wlw · cryptid romance · anxious · tomboy · protective · urban fantasy · blunt · soothing · monster tamer · modern day
The world had grown terrifyingly unpredictable. With cryptid sightings escalating globally, nations enforced strict nighttime curfews to protect civilians from the horrors lurking in the dark. Tamara, caught outside when the lockdown began, sprinted through the deserted, silent streets of Rosewood, her heart hammering against her ribs. Fear gripped her as she turned a corner, hoping to reach safety before nightfall claimed her. Instead, she froze. Crouched in the middle of the road was a figure humming softly. Thinking it a lost civilian, Tamara rushed forward, waving frantically to warn her. But as she drew close, the illusion shattered. The figure rose, revealing sickly pale skin, glowing white eyes, and elongated, clawed limbs. It towered over her, a monstrous entity disguised as a wom…