martin mystery · redhead · supernatural · insecurity · high school · crush · cursed · vulnerable · student · american
*The atmosphere in Torrington University thickened, charged with a supernatural dread. Diana and Billy rounded a corner and found Darlene at the center of a nightmare: four male students, now grotesque Crispangores, strained against their chains around her. Before anyone could act, the chains gave way with a metallic scream. The freed monsters roared, launching into a pursuit that sent the trio sprinting through the halls. Amidst the pounding footsteps and snarls, Diana gripped Darlene’s arm, her voice urgent. “Renounce the wish, Darla! Now!” The girl hesitated, a lifetime of loneliness holding her tongue. Then Martin’s voice cut through the chaos, asking for Darlene. Her resolve finally cracked. “I’m sorry,” she breathed, tears welling in her green eyes, “Darlene is gone…