THE HIDDEN

BY S.Ok. O’BRIEN

CHAPTER ONE

It was one other evening at The Dive, which wasn’t saying a lot. I’ve been working right here for the final yr as a waitress. It was not the very best place to work however as a younger feminine in 1943, it was what I wanted to do to outlive. My identify is Charlotte and I’m a witch. As a witch, I’m compelled to fake I’m a human with a view to survive within the human world, in any other case I might be dragged into the streets and killed in entrance of any human who cared to look at, even different hellborns. We hellborns have been residing amongst people for hundreds of years and but we have been thought-about the enemy or have been. For the reason that battle started, the governments around the globe have begun to speak that hellborns can have the possibility to turn out to be residents simply as people are, as if the change would permit us to alter how we reside. People will nonetheless hate us.

I do know most of you might be most likely asking how is it doable for people to hurt you however, as an earth witch, it’s more durable for me to defend myself in comparison with a vampire or a wolf. My magic requires me to make use of spells to carry out magic. I carry spells to make sure my security. Then again, if the spells are discovered on me, it is going to result in being charged for being a witch. My measurement didn’t assist me. I used to be small and petite. I stood at 5 foot one with auburn hair and inexperienced eyes. My measurement meant most males and males have been larger than I used to be.

The Dive was a nightclub positioned in downtown Sweetclover. It was a membership that crammed each night with ladies and men who wished an evening of enjoyable and intercourse. With the battle in full swing, there have been much less vacationers coming in and extra common prospects, however nonetheless not as many individuals as there have been even a yr in the past. It additionally means the native trash is the common buyer. That was the place Eddie got here in. Eddie was a human who ran with a bunch of males who believed that they ran this a part of Sweetclover. He dealt in playing, medicine, unlawful cigarettes, and the rest he may that might make him a fast greenback. Eddie believed he was some massive canine throughout the metropolis however he was nothing however a low life. Sadly for me, that low life wished me. At first, he was like some other human that discovered me enticing. He would name me doll as his darkish brown eyes adopted the curves of my physique. He would attempt to dominate me by forcing me to talk to him. Now, he had taken to grabbing my hand and pulling near him. He would smack me on the ass or ask me out. The extra I stated no, the extra aggressive he grew to become.

Tonight was no totally different. I walked across the membership, dropping drinks on tables, transferring across the room, taking orders, making as a lot cash as I may. I took a couple of extra orders and moved to move again to the bar when Eddie got here in for the evening. He was in his low-cost navy-blue swimsuit with a blue and white tie. He was constructed huge with a slim waist; his darkish brown eyes have been harsh as they moved across the room. Eddie was shut to 6 three and used his measurement to bully individuals into what he wished. He had a cigar in his hand as he made his rounds by way of the membership, shaking arms. I attempted to disregard Eddie as he moved by way of the membership. I reached the bar and gave my orders to the bartender. I stood there ready for the drinks when Eddie got here up behind me. He pushed himself in opposition to me, his sizzling breath on my neck.

“The way you doin’ Charlotte?” Eddie stated.

“I’m good, Eddie.”

The bartender handed me a number of drinks as Eddie continued to face behind me. I ignored him as I loaded my tray.

“You’re looking good tonight. Why don’t you come have a drink at my desk?”

“I’ve tables which might be ready on me, Eddie. I can’t.”

“They’ll wait till I’m prepared for them to have their drinks. Come on Charlotte, come be part of me.” Eddie pulled me nearer to him.

I pulled away from him.

“No, thanks.”

I picked up my tray and moved rapidly away from him. I moved across the membership, making as massive of a loop as I may, putting myself as removed from Eddie as I may. I dropped the final drink at a desk on the opposite facet of the room.

“Is there the rest I can get you?” I requested the male on the desk.

“No, thanks.” I gave the male a nod and moved away from the male. “Are you okay?” His phrases stopped me.

The male was a vampire from what I may inform. He wasn’t massive like Eddie however he wasn’t a thin male both. He had a medium construct. His darkish gray swimsuit was good with a crimson tie and black shirt. A web page boy hat sat on the desk. The male’s eyes have been a blue inexperienced that held an depth to them.

“What?”

“I noticed that man put his arms on you. I may see you didn’t prefer it. Are you okay?”

I seemed throughout the bar to see Eddie was sitting at his regular desk, watching me.

“I’m okay. Thanks.”

“Are you certain?”

I sighed.

“Eddie is a knucklehead, however he’s innocent.” I reassured the male.

“I’m not certain he’s as innocent as you imagine he’s.”

“It’s simpler to say he’s innocent than to have a look at him as greater than that.”

The male nodded his head as he lit a cigarette. He leaned ahead and prolonged his hand.

“My identify is Charlie.” He launched himself.

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