Between Heaven and Hell
ExoShaneeyCompleted
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When Samantha, a gentle soul burdened by a strange and enigmatic past, vanished without a trace, the world assumed the worst—that she had been abducted, possibly even killed. Yet, as her best friend Kathleen set out to uncover the truth, she and her companions unearthed far more than they had anticipated. What lay beneath Samantha's disappearance was a labyrinth of secrets tied to forces beyond the natural world, forces that had quietly shaped her life for years. As Kathleen's investigation deepened, she discovered a hidden network of individuals connected to Samantha’s past, people who seemed to know more about her than even she did. But darker revelations soon surfaced—Samantha’s current circle of friends, trusted and familiar, were not what they appeared. They had long been watching her, waiting for the moment she would unlock a doorway into realms no human was meant to access. Before Kathleen and her team could traverse the realms in their quest to rescue her, Samantha inexplicably reappeared—or did she?
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Chapter 1 Samantha's Warning
In the hushed stillness of the cemetery, Samantha whispered softly to the gravestones before her, heChapter 2 Dream
Kathleen slammed the car door with a ferocity that made Christian wince. "Best friend for ten years,Chapter 3 It has started
"After she left, I started hearing this voice inside my head, doctor! I-I know you told me not to lChapter 4 Scott's little secret
Scott bit his lower lip, unable to argue with her logic. "All I'm asking is for you to open up, so IChapter 5 The creature
"Why didn't you tell me?" He couldn't keep the pain from his voice.
"I was waiting for you to tell meChapter 6 Samantha's disappearance
"Why are you here?!" Samantha exclaimed, wiping sweats off her temples.
She watched Kathleen's lips tChapter 7 Twisted past
Everything's too dark~
Kathleen caresses her hand on the cold and empty floor as she pushes herself uChapter 8 Takumi Takahashi
Kathleen only stared at her best friend, there being nothing else she could do, ignoring the cold swChapter 9 Curses
Kathleen only stared at Takumi who's eyeing his moon milk tea for almost five minutes now. He looksChapter 10 Twisted clues
It took Scott a couple of seconds to finally settle in one pace and face her. He heaved a deep sighChapter 11 The Blogger
Kathleen drives home after Takumi and her agreed to meet again tomorrow to seek help from someone heChapter 12 The grimoire
"So, you're really here?"
"Obviously!"
"Who's taking care of your woman?"
"Kaiser."
Kathleen glanced atChapter 13 MaTet's identity
"To where?" Kim couldn't keep the confusion from her voice and looked at Junel who stood behind her.Chapter 14 Things which only the chosen sees
It was very late, nearly 2 AM.
Christian laid down in his bed and stared at his phone above a newspaChapter 15 She who sees
"So, you're Kathleen Anne," Theresa held her phone, eyes gleaming. She was sitting sheepishly on a cChapter 16 Confusion
Kathleen hated the heat. Her sensitive skin exhausts her and the low humidity kept leaving a bitterChapter 17 A Figure
Kathleen stretched her arm inside her purse and dragged her phone up to the table. It took twelve hoChapter 18 T'was a vision
"Hey there, sunshine!"
Theresa scratched an eyebrow the moment she heard Tomoya's thin voice. He's stChapter 19 The familiar creature
"Hello?! Are you still there? Is your brain experiencing major factory reset?"
Theresa gasped when ToChapter 20 Give and Take
Kathleen stretched her arm inside her purse and dragged her phone up to the table to where ChristianChapter 21 Evil intents
"W-What the hell are you talking about?" Kaiser almost spat his coffee right on Scott's face.
He coulChapter 22 In loop
Is it just me or this house had gotten ten times over the hill since the last time we're here?" KaisChapter 23 Diarium Meum, Mea Vita
His steps had gotten faster; he could feel as though there are numbers of eyes pierced on him directChapter 24 Breaking the loop
"He became the mind of an underground organization formed to lure people who possesses the eye of thChapter 25 Crossover
"What are you doing, really?" Kim giggled, watching Jess recoil in horror just by seeing her holdinChapter 26 Her voice
"Nah," Kaiser scoffed and choose the latter. He wanted to keep his cool and stay away from the thingChapter 27 Samantha's Warning
"S-Sam," his dozy eyes had gone wide in surprise. "S-Sam, is that y-you?" He repeated, slowly pushinChapter 28 Change of Heart
"For the last time," Kaiser growled, scratching his forehead in vexation. "I was the one who saved aChapter 29 Jess's rage
Every single head except for Kathleen turned around, looking at the person who entered the door whoChapter 30 Relations
"I told you he'd snap," Kim glowered, puffing a lungful of smoke in the air. "I've always known he'sChapter 31 THE girl
"TASTE IT! TASTE IT!" The man in Christian's face said in a wide, horrifying grin; eyes nearly poppiChapter 32 Theresa's feelings
"Still none?"
Theresa responded to Tomoya's question with a regretful nod.
"Well, we'll surely get somChapter 33 A man from the past
"I called for transparency; I didn't expect you'd come."
"I needed to know the details," Takumi soundChapter 34 Takumi's Memories
"I'd prefer to have them on and I believe it's none of your business."
"Geez! You've become quite rudChapter 35 He, who possess the eyes of the devil
"D-Do we really have to do this, mistress?" Charlotte asked, fidgeting beside the woman whom she calChapter 36 Theresa and the unknown woman
His eyes shifted towards the door when it opened and there, Tomoya stood. “You called, nii-san?” HeChapter 37 Suspicion arises
Theresa’s eyes opened when her phone vibrated, expecting to see Tomoya’s name on the caller ID and sChapter 38 To where it will begin
Junel’s attention shifted to the man approaching Kathleen in a snide demeanor.
It’s Tomoya. He clearlChapter 39 A Sacrifice
They all turned to the opened door where the subject stood. She closed it right away as she’s carryiChapter 40 A piece of the puzzle
“No,” Tomoya answered.
“They mean destruction. Anything or anyone with these marks are bound to be deChapter 41 Junel's confrontation
“What’s wrong?” Tomoya asked as soon as he closed the door behind him. Takumi didn’t answer right awChapter 42 The Lair
Kaiser casted himself towards the vague illumination of the single tubular light bulb. Faint figuresChapter 43 The cursed ones
“Look,” he took a small step away from the railings. “Just spare the women and the children. They coChapter 44 Kaiser's dilemma
“You know the reason why I keep him around.”
Kaiser watched the man’s broad shoulders, contract, as hChapter 45 The woman
The air outside the window of the hospital room is getting warm and unstirring as the sun slowly creChapter 46 Mandela
“Theresa! Theresa, hey! What’s happening?” Kathleen dashed near her and turned to Tomoya.
“What the hChapter 47 A New Ally or A New Foe?
"How'd you know about all these?" Kathleen mustered all her will to finally land an intriguing questChapter 48 Revelation
In the dim, flickering light of the hospital's corridor, Takumi paced back and forth, his breath comChapter 49 When they met: Time Leap
As they twirled amidst the wildflowers in the sun-kissed meadow, the differences between twin sisteChapter 50 The Encounter: Time Leap #2
"Are you unable to perceive colors?" Agatha's eyebrows arched as she involuntarily took a step closeChapter 51 A help: Time Leap #3
"What will you do with them?"
"Read what's inside, obviously."
"Why? These books aren't meant for a chChapter 52 Cursed Twins: Time leap #4
As they ventured further into the night, Agatha found herself being drawn towards a looming mansion,Chapter 53 Agreement: Time Leap [5]
Agatha and Takumi stood shoulder to shoulder, navigating the intricate maze of their intertwined desChapter 54 Blunder: Time Less [6]
Agatha struggled to make sense of it all, feeling increasingly uneasy, especially seeing Samantha reChapter 55 The night to where it started
"You mean to tell me you fled after Shane provided you with what you desired?!" Kathleen's voice revChapter 56 The beginning
Kathleen had spent the entire day in the hospital, her thoughts a turbulent mix of worry and reflectChapter 57 Belle's Resolve
Belle Del Valle's hands trembled as she carefully traced the detailed shapes on the cold, stone flooChapter 58 Dark Secrets Slowly Unfolded
Junel stepped out of the store, the cold breeze biting through his thin jacket as he adjusted the baChapter 59 A Game played
In the distance, Kaiser and Kim stood silhouetted against the backdrop of chaos, their expressions gChapter 60 The turn-around
Christian awoke on a cold, unyielding surface. Darkness enveloped him, an impenetrable void that seeChapter 61 Unclear
Everyone made their way up the creaking staircase of Samantha's old abandoned house, each step a batChapter 62 Zach's motives
Zachary was a seasoned detective with a storied career, known for his sharp mind and dogged determinChapter 63 An Archdemon's attempt
"What is Zach up to?" This singular, persistent inquiry reverberated through Dryzza's mind, lingerinChapter 64 Case Reopened: A Person Of Interest
"Have you not slept at all?" Zach's brows arched in concern as soon as Dryzza trudged into the officChapter 65 A Phantom Caller
"Rest assured, we’ll keep everyone informed," Zach said, briefly tapping Dryzza's shoulder before leChapter 66 The Good Witch's Grimoire
"Our Cyber Sleuths are already deep into the investigation," Zach remarked as he entered the room, hChapter 67 Never-ending Mysteries
The wind howled through the twisted trees as Dryzza stepped out of the car, the old mansion loomingChapter 68 The Deal
"I want you to do something for me and I'd you did it well, with no flaws, I'll get you away from heChapter 69 A Familiar Place
"You heartless bitch," Jess whispered faintlu, trying to suppress the wave of anger that threatenedChapter 70 Lured
"Home sweet home," Jess murmured softly, her eyes sweeping over the estate with a mixture of nostalgChapter 71 Failed Interrogation
[A Preceding Chapter of Chapter 62]
The investigation room, though bright and spacious, felt sChapter 72 Joline
[Continuation of Chapter 67]
Dryzza followed the young Takumi as he led her through the grandChapter 73 Trade
Dryzza was never the type to be fazed easily. Years of working as a detective had sharpened her instChapter 74 Arguments
Dryzza leaned forward, her interest piqued as she inquired softly, “Can you tell me more about thisChapter 75 Lada Proebrazhenzky and The Mistress
"I can't believe I'm doing this," Joline stammered as she stood beside Dryzza, her fingers nervouslyChapter 76 Caught
It took only a few tense moments for Joline to persuade Dryzza not to act on impulse, a reckless movChapter 77 Twins
Dryzza's entire being tightened, the sudden exposure of her cover a shock to her senses. The mistresChapter 78 The Necklace: Back In Time
"These grandchildren... would you happen to know their names?" Dryzza ventured, her gaze fixed on thChapter 79 When Memories and Time Connects
“Can you explain what's going on, please? Or are you going insane?” Sai's tone was laced with a mixtChapter 80 Tomoya's Revelation
Dryzza took a deep breath, her hand subtly signaling Esmeralda and Sai to lower their guard. She couChapter 81 The Third Day: The Phantom Caller's Final Warning
The stillness in the office was unsettling. Dryzza, Sai, and Esmeralda sat in their usual places, suChapter 82 Threads Woven
The afternoon had settled into an unsettling quiet. The wind brushed gently, yet coldly, across theChapter 83 Unfamiliar
In the cool, dim light of the police precinct’s entrance, Tomoya felt his nerves on edge, the weightChapter 84 Aligned
Rener remained standing, merely raising a hand in polite refusal. “No need,” he said, his voice a loChapter 85 Discovery
“We clearly severed all ties long ago. Why is he still meddling in my affairs?”
Takumi's voice was shChapter 86 Rener's Cryptic Interference
The hospital cafeteria exuded an almost eerie stillness despite the occasional clatter of cutlery anChapter 87 Oaths and Omens
Tomoya slumped into the driver’s seat, gripping the steering wheel as his mind spiraled. “Now what?”Chapter 88 How Frail is Fate?
Tomoya dragged himself back home, his mind and body weighted by the events of the night. He didn’t bChapter 89 The Keeper's Reckoning
Tomoya leaned back against his car, his arms crossed defensively as though they might shield him froChapter 90 A Prelude to Chaos
[Continuation of Chapter 78]
“The phantom caller is in her house.”
Dryzza bit her fingernails, her fChapter 91 Veil of Malevolence
[Continuation of Chapter 55: Present]
"An unmistakable sign will reveal itself... ah?" Dryzza muttereChapter 92 Echoes Of The Void
[Continuation of Chapter 57: The Present]
Kathleen stood frozen as the entire library trembled underChapter 93 The Rift's Whisper
Kim’s voice cut through the swirling chaos like a blade, her frustration as sharp as the winds buffeChapter 94 The Hollow Return
Everything was in disarray, the world around them teetering on the brink of collapse. Kathleen couldChapter 95 Faint Echoes
Kathleen sat motionless beside Samantha’s still, unconscious form, her gaze fixed upon the woman’s fChapter 96 Silent Ripples
Kathleen’s ears were filled with the rhythmic pounding of her own footsteps echoing through the sterChapter 97 Bound by Shadows
Christian had remained silent since entering the room, his gaze fixed upon Samantha, who lay unconscChapter 98 Breaking Silence
Tomoya paused, forcing a grin that didn’t reach his eyes. “Oh? Nothing. I know them—they were just cChapter 99 Threads Unseen
Tomoya’s gaze shifted downward, his thoughts weighed with indecision. He found himself torn over wheChapter 100 Crossroads
Theresa's gaze fluttered, her vision gradually clearing as she emerged from the suffocating embraceChapter 101 A Glimpse Beyond
Kathleen exhaled deeply, her fingers pressing into her temples as the weight of the conversation witChapter 102 The Visitor's Demand
Theresa observed as Takumi meticulously arranged the items he had procured for her—technically throuChapter 103 Loom of Subterfuge
"Zach, how delightfully uninvited you are to be here," Takumi remarked dryly as he stepped out of hiChapter 104 Hollow Soul
"Is everyone prepared?" Tomoya muttered, his voice laced with a quiet intensity, as he observed throChapter 105 A Silent Play
“Are we finished here?” Takumi inquired, his voice steady but edged with the faintest hint of impatiChapter 106 Wavering Truth
"Is she asleep now?" Takumi asked quietly the moment Tomoya stepped out of the room, his voice barelChapter 107 What Came Back
Kathleen's breath quickened the moment she crossed the threshold. The grand hall, usually bustling wChapter 108 Confrontations
The dining room carried a quiet unease, the soft hum of conversation drowned beneath the weight of uChapter 109 Takumi's Quest
Takumi’s piercing gaze never wavered from Victor’s. The tension between them was almost tangible, stChapter 110 The Necklaces
"Kath?"
Kathleen turned at the sound of her name, finding Samantha looking at her with a glimmer of hChapter 111 Is It a Crime to End One's Suffering?
The room was steeped in silence, the kind that pressed against her ears and made her chest feel heavChapter 112 Urgency at Midnight
"Where are you heading this time, Dryz?" Sai's voice cut through the quiet night as he hastily folloChapter 113 A Game of Cards
Outside, she cast a glance at Takumi’s butler, who stood rigidly by the car. “Not joining us, sir?”Chapter 114 Remnants
"You need what now?" Zach’s voice was sharp, though he leaned closer as if Takumi’s request was someChapter 115 A Sudden Death
"J-Junel! What’s going on? What are you doing?" Samantha’s voice cracked as fear tightened its gripChapter 116 Doubts
Takumi’s movements were measured, calculated, as though the air itself had grown heavier, amplifyingChapter 117 Scapegoats
The stillness of the Takahashi estate lingered in the air like a suffocating fog, broken only by theChapter 118 Judas's Kiss
The morning erupted in chaos before Samantha even had a chance to process where she was. The muffledChapter 119 A Rift Between Realities
AUTHOR'S NOTE:
This chapter is dedicated to my dear friend, Maria Theresa "Matet" Mula, whoseChapter 120 Forsaken
Theresa’s gaze flickered toward Samantha, her fingers absently tightening around the hem of her sleeChapter 121 Shadows in the Higher Ranks
"What kind of a sick joke is this?!" Kim's fist slammed against the table, the sound reverberatingChapter 122 Demon's Lullaby
"Theresa!" Tomoya called out, his voice cutting through the corridor like a blade. His pulse pounded
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