves as a higher authority... 

Hudson is impressed by Selene’s presentation but he says to re-do it, ... as he was the interviewer with experienced persons in the room.

Hudson says... "Can you take the old books and prepare for the vacation???" 

Selene replies... Yeah ...  sure... !!

Selene gets selected for Gaylon School as the Science teacher ... 

Elena’s first birthday lies in May, and Selene feels quite excited to arrange her daughter’s first birthday.

Selene’s in-laws get pissed off to watch the initiation taken by her to organize Elena’s birthday. They leave for the native before their granddaughter’s birthday celebration.

Selene and Kane organize a party at the GCC hotel and club customized with a pink theme depicting their daughter’s first birthday.

Elena’s birthday goes well with the presence of Kane’s friends at the hotel.

The party starts with blowing candles of a cinderella party cake and a room filled with Elena’s picture and pink balloons.

The night ends well for Selene as she meets Kia and becomes her bestie. 

Kia talks with Selene ~

Kia: Hi dear, you look pretty !!

Selene replies: Thank you... You look gorgeous too..!!

Kia: By the way, I am Darren’s wife...  Nice to meet you... 

Selene: Oh... that’s cool... I think you attended our wedding? ...  

Kia: Yes... we did. !!

Kia feeds Elena with French fries and cheese balls.

 In the meanwhile, Pinky comes to Kia to take her out to the garden.

Pinky: Mom takes me to the garden. please.

Kia: Yes, dear. We can go.

Kia: Can we go to the garden??

Selene: Yeah... of course... 

Kia and Selene have a great time in the garden with the kids. The night party leaves a positive memory in Selene’s head.

After a week, Kane surprisingly takes Selene to watch the Avengers End game and Darren joins them too. 

They wear 3D glasses to watch the movie to get a real feel..!!

The evening show starts with a booming entry of Thanos disintegrating the half universe with his power stones.

Avengers must reunite and restore the balance. Will they succeed? So the movie heats up with war, revenge, and action.

Movie Interval ~

Kane gets cheese popcorn, samosas, and diet coke for us. Cheese popcorn is one of the favorites of Selene. She nibbles the popcorn and sips a diet coke. Selene gently holds Kane’s hand as she watches the movie. Kane rubs her hand to give warmth and comfort.

Finally, the movie ends and they return home with sleepy heads. Soon they hit the sack with tiredness!!... 

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Chapter 2: Halcyon days at Gaylon School Selene’s P.O.V

Selene is ready for her first day in Gaylon School. She brushes her hair, after a hot shower and pairs up with a high ponytail. Selene applies a beige compact, red lipstick, and a voluminous mascara to thicken her eyelashes.

Selene wears a high-waisted white denim paired with a cantaloupe slit kurta to look lively with invigorating light orange color.

Inspired by the luscious melon, this zesty hue on the softer side remains juicy and vibrant. This color has gained popularity for adding fresh energy to the wearer.

On June 1st, Gaylon School organizes a trip to a resort to revive the teacher’s energy and make them cheer up.

Selene gets an auto-rickshaw from her gate to reach the Gaylon School. 

Selene asks Bhaiya, ‘’Can we go to Gaylon School?’’

The auto driver replies. ‘’Yes, man!’’

While she travels in a rickshaw, a gentle breeze leaves a few strands of hair to fall on her cheeks. When stepping into School, she finds her colleagues had already arrived at the venue.

Selene mingles with some colleagues as it is her first day at school. Liandra and Selene get well together on day one.

Liandra - Hi. Good morning.

Selene - Good morning... I am Selene and your name. Liandra - I’m Liandra. Are you the new teacher??

Selene replies... Yea. !!!

Selene and Liandra talk about the dress code of the school, their personal choices, and whereabouts.

The vibes of Selene and Liandra match well as both belong to South India.

Liandra is a decade older than Selene and behaves responsibly. Selene and Liandras’ natives are the neighboring states, which made it easy to get along.

The teachers get a bus to reach the Enchanted Isle Resort. Selene and Liandra occupy the two-seater bus.

Faena, Eva, and Christy occupy the three seats beside Selene’s seat. The bus reached the resort within an hour.

The day is not hot nor gloomy, but the rays of sunshine glare at Selene’s face.

The teachers step out of the bus. Tickets are reserved by Hudson, who serves as the highest authority in Gaylon School. The teachers are then left to explore the resort.

Liandra and Selene have a walk together and stay under a tree. Air soothes the energy levels and oxygen in their bloodstream.

Liandra: I am gonna stay here, I can’t step into the water. 

Selene: Why mam??? 

Liandra: I get allergies when exposed to chlorinated water.

Faena, Eva, and Christy change into a T-shirt and half shorts to dive into the water. They ask Selene to join them.

Selene wears a blue linen printed kurta embedded with golden linings paired up with black leggings.

Selene, Faena, Eva, and Christy use sunscreen on the exposed body parts before jumping into the pool.

They have fun in the pool by holding hands and bouncing when the waves sleep in. Besides enjoying the pool, they enter the rain disco to dance along to the music beat when the shower hits their heads.

Teachers form a line on the pool to click photos. Some teachers float in the water, others do water-sliding.

Selene in the pool remembers Kane and happy moments hit back sending chills down her spine. Selene misses Kane and she expresses a sad face keeping those thoughts in mind.

But why did Selene suddenly feel lonely? Did Kane mind-linked with Selene? ... 

Feana notices Selene’s expression and questions her like...  "Are you alright?"... 

Selene replies... I am fine... 

Mid-day sun hits the heads of pool players. So we grab snacks like cotton candy, ice candy, popcorn salted, cheese, and caramel flavors to relish our taste buds.

Selene and Eva feel tired, after paddling their legs on the pool, they occupy a space in a resort to talk about their life.

Both of them talk about their married life and have a heart-to-heart conversation. Eva takes tablets with water.

Selene asks. Why are you taking tablets now?

Eva replies...  I got a miscarriage a few days back after my wedding...  Selene replies...  Oh...  I am sorry to hear this ...  but how did it happen... Eva replies. . The fetus was not well-formed..so it got aborted... 

Selene says...  Don’t worry... everything will be fine soon ... take care of your health...  Eva says...  thank you, Selene... !!

Selene and Eva talk about their not-so-good relationship with their mother-in-law. They open up more about their personal life.

The day passes with enjoyment, excitement, playfulness, and friendly gossip. Will Selene cope with her personal and professional life??

Selene was a vampire with those superpowers and fastness at work. She can feel intuition and possess telepathic communication with her close ones.

"Selene’ s midnight dream"

Selene has a dream while sleeping in her bedroom ~

A Tsunami surfaces the whole place and a huge wave sweeps her house into the very depth of the ocean kingdom. She felt cut short of oxygen supply, but surprisingly she was able to breathe.

Bioluminescence is emitted by jellyfish in the ocean. The coral reefs, ocean dwellers, and fishes like salmon, tuna, octopus, and shell-fishes swim in the ocean.

Selene was possessed with a superior trait of respiring in the ocean to live with the sea- animals. Selene was regarded as an "ocean queen" with a well-established kingdom to support her.

One day, Selene gathered pearls to give a necklace to her sister. When Selene dives deeper into the ocean, she could feel someone tracking in her mind’s eye.

Selene adorns the colorful beads into an elegant necklace and wraps it with a diamond-embellished silvery cloth.

In dreams, a man appears with a cheerful smile.

Selene is amazed to see a handsome guy in her ocean kingdom. He says, hey... beautiful. I am Prince..how are you doing?

Selene shuddered for a second and replied...

Hi, prince ... I am doing good, how are you doing? I am Bella... (smiles)

Prince replies..dear Bella, I had heard about you, but It’s my first time to see you in person. It’s my pleasure to meet you, queen.

Bella says... Thank you Prince for your kind words. I am glad to meet you too... 

She says..

"May I know which province you belong to?? "

He replies...

I belong to the Hellenic empire ... 

Oh... I had heard about it ... the own heirs of God..., she exclaimed with a smile on her face... 

She tried to mind-link with him, but she couldn’t

Prince exhibited slim curvy features with a chiseled face, emerald eyes, and strong abs. Prince asked Bella. Will you be my friend??

Bella replied... "yes ... 

Prince told Bella that he would meet at the same place at 3 pm every day. Selene nods yes. !!

And both departed cheerfully... 

Selene wakes up from her dream... She is back to her senses and smirks... saying "it was just a

dream ``. But deep down she felt as if it was real.

Selene flushes her face with cold water to open up her sleepy eyes. She slides gently into her bedroom without making any sound as Kane was in a deep sleep.

She goes to the kitchen to brew a strong coffee. She sips the aromatic coffee little by little. Selene’s POV

I just had my coffee... So it’s time to cook now... 

I must chop these tomatoes to make a dish. "She finely chops 3 tomatoes "... 

I will boil eggs for lunch... 

"She keeps eggs in a vessel and boils them. "

I must keep the rice in the cooker... 

In the meantime, the eggs boil... Selene makes tomato gravy... 

Tomato gravy is ready with roasted masalas and ginger garlic paste... 

I have to add cooked rice to the gravy... it’s done. tada!!!

I will now make oats for breakfast... 

She keeps the cooked food on the dining table and goes to have a quick shower all

I have to awaken my senses with a feel-good shower gel for a long day... 

After her shower... 

Let me choose the pastel orange kurta paired with rose gold earrings... 

She sprays the Calvin Klein perfume... 

She uses red lipstick minimally...  Selene gets an auto to go to School... 

When Selene walks... her perfume brings a pleasant aroma...  She goes to the first floor...  nobody was there... 

After a while... 

Sandon enters the room...  Sandon: Hi !!

Selene: Hi... 

Sandon talks about his experience as a Math teacher...  Selene says it was her first time being a teacher... 

Eva enters the scene... 

Eva...  Hi...  both... 

Then Eva talks about her metro travel journey... 

A teacher comes to call all of them to the principal’s office...  Hudson says... 

Good morning teachers... !!!

Let me introduce Selene, Eva, and Sandon... they are the new teachers...  Let’s welcome them...  Hudson says...  Selene, you came early right

Selene replies. Yes.

Hudson tells teachers to get mingled and schedule their timetables.

Selene and Liandra exchange their talks. Liandra asks...  Are you good at English? 

Selene replies ...  Oh... !! yes... 

Christy POV

My May month was awesome...

I had skin and hair care at home.!!

Christy was the Hindi Teacher. She barely speaks English... 

Teachers organize their timetable, but it overlaps somehow or other. So they relax for a while. Teachers are instructed to submit their lesson plans in a week.

Selene asks...  Can you help me with the lesson plan?? Liandra says... Yea. I will... 

Both of them talk about their preferences... 

Faena calls Liandara to talk. They both leave the room.

Selene plans the lessons as per her knowledge and gets hints from other teachers. Selene has the quality of being kind and courteous beside her acquaintance.

Selene has upgraded her skills in education and presentations. She has the quality of being productive and implements sincere efforts in whatever work she does.

Selene is a workaholic with a keen focus on work-life. The clock ticks at 1 pm in the noon... Teachers are allowed to go to their homes. 

Selene at Chapel ~

Selene thanked God for providing her with a good job at a time of family chaos.

Day 2 ends well without any regrets.

Selene walks out of the campus and reaches home...

Selene refreshes changed her dress and goes to her one year daughter. Elena jumps and kisses her on the cheeks.

Selene’s heart melts to see her daughter back.

She prepares milk on the stove and feeds her. Elena starts to play and walks through every room of the house.

Elena and Selene have their emotional moments together.

In the evening, Selene makes cardamon tea and serves the whole family...  

The bell rings (Ding dong)... 

Kane returns home ... 

Selene smiles at Kane. He refreshes himself and changes his clothes.

Selene serves him hot tea. Kane looks at Selene and she gives a smile back.

She goes to the kitchen to wash vessels from the sink. After that, she takes some vegetables to chop by sitting at the dining table.

Kane plays with Elena as they watch television. Meanwhile, Selene prepares food for dinner.

Time rolls..she completes her kitchen work by 8 pm and irons an ethnic wear for her next day. She prepares for her classes too.

Dinner time ~

Selene serves the dinner (Fish curry, white rice, and cooked veggies)... 

 Kane and Selene have their dinner together.

After her dinner, Selene feeds her daughter with dhal porridge and spends some time with her. Elena starts to play with mom and dad by running around the room.

Selene ensures to sleep at 10 pm by handing Elena to her dad and in-laws. Occasionally, Elena knocks on the bedroom door of her mom when she misses her. But Selene has got no other option when she has to wake up in the early morning.

Selene feels happier at night when she realizes. she is capable of doing something after 2 years

of her wedded life.

Selene has big dreams of becoming successful and also feels to support her family from their house loans.

The next day...  

Hudson calls Selene... 

Hudson - Hi teacher... 

Selene - Hi. sir

Hudson informs Selene that she would receive 14 k every month. She accepted the deal because she always wanted to work.

About Kane

Kane belongs to the alpha group, being a little dominant and reserved type.

He wants the home tidy all the time, as some of his mom’s genes are rendered within him. Selene knows his demands and tries to fulfill his wishes.

Kane has always instructed Selene to become an independent person. So Selene was happy to do so.

Is Kane a werewolf or a vampire?

Does he exhibit the trait of a cold-blooded vampire?

Kane exhibits the traits of fastness in his work, cleanliness, sharp mind, enhanced concentrationfocuses and focus while his body stays warm.

Selene questions her mind about Kane being a hybrid. !!!

Which Clan does he belong to? Kane the hybrid (His past) ~

Kane belongs to the werewolf clan. He betrays someone and activates the curse of being a dominating Alpha.

Kane tries to hunt down a hybrid in a fight. Nick was a half-werewolf and an original vampire, more powerful than Kane.

Both rage war ferociously to attack each other. The consequences make Kane get bitten by Nick. Darren searches for the doppelganger’s blood to save Kane. Now Kane becomes a hybrid too.

His characteristics change as he switches off his humanity to release the pain.

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Chapter 3: Transformation of Selene

Selene’s POV

I felt sick when I was graduating. I was pretty sure that I would die !! I could feel no energy left in my body ...  I knew that something was needed to keep me alive ... 

My mom panicked and she wanted me to live. So our family got the original’s vampiric blood and transfused it within me ...  to keep me alive... 

I was 23 years old to transform into a vampire... 

Flashback ~

Selene had a friendly gang during her graduation... 

She enjoyed every moment of her life ...  until she clashed with a vampire... 

Selene was cheerful, with curvy features. She was smart and intelligent. Selene’s besties were

Shana and Anna. They share their lunch box and assignments... 

Menon’s entry... 

Girls were mesmerized to see a tall, handsome dude, having perfect abbs and brown hair. He had a ring on his left ear...  He was fast, c,old and pale... 

Selene was talking with her besties...  A gentle breeze came through the window...  as Menon entered the class with his friends... 

Menon’s POV

As I entered the class, I saw a beautiful girl...  I gazed at her ... 

I smiled at her... 

Did she notice me? 

I could feel that she saw me... 

Shana’s POV

I talked with Menon... He is a good boy ... 

He is interested in Selene.

I like Selene... It would be good if Selene and Menon make a couple... 

Shana told Selene about Menon looking for her. He wanted to marry her because he liked her. Menon felt Selene was her perfect match. But Selene was not interested at that time ... 

Selene was focused on her studies. The friendship between Shana and Selene faded away due

to Menon’s proposal... 

Selene’s POV

A life partner or soulmate comes at a phase of the love cycle as a better half. They are reincarnated to fulfill their desires... 

Some come as a guiding star for a temperamental phase of life. When others stay until their death... 

Soulmates are the better half of the other, their preferences match within their soul journey ... 

Twin flame attributes to teach karmic lessons of life. They love, fight, they go beyond extremities for love. Also, they learn tons of life lessons ... 

Selene’s flashback

Selene could feel  ... as if she is burning due to heat. She was not able to concentrate on her studies... 

She felt weak, sleepy, and tired. 

Menon’s POV

Every time I look at Selene. I feel as if I am draining her energy. I felt as if I was a bloodsucker... 

I had an urge to taste her blood... 

I could feel her. . every little thought and pain of her...  

Selene’s POV

Every day I travel with dad on his bike to reach college. I feel that excessive traveling makes me drained ... 

Selene is kinder to her close ones, but due to certain misunderstandings, she had to take the stand of leaving her friends’ gang... 

She thinks... 

I love my friends. but I cannot fall in love with Menon.

Selene’s grades get low ... 

One day, she becomes sick with a chill and shiver... 

Blood donor - Menon??? ...  (remains a mystery)... 

Selene transforms into a vampire ... She feels relaxed, and calm and gains weight... She became a quick learner.

I feel cold, focused, ... 

I am neither hungry nor sleepy... 

I glow with rosy cheeks... 

I shine glittery as diamond studded on my skin... 

The sunshine gives me a gleaming appearance... 

Modern-day vampires live in a home surrounded by gardens...  Vampiric strengths are inherited to bloodlines... 

Selene observes ...  

I have telepathic powers, I am immortal... 

I can feel others’ emotions... 

I read minds... 

I am cold-blooded... 

Blissful days of Selene... 

I occupy next to Feana ... Liandra sits facing opposite us...  We share... we care... we guide. we

lead...  Sandon occupies a seat near to us... 

The initial days of school were blissful days... 

Class fifth students would hug me for my soft-spoken approach... 

Few students were fans of Selene due to her perfume’s aroma. I used Calvin Klein Spray after

my shower to keep up the fragrance... 

Hudson’s birthday ... 

Teachers celebrate Hudson’s birthday by gifting a titan watch, making handmade cards and a branded wallet... 

Teachers gather at the office to celebrate Hudson’s birthday with a red velvet cake and gifts ... 

Hudson is the higher authority in school and has down to earth nature. He has a charming smile

with a cool attitude...  His eyes are brown, with thick eyelashes, and perfect abbs ... 

I handle value education classes for children... 

I narrate a story on obeying parents ...  helping needy kids and donating to orphans... 

Rainy months start here ... 

Selene woke up a little late so she couldn’t iron her clothes...  All she can see are crumbled clothes in the wardrobe... 

I picked up an Anarkali chudi out of the blue ...  to reach school on time...  Christy’s comments on Selene’s clothes... 

Christy: Selene miss... don’t wear this type of clothes in the rainy season...  

Selene: I keep silent...  Take my book and leave the room... 

Next day ... 

The dawn breaks with drizzling rain... Selene rushes to school and finds the gate is closed... 

Hudson standing at the gate ~

Hudson: Today is a holiday teacher ... 

(smiles)... 

Selene: I ask why?

Hudson: Due to rainfall...  You did not receive any message... 

Selene says... No... 

She thinks... oh freak... What a comical day... 

Hudson gives a deep look at Selene ... 

Selene says ...  ok... and returns home... 

I reach home fully drenched... 

I change my clothes with comfy pajamas... 

I took the I - pill in May and had the consequence of heavy bleeding this time... 

I listen to soothing music and sleep... 

I brew hot coffee and savor the taste of samosa... 

Elena and Selene spend time together with the mother-daughter love... 

Kane surprises Selene by gifting her a brand new Redmi Note...  Selene feels happy and says

thank you... 

Vampire Procreate?

When someone has been born as a vampire or turned into a vampire, they inherit the parental genes of strength, power, fastness and intelligence... 

Selene was turned into a vampire after her 23rd birthday. She was half-human and half-vampire at that stage... 

Slowly her blood circulation started to freeze, body became ice-cold... 

She wanted human blood to survive. So she was transfused with human blood.

As she transformed she became strong, powerful, and intelligent.

Elena came as a blessing to her life. Though Selene was a vampire she procreated a daughter

with Kane.

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Chapter 4: Complicated days & her travel Selene’s POV

I bleed heavily yet I try to complete the syllabus.

Hudson could feel Selene’s pain... He visits the class and spares time with students. Selene makes

time to sip some water.

Selene is happy in her professional life. The exam period starts, so she gets busy preparing the

question papers... She revises the children before exams... 

The kids cooperate well when Selene makes them revise... 

Selene bleeds for more than 40 days...  She becomes exhausted and loses 8 kgs of weight, due to the non-stop blood flow...  Meanwhile, Hudson takes off for some days, and Selene misses him... yet she finds solace with the kids.

Exams start... 

Selene feels tired and giddy during the exam inspections... She takes a day off and informs the superior about it... 

The superior finds a new teacher to replace Selene. She feels sad but has no other choice left. 

Kane’s trip to London... 

Selene calls her mother, ... as Kane decides to visit London for an official trip...  Deep down Selene feels unprotected to live alone with in-laws... 

Selene’s POV

I left the job I loved... 

My mom is beside me... She is my guiding angel... 

Selene visits the nearby garden next to her home. She carries Elena with her to play in the garden...  A part of Selene misses Kane... but she coped up by spending time in nature... 

Rosalin: Why do you want to spend time with your daughter?  

Selene’s mom: She is not well...  so I have to.

Rosalin: Then go somewhere else ...  don’t stay here... (in a rude tone)...  

Selene’s mom keeps silent as tears roll down her eyes... 

Kane returns and Selene has to say bye to her mom... Selene gets an emotional heartbreak to send her back... 

Selene becomes feeble due to her hard work and irregular diet plan. She gets giddy, vomiting and low blood pressure...  Selene was taken to the hospital, she was instructed to have the iron syrup, calcium dose and vitamin tonic.

Selene’s recovery... 

Kane takes Selene and her daughter to Bangalore for vacations...  The journey was from Mumbai to Bangalore. . We smoothly traveled on the Indigo flight... 

Kane: Do you like having something?

Selene: Yup..!! cold coffee and fortune cookies!!...  

Kane: Ok..will get it for you... 

I had a cold coffee with a fortune cookie at the Bangalore airport...  I opened it to check my fortune... 

"Get well soon ... you will have a great vacation" ...  (the fortune was perfect!!!)... 

We take a cab at dawn and travel down the lane gets darker as we head to their home. 

Finally we reached Darren’s home at 8.30 pm. Sky travel was more comfortable than road travel... 

Selene hugs Kia when she meets her...  While Kane feels happy to see Darren (his close friend and business partner).

Kane also works as a business partner in Darren’s company. As Kane is a multitasking person, he works for two companies.

Kia: I cook vegetarian... So can I make Rotis with Paneer masala and cauliflower sabzi?? 

Selene: Yeah... you can... any help in cooking?

Kia: No dear... you might be tired with travel..I’ll do. We have our dinner together and chit-chat... 

Next day ~

Selene and Kia go for outdoor shopping...  Selene: I will get some cute dresses for Elena... 

Kia: Ok... I am visiting the nearby shop ... you wait here... 

Kane and Darren go their way for personal purchases...  Girl’s shopping gets done by 9 p.m.We all get back in the car... We had Satyanarayana Puja the next day. All preparations were made with fun before hitting the sack... 

Satyanarayana Puja ~

Selene wakes up early, has a showe, and wraps a maroon saree with a gold zardosi blouse... She readies Elena with maroon partywear... Kane wears a blue jean full sleeve shirt...  Sean is Kane’s bestie and colleague. He stays for puja.

Sean: Hi. Kane and Selene.

Kane: How are you, buddy? 

Sean: I am good. (hugs Kane)

Selene: How are you, bro?? 

Sean: I’m good. How are you??

Selene: All well... 

Kane: Let’s all leave for breakfast... 

We all have our breakfast in a South Indian restaurant. Hot idlis, ghee dosa, tea, sambhar, and

chutneys are served for us...  We make a quick move home for the puja... 

We have puja... with aarthi and prayers offered to Lord Vishnu. Pujari chant mantras on an auspicious day... 

Selene looks Hella ethereal that day... 

Kane: You look gorgeous... 

Selene: Really... thank you... 

Kane flips over Selene and unbuttons her top. She holds his hip... and unzips. His hands move

over her body... He thrusts and she moans. They make love. Romance lit up the room. It was

one of the mesmerizing nights of Selene... 

Selene and Kia go to Phoenix mall with the kids... Kids have fun in the play zone and relish candies... Kids do sliding, climbing and jumping over the net.

Selene plays Gun shooting... She concentrates and shots every bottle. 

Kia comments. "the tiger will run away before you shoot" ...  

Selene shoots all the bottles and Kia screams "wow"... 

Then Selene and Kia visit Iskcon temple with their kids... The journey in the metro goes with funny talks and giggles... 

The temple has a positive vibe... People chant "HARE KRISHNA, HARE KRISHNA, KRISHNA KRISHNA, HARE HARE. HARE RAMA, HARE RAMA, RAMA RAMA, HARE HARE...  We also joined them. God’s devotion fills a positive vibe in the temple’s atmosphere.

Selene has faith in Krishna and believes all God have a divine supreme power The temple has

plenty of steps to climb... People offer flowers, money and food... 

Iskcon temple has shops with god’s idol, feng shui-related things, and books. Selene purchases a feng shui crystal tree, lucky tortoise, kuber idol and books...  We have yummy dal khichdi steamed with jeera, rice and dhal... Finally we filled our energy levels by eating ... 

The next day we packed our luggage to return to our normal life. Selene organizes and packs the purchased stuff in a trolley and old clothes in a backpack.

"Saying goodbye is harder in friendship "

We enjoyed being together, we cared, we shared and departure seemed difficult... 

We click photos to recall our memories and Selene waves bye to all... 

Darren’s family drops us at the Airport with a smiling face... we painstakingly say bye to each other.

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Chapter 5: Kane takes Selene Out & the parallel world

Evening Kane decides to take Selene to a team party. The party is held at Cannon restaurant. The entire team of Darren’s office has a get-together there…

Darren sits opposite Kane. While Selene and Kane have nearby seats. On the other end, Navya starts to mingle with Selene.

Silent evening starts with chit-chats, beverages and starters; Selene has a navy blue embroidery floor touch gown. She keeps her hair open for a classy look!

Navya smiles at Selene; soon their conversation heats up 

Navya: Hi... you look pretty... 

Selene: Thank you. I am Selene and you are. 

Navya: I am Navya... 

Selene: Ok... You look good too... !!

Navya: Thanks... I heard you worked at a school... 

Selene: Yes I did... I loved working there... 

Navya: Ok...  When is your birthday??

Selene: It’s on 7th Feb 1990. And yours? 

Navya: Oh... wow. ..mine is Feb 15, 1992... 

Selene: Good... !! Then we both are Aquarius... 

Navya: Yes...  What do you like to explore?? 

Selene: I love mountain hiking ... 

Navya: That’s great... I went camping a few days back... without informing my parents ...  (laughs)... 

Navya shows a picture of her hiking adventure... 

Selene: That’s cool ... you gotta have guts..!!! Would you like to have a chicken cutlet??

Navya: No... I feel as if my body isn’t a graveyard to eat dead meat. !!

Selene: Haha (laughs). That was quite sarcasm!!!..

Selene and Navya have crazy nights with selfies and fun. They exchange their numbers.

Navya messages Selene ... Hi... dear, we had a great time. since we are South Indian our vibes

match each other... 

Selene: Yeah... I am a Tamilian. You are from Mangalore.

Selene had a quick connection with Navya... She felt as if they were soul sisters. Selene had a vision like Navya was one of her reincarnated friends.

When Selene touched Kane...  she felt as if he was a hybrid. Kane belonged to the Alpha werewolf pack and was sired by original blood... Kane was half vampire and half-wolf. Kane aroused a family curse to become a hybrid... 

Hudson messages Selene..How are you, teacher. 

Selene replies... I am good. . how are you?

Hudson: I am fine... 

Hudson says... "I always check your WhatsApp status. "

Selene... Is it? I haven’t noticed.

Did Hudson have feelings for Selene? Hudson says... I love your killer eyes ... 

Selene...  (Blushes)...  What?

Hudson says... yes. I liked you when I first met you... but I did not express my feelings. Now I gathered strength to let you know ...  that I like you... 

As Selene checks her messages ...  she gets shocked to see Hudson’s interest in her She tries to

maintain their friendship not beyond that... 

Hudson says you are my first love ...  Selene doesn’t reply...  She feels taken back by his way of expressing... 

However Selene says, we will stay as good friends forever...  Hudson feels heartbroken as he truly admires her... 

Hudson’s POV

I unlock my treasure chest to open my crystal bracelet. It’s time for me to travel to the parallel world.

Being a King wasn’t easy for Hudson as he had to time travel. The energy portal opens as he touches the bracelet. The swirl pushes him into the other world.

In King’s Palace ~

His secretary and Grandma welcomed him.

Grandma Tae Won likes Hudson so much that she hides all his secrets!! He asks... How far do we lack??

The secretary says. The perfume company has been developing in certain regions of the country.

We have a good source to gather raw materials. Our palace has uncountable herbs and flowers to prepare perfumes.

Besides, we cultivate flowers and herbs in the courtyard and fields of the palace.

The King says  ... let’s prepare a proper concoction of perfume with formulations and open up "King’s perfume" shops in various areas... 

Lack of technology has impacted loads of businesses. We have to build a strong network of technologies to outcompete the competing countries. !!

We need to educate the kids with arts, languages, technologies and in the medical field... 

Secretary Finn keeps a note of this meeting... Let’s implement this idea soon... 

Fuji was one of the countries to compete with Ladon, the King’s country. Fuji decides to wage a war with Ladon in the deep oceans.

Fuji’s ship Don 11 crosses the border of Ladon. King Hudson gets to know about Fuji’s intention.

Tae Won consults a witch to get the Original Dragon blood for the King. She wants to make the King strong, powerful and healthy before the war... 

Hudson is given the Original Dragon blood to transform into the strongest person. His blood mixes with the dragon blood in the system. He feels a mild sedation and a powerful transformation takes place!!

The King comes back to his senses, feeling stronger and better. Hudson watches Don 11 in his waters. He prepares himself in a warship Luminous... the ship captain hosts the country’s flag along with the King’s flag.

The enemy ship comes to know the King himself is in the ship. King’s security is tightened by his bodyguard Kim accompanied by others.

Don 11 doesn’t listen to the King’s words as they keep crossing the borders of Ladon. Now the king gives his final warning and they explode missiles to destroy the ship and win the war.

Hudson returns to the palace and tells Tae Won that he is gonna relax in the study for a few days. Tae Won says I will handle the things with the Secretary until your return.

Hudson goes to the study room, touches the crystal bracelet holdingand comes back to his world.

Hudson goes to his office to check the resumes of teachers to know more about Selene. He opens his mobile to see the videos of Selene’s classes.

Selene occupies his mind with deep memorable thoughts. In the meantime, children visit Hudson to inform them about the fight in 9th grade.

Hudson checks the webcam to see two boys holding each collars collar and punching the faces making them bleed.

He calls the boys down to the office room and expels them from the School giving a bad remark. Hudson is strict when it comes to discipline and fighting in class leads to ruining other students and also the school’s reputation... 

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Chapter 6: Use of Witchcraft & Selene’s birthday

Selene can smell every moment of Kane as if she was a vampire... Kane doesn’t know the fact that Selene is a Vampire.

Selene eventually finds out Kane had slept with the maid, ... when she was conceived... Selene was heartbroken... The only soul whom she trusted had broken her heart ... Selene had no other choice but to live with him for a lifetime. She decided to become stronger than her in-law’s family ... .because they always mistreated her... 

Selene applies for a Content Writing Job at Mystic Healing Art Studio... She gets an official phone call from her boss Neha ... 

Neha calls... 

Neha: Hi... this is Neha from Mystic Healing Art Studio... Am I speaking with Selene? 

Selene: Yes Man ... Good evening... 

Neha: I received your resume and I feel you are qualified for the interview ... Can you have a visit tomorrow...?? (in a soft voice)... 

Selene: Yeah... man... sure!! Nice speaking with you... 

Neha: Me too ... bye ... let’s meet... 

Next day... 

Selene reaches Mystic Healing Art Studio. Alisha welcomes Selene to come in and serves her a glass of water... 

Usha comes out of the studio and tells Selene to go through their official website. Usha was the sister of Neha... They both run the studio... 

Neha calls Selene to interview her ... 

Neha: Hi... Selene ...  

Can you design graphic content with a few words about the studio???

Selene ... Ummm... Yeah... man... 

Selene designs a graphic and shows Neha within 5 minutes.

Neha says... Ok... go on a positive note ... will let you know soon... 

Selene... ok... mam... thank you... 

Selene returns home... gets a call from Neha stating she has been selected for work ... 

Selene feels happy as she will live in a peaceful envi... 

Selene receives an offer letter and leaves for the office with a red gown, phone, and a bag... 

On the first day, Neha guides Selene through the work process and instructs Han to collaborate with

her... 

Selene learns the work process very soon...  

The next day... Usha does access bar therapy for Selene... 

Usha can feel Selen’s hurt and pain... 

Usha and Neha are witches who practice energy healing... They are NLP practitioners and therapists in the profession... 

Selene POV

I got this job through manifestation... 

I wore an amethyst stone to keep intact my power... 

I am glad I will heal myself through this job... 

As discussed Neha offered 20 k per month for Selene to work from 11 am to 4 pm. Selene was delighted... 

Selene learned a few techniques like the Emotional freedom technique, Distance Healing, New moon healing, Full moon healing, and Manifestation techniques from Neha... 

Selene started to improvise her content and started blogging for the company... 

But Selene needed a person to proofread her script... Neha gets busy when she gets an appointment... 

Neha interviews Sid and makes him a Manager of the company... 

Han and Selene work as a team for casting Facebook ads, google ads, Pinterest marketing, and blogging... 

Selene writes good content but her graphics don’t attract Neha much... Neha appoints John as a professional graphic designer in the company... 

John is quite a witty person... he doesn’t like Selene because he feels she is just a woman and Neha likes her... 

The team of three was good... but the entry of the fourth person makes everyone out of blue... John has the character to taunt and discourage others.

Although he was skilled in graphic designing... He doesn’t mingle much. He was a selfish and dominating person... 

Neha could observe John taking offs often... 

Whenever Neha comes upstairs after her therapy sessions... She can see the scattered team. Only John sits on the table..others occupy the corners of couches... This makes Neha feel unhappy... 

Neha asks for votes from everyone about John’s work... Han gives 3 points... Selene gives 2 points and Sid gives 5 points... 

The next day Neha tells John to be expelled from work. she just gives him a month to find another job... 

Selene becomes part of the WhatsApp group for distance healing sessions... 

Neha always includes Selene for the full moon and new moon healing sessions... 

Selene gets well-versed in the healing techniques... right from smudging, grounding, rituals, and burning bay leaves for manifestation... 

Neha gives more freedom to Selene... One evening, Neha gifts Louise Hay’s book "Heal Your Body" to the team... 

Neha guides us to practice positive affirmations regularly... 

Neha calls Selene and reads the Healing treatment from that book... As she read tears veiled her eyes and Selene could feel them... 

Whenever Selene talks with Neha, she has a feeling of her heart expanding and peacefulness...  (her heart lightens, without any burdens).

Han takes a vacation for a few days as he goes to Coimbatore to visit the Isha foundation... 

He used to follow Sadhuguru’s preachings... He wore a copper snake ring on his right hand as a devotee of their God... 

Now Selene gets a hell lot of work to do... She casts google ads, calls the clients, fixes their appointments, mails them, and does blogging ... But she loves to keep herself busy... 

Neha calls Selene for a healing session... She says I can sense your energy blockages, so I will open up your chakras.

Using the Tibetan singing bowls she tunes the frequency to higher vibration... 

The healing tones of 543 Hz and 745 Hz rhythms relax her completely. The healing session lasts for almost an hour... 

Kane calls Selene and checks whether she left the office... Selene says... I am on the bus and will cross the bridge in 5 minutes, kindly wait for me... 

She gets back in his car and sits next to him. He plays the music on FM... and Selene hums to that song... 

Elena plays all day with her grandparents...as I reach home I get her teddies, shoes, and toys every week to make her happy... 

SELENE’S BIRTHDAY.

Kane surprises Selene by celebrating her birthday party... 

He gets a Strawberry Ice Cake, dresses for her … and they celebrate… Rosalin gets jealous of Selene’s happiness... The next day she goes to Chennai without saying a word to Selene.

Selene gets pissed off when she comes to know... 

When Selene asks Kane about his Mom’s silent escape ... he says mom told her she can now manage the house so she left.

Selene could sense Kane’s sadness as he misses his mom... But now she manages to cook, buy groceries, and also her professional life... 

The next day Neha surprises Selene with Pizzas, choco,5late, and strawberry mousse. Usha hands her a pack of Ferrero rocher chocolates.

Han gets a cake for her, so they celebrate her birthday in Mystic Healing Art Studio.

Neha narrates a story... When we were in college we used to beat birthday people based on their age... 

So it’s now your turn. Selene says. We can beat the person who has bought a cake... Neha and Usha wipe the cake on Selene’s face... They say it’s good for the skin... 

Now Selene is in a position not to shout..she calmly says..oh... gosh!! and smiles... 

Neha gives Selene a crystal bracelet and secretly says to use it... 

"This will bring more adventures to your life."..!!

Selene touches the crystal and flashes of light appear. She travels to the parallel world... 

She observes the surroundings and feels as if it was the period of the King’s era... It takes her little time to realize ... She sees people on horses and the image of the King... 

To her surprise, it was none other than Hudson... She takes a deep breath to figure out what’s happening... She slightly pinches herself... 

Technology doesn’t seem to be developed in the parallel world... She observes the places are filled with trees and plants emanating aromatic fragrances... 

Nearby there is a plethora of perfume shops... One shop grasped her attention ... 

The board says

"King’s Perfume"... She steps in to check the fragrances and notes down the formulations of perfume making... 

The fragrances are extracted from lavender, thyme, mugwort, rose, violets, moonflowers, and lilies... 

They use herbal blends along with aromatic flowers for a long-lasting effect of perfumes... 

Selene observes every minute detail of the preparation and learns perfume-making skills.

A green witch guides Selene to prepare the concoction. Purple looks friendly and Selene feels as if she was a known person.

Purple trains Selene on the basics of grounding and meditation. She says the earth’s energy can be observed by humans by connecting with nature.

Grounding technique ~

Take a deep breath. Cast a salt circle and visualize you are in the center of the circle, keep your

feet down and connect with the EartEarth’srgy... 

Feel the gentle energy gushing through your feet towards your body as deep roots winded in the tree.

Have a vision of a white light emerging from the ground immersing into your body. Continue to breathe with your eyes closed... 

Meditate for five minutes. Connect with the energy and visualize a pink light surrounding your aura to cleanse the negativity and hurtful feelings.

Take both your hands and gently place from your head to bottom and cast it to the pink flame in the forward direction. The pink flame will bring you love, joy, peace, and happiness.

Selene performs the grounding techniques as a ritual to keep her soul intact and ward off the negative vibes.

Selene asks the green witch about the King. Purple mentions the King’s name as Hudson Shawn. To her surprise, she feels the King is none other than her School’s superior... 

Selene questions within her... How would Hudson end up as a King in this era? Are both Hudson the same person or he is reincarnated again in the present life

Selene touches the crystal bracelet again and reaches home. She feels as if it was a good nightmare!!!

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Chapter 7: Blight Rain and Consequences Selene was devastated ~

Selene plays with Elena in the afternoon, when Rosalie returns from the market. The doorbell rings with a thudding noise.

A beat of heart skips in Selene as the thudding continues louder ringing her ears.

Selene carries Elena in her arms and approaches the door. She sees Rosalie has been drenched in blight rain and standing like a stone with a bag of groceries.

Selene gets the grocery bag from Rosalie and leaves it on the table. Rosalie looks weird with red-colored eyes, a hardened body, and chilled hands. Selene gets a towel and blanket to wrap around her.

Selene asks... What happened Mom There comes no reply from Rosalie. Selene carries Elena

to check on Rosalie.

Rosalie keeps banging her head on the wall. Selene feels afraid to go near her, but she manages to make her sit comfortably and serves her water.

Rosalie drops the water down and drags Selene’s leg. Rosalie tries to attack Selene with a knife.

Selene rescues herself by blocking with both hands. Sweat droplets fall from her forehead in fear.

Selene feels black frozen blood oozing out of her arms. Selen’s heart thuds like anything, she carries Elena along with the car keys, handbag, mobile, the crystal bracelet and leaves the home.

On the way, she stops by a medical shop to cover her wound with bandages. The rain had stopped already. She takes her ATM cards and withdraws 30,000 bucks.

She visits D-Mart to get biscuits, toned milk, diapers, fruits, bread, cheese, jam, potato chips, water bottles, sanitizers, napkins, towels, and a few clothes to change for her and Elena.

The flash news goes on the television of D-Mart stating to stay safe and quarantine oneself from infected persons.

People drenched in the blight rain are infected with paranormal effects and hallucinations harming themselves and others.

Reporters tell... there are few infected cases in hospitals and they find no cure in patients. The only solution is to stay safe and quarantine your loved ones.

Selene purchases an umbrella, raincoat, plastic gloves, masks, face shields, salt, rock salts, Himalayan salts, herbs like rosemary, thyme, oregano, lemongrass, seeds of plants, various crystals, and essential oil kits.

Selene has no other way but to keep her daughter safe. She gets covered and protects Elena as she drives. She has no idea where to stop her journey. She kept on driving until she could find a protective place.

Selene switches on the radio news and listens. The reporter says... "certain regions of Mumbai are affected due to the blight rain". People are safe in Lonavala hills due to the good environmental conditions... 

Selene switches on the GPS location of the car. It shows 210 km away and 5 hours of travel time.

Few infected people walk on the streets harming each other and killing themselves. Police keep a wide check on infected people and drop them to quarantines or hospitals.

Selene calls Kane to inform him about the situation. He does not pick up the call. Selene calls her dad and explains the situation. Meantime, she drops a message to Kane about the scenario in brief.

A ride to Lonavala ~

Selene drives to Lonavala hill station surrounded by caves, waterfalls, lakes, and lush greenery. The place is said to be "The City of caves". It gives a serene feel to the soul.

Selene is served with delicious vada pav (fried potato dumplings in a bun) with green chilies and chutneys in the Golden Vada pav.

Selene satiates her hunger pangs at Golden Vada pav. It is the famous food destination of Lonavala. She feeds Elena with a soft pav (similar to bun or bread) and toned milk to keep her tummy full.

The evening gets darker as they reach Misty Meadows. The resort gives a serene feeling with excellent food and an exotic stay.

Lonavala Misty Meadows is located next to Tata Lake offering a luxury spectacular view with exceptional service. It offers rejuvenation and has a modern facility.

The food of Misty meadows activates the taste buds with senses and yumminess. Elena and I booked a private suite in Misty Meadows. We dip our legs in the ice-cold waters of the pool.

Kane calls back saying he is stuck up in the office due to the consequences of Blight Rain. His father has admitted Rosalie to the Bhaktivedanta hospital and she is kept quarantined for some days. Yet they have not found any cure for hallucinations and paranormal effects.

Selene uses her witchcraft to make a cure for the side effects caused by Blight rain. She isolates "Rauvolfia serpentine" species from the dried root of the plants and formulates a mouth spray.

Selene returns to Mumbai from Lonavala. She helps an infected person by spraying the Rauvolfia serpentine into their mouth. The person slowly recovers from hallucinations and dizziness.

She thinks the mouth spray works for people infected with Blight rain. Soon she arrives at Bhaktivedanta hospital to check on Rosalie and uses the mouth spray to recover her.

The doctors say it’s a medical miracle seeing Rosalie’s recovery. Selene gives them the formulations of the mouth spray to help other infected people.

The hospital appreciates Selene for her efforts and research on overcoming the complications of Blight rain.

Kane thanks Selene to help his mom to recover from paranormal activities. Selene says you are welcome !!!

Selene’s cure works like a miracle for people. They praise Selene for her good deeds. Thus the consequences that happened due to the blight rain comes to an end... 

Selene feels happy yet some void fills in her. She closes her eyes to fill the wonderful moments she ever had with Kane.

Everything returns to normal after the blight rain. But she couldn’t observe any changes from her in-laws’ side.

Selene feels happy to cook in the morning, have a hot shower, and catch her early train to reach the office.

Selene has a journey of almost an hour in trains and buses to reach her office. Every day she could watch those cats at the entrance of her office.

Neha likes cats as she says, cats have some special connection with humans. Selene goggles to find out the good effects of cats on humans. The first thing she can see is that "Cats are good for their health as they have calming effects on their owners.’’ Cats could lower their blood pressure and have the risk of a heart attack.

Cats are adorable, loyal, curious, and independent. When Selene finds the best sides of the cat, she impeccably loves Cat.

Selene loves to see those fluffy cats nibbling fish biscuits with their cute cat furry and bubbled eyes.

Selene has the Sunday offs and Friday office as she is a Catholic, Neha gives her the exception. Others work on Sunday and have Friday offs.

Han and Sid accompany Selene to the nearby canteen to have coffee, vada pav, Dahi vada, and chocolates during their break time.

Most times Selene pays for them as well. They gossip about work, and movies, and have fun while filling their stomachs.

One morning Selene could see ladies in masks and gloves. Does she wonder what’s happening on the earth? In the evening news, she gets to know about the Covid outbreak in India.

When everything goes at a smooth pace, there must be something to happen in Selene’s life to change her destiny. The Covid-19 breaks out in India, her jolly days go to a stall.

Home quarantines, working from home, looking after her daughter, cooking ..all together eat her health and brains.

It has been more than a while since Kane and Selene have been happy together. Selene missed Kane so much but had no signs of interest in him.

Is it that men are attracted only in the first year of the marriage and don’t bother about looking out for their wives? Selene feels dejected.

Now a U-turn takes place when Neha gives Selene a half salary and more work, right from morning 9 am to 7 pm. Selene works hard, she has to make time for 5 minutes to have lunch. On the downside, Elena disturbed her every single minute seeking mom’s attention.

Due to the Covid-19 lockdown, Selene’s life feels miserable. She gets more suicidal calls from google ads to schedule an appointment for therapy.

Selene has to speak with at least 15 people per day and bring paid clients to her boss. Selene’s stress level gets more tolerant. She hardly makes time to talk with her mom.

Rosalie returns to torture Selene. She pours down all her anger by beating and humiliating her. Kane silently watches the suffering of Selene, yet he minds his own business. He feels her as a helpless woman.

Kane tells Selene ... You are a beggar... !! This statement affects her a lot. Kane has his food with his family, not even considering Selene. But Selene feeds her daughter and takes good care of her, although she manages to have her food one time per day.

The struggles and pain Selene’s faces are intolerable. She feels one day her cries could be heard by God.

Due to 13 days of continuous work, Selene feels drained. She was finally relieved that it was Friday and her day off. But Neha demands Selene to work on that day too without any leave for the past 13 days.

Selene refreshes and picks up calls to schedule their appointment. She receives 20 google leads and manages to call 17 leads with 5 being paid clients and others for free 30 minutes counseling along with inner child healing meditation.

Neha calls Selene and shouts like anything. Neha... you are so incapable of doing work... what to expect from you.

Selene feels terrible by the deeply hurt sword words of Neha. Although Neha knows Selene works hard and is wiser than her colleagues. Neha treated her very rudely.

Selene cries for two hours continuously and her inner voice says it’s enough you can quiet down now. So Selene pings Neha to tell her she is not healthy and wants to rest for a while. Selene.."Thank you for everything you taught me... my spirit is willing but my flesh is tired. I quit now".

Neha thinks it was her mistake to treat Selene that way and calls her the next day. But Selene doesn’t attend her call.

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Chapter 8: Kane and Selene separated - (the mysterious guy)

Time changes everything... !!

It can make someone fall in love..!! It can make them hate as well... !!

Our destiny changes as per the choice we make... !!

Selene quits her job and now she is responsible to fill her life with goodness. Kane is secretly dating Sheya from his office. He had chosen her for his team 1 year back. Since that time things have been changing between Kane and Selene.

Kane doesn’t seem to have a word with Selene. Although Selene tries her best to reunite, no signs of togetherness from him. He even occupies the hall to sleep besides choosing his bedroom.

Selene feels lonely and misses her home. She can watch Kane always messaging Sheya and being in his world. Now Selene takes the initiative to say goodbye to him.

Arrival brings happiness... !!

Departures make a heartbreak... !! Love should be mutual... !!

One-sided affection brings utmost pain... !!

Selene with a heavy heart tells Kane to bring her back to her native. Kane finally agrees to take Elena and Selene to their home. They catch the Indigo flight to reach their destination.

Selene feels she can live in her parent’s home and can change Kane. But Kane doesn’t have a similar choice. Kane promises Selene to return to her.

Selene calls him yet he doesn’t respond. After two months he sent her a divorce notice. Selene’s heart breaks as tears roll down her chin. She could recall every good moment she had with Kane and also the pain she endured from them.

Separation leads to heartbreak!! Reunion leads to happiness! But if the path changes from time to time!! Waiting is better than crying!!

Selene and her parents decide to approach a lawyer for not giving him a divorce. Selene’s family supports her at every step. Elena grows with good parental guidance from Selene and under her grandparents’ care. Gia loves to spend time with Elena and Selene. They watch movies together, play, see the twinkling stars at night, and practice arts and stitching.

On the other side, Selene gets busy attending court regarding her divorce case and mediation. Yet Kane doesn’t cooperate much in the reunion part. It has been a year, and still, he doesn’t try to ask her about the whereabouts or anything about Elena.

Selene feels bad about the fact that at least he couldn’t be a good husband, he could have been a good father (parent). Selene decides to approach the police station to get her jewels and dowry which her dad gives at her wedding. The process is underway, In the meantime, Selene makes a

hard decision to let go of Kane... when he is not interested in her. Does she think why chase someone who has no love for her?

Hard experiences teach us to be strong..! Pain makes a person evolve! Life resides in a low tide, soon it will make a high wave.!!

Kane returns to his home and Selene stays in her home. She feels happy to live in her own home with peace in her heart. Elena loves the garden of their home, as there are cats, plants, trees, and a swing in their home garden.

Nivi gifts Selene a good bracelet engraved with the symbol of the Roman God Janus. Nivi is the mom of Selene, who loves her like anything. Nivi says, there are two sides to people, one is the good side and the other is their evil side. Always embrace both sides in a person. So Selene chooses to acknowledge people of both sides and embrace them in her life.

Selene is watched by CIDs ~

Selene walks through an alley to catch the metro to Brentford. She is watched over by a few undercover CIDs. She orders a Cinnamon Roll Frappuccino from Starbucks and slowly sips it, which gives a pleasant aroma to her nose.

A courier boy approaches her to deliver an enveloped letter. The outside of the envelope is inscribed with the letter "K".

Selene is lively and watched by some CIDs. She opens the letter and reads in her mind ~

"Few CIDs are watching over you. Get a metro from Miami at 10 a.m to reach Boston. Pick up a guy of the same height as mine and make them believe it’s me. Burn this letter immediately as you read... "

~ Kane

Selene burns the letter and leaves the place. CIDs follow her in the metro... She checks out to pick a random guy to have a conversation with.

The mysterious guy ~

Selene occupies a seat next to a mysterious guy. He was using an e-cigarette and apologizes to Selene for the inconvenience.

Selene says... I don’t mind... A mysterious guy asks... so you are… 

She says... "I am Selene"... You are... 

I am Jaden... He says... 

Jaden: Looking at you, I feel someone killed your dad and you want to get justice for his crime...  

Selene: giggles... No.

Selene: So you are a musician right? 

Jaden: No... I am a Math teacher.

Selene: I couldn’t feel you like you are a Math teacher. 

Jaden: Hmm... So you love somebody.?

Selene: Yes. Two years back. 

Jaden: Ok... 

Selene: You love someone? 

Jaden: Yes I did. but she left me.

Selene: Ok. then.

Jaden: I can feel as if someone is looking at us. 

Selene checks... A few CIDs watch over them... 

She replies: You may be paranoid (laughs) 

Jaden: Is it? 

Selene: Ok. now you can invite me for a dinner

Jaden: What. ok??

Selene: Yeah... 

Jaden: I would like this gorgeous lady to dine with me. !!

Selene says... Yea... 

Jaden and Selene have their dinner served with chicken soup, chicken fry, bread, pizza, red wine, and French fries. Both of them talk until they get down to Boston.

Selene gets a boat from Boston, she invites Jaden to join her. They reach La Cruz hotel and book the private suite of 405. She says. it’s her husband and takes him along.

CIDs follow her every move. Selene opens the cupboard to check her surprise gifts of diamond jewelry, lavish clothes, and shoes.

She changes her attire to a gray slit gown with a pair of diamond earrings. Jaden says. if I am not wrong... your lover has got you a surprise. I don’t think the hotel provides such gifts. She smiles and calls him for lunch.

Darren arranges a few bodyguards to catch Kane and kill Selene. Kane has stolen 30 crores from Darren’s company and broken his trust. He says... spare Kane’s life until we get the money.

Darren tracks the CDs’ move to reach Boston. He lands his private jet in Boston. A few bodyguards track the La Cruz hotel to catch the mysterious guy and kill Selene.

When Jaden wakes up, he has breakfast and reads Selene’s note.

Selene: "I am leaving for an hour and will return as soon as possible."

The bodyguards break open the door to catch Jaden. He tries to escape from them and gets landed at the police station.

The police get his report written ... 

Jaden says... I am an American... Once I met a woman... A few people followed us and today someone tried to kill me... They think I am Kane. But I am not... 

The cop notes the details to check his identity... It shows he is a traveler and not Kane. In the middle of the midnight, cop takes Jaden to a boat and hands him over to Darren.

Darren bribes the cop to kill the mysterious guy after knowing about Kane. Suddenly a boat arrives and drags Jaden to the other boat. It was none other than Selene to save him. She feels Jaden got into trouble because of her.

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Chapter 9: Jaden learns the truth

Jaden questions Selene about Kane. She says... 

We were married for the past 3 years... He left me 2 years back... I thought he had an affair with Sheya, but it turned out that he liked Sheya as a sister. She helped him to know that Darren was a gangster. When Kane learned about him, he got Darren’s money and left him. Some say Kane has undergone plastic surgery to change his face. So there is an undercover operation of CIDs to watch my movements to reach Kane.

Jaden says... you still love him?

Selene says... Yes... I do... !! I could still remember my mom’s story about the Roman God Janus... to see the good and bad in a person. But I don’t like to follow his instructions.

Jaden says... Well... ok.

Selene drops him in Moscow and gives him a bag full of money, and his passport and says to use them to reach America safely.

But Jaden can’t stop leaving her alone...  

She leaves... 

He says... I love you... 

Selene returns to Miami and gives her Id. 

Selene‘s ID ~

—-----------------------—------

Name: Selene.

Work: Undercover CID.

Purpose: To find the case of stolen money.

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Selene heads back to her head office and astonishes everyone. So the head officer tells... So..you are back to work and revealed your ID.

Selene says... Yes. I am... 

Head officer: The last time I couldn’t see Kane’s face... you maintained secretly..now how can I trust you...

Selene says... I am attending a party in Boston tonight... We can catch him there.

Head officer: Ok... but you will be in wires... we have to listen to every conversation of yours. 

Selene: Cool!!... Will meet there... 

Selene wears a black tight v-neck dress with a diamond necklace to attend the party. A man approaches her to hand an envelope. She opens the envelope and says to get a boat to Harvey in a few minutes.

She chases the man to check if it’s Kane. Unfortunately, she gets bumped into Jaden. He holds her hand to dance at the party. She says... I have to leave now... 

Jaden says. Just now the party has started, let’s dance for a while. I got the suite and tickets for

the party with the money you gave me.

Selene makes a quick move to the boat and tells them to head to Harvey. She is listened to by CIDs as she is on wires.

Darren follows her boat and the CIDs make a quick move. They arrest Jaden for intervening in the scene.

The head police make some fun with Jaden. He says... so you are Kane. Where are the 30 crores of money? Tell me the location...

Jaden says... no... I am a traveler, I don’t have money... Tears fill his eyes.

The CIDs find Selene has been chased by Darren. Selene heads to Portia’s villa to meet Kane. She opens the door and enters. ... to her vain, Darren with his men keeps her at gunpoint.

The CIDs watch over her... But the head of CID doesn’t allow her to make fire as he has to arrest Kane. Darren asks Selene... Where is the safe...

Selene says... I don’t know... 

Now Darren keeps a knife at her face and warns her to say. ... 

If you don’t want to become ugly... tell me now, says Darren.

Selene can see the picture of Janus and shows... Here is the safe... 

Jaden tells the cop to fire..but the CID head doesn’t grant the permission.

Darren confesses his crime of murder, being an underground Don, and how he reached the position. He trusted Kane with his life. but Kane betrayed him.

Darren keeps Selene at gunpoint to open the safe. She tried but couldn’t open it due to the number lock. Jaden uses a hairpin to remove those cuffs and reaches there.

Jaden says to release Selen... he will open the safe. But Darren resists leaving her... He tells Jaden to open the safe... 

Selene says... He is just a traveler... leave him.

Now the CIDs are instructed to open the fire to save Selene and Kane. They shoot Darren and his men with blood oozing down through their heads and chest.

CIDs congratulate Selene for her bold move and apologize to Japan for causing the trouble. Selene gets promoted in the CIDs crime division... and she removes the wires... 

Jaden asks... you love me... 

Selene says... yes... 

Jaden: Do you love Kane? 

Selene: Yes... always.

In the meantime, Jaden unlocks the safe and Selene gets shocked...  

Jaden was Kane... Jaden says. 

Will you be by my side this time?

Selene says... Yes..!!

Selene couldn’t believe her eyes. Kane takes the belongings from the safe.

When the cops arrive to open the safe, they find a check for 30 crores signed by Kane.

They also receive a message from Kane, I am at the boat, and they reach to catch him. but he was

just a traveler to message them. He gets money from Kane to share his location. The CIDs ask if you have seen Kane.

Traveler: No. I have not seen him. He just sends me money in my bank account and I do the work.

Finally, the police and CIDs cancel the operation to catch Kane, once they get the money. Kane takes Selene to her house to meet Elena.

Elena rushes to Kane to hug him and bond their father-daughter love ... 

Elena: My Dad... I love you... 

Kane: I love you too...

Selene says ... luckily you did not operate your whole face, there is still the resemblance of Kane to make Elena recognize you... 

Kane laughs upon hearing this... 

Selene says to cancel the divorce. 

Kane says... Ok ... will do that... 

Selene: Elena and I will stay in our home until then... 

Kane: Ok ... cool!! ...  

Kane goes home after a long day... Selene showers with essential oils and salts to restore her energy.

Selene and Elena together travel to the parallel world to know the updates of the kingdom... 

Selene visits the green witch to learn about Hudson’s move and his strong ability to rule the kingdom.

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 Chapter 10: Parallel world

Crystal opens the doors of the Parallel world! Illuminating light shines on us!..

The coolness of colloids pierces my skin!... The noise of thunder plays like music!..

I hear the soothing music of the parallel world!... The magic is in the air to work wonders!... 

Selene takes Elena with her to reveal the secrets of the parallel world. The green witch says you are in the "Kingdom of Ladon" ruled by King Hudson.

King Hudson was so powerful to wage a war with Fuji (his enmity country) and succeed. Purple says Hudson destroyed Don’s 11 warships when they entered our waters. His sharp mind and warship Luminous crashed Don 11 like anything... 

When Selene and Elena walk down the street, she can see Hudson arriving on a horse. He lifts Selene and Elena on his white horse. Selene gave him a perplexed look. 

Hudson says... I was waiting for you.

I learned from Purple about your visit to Ladon. It’s sweet to see Elena’s entry into our Kingdom. 

Selene questions Hudson... like... How did you enter the parallel world?

Hudson remains silent... You will get to know. 

Hudson asks... What about you?

Selene: It’s a secret... you will get to know. 

Hudson: smiles.

Hudson takes Selene and Elena to his palace. 

Tae Won and the Secretary welcome them. 

Tae Won asks Hudson ... "Who is she?"...

Hudson says... She is my queen..!!

Tae Won gets shocked... She says. You kept a secret relationship without my knowledge...  

Hudson smiles... Selene frowns... !!!

Hudson drops Selene and Elena in a lavish bedroom with all comforts. 

Selene: Why did you say so??

Hudson: Say... what??

Selene: That I am your queen?

Hudson: That’s the truth... you are my queen. I have feelings for you. Our love is "amore affect" 

Selene: Now what is the new word all about...

Hudson: laughs... 

Selene couldn’t use her mobile in the parallel world. She asks Hudson to borrow his mobile to research this world.

Hudson hands over his mobile to Selene. She opens "google world" to surf about the King’s war and his affairs.

Selene could see a beautiful lady standing beside the king to get the presidential award from him. There are a few fake rumors about them being together.

She checks out the technology development in Ladon since her last visit. It seemed to have been improvised and the digital era is not lacking behind.

Selene smiles... That’s great!!

The king cooks Selene pancakes, chicken wraps, soupy noodles, and cheese balls. Hudson prepares the dining room with his cuisine and asks Selene to join. She brings Elena with her... They have their dinner together.

Next day ~

Selene asks the King about the new president of Ladon. He says... Liza is capable of handling people so they choose her. She is intelligent and witty too. We have meetings every Friday evening.

Selene says... So you come every weekend here (giggles)...  

He says... Yes... 

"Are you willing to go out somewhere?"... 

Selene replies: Yes, I would like to explore your world more.

Hudson: I will send you one bodyguard to drive you to places. Keep my mobile in use. 

Selene: Yes... I am going for an outing. Have a nice day!

Hudson: You too..!!

Selene finds an old museum to have a look at the artifacts and the history of Laden. She finds Laden is currently in the year 2000 and her world is 10 years ahead.

She visits the Chinto library to learn more about the parallel world and the king’s lineages.

Selene finds the key to a parallel universe is a crystal bracelet and witches have opened the other side of the world. She learns that the King also has the key to travel here. The crystal bracelet has been passed to the royal blood of the king’s lineages... 

Selene and Elena are lost in the parallel world. She calls the King to rescue her. He says... Shares your GPS to track... 

The King takes a helicopter with bodyguards to rescue her. He lands in Pizet tower and comes down to see her.

Selene feels lost, and trembles in fear holding Elena. Hudson hugs her and brings them to the palace.

President Liza comes to meet the King regarding the report of the country. She asks Hudson about Selene. He says... She is my closest one. Liza fumes in anger and leaves the palace quickly.

Liza visits her ex-husband in jail to get details about Selene. Her husband was involved in money corruption and got arrested in jail. Liza used his money to become president. It was a secret deal among the kingdom. If people would have known, she wouldn’t have been president.

Liza offers him a deal when I get details about her, I will take you to visit the temple on your birthday. He accepts the deal.

Selene informs the King that she got work in her place and has to leave. Hudson drops Selene and Elena at the portal of the other world. He presents Elena with a diamond stud and waves bye to both of them.

The same patterns of murders take place in the parallel world. The King appoints a few cops to investigate this matter. Hudson informs Selene to perform an undercover investigation on this case.

Selene asks about the murder’s pieces of evidence, the place of the murder, their age, and their gender. Hudson informs his private investigator to gather evidence from the crime site.

Almost 30 murders happened within a month at Ladon. The dead bodies are torn with a sharp object at their necks. The cause of the murder is unknown. The prime suspect remains a mystery. But those 30 people are somehow related in one way or another.

Their blood report and DNA samples are sent to the forensic lab for investigation. It seems those 30 people don’t belong to Ladon but they were killed and brought here. The blood stains were dried and bodies were disposed of in unknown regions.

Hudson informs Selene to check the missing person’s profile from the database. He tells her to check their family backgrounds, relationships, jobs, and the cause of the murder.

He says... "Find why their bodies are disposed of in the parallel world. This means some people are traveling beside you and me into the parallel world. We have to soon find the criminal and the purpose of the murder."

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Chapter 11: Murder Mystery

Selene locates the missing person profiles on the database. To her surprise, it was exactly 15 males and 15 females. Those people were of the same age group and belonged to the same college batch. She tries to list out their names to conduct an inquiry for learning details.

Selene finds they belonged to Xavier’s College. They were all graduates of the 2007 batch. They were murdered with a sharp object. She couldn’t find the murder weapon but all the murders showed a similar pattern. One person has killed 30 people in a month and used someone’s support to translocate their bodies to the parallel world.

Selene sends those bodies for the autopsy to determine their cause and the timings of death. She informs their respective families about the death. In the meantime, she reports to Hudson about the follow-up of those murders.

The tape about President Liza talking with her ex-husband gets leaked. The kingdom of Ladon gets disappointed to choose such a president and she gets arrested for her committed crime of corruption.

Hudson’s Uncle Tom is a doctor in the Kingdom of Ladon. Hudson approaches him to have a word about the mysterious murder happening. Tom says... they all have specific marks on the body. It’s like a burnt chemical mark. I had instigated the bodies and found those marks are cytotoxic agents of arsine. It is a flammable highly toxic gas.

The people were exposed to toxic gas before their murder. The turning point to finding the murder mystery is to locate the source of the toxic gas. It may be a chemical factory where they were exposed to arsine.

If we find the chemical factory, there will be a chance to get the murder weapon. Hudson reports to Selene about the instigation made by Tom.

Selene: I will try to find the chemical factory.

Hudson: Ok... the toxic chemical used is arsine. You have to locate the factory that produces arsine.

Selene: Sure... will do.

Hudson: Be careful the killer is dangerous, he might either work in the factory or may have spies to keep the follow-up.

Selene: Ok, I will arrange for a forensic team to reach there.

Hudson: Ok... The murder weapon could be there. Try to find it...  

Selene: Ok... I will.

Selene traces 5 chemical factories that produce arsine in the town. CIDs reach there to gather information about the unused chemical factory.

Juve chemical factory is the one where the mass murder took place. The forensic team traces the arsine exposure in a specific room. People were first exposed to the toxic chemicals then they were released and brought to the nearby room where the murder took place.

The crime division team visits the murder room. They find dried bloodstains on the floor. The dried blood stains are collected as samples. In the corner of the room, they see a knife.

Selene goes to have a look at the knife. The knife is covered by dried bloodstains. The murder weapon was the Buck Razor Sharp Knife. Selene covers the knife with a kerchief to get the fingerprint of the murderer. The evidence is brought to investigate by the forensic team.

The fingerprints of the knife are matched with the criminal’s record. There is no match to any of the criminals. It was a new murderer out there. The impressions showed the killer is a female. Selene finds it confusing to understand the purpose of the murder.

A new murderer killed 30 people in a month and disposed of their bodies in a parallel world. How could a woman do this all alone? ...  

Selene’s POV

I have to find the murderer soon.

It’s difficult to trace a new murderer without knowing the purpose of the murder.

I have to investigate their families about anything that strangely happened before their murder.

The murder investigation starts ~

Everything was normal with those people until they were all invited to a party. Selene thinks... 

What is the party all about??

Where would they all gather? Who invited them??

There is one solution: those 30 people had a common friend. Now I have to find their mutual friend. Selene checks the social media profiles and makes 200 lists of mutual friends common

to them.

She takes the printout copy of those names and scrolls their social feed and any invites they received.

To her vain, she couldn’t trace anything related to the murder. Among those 200 mutual friends, 180 were females.

Now Selene asks their family if they received any party invites at home or through a post.

One family member hands over the party invite to Selene.

"This was the invite we received in a post."

The party invite was pink in color and it showed it was a friend’s get-together. The date and venue were written, but the card didn’t show the name of the invitee.

Selene could sense the murder was pre-planned. Someone holds a grudge to kill them. The venue was Hotel Lake Placid on the night of October 20th.

Selene visits the Hotel Lake Placid to investigate the party. The receptionist says the party was organized by Luke. She traces to find that Luke was already killed in the mass murder.

Selene gets a clue about the murder. She tries to listen to phone calls of Luke and finds Ben telling him to book the hotel.

But Ben was already dead from the list. Everything seems to come round and round to form a circle.

Selene investigates the party planner and the hotel receptionist about anything strange that happened at the party. They say an A.C bus was arranged for them after their party. Soon after their dinner, they left the hotel.

Selene asks if there was any video footage of the party or the recordings of October 20th. The receptionist asks permission from the hotel owner to check their security footage.

They can see only 30 members, all gathered at the party. But there were a few uninvited guests, nearly 10 people in black masks leaving the hotel that night.

Selene questions the receptionist if she had seen the black mask, people. The receptionist has no idea, ... ...  

She says... Mam ... It was quite late at night, so we went to have dinner at that time only the security cameras were on.

Selene got no clue about the hotel, but she can smell that there are some missing parts in the murder mystery.

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 Chapter 12: She is in danger

Selene returns home to relax from a long tiring day. She pulls back her comforter and sleeps. Elena comes to her mom and becomes her sleep companion.

After half an hour, Selene wakes up and watches Elena in deep sleep. She slowly touches her crystal bracelet and reaches the parallel world.

Selene goes to the King’s palace to inform Hudson about the mass murder case. Hudson listens to Selene’s story and says if it’s a woman, someone is helping her to travel the parallel world.

Selene says. Crystals are used to travel both worlds. The witches passed the crystals to the royal

blood. But somehow I luckily managed to get one. You are the true heir of the King. That’s the

The reason you have the crystal bracelet. Only royal blood know to cross the world.

Tae Won suddenly enters the King’s room. She looks panicked and informs King that one crystal bracelet is missing from the treasure. Now, the King, Selene, and Tae won know the value of it.

Hudson tells his grandma to tighten the security of the palace. He says... One of our palace workers has traded the crystal bracelet to some outsider.

Hudson feels that’s the reason the killer is traveling both worlds without getting caught.

Selene and Hudson take a walk in the woods discussing the possibilities of the murder. A bullet fires, aiming at Selene, seeing it Hudson drags Selene toward her. Their heartbeats rapidly as they get closer to each other. Her hair falls on Hudson’s shoulder, his hands over her hips. Blood drips from her left hand.

Hudson covers the blood with his fingers. He sees the tree scribbled with

"I am watching you." He tightens the security for Selene and sends a bodyguard to protect her from the upcoming danger.

Hudson instructs Tae Won to keep an eye on the palace workers. He checks on Selene as he covers her wounds. Hudson returns to his world with Selene.

Selene checks the male mutual lists of those friends and finds Darren on the list. She gets to know someone is working on behalf of Darren. It was someone close to him who couldn’t bear the loss of Darren.

Selene gets the clue but not the exact purpose of the murder.

She thinks... Why would someone kill 30 people? ... just because of a single death... 

Selene keeps the information confidential. Hudson could find the culprit from the palace workers. A lady palace worker gave the crystal bracelet to Sean. The security footage of the palace is recorded with Sean’s face.

Hudson shows the recordings to Selene. She gets stunned to see it. She takes it as proof. The lady palace worker is asked why she did such work...

Lady: I’m sorry, I wanted to save my son, that person warned me to steal the crystal or he would kill my son.

Selene learns about it from Hudson. Now Selene can’t arrest Sean from this world. Hudson takes Sean to the parallel world. Sean enquired about the crystal bracelet. He says... I stole the bracelet because I was told.

Selene: How did you know about the parallel world?

Sean: Kane once took me here, so I got to know. The next time I borrowed his bracelet to come here.

Selene (wonders)... What??

Sean: Kane is the cousin of Hudson and they belong to the royal blood, so he has one crystal bracelet... 

Selene: Ah..well... ok. Then who told you to steal the crystal bracelet from the palace?

Sean: It was... Kia... 

Selene: But why?

Sean: She wanted to take revenge for her loss. Selene: (shocked)... 

Selene says... So it was Kia to do the mass murder and you helped her in it. Sean: Yes ... 

Selene and Hudson take Sean to their world. Selene arrests Kia for the case of mass murder. Kia at inquiry ~

Selene: I can’t believe you murdered 30 people... But still, we have evidence. Deep down I still

believe you didn’t do it. Kia cries ...  

Selene: But why did you kill 30 innocent people?

Kia: They were not innocent, they were the reason for Darren’s death... 

Selene. ... What.??

Kia... yes... 

The flashback of College days ~ 

Kia says... 

Darren wanted to learn MBA to have a career change. Those 30 kids studied with him. They were very rich and used to rag with Darren always. Sometimes they drop water on his head, other times they say... You are not our standards... Why waste time studying here...

That was the time when Darren decided to become rich by any means. So he joined the underground Don and became one.

After Darren’s death. 

I learned about Darren... So first I decided to get Sean’s help to kill them and then I targeted you in the woods. But I couldn’t kill you... 

Kia ... cries... 

Selene: But why did you attempt to kill me?

Kia: Because of you Darren was shot dead. If Kane wouldn’t steal the money from Darren. He would have been alive.

Selene: But Darren has committed crimes, so he was shot to death. Kia.Yes. I know.

Selene feels sad hearing the story... Tears veil her eyes... 

She arrests Sean and Kia for the mass murder and closes the case. Selene thanked Hudson for helping her throughout the case.

Selene talks with Kane about the mass murder and asks him to keep a secret of the parallel world from others to avoid such mass murders.

Selene visits Kia in jail to talk about her kids. Kia tells... I have joined my kids in boarding school, so I take care of them during vacations. I have told them I am going to travel abroad for business for a few years.

Kia holds Selene’s hand, Please take care of them. Selene says... I will for sure, you relax... Don’t worry about them.

Selene takes Kane to boarding school to visit the kids. Kane was closer to those kids. So they run towards Kane saying... "Uncle... 

Kane hugs them and surprises them with chocolates, wafers, biscuits, cool drinks, and gifts.

Selene spends her evening time with the kids asking about their stay at a hostel and how things are moving.

They say... they miss mom... Selene says... Don’t worry... I talked with her... I will come every week to see you both.

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Chapter 13: Kidnapped

Selene and Gia go to Phoenix mall. Selene goes to get ice popsicles for both. Gia goes to the Sephora shop to get cosmetics. Someone keeps their fingers on her shoulder.

Gia turns to see whether it was Selene. There stood a tall man with emerald eyes, he tells... Go to the entrance of the mall... Your sister is waiting outside... She told me to pass on the information.

Gia: Why did she tell me to come outside? We haven’t finished shopping yet. Man: Suddenly she is not feeling well. So she told you to come to the entrance.

Gia: Ok... I will go.

Gia picks up her bags and heads towards the entrance. In the meantime, Selene visits the Sephora shop to call Gia. She finds no one there. Gia is pulled into a Black Jaguar Car. Selene gets visions of Gia being kidnapped... She can see the black jaguar at the mall’s entrance... 

The man says... I am Nick. Nice to meet you, Gia... 

Gia: What stunt you have pulled up to??

Nick: I have kidnapped you...  

Gia: You better don’t speak.

Nick starts the car and can see a woman standing there. 

Gia smiles... "You cannot do anything to me"... 

A swish of air whooshes and the car is brought to a forest. Nick gets perplexed... "What on the earth is happening?" Says Nick.

She laughs louder... It’s my place... You better leave my sister and run ... or I might kill you. !!

Gia. Gets down of the car and hugs Selene.

Nick says... Selene what did you do just now ... Are you a witch ... Please stop!! Selene smiles and opens the car door.

Selene: Why did you kidnap my sister? Nick: To teach Kane a lesson.

Selene: But why?

Nick: I hold a grudge against him... 

Selene: You better stay away from us.

She holds Nick’s neck and warns him to stay away from her loved ones.

Nick in pain says... I am sorry... I won’t disturb you further... Please let me go... In a jiffy, he reaches the mall entrance... 

Selene advises Gia to be more cautious and be aware the next time. The full moon night arrives and Selene performs her full moon ritual.

Gia: What is the full moon ritual?

A full moon happens when the Earth, Sun, and Moon align. The Moon’s surface is illuminated by the reflection of the Sun’s light. We can use the full moon energy to see what no longer serves our intentions. To start the ritual, we have to prepare a sacred space or altar with crystals, light incense, and scented candles, offer flowers and also prepare the full moon water.

Now we have to meditate and journal our negative emotions or persons to let go of them. Journal your thoughts and burn the paper. Dispose of the burnt ashes in the air and wash your hand in the water. Walk at the full moon at night to absorb the moon’s power in you.’’ says, Selene

They perform the full moon ritual... 

Selene pleases the moon’s goodness to harness powers from her. Selene manifests enough power and strength from the Full Moon. Her eye colors change from black to brown as positive energy transpires into her.

Selene offers the full moon water to Gia and Elena. The full moon day goes well as planned.

Selene travels to the parallel world to have a glimpse of the moon. She finds a new moon here. Selene shows the imaginary seed plants in the other dimension. The path connecting two parallel worlds has no gravity, and seeds float on the surface. She attempts to sow them deep in the ground.

Someone says... 

Here plants won’t grow... as there is no gravity... 

Hudson. !! smiles Selene

Selene: Let me give it a try, it may grow someday. Hudson holds Selene’s hand and they walk discussing their stories.

Hudson smiles... Your sister was kidnapped.?? Unbelievable to fight with a strong woman... !! (Giggles)

Selene laughs... 

Selene returns home and plants some imaginary seeds from the parallel world watching the full moon night. She gives a pack of imaginary seeds to Gia too.

Gia: From where did you get the imaginary seeds?

Selene: Now... that’s a surprise gift from a secret source... I will let you know soon. 

Gia: Oh... wow!! Now we have secrets too!!

Selene: Haha... 

Gia: Don’t laugh... So how did you know magic? !?

Selene: Do I know magic?? Gia. !!

Gia: Yes, I saw... I was at the mall entrance, suddenly you shifted us to the forest. My eyes couldn’t believe it... 

Selene: Ah... well... I will teach you about it. You have to learn the rituals from me.

Gia: Are you a witch??

Selene: Haa... Now that seems a direct question to me. Kinda ...  

Gia: Ok

Selene: Have a good nap... We had a long day!! 

Gia: Yes ... the good night is... 

Selene wakes up in the morning and refreshes herself. She waters the imaginary seeds and checks on Gia.

Time stops ~

Gia with a brush stop for a few seconds. People on the roads too stop. Only Selene could move. A few seconds later they are back to what they were doing... 

Selene could feel the world stop for a few seconds, someone from the parallel world entered her world. Every time they visit, the second keeps on increasing. She thinks one day will come when the gates of both worlds get closed forever.

Selene’s POV

I have to make both worlds run!!

The Gates of the parallel world must be active!! I have to balance both worlds!!

There must be something to keep both worlds safe!! I have to find the origin of the parallel world!!

Selene travels to the parallel world to check on Purple. She reaches the perfume shop to meet her.

Purple: It’s glad to see you again!! Selene: I am glad to see you too!!

Selene explains the things she has experienced since morning... 

Purple: Do you mean the Time stops??

Selene: Yes... and one day the gates of both worlds will be closed? Purple: Yes. It will happen... 

Selene: Now what can we do?? Can you tell me the origin of the parallel world??

Purple: The parallel world was created by ancient witches for their witchcraft rituals. In the beginning, they did not share their secrets with the other world. Slowly the world began to evolve and Kings started to rule the kingdom. 

The Kings and Witches made a deal to travel to other worlds to develop their world. That’s why the secrets run only between witches and the royal family.

Selene: Ok... What if the gates close forever?

Purple: The gates can close anytime and if that happens. Witches can make use of their magic to stop the Kalachakra.

Selene: How can that happen?

Purple: You have to visit the Kalachakra temple of your world. Gather monks and witches to do the Kalachakra puja. Once you perform the pooja, both the gates of the parallel world will be opened forever. But this must happen only when the gates are closed.

Selene: Ok... that seems cool!! But still, I have to find the temple. 

Purple: Yeah... You will see when the right time comes!!

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Chapter 14: Growth of Frangipani - Nag Champa

In the evening, Selene could see the growth of frangipani in the potted plants of her garden. Its sweet smell and sheer beauty attract her.

Selene: Già... come..!!

Già: Where?

Selene: Come with me... 

Selene holds Gia’s hand and takes her to the garden.

Selene points her finger toward frangipani which has an exotic fragrance and medicinal use.

Gia: Wow... Nice flowers... !!! What’s the name of the flowers? Tell me about it... 

Selene: It’s Frangipani. The flowers are creamy-white to orange in color.

Frangipani is associated with love in Feng Shui. It is ruled by Venus having a feminine energy. In Hindu culture, the frangipani flower means loyalty.

Selene plucks a few flowers and adorns the altar as it symbolizes devotion and is used in worship and rituals.

The fragrance of the Champa flower brings delight to her senses. Selene extracts oil from the Champa flower that has a lush and rich floral fragrance. They smell of peachy fragrances.

Selene travels to the parallel world and could see the growth of frangipani there too. She gets delighted to see the growth of creamy-white flowers with sweet fragrances.

Selene brings frangipani to Purple for making perfumes. Purple produces single-ingredient frangipani-scented perfumes for women and multi-ingredient frangipani perfumes for men.

Selene tells Purple, ... traditionally Champa flowers are meant to reside in the heavenly home of Sree Krishna, the Hindu God who resides in the highest realm of heaven. Frangipani is considered a sacred flower for worship. They are used for their healing qualities in Vietnam. Warming oils are made from these flowers to treat anxiety and insomnia.

Purple: That sounds interesting... You can use frangipani for Kalachakra puja to please God. This will bring more goodness to both worlds.

Purple hands those perfumes to Selene ... 

Selene visits the royal palace to give Hudson the men’s perfume and hands over the women’s perfume to Tae won.

Selene smiles and says. The royal perfumes are indeed for the royal ones!!

Hudson: Smiles. Thank you for those perfumes. By the way, the fragrance is good.

Selene: Yes... So it’s frangipani. (Smiles). It’s growing in this world too, I am delighted to see

that... Now, it’s time for me to leave... See you next time... 

Hudson: Ok. See you soon.

Selene comes back to her world and gifts those perfumes to Gia and her family. Her family appreciates Selene for her efforts.

Selene’s POV

I lay on my bed to watch a Korean series,... 

I gently open my Microsoft Surface to watch the "You are Beautiful" drama. I switch on the Air conditioner in my room to keep myself cool.

The Korean series starts with the introduction of the lead roles. I cannot close my eyes as my favorite Jang shows up.

I was drooling over to see his face on the screen. My mom comes with warm turmeric milk.

Mom: What are you watching? 

Selene: I’m watching a Korean series.

Mom: It’s late at night, drink milk and go to sleep. 

Selene: Ok... mom... will sleep soon.

Selene watched the first episode and couldn’t stop herself. Selene thinks... Wow... It’s amazing!!

The more I watch, the more it tempts me. I have to watch the whole series... 

The whole night Selene stays awake to watch the series. Selene finally completes the series and sleeps at noon.

Nivi knocks on the door ...  (calls her) ... Selene?

Nivi says... Are you still sleeping???

Selene: Mom. I have a headache, let me sleep, please.

Mom: Ok... But wake up to have your food.!!

Selene: Ok, mom... 5 more minutes... 

A call from her lawyer ~

Selene wakes up from that slumber and feels famished, so she visits the kitchen to have her quick bite. She prepares a healthy sandwich tossed with potatoes, herbs, cheese, coriander leaves, salt, and pepper to microwave for 5 minutes.

She takes out the melted cheese sandwich and relishes a quick bite to satiate her hunger pangs.

Selene prepares a creamy cappuccino to keep her active all through the day.

Selene gets a call from a lawyer regarding her divorce case. The lawyer says the divorce hasn’t been canceled and still the case is proceeding in court. Selene feels hopeless as she couldn’t change her destiny anymore.

A single call upsets her mood but Selene never loses hope. She thinks to keep fighting until the case gets resolved or work on her terms.

Selene likes to bring some changes to her lifestyle. She goes to the parlor to have her hair cut down into layers. Selene learns feng shui to attract good luck to her life.

Selene uses Himalayan salt in the bath to remove the negativities and stick up energy. She lights diyas facing towards the east to bring good vibes to home.

Selene decorates her altar with art, a kuber idol, scented candles, incense, and a money plant. She feels renovating the ritual altar could add some goodness to her life.

Selene listens to healing mantras and positive affirmations to keep her soul happy. She feels both internal and external happiness is needed for a blissful life.

There seem to be no conversations between Kane and Selene after their meeting. Selene doesn’t want to initiate the talk anymore.

Selene makes up her mind to get her valuable belongings. She approaches the police to get her stuff quicker. The police officer calls Kane regarding this.

Kane: "The case is still going in court"... 

Police: But her valuable belongings must be given soon.

Kane: Ok, we will give back her belongings"... 

They decide on a date to get her belongings. The day comes ... 

Selene makes a list of belongings and hands it over to them.

After some effort and travel, Selene receives her personal belongings given by her dad at the wedding.

One evening, Selene receives most of her belongings bought at the wedding. Selene thinks it would be useful for her as it had some personal touch. Even a few things could be useful to Elena in her later stage.

It’s been more than a year since Selene and Kane were together. Selene remembers the good old days of their togetherness. Memories flash in her mind and soon she falls asleep.

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Chapter 15: Selene Ascending

Selene is sitting in her garden watching the blooming flowers. Some aliens try to kill her by injecting venom.

Selene: Don’t harm me, please... Argh... 

Frank flies to save Selene and kills those aliens.

Frank wears those anti-gravity shoes to surf in the sky to save Selene. He takes her to Lim’s house. The honeybees float over the place. Selene plays with those bees with her fingers. Lim says... Your Highness! ...  

Selene: Why did you call me "Your Highness"?

Lim: Only the bees know the royal people. They don’t stink of royal blood. Selene: So you mean to say... "I am... The Highness "... 

Lim: Yeah... You are... 

Selene: Ok... 

Frank: It’s time for us to go to Ceres (another planet)... 

Selene: Am I dreaming? Does another planet exist??

Frank: Yes... It does... 

Selene: Who are you? And why did you save me?

Frank: I am a Lycan...  (half-wolf, half-man). Wolf’s DNA was genetically engineered into my DNA in Ceres. I am more like a splice to protect people.

Selene: Oh... I see. !!

Frank: Let’s travel to Ceres now ... 

Selene is ascending to Ceres... 

Frank takes Selene to give her identification as the heir of royal blood. Loads of procedures are handled to get her ID in Ceres.

She is asked for the tax number, but she doesn’t have... She files for the tax information and gets her number. Then they give her the legal registration papers. She gives her impressions and gets the seal of the royal heir.

Frank is taken to Vinn who appointed him to save Selene. Vinn was the third heir of royal blood.

Selene wakes up from her sleep dressed up royally. Cassie comes to visit Selene, she smiles and takes her to a statue.

Cassie: You won’t believe... See yourself... She points her finger toward the statue. It’s my mom... 

Selene: Your mom... She looks like me... 

Cassie: Yes. I am the second heir of royal blood. Your gene is likely to be similar to my mom’s gene, in your terms it’s "reincarnation".

Selene: Oh... Ok... I see... Cassie: What would be my age? Selene: Almost 40 years.

Cassie: No... I am in the 14th millennium and my mother died in the 90th millennium. 

Selene: How did she die..

Cassie: She was murdered by someone. 

Selene: So that’s why you brought me here... 

Cassie: Come with me... 

Cassie takes Selene to a pool and she swims in the pool. The waters make her younger. Cassie comes out of the pool with her youthful appearance.

Selene: (Eyes opened)... What was that?

Cassie: It’s the use of youthful stem cells in water. You think only people on Earth are intelligent... But it’s not... We are older than the Earth... 

Selene: Oh... I see... 

Vinn asks Selene for dinner. He secretly arrests Frank for killing the aliens. Selene gets prepared to go for dinner.

Selene and Vinn have their dinner. She asks Vinn about Frank. He says Frank has attacked someone in their kingdom, so they had to arrest him.

Vinn takes Selene to the next room to show the youthful stem cells. He hands Selene one cube of it.

Selene: What is this??

Vinn: It’s the youthful stem cells, my sister used to look younger. 

Selene: Ok.

Vinn: This cube is made by killing hundreds of humans. 

Selene in shock drops the cube ... 

Selene: Oh... I am sorry... 

Vinn: That’s ok... My elder brother Balam rules the Earth, so it’s easy to bring humans to make youthful stem cells.

Selene: But. it isn’t fair.

Vinn: So... I don’t like any of this. I am going to oppose it as my mother did, and I will be killed.

I want you to be the heir. Will you marry me??

Selene: (thinks)... Says ok... 

Vinn goes to Frank to say that he is going to marry Selene. 

Vinn: I will kill her soon after we get married.

Frank: That won’t happen...  (Bangs the cage)... 

Selene gets ready in her wedding dress... She flies on a floating stone to see Vinn. Her heart pounds as she floats above the people.

Vinn says... I take Selene as my wife with all my will and consciousness... A loud bang with air drifts Selene apart from Vinn.

Frank uses spacecraft to enter their place. He tells Selene the truth about Vinn that he was going to kill her. Selene gets hurt when she falls into a trap made by Vinn.

Frank takes Selene to her home on Earth. Their house is broken and a few creatures call Selene to unlink her seal as a royal heir in Ceres.

Creatures: If you want your family to be saved, come with us to unlink the seal. 

Selene: Ok. I will... 

Frank: No, If you unlink the seal... you can’t protect the Earth or yourself.

Selene: It’s my family Frank... I have to go.

Selene reaches Ceres to save her family. Balam tells Selene to unlink her seal to save her family. Selene tries to unlink... Then... Thinks... 

Selene: So if I unlink my seal, I can’t save the earth. 

Balam: Yes... But it’s your family... you must save.

Selene: Even if I die, I won’t allow you to rule the Earth. I want to keep humans safe. So you killed your mother.

Balam slaps Selene. . She groans in pain... 

Balam: She begged me to kill her as she hated her life.

Selene: But... I don’t ... 

Frank saves Selene and her family. They are taken to the Earth. 

The next morning, 

Selene makes coffee for her mom and dad. They all wake up from sleep but don’t have any memories. except for

Selene.

Selene thanks Frank for saving her family.

Frank: Now you own the Earth, so humans are safe ... !! And I have my wings to fly Balam is

dead... so he can’t rule the Earth. Moreover, you have the seal to protect the Earth.

Selene: Thank you for all your help. !!

Frank: It’s my pleasure. Your Highness!!

Selene smiles ...  

Frank hands his anti-gravity shoes to Selene and both fly in the sky. Selene feels happy to save the Earth from those aliens.

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Chapter 16: Meeting Hudson & interaction with fairies

Selene uses her crystal bracelet to open the gates of the parallel world. A flash of lightning with rumbling noises happens as the portals open. Selene makes her visit to meet Hudson on a Saturday.

Taewon welcomes Selene to the palace. She takes Selene to the study room where Hudson is. Selene: Hello, Your Highness... It’s me, Selene...

Hudson: Yes... You can call me by my name (smiles)... Selene: I am supposed to greet you as the king.

Hudson: smiles at her... 

Selene: I have to say something about aliens and my trip to another planet "Ceres".

Hudson: What... is it true. 

Selene: Yes... It is...  

Hudson: What’s the proof? Selene shows her hand... 

Hudson: What’s the deal about?

Selene: It’s the proof that I am the heir of royal blood and I protect the Earth. 

Hudson: That’s amazing to hear ... But could that happen

Selene narrates the whole story that has happened in Ceres... 

Selene: But one thing I couldn’t believe is that I belong to royal blood. Bees don’t sting at the royal people.

Hudson: That’s interesting. So you mean you belong to a royal blood group?

Selene: Yes. That’s why I received a crystal bracelet to reach here.

Hudson: Now I am getting it... We have to find which descendant of royalty you belong to... 

Selene: Yes... We have to... 

Hudson: Yeah... We will find it soon!

Selene tells Hudson that the gates of the parallel world can be closed at any time.

Hudson: What... How can that happen?

Selene: When the time exceeds and becomes equal in both worlds. The gates of parallel worlds will be closed.

Hudson: Oh. No... !! We have to do something.

Selene: Yes, We have to perform Kalachakra pooja to keep both worlds safe. Hudson: But how did you find it?

Selene: When someone from a parallel world enters our world, time stops... Others stay still ... only I can move. Have you ever experienced such a thing...

Hudson: Yes. It has happened a few times.

Selene: This means people who have crystal bracelets can feel it or maybe the royal blood too... !!!

Hudson: I see... How did you know about Kalachakra puja?

Selene: I consulted purple regarding this.

Hudson: Ok... 

Selene waves bye to Hudson and returns to her world... 

Selene plays with Elena in her garden. Elena runs around the garden, plucks flowers, and hands them to her mom saying "Happy Birthday Mummy"... 

Selene accepts those flowers and laughs.."But today is not my birthday dear"... !!

Elena smiles and gives a peck on Selene’s cheeks. Selene smiles to see those twinkling eyes of Elena.

Selene feeds the cats with fish and Elena watches over them. Selene’s dad is busy watering the plants and plucking mangoes. The morning rays were full of sunlight and hope. Selene receives a good morning message from Navya.

She checks her mobile to see the message... 

"Stay hopeful you never know what this day may bring". Good morning dear... !!

Selene replies "Laughter is a sunbeam of the soul"... Have a blissful day dear... 

Selene goes for a walk in the morning. She plugs up her headphones to listen to music as she runs. Selene opens Spotify to listen to the "Love me like you do" Song... 

She crosses the road to reach the park. She could see something glowing on her way. Selene goes closer to have a look at it. She could see a book hanging in the mid-air. Selene goes near the book to touch it. As she touches the book, a magical flame enters her body and she faints.

After some time she wakes up in her bed. She opens her eyes and sees a mysterious woman.

Selene: Who are you...

Mysterious woman: I am invisible to human eyes. Can you see me?

Selene: Yes... How did you get here?

Mysterious woman: You passed out in the park, so I brought you home. Selene: Oh... Yes!... But how did you get in?

Mysterious woman: Through the window... 

Selene: Thanks for helping me... !! But you have to leave now or I will call my mom.

A mysterious woman... "I should go now"... 

The mysterious woman opens a pair of pink wings and flies into the sky.

Selene watches the fairy flying up in the air to cross above the sky among the stars. Selene widely opens her eyes to see the unbelievable sight.

Selene waters the champa flowers kept on her balcony. Two birds visit her balcony and talk ...  

"These flowers have sweet fragrances"... "I love the colors of the flower" ... Selene says. I can

hear you speaking in my language ... Birds say... I like your flowers. !!

Selene gets astonished to hear the birds talk in a language that she could understand. She calls Gia to tell her she could hear the birds talk. Gia laughs and says... "You must be daydreaming. How

could birds talk so clearly as you say". !!!

Elf Abbe keeps the book in the library. The mysterious Fairy says. You are not supposed to take

the book from the library ...  

(Elf - a small mischievous fairy)

Elf Abbe: I took the book for Wednesday’s exam.

Mysterious Fairy: Then what about us... We have to learn as well. 

Elf Abbe: That’s your problem...

Mysterious Fairy: Selene could see me...We did something to her, when I tried to snatch the book from you in the park and when you used the magical power to get it... Our magic could have imparted on her.

Elf Abbe: Humans can’t see us unless we let them see...

Mysterious Fairy: It just happened because you took that book.

Elf Abbe: It’s because you came after me... 

Mysterious Fairy: You have to fix it. Selene should not see us... 

Elf Abbe: Not my problem!!... She uses her magic wand to fight the mysterious Fairy... 

Both use their powers to defeat each other, their magic hits a hanging bell and it falls on a table... 

Peter walks through the wall to see what’s happening... Peter is the professor of fairies, who is going to conduct a conjuring test on Wednesday...

Peter: What’s going on... I had a customer there... 

Elf Abbe: We were performing magic for the conjuring experiment, sir..!! 

Mysterious Fairy: Yes ... for the conjuring experiment ... But we failed... right Abbe.

Elf Abbe: Yes... (smiles)... We won’t perform it again... I promise...

Peter: Alright... !! Well..there is a chance to see fairies and elves working together... You both can deal with this in a better way... I gotta go... 

Peter walks through the walls and enters the main library.

Mysterious Fairy: We still have a problem to deal with... You have to erase Selene’s memory.

Elf Abbe: Elves don’t clear the fairies’ mess. You have to deal with it...

Mysterious Fairy: If I couldn’t erase her memory and get into trouble... then... 

Elf Abbe: That’s your problem to deal with... 

Mysterious Fairy: What if I tell the professor that you stole the book from the library...

Elf Abbe: (Pouts) Fairies can erase memory right?

Mysterious Fairy: Do you know how dangerous that is? If I couldn’t. then

Elf Abbe: You have to deal with it..!

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Chapter 17: Mind-Wipe

Navya makes a video call to Selene for burrowing a party gown for her dad’s birthday. Selene: Wait ... I will check my wardrobe.

Navya: Wow... I can see it’s well organized, normally you don’t find time for this.

Selene: I do every weekend. !!

Selene’s finger emits a blue light and lifts the party wear from a distance... Selene ends the video call by saying... I’ll call you back... 

Wow, the party gown says Elf Abbe ...  

Elf Abbe: See that Lara... (mysterious Fairy)... 

Selene: Why are you both here??

Fairy Lara: So you can see us. Do you believe in tooth fairies??

Selene: You mean fairies and unicorns..!! (In shock)... 

Elf Abbe: We mean fairies and elves are real... 

Selene: But why are fairies created?

Fairy Lara: To balance the chaos humans cause. Usually, we are invisible to their eyes... Am I right that my friend pointed ears?

Elf Abbe: I am not your friend Lara... 

Fairy Lara: You got the magic when you touched our magical book. (to Selene)

Fairy Lara takes her wand and moves closer to Selene... Selene: What are you going to do?

Fairy Lara: Correcting the mistake.

Fairy Lara uses fairy dust on Selene to make her mind wipe. Selene closes her eyes and stands still... 

After a minute, Selene opened her eyes and could see the elf and fairy. 

Selene: What did you do to me?

Elf Abbe: We tried to do a mind wipe, but couldn’t do it, so we are going to banish you. 

Selene: Banish me... no ..way!!

Fairy Lara: I have another idea... 

Selene tries to use her hand to move forward, the magic brings her to icy hills... Selene shivers in cold with her mouth chattering ...  

Selene shouts: Is there anyone? ... (shivering with her hands crossed over)... 

Elf Abbe appears there …

Elf Abbe: Did you know how much time it took to track you

Selene: Take me home... 

Elf Abbe brings Selene back home... 

Selene: I feel as if my stomach had a backflip ... 

Elf Abbe: Happy now... !! Lara... 

Fairy Lara: That’s good... Selene is back... Where did she go??

Elf Abbe: Is that an important question? What are we going to do now... 

Elf Abbe and Fairy Lara hold Selene’s hands and take her someplace. 

Selene: How did we get here?

Fairy Lara: You will get used to it.

Selene: I have already seen this place. My friend used to get comics here. 

Elf Abbe: Professor Peter won’t be happy to know... !!

Fairy Lara: We have no other ways... You can tell him.

Elf Abbe says ... well you can do it and push Fairy Lara to the professor’s room.

Peter is standing backside facing Lara ...  

Peter: It’s Lara...

Fairy Lara: How did you do that?

Peter: Everyone has a unique aura odor... So it’s easy to find ... and shows the mirror... 

Fairy Lara smells her shoulder to check her odor... 

Fairy Lara: So... what if I hypothetically say humans can be a fairy?

Peter: You mean hypothetically... that’s impossible for humans to be a fairy...

Elf Abbe: Selene can communicate with birds and her fingers glow.

Peter: So she saw you both ... This is fascinating. !

Fairy Lara: I tried to mind wipe, but I failed... 

Peter: No... you are not qualified yet for that...  

Selene: I am right here..

Peter goes through the wall to the library. 

Elf Abbe follows him ...  

Fairy Lara takes Selene’s hand and passes through the wall. 

Selene: How could you do that?

Fairy Lara: That’s a magic wall... 

They all enter the library ... 

Selene: What is this place?

Peter: This is the Library of Magic.

Selene: But how is it supposed to be so ... big.

Peter: Once I got lost here... it took me two days to find my way. The ladder moves by itself to Peter...

Peter says ... Not now... 

Selene: You talk to a ladder?

Peter: If I don’t, the ladder sulks... 

Peter takes them to his office... 

Peter: Have a seat... Let’s talk about it... So are either of your parents magical?

Selene: No... My dad is a businessman and my mom is a teacher... 

Peter: Have you done anything magical before?

Selene: All I did was dress up for my 8th birthday. 

Peter: Then how did you get into magic?

Fairy Lara: It’s all your fault, Abbe. You stole the book from the library. 

Professor Peter gives them a surprised look... !!

Elf Abbe: I borrowed the book from the library. And you came with a wand behind me. I defended myself and It got in my way (pointing to Selene).

Selene: I didn’t, the book was hanging in the mid-air...I touched it... 

Peter: This was a serious misuse of magic. What book was it?

Elf Abbe: The theory and practice of conjuring.

Peter: An elementary text...There is nothing special about it..!!

Selene: So can you help me?

Peter: First I have to learn about your abilities. For that, you have to stay here...

Selene: No way... I will just leave... 

Peter: Selene ..you have no idea of what you are capable of. You might end up in serious trouble.

Selene: I will be fine ... I won’t say a word about this and we can pretend it never happened. Sounds good?

Selene approaches the wall... 

Peter: You can’t leave without one of us ... 

Selene crosses the wall by herself...  

Selene says... "I just did that"... 

Peter takes some books from the library... He says ... "That was unexpected"... 

Fairy Lara: What are you going to do about her?

Peter: I am not sure. Humans with magical powers are unprecedented.

Fairy Lara: What are you going to do about us? Do you have to tell my dad about what happened?

Elf Abbe: What to tell? The professor hasn’t figured out what’s going on. So until it does... There is no point in telling anything right?

Fairy Lara: But we are still in super big trouble... aren’t we.

Peter: Removing books without permission. Improper use of magic that was seen by humans. 

Attempting a mind- wipe. !!

Fairy Lara: We’re expelled. I knew it.

Elf Abbe: We took the initiative to solve the problem ourselves.

Peter: Very true. While I look into this further. You keep an eye on the girl.

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Chapter 18: Magic is in the Air

Selene opens her cupboard and the blue light emits through her fingers... 

Selene: What’s this... It’s glowing again... 

Selene tries to control her magic but eventually ends up crashing the arts on the wall and making her room a mess.

Nivi calls Selene ... "What’s the noise from your room.." 

Selene: Nothing mom... I just dropped something... 

Fairy Lara appears to see Selene ...  

Selene: How to make this stop?

Fairy Lara: The more you panic..the worse it becomes. Just relax and take a few deep breaths... 

Selene slowly inhales and exhales to relax. Her lean fingers get back to normal without any glow.

Fairy Lara: You shouldn’t have walked out today. Professor Peter was just trying to help you. And he will teach you how to control those fingers before you do some real damage.

Selene: I hope he can. !!

Selene and Fairy Lara meet the Professor ...  

Selene: So you can help me? (shows her fingers) Peter: Yes. You have to learn to control your powers.

Selene: But how can that happen??

Peter: You can eventually do it ... But don’t say any word about magic to anyone... either your parents, siblings or a friend... 

Selene: But it’s hard for me to keep it secret from them. Peter: You have to... that’s a better way... 

Selene: But why should humans not know about magic... Since how long this has been going... 

Peter: In the olden days, humans and magic went hand to hand... Later, humans try to forbid the magic and banish the practitioners. So magicians decided to keep it unknown to humans.

Selene: Oh... I see ...  

Professor Peter introduces Selene to the fairies and elves ...  

Peter: Today a new student is going to join us. She is Selene... 

Fairy Sia: A human?

Peter: She is part human, part elf, and part fairy... 

Fairy Sia: A tri-ling. !! How did it exactly happen?

Peter: It’s not exactly clear...

Selene will decide whether she will join us... Peter: Selene please take a seat ...  

Professor Peter starts to lecture ~

Last time we were discussing how to solve height in a levitation spell. Fairy Sia: Control the speed of levitation.

Two boys saw a flying chair in the park, but they couldn’t get close enough to catch it ...  

The magical chair lands in the library. Everyone’s gaze ponders on the flying chair... Peter: There is something you don’t see every day... 

Selene: What’s going on?

Fairy Sia: This is a random magical outbreak... 

Selene: Magic occurs randomly.

Fairy Lara: That’s why it’s called magic.

Fairy Sia: Whenever one occurs, the Department of Magical Intervention sends out an alert. Professor Peter brings a magical book and says... I thought I could recognize it... 

Peter: Behold the throne of Kai Kavus... 

Kai Kavus was a Persian King from the First Millenium, who built a flying throne so that he could travel around his kingdom. The throne supposedly crashed in China but was never found. Seems, it’s finally turned up.

Elf Jack: So let’s bring the sucker down. 

Peter: I beg your pardon.

Elf Jack: The chair could be dangerous, but now it’s only like a level-one threat.

Fairy Sia: Jack is correct. It poses minimal risks to humans and basic magic skills will contain it.

Elf Jack: I am pretty sure we can handle it...

Peter chuckles and says... I don’t think so ...  

Elf Jack: You are always saying that the true test of our abilities won’t be found in the library.

Elf Abbe: And that we need to learn how to work together. Fairy Lara: Some of us more than others. !!

Elf Abbe: Heh..(frowns)

Peter: So, you listen when it suits you... Why I am not surprised... So you want a test? You got it... Seniors only ...  

Fairy Lara: Professor...

Peter: I will inform the department.

Elf Jack: So how do we deal with it?

Fairy Sia: The first course of action is to formulate a strategy. Department protocol mentions the primary concern is public safety. After that, it’s containment ... 

Elf Abbe uses her magical power to locate the chair... Elf Jack and Fairy Lara join too... 

Elf Jack: It’s flying over there...

Elf Abbe: I got it... "uses her fingers" ... Lara jumps in... 

Fairy Lara: First we need to stop it from escaping from the park.

Elf Abbe: Cast a confinement spell.

Elf Jack: And let you claim the glory... I don’t think so... We are supposed to develop our teamwork.

Fairy Lara: When we catch it, what are you going to put in it? Elf Abbie: We don’t have a container.

Elf Abbie returns to the library to get the containment vessel.

Peter: I think you need a container. Get the chair directly flying over it and it will be drawn inside.

Selene: Can I come and watch it?

Elf Abbe: No... We are taking real risks to keep humans safe.

Selene: So I would like to help.

Selene uses her magic to go with Elf Abbe to the park. The chair flies all over the garden.

Fairy Lara says... we have to lower the container to trap the chair into it. But all of them fail to trap the flying chair in a containment.

Selene gets the container from Fairy Lara and aims at the magical chair to trap it inside the containment. She then closes the lid of the container.

Fairy Sia: How was Selene able to trap the chair? Elf Abbe: She was just lucky to do that ...  

Peter: You all need more training to perform teamwork. I appreciate Selene for her efforts to keep up the secret of our magic.

Selene: I felt it was the right thing to do... Professor...

Peter: It was ... I thought you never liked magic

Selene: It’s not like that I just have to keep my powers under control.

Peter: For that, you have to attend the class regularly. 

Selene says... I’m in... with a cheerful smile...

Selene: I won’t let you down professor !!

Selene is a vampire and witch wasn’t fully capable of doing her magic. Now she got a chance to learn magic and to control her powers. Selene feels overwhelmed to master the magic performed by fairies and elves. Selene feels her class is like a Lala (dream) land packed with all the magic stuff.

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Chapter 19: Bureau of Magical Journey

Selene triples the basketball and plays the game on the basketball court. 

Fairy Lara: What seems interesting here?

Selene: It’s fun... Watch the game ... 

Selene speeds up her pace with her magic and flies like a bird... 

Selene: What was that? (Laughs) ... I did not see this happening... 

Fairy Lara: Speed is an elf’s power I see, that side of you is getting stronger

Selene jumps and bounces the ball in the basket... 

Fairy Lara: Selene. Be careful with your powers.

Selene: How cool is that?

Fairy Lara: You have to learn that nobody sees you when you perform magic... 

Selene: Are you teaching me invisibility? But why?

Fairy Lara: Your powers are developing too fast, you should not reveal your magic to anyone.

Fairy Lara makes Selene stand in front of the mirror.

Fairy Lara: Stand in front of this mirror and watch closely... Fairy Lara uses her magic wand to become invisible... 

Fairy Lara: Now look in the mirror ...  

Selene: You are not there ... !! I mean you are invisible in the mirror... 

Fairy Lara: Now you can do that. !!

Selene: But where is my wand? I don’t have a wand.

Fairy Lara: You are more elf than a fairy... You don’t need a wand... Getting a wand is a complicated process... So make use of your hand instead.

Selene: Ok... I will try... 

Selene stands in front of the mirror to practice invisibility... 

Fairy Lara: Focus on your feet and move your way up your body. Now use your fingers... 

Selene gets invisible in more than half a portion. She practices more to make herself completely invisible... But she fails in that process... 

Fairy Lara trains her to use her fingers anti-clockwise to come back... 

Selene: I gotta go now ... see you later... 

Fairy Lara: Ok ... but you must keep practicing...

Selene reaches her home to have lunch. Her mom prepares a yummy chicken biryani with raita. 

Selene is taken by the aroma of the food. She says... "Awesome aroma ... can’t wait to eat... "...

Selene takes a spoon of biryani mixed with raita to relish her taste buds. The news flashes on her television.

A reporter says, there has been a magical chair floating at the park ...  

Nivi: They tell it’s really about the flying chair. Do you know Selene? 

Selene: That’s impossible... How can a chair fly... (Chokes)... 

Selene finishes her lunch and gets back to her bedroom. In the meanwhile, Selene makes a mirror work to get invisible ...  

Selene learns about invisibility ... She completely disappeared in the mirror ...  

Selene walks through the library walls...

Fairy Lara: Where have you been? You are too late... 

Selene: I have a very tight schedule.

Professor assigns a work for Abbe, Lara, and Selene ... A letter box floats in the air smiling... 

Selene: How to deal with the letterbox?

Fairy Lara: On the 25th of every month, anyone who touches the letterbox between 9 to 9.15 am, would turn into a cat.

Selene: Oh... I see ... that sounds scary...

Fairy Lara: We must protect others from touching that... That is our work... 

In the meantime, Professor Peter gives them an important task.

Peter: The Lost Property Suitcase is very much important. As you all know, the lost property is collected here and registered in the ledger. Then the items are matched with the owner.

The Professor keeps a handkerchief and matches it with the lost property list. The kerchief vanishes.

Peter: In this case, Miss. Mia, 13 Herd Parade. And her item is returned. See you people can empty the list by matching the lost things. 

Elf Abbe: This is lame. !!

Fairy Sia: No... reuniting lost things with their owners is like granting them a wish. It’s fun. Elf Abbe: You have a strange sense of fun.

Selene: Here comes a green mobile phone...

Fairy Lara: Mr. Marshal, 24 Elm Street. They match the items with the ledger... 

The next morning... 

Elf Abbe and Fairy Lara get on their work ... 

(Door slams)... 

Fairy Lara: Oh... the pixie dust... It’s Mrs. Dena !! She must not touch the box...Please stop her !!

Elf Abbe: Me? You need to work on people skills... 

Fairy Lara: It isn’t the time...

Elf Abbe: Yes... it could take years... 

Elf Abbe pushes Fairy Lara... saying "Go ...‘’ 

Fairy Lara: Hello, Mrs. Dena... My dog went missing. I left the door open and naughty Tony ran out... I think he went into your backyard... Could you please take me to have a look? 

Mrs. Dena: Of course, dear... 

Engine revs... 

A man on a bike posts a letter in the box sharply at 9.05 am... He turns into a cat... 

Mrs. Dena: I am sorry... he isn’t here...

Fairy Lara: Tony’s my best friend. I don’t know what I would do without him...

Mrs. Dena: I am sure... you would find him.

Fairy Lara... shouts at Abbe... You might be kidding... you had only one job ... you failed it...

Elf Abbe: There were two postmen, what could I do?? When I was protecting the other. This fella used the letter box at that time.

Fairy Lara: We are going to get expelled. My parents are going to disown me ... (crying)... I am going to live in a cave with trolls.

Elf Abbe: We must fix this. We just have to turn him back.

Fairy Lara: Yes ... right... All we have to do is to turn a cat back into a postman. Simple!!

While they talk the cat escapes... 

Elf Abbe: Where did the cat go?

Elf Abbe reaches the library to meet Selene and others...

Elf Abbe: A postman turned into a cat. We have to find it and turn him back. Selene helped me with this... 

Selene: You lost the cat and how can I help??

Elf Abbe: You can speak to the cat. Remember, you can communicate with animals. 

Selene: I have communicated only to a few of them.

Elf Abbe: Professor Peter can’t know about it... Any ideas on ways to change a cat into a human again?

Fairy Sia: You have to read the folder and have to put him back before sunset. 

Elf Abbe: Why sunset?

Fairy Sia: With this type of magic, if you don’t reverse the transformation before sunset. then it becomes permanent.

Elf Abbe: This day just keeps getting better !!

Mrs. Dena: How have you seen my postman? 

Fairy Lara: Why...

Mrs. Dena: These are his things...Why would he leave here? 

Fairy Lara: Urgent phone call or bathroom break..!!

Lara hears the "meow" sound of a cat and checks back... As she carries the cat, a man chases her... 

"That’s my cat... " He gets his cat from her. 

Lara: Are you sure it’s yours...

He smirks and gets his cat.

Selene makes use of her dog to sniff the cat ... She says... "You must track his scent by sniffing his things"...

Dog says...I have my standards you know. I will try to find... 

Dog: I smell coffee grounds and fur with a hint of postage glue. 

Selene: You found?

Dog: Yes ... 

Selene: Where... (asking the dog)

The dog takes both of them to the cat... Selene: It should be sunset in two minutes... 

They rush towards the letter box and place the dog facing it, again it turns back to a postman.

Peter: I am very disappointed to know about this. Next time if you are given a task, read the file first...

The professor throws the file on the student’s desk...

They say... "Yes... professor"... 

Selene treats her dog with meat and bones. 

Elf Abbe and Fairy Lara thank the dog for helping them.

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Chapter 20: A surprise visit

Selene visits the boarding school to meet Kia’s children. They run towards her to give them a tight hug. Selene enquires and gets to know that they study in Gaylon.

Selene takes a selfie with those kids... 

She hears a male voice calling her... Selene... (in a brisk voice)... She turns back to see Hudson... 

Selene: Hi... how are you?

Hudson: I am good. It’s a surprise to see you back in school. How are you?

Selene: I am good too..I came to visit the children. 

Hudson: I have to talk with you.

Selene: Yes... I also have something to ask.

Selene makes the kids play in the garden, while she manages to talk to Hudson.

Selene: They are Kia’s children, I promised her to check them every week. If I couldn’t do it properly, I request you to spend some of your free time with these kids.

Hudson: Ok... I will do that. Where did you go all these days?

Selene: I am fully packed nowadays. Learning some of the essential skills to develop myself.

Hudson: Smiles... Oh... I see. !!

Selene: How are things moving in the parallel world?

Hudson: So far it’s good. Missing your presence in that world.

Selene... Laughs... Is it? I even miss the parallel world. I will soon find some time to travel there.

Hudson: By the way, how is Elena doing?

Selene: She is doing good. How is your grandma?

Hudson: She is fine. Last time she loved to see you both in the palace.

Children pull Selene’s hand to play with them. She smiles and waves bye to Hudson. Selene: Will see you soon!!

Hudson: Ok... enjoy your evening... 

In the evening Abbe trains Selene..

Elf Abbe: Rip then jump, rip and jump. What is so hard about it? This is magic 13, the most important one.

Selene: Give me a chance... Abbe... 

Elf Abbe: How many do you need? 

Selene: It’s my first time Abbe.

Elf Abbe: Look Selene... just focus. Visualize where you want to go. Picture yourself there.

Selene closes her eyes and focuses... 

Selene: Balcony... here I come... (uses her magical fingers)... Thumping... 

Selene sighs... as she reaches outside of her home. 

Elf Abbe: All well?

Selene: Puffs... I am trying... She exhales... Then try again... 

Elf Abbe: Have you got anywhere near the balcony?

Selene: At least, I am getting closer to home now... ok.

Elf Abbe: Do you remember what the balcony looks like? You know there are plants, curtains, and a glass window.

Selene: Stop... You are too funny !! (Smiles)

Selene thumps again and this time she ends up in her closet... Elf Abbe unlocks her from the closet... 

Elf Abbe laughs Selene, what were you doing in the closet?

This is way tougher than it should be. But you are smart and talented, so do it.

Selene: Thank you... I was talking to myself... 

Selene grunts and thuds her bed. Elf Abbe: And here we are again... 

Selene: If you are not happy to teach me then Fairy Lara will do it.

Elf Abbe: Professor Peter wants you to master this as soon as possible. Lara won’t be able to train you properly. Unless of course, we reached the limits of your abilities. We are not sure about what a tri - ling can or not do. Maybe you can’t jump back accurately.

Selene: Or maybe I need more time and patience. 

A scene in the museum~

A magical mermaid escapes from the museum. The mermaid travels from the museum to the ocean. It pulls some stunt on the road. Selene’s friend touches the mermaid and he is pushed up in the opposite direction.

Elf Abbe and Selene track the way of the mermaid. It reaches the library to visit the professor. Peter: I know what you want... You won’t get that?

The mermaid uses her powers to attack the professor. Selene opens her GPS to locate the way from the museum to the ocean. They reach the library to see its doors being broken and Professor laying on the floor.

Elf Abbe and Fairy Sia try to attack the mermaid but they fail in that process. Lara brings some water for the professor.

Peter: Come near... Selene: Ok... 

Professor Peter whispers something in Selene’s ear...

Selene opens the "Sea Mermaid" book on page number 50 and keeps her hand on the book. A crystal sword appears in the book.

The mermaid chases Selene to get the sword, but Selene uses her fingers and reaches her balcony. She could see her mom watering the plants.

Selene rushes back to the library. She lifts the heavy sword and kneels before the mermaid.

The mermaid holds her crystal sword and bows to Selene. The mermaid freezes as such. The Department of magic intervention locks the mermaid in a glass box.

A reporter on television discusses that a mermaid drama is soon going to be on air. So they have made an official launch to make it walk on the streets.

Jake says... The news is fake, I know it has power. It attacked me on the streets. 

Selene: How come a real mermaid exists? Jake

Jake: But I do believe my eyes. 

Selene: You may be hallucinating.

In the library, Professor Peter appreciates Selene for taking a risk and resolving the issue. 

Peter: Finally, you got to your balcony?

Selene thinks and smiles... 

Selene: Ya... I did it. All thanks to Elf Abbe, it’s impossible without her.

She thanks Elf Abbe for the rip and jump training, to save her in times of trouble.

Fairy Lara: You did a very risky job. What if the mermaid used her sword on you? You might be killed ..Selena

Selene: But, I wasn’t killed. Moreover, Professor Peter wouldn’t have instructed me to take the sword if that was so risky.

The department of magic intervention appoints a spy to watch over the Professor and the library.

The department finds it astonishing to know that the sword was hidden in the library without their acknowledgment. A secret committee is formed to keep an eye on the library and things. Thereby, no further trouble happens anymore.

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Chapter 21: Elena’s Shopping

On a Sunday, Selene takes Elena outdoors shopping. Elena’s grandparents accompany them on a Scorpio ride. They all comfortably fit in the car. The car’s engine picks up smoothly on a bumpy road. Selene gently rests her fingers upon Elena.

The travel goes smoother and easier. Selene grabs Elena’s finger as they come out of the Scorpio. They keep their foot at the Reliance Mall; use its lift for reaching the first floor.

Security checks their temperature and makes them. Selene and Elena walk hand in hand keeping their eyes wide open, while the parents of Selene look into their department of purchase.

Elena runs towards the toys section to grab a bunch of soft toys. Selene picks a blue teddy bear and gives them to Elena. She looks at the teddy and keeps it back on the shelf.

Elena walks through the toy section to grab a panda. Selene closely watches her and gives an unbelievable look.

Selene says... You came for a teddy bear... !! Elena replies... no..mummy... Panda !!

Selene: You need this?

Elena: Yes mummy !!

Selene could see the panda with black eyelids and black paws; it wore a yellow shirt with striped whites.

Selene says... Ok... take your Kungfu Panda... (smiles).

Elena’s eyes gleamed with happiness. Kungfu Panda was the word that Selene used more often when Elena was a baby. She feels Elena has recalled her memory to get one.

Selene moves to the next counter to get a pack of tea light candles and candlewood incense for her rituals.

Elena keeps picking up a pink dinosaur, a yellow football, and a blue elephant. Selene walks to her dad’s counter to have a look. Her dad gets two foldable beds for their home. The purchase comes to a halt with their billing. Selene takes Elena to get panipuri and ice cream.

Selene opens her mouth to engulf a piece of puri (small crispy Rotis) dipped in spicy pani (water). The yummy pani puri opens her weary eyes. Elena asks for a strawberry cone of ice cream and Selene gets it for her.

The strawberry cream is spruced upon the cone in a bright pink color. Elena opens her mouth to lick the dripping cream. She holds the cone in tissue and with enthusiasm slowly licks the cream every single second.

As the strawberry cream gets over, she munches the crunchy cone and finishes her eating with a sense of satisfaction. They travel to a Sento park down the lane. Elena’s curiosity aroused as she entered the park, those eager eyes watching a big dinosaur placed at one side of the park, the swings, slides, and benches occupied by people.

Elena jumps and runs towards a swing holding her mom’s hand. When they reach the swing, Selene makes her sit on the swing and slowly moves back and forth. Elena screams when she goes higher in the swing and smiles when she reaches back to Selene.

Elena goes to the slide with those fluffy peach dresses clinging to her body. Selene gently pushes her off the slide to make her move. Elena slides smoothly and runs to climb the stairs of the slide again and again. She gets fun playing around the park.

Our next game was a seesaw (teeter-totter), that had a narrow board fixed in the middle, was longer, and placed above the ground. Elena sat on one end of the seesaw and Selene held her hands on the other end. When Selene pulls the handle of the opposite side, Elena goes up. And when she leaves her hand Elena comes down. The seesaw thing continued to happen back and forth, as Elena was having great fun playing with the seesaw.

Selene could see a few love birds sitting in the park. She could hear both the birds speaking in a lovey-dovey language. One love bird had white feathers with a green tail and the other bird was blue with a brown tail. The birds were so much in love with their counterparts that they even shared their food. Selene could see the male lovebird plucking cherries from the tree and feeding its lady love with those cherries. The female ladybird gave a peck to its partner. Selene was sneaking out to watch the wonderful sight. She could feel the bond and connection felt between those birds and felt that she wasn’t in a stance to be in that type of love with Kane. She always expected a lovey-dovey talk with her partner, but her counterpart was the direct opposite of expressing his love towards her. She goes into those wild thoughts where Kane laid his head on her lap and she sways her fingers all through his hair.

Every little part of her wanted to feel Kane’s love. But she knew love happens with a flow, no need for compulsion. She also knew that spark was needed in their relationships as their priorities and expectations keep changing in life. Selene got adapted to her mother’s house and she felt love in their home. As Selene gotta know "Love is family "and "heart is the home" where her family resides.

Selene had a wonderful dad and mom to support her in every little decision she took as they believed her. But she did not have such a supportive family in Kane’s home. Kane’s parents only loved him and expressed their anger over Selene. Her in-laws dominated her and tried to keep her under their control. Even Kane’s salary was going into his parent’s bank accounts, even after their wedding. Kane doesn’t give a penny to Selene, all he does to express his love is get her valuable stuff. But Selene wasn’t content with that life, she felt as if she was serving as a slave to them, besides her talents and powers. She felt powerless in her in-laws’ home, as she felt two queens can’t survive under the same roof.

Rosalin was a dominating mother-in-law, trying to manipulate Kane and keep Selene under her control. Whenever Selene tries to do something good, Rosalin taunts her, and scolds and disrespects her. Selene wanted her respect back, so she stood on her feet.

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Chapter 22: Her Test

Selene reaches the library to meet the Professor. 

Selene: Good morning Professor...

Peter: Morning Selene... Have you prepared for the exam? 

Selene: Yes, I tried my best professor.

Peter: The test won’t be easy... Do you know? You started well behind the others... 

Selene: I know that professor,... I was up all night doing study notes and preparing. It’s harder than normal school. I can remember Biochemistry and Molecular biology, but not the difference between a hex and a bewitchment. Or was that an enchantment?

Selene nervously looks into those papers... 

Peter: Relax... Sounds like you’ve done more than enough than the rest of the class put together, except Sia.

Selene: They have grown up with this stuff. I haven’t. As you said, I’m playing catch-up.

Peter: Magic is not about what’s up in mind, but what you feel in mind. What’s that telling you about how you’re doing?

Selene: My powers are under control. I can pretty much do all the magic you’ve taught me. Peter: No argument there. I just want to make sure that you understand what’s at stake.

Selene: You mean if I fail?

Peter: You are tri-ling Selene. You will face extra scrutiny because of that. Differences are always not welcome in our world.

Selene: Don’t worry, Professor. I’ve got this.

Professor announces... Today, there are two separate tests. Test 1 is about identification and deduction.

Elf Abbe: It’s a piano !!

Peter: Very good Abbe, but the test is also about deduction. Your task is to unlock the piano’s secret.

The professor hands over the key to the students.

Elf Abbe takes the key to open the piano and Selene says... "There must be magic in it somewhere, look inside.

Fairy Lara: Be careful !!

Sia: Oh...Scarry... A missing key...

A piano plays a tune... then the music stops by itself.

Fairy Lara: Oh... that’s a shame. It was such a pretty tune.

Sia: No Lara, we have to find a missing key. Look for books on piano keys. Sia flips the book’s pages and says, Oh... no ... !!

Fairy Lara: What??

Sia: This is the Ill-Tempered Piano. This instrument was created to demand attention. When its playing gets interrupted, it plays louder and louder until... 

Selene: Until what??

Sia: That’s all it says...

Selene: That can’t be good.

Elf Abbe: Where do we find a piano key?

Fairy Lara uses her magic wand to get the lost key from the book. She places the piano key on it and says... Problem solved *with a cheerful smile.

The piano keeps on playing soothing music. Everyone feels delighted to hear the music.

After a while, the music stops and the piano closes its lids.

Elf Abbe: I don’t like this piano. I think it feels the same way about you (keeping her eyes on Selene).

The piano plays automatically with a loud noise. It keeps on playing an upbeat tune.

Selene: I thought this was a group assignment (she asks Sia, who stares at the piano) 

Sia: I have been thinking. The professor said he wants us to unlock the piano’s secret, right?

Selene: So.

Sia: So, I was wondering, maybe we need to find a key. 

Elf Abbe: We already know that. !!

Sia: I mean the other sort of key for a lock.

Fairy Lara: So we searched for a book about locks and keys.

Sia: What if the keys are already visible?

Selene takes the piano key that the Professor gave her and uses her magical fingers to bring the key.

Sia takes the key and fixes it on the piano.

Music stops... Everyone takes their hands from their ears. The piano closes itself... 

The professor claps his hands and tells... Good thing Sia..!!

Sia: You said the test was about deduction. So I thought about it..!!

The professor says... Now, you all need to save some energy for your second test. The task is about... 

Then Monica enters the scene ~

Monica: Hi...professor, I came to see the test.

The Professor introduces his students to Monica as she is one of the DMI.

Monica: I have been waiting for you, Selene. It looks like your appearance in our world has caused some concern.

Selene: I promise I’d never do anything to reveal the secret. 

Monica: Well, that’s true..!!

Professor: Our second test, is the capture and containment of a magical problem. 

Elf Abbe: Will this be an individual assessment sir?

Professor: The DMI relies on teamwork Abbe..!! 

Elf Abbe: But an individual’s abilities need to be appreciated, too... !! 

Monica: A team is only as good as its members. Isn’t that right professor?

Professor: Of course !! This time there will be no resorting to the library for help. 

The professor uses his magical fingers and an object appears in front of the students. 

Professor: Ready to slam this?

Elf Abbe: Bring it on.

Sia: What do we have to do? 

Professor: Hang on.

They all together reach the museum straight from their library. Selene: Where are we?

Fairy Lara: The Museum of Magic. Sia works here as a tour guide. She’s so good with the little kids.

Elf Abbe: Enough with the tour. Sia.,..you know the museum, what’s different? 

Sia: I can’t see anything out of place.

Selene: What’s the glove about?

Sia: They belong to the world’s most accomplished spy, Natalie Petrovich. She was highly trained in martial arts.

Selene: Did she lose a hand? 

Sia: No..why...

Sia moves closer to have a look... 

Selene: There is only one glove in here.

Sia: There should be two.

Elf Abbe: That’s the challenge. Find the other glove too... 

Fairy Lara: That shouldn’t be hard. Just look at the floor. 

Sia: Uh. These gloves can move.

Fairy Lara: Movie. Like on their own?

They all watch a hand glove moving with its fingers... here and there. It starts to fly above them.

(All gasps.)

Sia: And they can turn invisible. (Ghostly sighs)... 

The glove pulls Fairy Lara’s hair and she screams!! 

Elf Abbe: Anything, else you didn’t tell us?

Sia: Uh, the glove won’t stop until all the targets are dispatched.

Professor: Now, Monica, I’m sure you’re not here just for my sparkling wit and repartee. If I didn’t know any better, I’d be wondering if the DMI had a problem with my teaching.

Monica: Of course not. !! You are doing an excellent job.

Professor: So the fact that you never turned up before. and I have a Tri-ling in class that is a

complete coincidence?

Monica: Where she came from has created much debate in the department. How is it possible she even exists?

Professor: It’s a Mystery. All I know the day she turned up... she has done her best to be an excellent student ever since... 

I consider all my students talented in their way.

Monica: I look forward to seeing the evidence of that.

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 Chapter 23: The Glove

Selene: You nailed it with the piano test. Any thoughts on this one? (Looks at Sia)

Sia: Yeah... don’t move !! (The gloves fly near Selene)... 

Where did it go? Did anyone see it? 

Selene: How can we catch it if it keeps on disappearing?

Fairy Lara: I guess that’s the test.

Elf Abbe: Spread out; maybe we can corner it.

It sticks to fairy Lara and pulls off... She screams... Ah... Get it out of me... 

Sia: I am trying! (Uses her wand)

Elf Abbe: Careful, you’ll hit Lara. Whoa... Lara falls off the ground... 

Monica: And the tri-ling, have you noticed anything different about her? 

Professor: What do you mean?

Monica: Has she exhibited any special qualities? 

Professor: All my students are excellent.

Fairy Lara falls into the library. The professor’s face turns red to see her in that state.

Sia: I don’t like this... 

Elf Abbe: I too... I can’t see it…

Selene: If we make it visible, then we can catch it. Any ideas on this?

Elf Abbe: Do I have to come up with everything?

Sia: We have to flush it out in the open and cover it with fairy dust. 

Elf Abbe: Good plan, so who does flushing?

Selene: I’ll do it.

Selene shouts... hey glove... Where are you? The glove crawls on the floor.

Selene: It’s time to go home now. Don’t miss your partner. 

The glove uses its power to make Sia disappear.

Elf Abbe: So much for the fairy plan.

Professor: A good education can’t only be measured by success. A student learns as much, if not more, from their mistakes.

Squeals... Fairy Sia reaches the library.

Monica: Your students seem to be learning a great deal, then. 

The professor laughs... 

Selene: Whispers Abbe….

Selene and Abbe use their magic fingers to attack the glove and make it powerless. The glove falls off the ground with a thudding noise!!

Ghostly gasp... 

Both sigh with relief... 

Selene exhales... 

Professor: You all made it by the skin of your teeth. But a pass is a pass. Well done. I’m sure you’ve all benefited from the experience.

Sia: That was a tough test, Professor.

Elf Abbe: You’ll have to prepare for a lot more than to get it into the DMI. 

Professor: I think we’ve all learned a lesson. So, a thank you to Monica.

Monica: I think Abbe was right. Professor: About what?

Monica: She suggested individuals’ abilities were important. 

Elf Abbe: I agree.

Peter: So?

Monica: So, I’d like to see what your students are capable of when they’re in the field. Let them face a real-world situation with real consequences.

Peter: I think they have done enough for today.

Fairy Lara: Yeah... I’m pooped!! Who knew a glove could be so hard to catch?

Monica: I don’t mean you, Lara. I’m talking about students who are still in the game, Abbe and Selene.

Elf Abbe: I am up for it!!

Professor: Not Selene, It’s too soon for her.

Monica: The test isn’t over until there’s a clear winner. I thought you had faith in your students.

Selene: It’s okay, Professor. I’ll give it a shot. 

The Professor nods his head... 

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 Chapter 24: The talented one

Monica uses her magical fingers to keep a test for Abbe and Selene. 

Monica: Good hunting!!

Selene and Abbe reach an isolated place having artistry walls.

Selene: Can you see anything?

Elf Abbe: Weren’t you listening, Selene? Monica wants to see what we can do individually. 

Selene: Yeah... but still we can work.

Elf Abbe: No !! You’re on your own.

Professor: You are wrong. Neither of them was ready for this.

Monica: We won’t know that until the test is over, will we? Now, what test shall we use? 

Monica picks up a glass bottle... 

Professor: Shadow cloud... you can’t be serious.

Monica: If we don’t push them, how will we know what they are capable of?

Monica uses her magical fingers to disappear from the scene. She reaches the park and opens the lid of the glass jar.

Professor: I want it on the record that I do not approve of this. They are not sufficiently experienced enough to handle shadow clouds.

Monica: They might learn something from trying. So might we. (rumbling noises)... 

Elf Abbe uses her magical fingers to destroy the cloud. 

Elf Abbe: See? That’s how it’s done.

Selene: I wouldn’t be so sure. You have just made it bigger. And way better! 

Elf Abbe: If we can’t disperse it using magic, then we need to contain it.

Selene: How do we contain smoke? Abbe thinks... says (Thanks)... 

Selene: What did I say?

Selene runs... 

Selene could see her friend approaching near the dark cloud, she uses her magical fingers to make him fall afar. Meanwhile, Elf Abbe uses a vacuum cleaner to absorb the dark clouds.

He groans... 

Selene: What happened? Are you okay?

Jake: I don’t know, something hit me. Did you see it? 

Selene: Uh, see what?

Jake: The weird-looking cloud of smoke.

Selene: No... 

Jake: You must have!

Selene: What?

Jake: Black smoke, it was right there.

Monica: That test was about following your instincts. Abbes’ instinct was to employ a potentially risky strategy to keep magically hidden, whilst dangerously visible... but her risk paid off. That was a textbook example of how to contain an outbreak. Although, next time don’t be in such a rush that you forget to go invisible.

Elf Abbe nods her head... 

Monica: Hers is the sort of thinking we need at the DMI because our job is about making difficult choices... 

Selene: It wasn’t right...

Monica: Something to say, Selene?

Selene: What you did risked my friend’s life! I don’t care what you’re trying to teach us. That was... irresponsible.

Monica: Let’s be clear. You tried to help a boy rather than deal with a threat that could put the entire human world in danger. At the start of the day, you said you would do anything to protect our secret.

Professor: Monica!!

Monica: I understand how you feel, Peter. But because of her human connection, she will never truly be part of the magical world.

Professor: Selene will stay.

Monica: Are you sure you want to do this? 

Professor: I’m Selene’s teacher. The decision is mine.

Monica: I suppose I should have expected this from you. Abbe, come see me some time. 

Monica leaves the library... 

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Chapter 25: A ride to Nellai

The month of August comes with a boom for Selene’s family. Joe gardens undergo house renovation after those 10 years of wear and tear.

The cracks of the wall are built with granites. Also, the entrances are designed with Feng Shui principles to attract good luck and abundance. One thing Gia couldn’t bear was the drilling noises caused during the renovation process.

Nivi gets busy monitoring the house renovation process, She offers snacks and coffee to the laborers twice a day. 

Selene looks after Elena and surfs LinkedIn for a good job. 

Selene applies for a handful of jobs in Content writing, She checks more often the emails for any job updates.

On a Thursday evening, Selene talks with her dad to get Gia some gold jewels. Gia the younger daughter of Nivi becomes a lady of 24 years old. Gia completes her under-graduation of Engineering in Electronics and Communication with a mere effort.

Everyone plans to visit Nellai on a Sunday. In the meanwhile, Selene gets a job offer for the post of content writer. She passed her assessment test and attended her interview at Nagercoil.

The mid-morning rays fall on Selene, as she steps out of her house. She takes an auto accompanying Nivi and Elena to travel to Nagercoil.

Elena gets the side view of a rickshaw to see what’s happening outside. Selene could hear some noise ringing in her ears... She looks at Elena to see her singing... Vir - the robot boy, Vir- the robot boy again and again. 

Selene smiles when she feels it wasn’t music, but Elena was singing.

They reach her dad’s office to leave Elena and Nivi there. Selene and her dad go to visit her new office. She tries her best in the interview. Elena plays at the nearby park with Nivi. They return home tired.

Selene gets a phone call from her HR stating that she has been selected to work as a content writer and social media executive in their company. She gets thrilled to learn about it. Selene informs her dad about the job offer and her entire family supports her in that decision.

On a Sunday morning, they travel to Nellai. Elena sits between Gia and Selene, while her dad occupies a seat next to the driver. Scorpio ride goes roughly on a bumpy road, they fill the tanks with diesel for 500 rs for 3 hours of travel.

Gia puts on some music from her Spotify playlist. Most of them are Tamil melodious songs played on it. They make faces when ads interrupt between the song intervals... 

Her dad sticks the FasTag pass on the front side of the car to enter the tolls without paying. He shows them the Meenakshi store, where he gets granite for renovation purposes.

Rains pour down as they travel down the lane. The car wipers make a screeching noise. They cross the Kavalkinaru church, and her dad prays and puts the family’s offering. They all sit in the car and thank Mother Mary for the amazing month.

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Chapter 26: A Visit To Jewelry Shop

The rain slowly stops its drizzle, as they travel down the bypass route of Nellai. Selene could see the Saravana Stores at the Nellai junction. Memories flash through her mind and thoughts conjure up her college days.

Saravana Stores was one of the best shopping destinations, where she used to purchase clothes with friends during her hostel days of graduation. She tells Gia about the 10 rs sambhar food they relish after a tiring shopping trip. On traveling, they see the board of Khazana Jewelry to make a gold purchase there.

Selene’s POV

Our car driver parks the Scorpio in the parking space. I carry Elena on my shoulders to make a move toward the shop. Gia and Dad accompany and we step our feet together inside the jewelry shop.

I look into the designs of bangles and check their prices and grams of gold. Gia takes a pep into the bangle sessions with those delightful eyes! I picked some bangles for Gia to give a shot. She tries a few bangles, but her thin hands don’t support her.

She eventually looks into a stone bangle studded with the goddess Lakshmi. I liked those bangles, but our finances didn’t support our purchase. Finally, we choose two 16-gram bangles and make a gold purchase.

I instructed Gia to wear those bangles in her hand for the safe side. When our dad was in the billing session, I took Elena to the diamond showroom to have a look at it. She liked a few diamond earrings. I told Elena, "Very soon I will get these diamond earrings for you". Elena smiled and jumped in excitement.

After the gold purchase, our stomach growls with hunger noises...

I fasten to open the tiffin box of idli and sambhar, which my mom packed in the early morning for us. I have a quick bite of three idlis dipped in Sambar, Gia also satiates her hunger pangs. Elena loved to eat those fluffy soft vadas, as our car moves at a very slow pace. We got down to wash our hands to make our next visit to Ashoka Showroom to purchase a few new clothes for me!

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Chapter 27: Shopping For Her

It was the first time Selene visited the Ashoka Showroom. She was mesmerized to see the luxurious entry of the Ashoka Showroom.

The food court was occupied on both sides of the entrance. The right side had hot beverages and food, while the left had cold drinks. Their Scorpio left them at the front side of the showroom. They entered the lift to reach the 3rd floor of the showroom. This floor had clothes for Selene’s age.

She slowly picked out a few clothes hanging on those hangers. Her size was XL, but she gained a few pounds in the Covid leave, so she had to go for the XXL size. She chose pastel shades salwar kameez and asked Gia to accompany her to the trial room. As Selene tried on a few clothes, she could see her tummy showing. Selene thought that now it was time to get unstitched salwar rather than opting for the readymade ones!

Her dad suggested a gray shade salwar set, while Gia chose an ash shade set. Selene liked both sets, then she went for a pastel green shade salwar and a bluish shade one! At last, Selene picked up those 4 salwar suits for her office purpose.

They billed at the ground floor and moved towards the food court. Her dad got ice cream and tea for them! When Gia picked a choco bar ice cream, Elena went for a strawberry cone and Selene took a kulfi, and they slowly relished their tastes.

Meanwhile, her dad was getting tea packed for his car driver and him. An open-moving yellow vehicle came to pick them up and lead them toward their parked car. Elena enjoyed traveling in it, by getting the outside view. Soon they dived into their car and relaxed for a while. Her dad gave Selene a cup of hot tea as they both had to. After a few seconds, their car moved its wheel to take them home.

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Chapter 28: Fairies Day

A special day for Fairies arrive~

Fairy Lara: Got many teeth to do tonight?

Sia: Ten... You??

Fairy Lara: Three. I don’t suppose you feel like swapping. Do you? 

Sia: Why?

Fairy Lara: I think I’m in with a chance this year to win the prize for the most teeth transformed, but I’ve got my tally into triple fingers. I’m so close. And you’d have the night off... almost.

Sia: Sure!

Fairy Lara: Time to fly.

Selene: You fairies are so lucky, You grant wishes, and you help people. It must be such a great feeling!

Fairy Lara: It is pretty good. Selene: So... what about me? 

Fairy Lara: What do you mean?

Selene: I am tri-ling, part elf, and part fairy. What should I do?

Fairy Lara: You do whatever tri-lungs do. 

Selene: What’s that?

Sia: I’m sure there is a book about it.

Selene: Professor hasn’t been able to find anything so far.

Fairy Lara: Don’t worry about it, Selene, You’re special.

Selene: I don’t feel that special. I’ll catch you guys later.

Fairy Lara: I wish there was something we could do for her.

Sia: Sometimes people have to work things out for themselves. Let’s go. Teeth are waiting.

Fairy Lara: You go. I need to check on something.

The moving ladder comes near Lara... 

Fairy Lara talks to the ladder... "It’s an okay ladder, I know what I want.

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Chapter 29: She Is A Fairy

Fairy Lara conducts a mini-research in the library to learn about Tri-ling. She opens a magical book to learn more about it. Now, fairy Lara visits Selene through her open window. Lara sprinkles pixie dust on sleeping, Selene.

Selene smiles in her deep sleep! The alarm beeps... and she groans from her deep sleep. She wakes up from her bed and looks into the mirror with those itchy backs.

Selene gasps and yells. She gets surprised to see the wings on her back... 

Her mom knocks on the door... 

Nivi: Are you okay?

Selene: Don’t come in. I’m getting dressed.

Nivi: I heard you cry out…

Selene: I... stubbed my toe, that’s all. Suddenly her wings disappear…

Peter: Whose turn is it? Who hasn’t shown me how to animate the horse out of the book yet? 

Elf Abbe: We all have..except Sia.

Professor: Now remember, concentrate and channel your energy. 

Selene suddenly appears at the library... 

Professor: This isn’t a drop-in center, Selene.

Selene: I know, Professor. I’m sorry I’m late.

Professor: You just can’t come and go as you please. 

Fairy Lara asks Selene… Where have you been?

Elf Abbe: That is not how I taught you to jump! 

Selene: I got wings.

Lara giggles and hugs Selene… 

Fairy Lara: Congratulations.

Elf Abbe: Oh, wings are so old school.

Fairy Lara: You are just jealous that you don’t have them. 

Sia: Have you tried them?

Selene: No, they come and go.

Sia: Is that how it’s supposed to be? Well, you’re a triling. Wing development may be different for you.

Fairy Lara: I’m so happy. I knew it was the right thing to do. Selene: You did this?

Fairy Lara: Last night. I zipped in when you’re in bed... (giggles)

Selene: You came into my room and magic-ed me? You could have asked first.

Fairy Lara: You were asleep. Isn’t it exciting? Now you get to explore your fairy side. 

Selene: Are they permanent?

Fairy Lara: The spell lasts a day, then you go back to normal. 

Selene: But in the meantime, they could pop out anytime?

Fairy Lara: Yeah... 

Selene: Lara! I had to be locked in a room because I didn’t know if they’d appear when someone saw me at home!

Fairy Lara: But you’re a proper fairy now. Don’t you feel special?

Selene: You know what I feel? This whole magic thing is messing up my life.

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Chapter 30: Wings To Fly

Selene: Hi, mom... I grabbed dinner out, going straight to bed.

Nivi: I got a call from Jake. You were a no-show for dog walking. 

Selene: I got so busy this afternoon. I couldn’t fit in.

Nivi: Are you feeling ok?

Selene: I’m just tired... Sorry, I can’t keep my eyes open.

Selene yawns... "I’d better turn it in". 

Her wings pop up when her mom gets occupied with washing vessels.

Selene: Good night mom! (moves faster to hide).

Nivi: Good night my dear! Selene enters her bedroom... 

Selene: Lara... what are you doing here?

Fairy Lara: I came to see how you are going with the wings. 

Selene: My mom almost saw them. How much longer will they last?

Fairy Lara: Umm..the spell’s good for a few hours, so I better get you in the air, before it airs off.

Selene: I don’t think so...!

Fairy Lara: You expect me to think that you don’t want to try flying? 

Selene: Out there? For real?

Fairy Lara: There are just a few rules to know first before I let you lose out there. We don’t want any accidents to happen... The most important thing to remember is to watch where you are going. Keep an eye out for talk trees, power poles, balloons, kites, and of course birds. Got all that, I think! And keep a good steady beat with your wings, because you don’t wanna go too fast. It will be vulgar if you flap them at super speed. Nobody would like a show-off.

Selene: I never realized there is so much to flying. I thought you just pooped your wings and took off like an airplane.

Fairy Lara: Ah... well good flying is like good dancing. It must look effortless. And also don’t fly with your mouth open.

Selene: Got it.

Fairy Lara: If you do so, you might swallow a bug. The night will be full of them. Okay, so are you ready?

Selene: Ah..how do I make myself fly?

Fairy Lara: Imagine it!

Selene: Really... 

The next day... 

Selene: You can’t drag me from the basketball game like that? 

Fairy Lara: But our magical classes are important too!

Selene: Right now, nothing is more important than making my team win. 

The professor hands over the exam papers to the class...

Selene: I failed... but why? 

Professor: Lack of attendance

Fairy Lara: It’s not Selene’s fault, she is under a lot of pressure.

Selene: I have a really important basketball match tomorrow! I don’t have time to study. 

Elf Abbe: What’s so important to throw a ball into a hoop using magic?

Selene: It’s not that easy Abbe!

Professor Peter: So you’re not ready for the test tomorrow? 

Selene: Yes, Professor. Can I take it once I finish my match?

Peter: Yes, you have loads of responsibilities in the human world right now. So, I am prepared to give you some leeway. Get back soon for the test!

Selene: Thank you, Professor!

The next day Selene plays basketball with her team and wins the match. She gets surprised to meet Kane at the playground. He comes to Selene and hugs her tightly, while Elena runs towards them. They all smile together with a trophy in their hands.

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