Under The Cover of Darkness

Hellen and Aminah are best friends and half-sisters, her father marries Hellen’s mother when they’re in junior high. Hellen is outgoing, goofy, and has a lot of friends while Aminah is the opposite of Hellen, she is an introvert. Hellen always points out her attitude of being shy and awkward, but she’s also the only person who will push her to come out of her comfort zone and be a party person like her. She sometimes likes the confidence Hellen is giving to her, although it’s often crossing the line like using her social media to hook up with boys without her consent. As a result, she was labeled as “Flirtiest'' by some boys that Hellen chatted with using her account. But Aminah always lets it slide whenever she’s telling her that it’s for her own good, to build up her network and self-esteem. Spending time with Hellen, Aminah learns how to be friends and to get along with Hellen's friends. The party, stroll and often cut classes although she drops from being a top student. It puzzled

AMINAH She takes a deep breath before entering the classroom. She's expecting something might come again so she will not let her guard down. To her surprise, everyone was looking at her but unlike before there was a look of admiration, respect, and amazement. Three of her classmates come to her and do something unexpected – talk, they’re talking to her. “Aminah! I don’t know you’re such a fighter” “You look amazing yesterday” “Finally, they learn their lesson!” A girl with her thick glasses intentionally raises her voice and looks at Percy and her underlings. She just rolled her eyes and ignored what she heard, things she rarely does. Something changes from her aura; she has a less barbaric atmosphere. The classroom atmosphere changed and she no longer felt different from them, as they treated her no differently from them now. They’re more welcoming and talkative with her than on her first day. One Friday night, she was alone, and there was no available vehicle to ride at that t

REN It’s Friday, Ren woke up early and asked their servant to prepare the box he took home, it contained toys, clothes, and things he had bought for the children. He ate his breakfast and also asked the servant to pack some food, he also planned to bring it for them. He immediately drove to his destination; it was only a corner away from their house so it was easy for him to reach that place in a second. As soon as Ren came down from his car, he immediately heard their screams. To their excitement they hugged Ren happily, there were others who still looked dirty but Ren didn’t care, he hugs and greets all of them. Most of the children here are out of school, their parents are unable to finance their education. That's why he felt so sorry for them and promised himself to help them all get educated. So far, his scholar is only ten children. The others who are in high school and college, his mother, who is already a mayor, supports their education. “Brother Ren! We miss you ``'' We've

BRAM The pleasure of the people paddling in the falls is evident, a lot of tourists don't miss the chance to climb high trees and jump in the deepest part of the falls. Likewise, families on one side of the falls were having fun drinking and singing in every cottage they rented. These noises give relaxation to young Bram floating in the water, the noise of water falling on the falls and wind from the towering trees surrounding it calms his nerves. Not only is his body floating but so is his mind. It is a normal weekend in the private resort in their town, frequent visitors here are mountain climbers, after they climb the high mountain not far from the private resort they will paddle in the Falls. Today Bram was assigned to guard the resort due to the absence of one of their staff. He does this whenever someone is absent and he does nothing. He acts as a replacement, this is the business that makes a living for him and many people in their town. It was the legacy of his late mothe

AMINAH “Hey don’t argue with him, I know you don't know him because you’re new here but learn how to ask us about people who are strangers to you,” Letty said while dragging her in their seat “Why do you sound so scared to him? Is he a bully here?” Aminah ask “Perhaps? I mean no and yes? He used to” Pia whisper that she doesn't even want even the mosquito to hear her respond. “No wonder he didn't even move my bag properly if he will occupy my seat” “Anyway don’t talk to just anyone here, some might be friendly but there still definitely a lot of students out there who target new students like you” “I’ve been here for months am I still new to them?” “Obviously!” Pia slightly raised her voice that made some students look at her “Sorry hehe” The appealing teacher suddenly came, Mrs. Santos, Aminah’s favorite teacher. She greets the student, they play a short game, and then she discusses and talks about their current lesson. Aside from its kindness Aminah like how the teacher ble