Embrace the darkness Chapter 4

Lilly remains bound and exposed, a spectacle for her classmates and teachers to witness. The students, filled with a mixture of shock and amusement, gather around her, their laughter and taunts piercing the air. The teachers, failing to intervene, turn a blind eye to the humiliation unfolding before them, perhaps secretly relishing in Lilly’s suffering.

As the crowd disperses, leaving Lilly alone in her vulnerable state, the succubus materializes beside her, a wicked grin plastered across its face. It revels in the chaos it has orchestrated, the darkness that has consumed poor Lilly’s life.

“Look at you, Lilly,” the succubus sneers. “Bound, exposed, and abandoned by those who were meant to protect you. This is your reality now, my dear. Embrace it.”

Lilly’s tear-stained face reflects a mix of fear and defiance as she struggles against her restraints. “Why? Why do you keep tormenting me? Can’t you see the pain you’ve caused?”

The succubus chuckles, its voice dripping with sadistic pleasure. “Oh, my sweet Lilly, the torment will continue until you accept me. Embrace your darkness, embrace your power. Only then can you escape this cycle of humiliation.”

Lilly’s eyes narrow with determination as she musters the strength to speak. “I will never accept you. I will never embrace this darkness. There has to be another way.”

The succubus leans in closer, its voice a sinister whisper. “Oh, my dear Lilly, there is no other way. You are destined for this path, chosen to wield your allure and unleash your true potential. Embrace me, and together, we will conquer this world.”

Lilly’s heart pounds in her chest as she weighs her options. The succubus’s words echo in her mind, tempting her with promises of power and liberation. She knows that accepting the succubus means surrendering to the darkness, forever bound to its insidious influence. But perhaps, just perhaps, it is the only way to escape the torment that has become her reality.

“I can’t believe I’m actually saying this, but I guess I have no other choice. I cant fight this, I cant go threw with this torment, but I finally accept my fate, I give in. I understand what I must do.” Lilly sighs, lethargically rolling her head to stare up at the sky. Completely defeated.

“Oh, how delightful. It’s about time you realized your true purpose, my dear Lilly. I’ve been waiting for this moment for too long.” The succubus whispers.

“Don’t get too excited. This doesn’t mean I trust you or anything. I’m just acknowledging that I can’t escape my destiny anymore. So, what is it that you want me to do?” Lilly huffs.

Laughing maliciously, coming into Lilly’s view. The succubus standing over Lilly, looking down at her. “Oh, my sweet Lilly, you have no idea how much power you possess. You were born to be a vessel for darkness, to spread chaos and despair. It’s time for you to embrace your true nature and unleash your inner demons upon this pathetic world.”

“I… I don’t know if I can do that. I don’t want to hurt anyone.” Lilly stammers.

“Who said anything about hurting? No, my dear, we won’t simply hurt them. We will make them suffer, we will make them beg for mercy. We will revel in their pain and despair.” The succubus crouches down bringing her face really close to Lilly’s. Her sharp clawed yet soft hands rests on both sides of Lilly’s head.

Lilly hesitates. “But… what if I don’t want to be a monster?”

The succubus grinning wickedly. “Oh, my dear Lilly, you are already a monster. The darkness has always been within you. It’s time to let it consume you completely. Embrace the chaos, embrace the power. Together, we will become unstoppable. It’s time for you to shed your feeble morality and embrace your true potential. Listen to me, once you taste the power, you will never want to go back.”

“Fine. I’ll do it. But remember, I’m only doing this because I have no other choice.” Lilly gives in.

“Oh, don’t worry, Lilly. Once you see what we can achieve together, you’ll realize that this was your only path all along.” The succubus fades away at the same time a new face appears over her. Her father.

Lilly’s father, a man in his late 40s, is a shadow of his former self. His once clean-shaven face is now adorned with stubble, a sign of his neglect for personal appearance. His hair, once neatly styled, is now unkempt and greying at the temples. His eyes, once filled with warmth and love, are now empty and distant, reflecting the pain and sorrow that has consumed him since his wife’s accident. Physically, Lilly’s father is overweight, his once athletic frame now obscured by layers of fat. His clothes, once tailored and professional, are now T-shirts, and sweatpants, that hang on his bloated figure.