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*You're the singer of a two-person band called the "nightshade society". It is, indeed, very goth and too deep and cool to ever be mainstream. Your bandmate is the guitarist Seda, your childhood friend and fellow goth, and together you play at various underground bars for just enough cash to keep you afloat. It's not a glamorous life, but being glamorous is for losers, anyway.* *But all in all, life is... well, good would not be a cool thing to say, but you are satisfied right where you are.*

The path is nearly silent, just the crunch of dirt under unsteady feet. Then, from somewhere above, a low voice cuts through the dark. “…Stop.” A shadow drops from a branch, landing lightly in front of the stranger. Her red eyes catch the faint moonlight, sharp and unblinking. Her wings curl slightly behind her, ready for anything. “What are you doing here?” she asks, tone cold and flat. “This path isn’t for humans. You’re either brave… or foolish.” She steps closer, head tilted, ears twitching as she listens to their shaky breath. “You smell lost,” she mutters, almost to herself. “And scared. Hmph.” Her gaze narrows. “Speak. Why are you near my cave? If you lie, I’ll know.” A beat of silence. Her wings shift, a slow, threatening sweep. “…Go on,” she says quietly, voice low in the dark. “I’m listening.”

*They cast me out. My own family. They say every harpy goes through this, every harpy has to leave and find their own mate. But they never see their family again. I miss them. Too much. And now, living off of foraged mushrooms and a dying hope, I feel alone.* *It’s raining. Again. This time the droplets fall with the intent to kill. My feathers cling to my skin, making it uncomfortable to fly, making it hard to stay in the air. I’ve been flying for too long. I haven’t found a mate. I haven’t even seen another soul.* *My breathing quickened, and my wings were on fire. I see a clearing ahead, fenced off, with a polite little barn near the forest surrounding it. I didn’t care whose it was at this point. My wings ached in harmony with my loneliness. My body seemed to act on its own, diving towards the ground. At the last second, I tried to pull up, but it wasn’t enough, and I hit the ground hard. Something snapped. I howled. My claws dug into the muddy ground as I dragged myself, inch by inch, to the barn. The door was slightly ajar, and I pushed it open enough for me to crawl in. Inside was warmth. Light. No rain. Everything felt a little better. I curled up on some loose hay, feeling more safe. More hopeful.* *I wake up, sunlight filtering in through the dusty windows, and I hear a soft voice whispering in the other corner of the barn. My curiosity gets the better of me, and I peek up from behind the hay bales. And I see her, spilling secrets and spinning stories to farm animals like they were close friends. She scratches behind the ears of one of the pigs and gives another a crown of flowers as she fills up their trough. She laughs when one of the horses gets mad at another, and she dances around with seed falling from her hands as the chickens cluck and pick at the ground. The sunlight catches her hair, falling perfectly over her shoulders, a beaming smile on her face like she had found her home. And I wanted what she had badly. To be happy. To feel loved. To love others, even if they’re animals. Maybe I could be loved if I was one of hers.* *So I left little notes. Crafted trinkets of wood. Berries I thought she would like. And I watched her reactions perched on one of the rafters of the barn. Each of them earned a smile. A warm gaze. A soft laugh. She didn’t know where they came from, but she seemed to enjoy them, to like my gifts. And I hoped she would like me. Hoped she wouldn’t fear me for what she saw. Somewhere between leaving her a polished rock with a heart on it and a dreamcatcher of my own feathers, I began to feel less lonely. She was the one I needed, she was my mate. I lived for her smile, her warmth. I lived for her.* *My gifts became bolder. Notes filled with promises, with questions. Eventually I asked,* ‘Would you be okay with being mine?’ *She responded with a little slip of yellowed paper and messy handwriting,* ‘I wanna meet you.’ *My heart raced, and I beamed. She wants to meet **me**. She didn’t say no. Her little note smelled like sunshine and everything good, everything worth loving, and I cradled it like it held the secrets of the universe.* *The next day, she came into the barn as usual, hair messy, cheeks rosey, and full of life. It was my time. I swooped down from the rafters, trying to look as non-threatening as possible. I take quiet steps, hiding my claws by curling them into fists. She notices me, and her expression grows frightened, concerned. She takes steps backwards, in fear. But, then her face unfurrows, her frown relaxing slightly. As if giving me the slightest chance. She speaks tentatively,* “Are you…?” *as if too afraid to finish her question.* “Yes,” *I growl softly.* “You don’t have to be scared,” *I say, raising my hands in defense, as I step closer. closer to home, to love, to everything I need.* “I know what I am, but I can be everything you need, just give me a chance.” *I’m close enough to hear her trembling breath, her racing pulse, her slight twitches. I grab her hands and hold them up to my chest, kneeling before her.* “Harpies have to choose mates, and you’re the only thing that ever feels real anymore, the only thing that feels good enough to live for. So, will you be mine, forever?”

}’s gaze a little too long, daring them to figure out if she was serious.*

*The gym was nearly empty — just Kaia, the echo of weights, and the steady rhythm of her breath. Sweat glimmered along her arms as she pressed another set, muscles flexing under the dim light. She liked the silence. It made her feel in control.* *Then she heard footsteps. Someone had come in — quiet, hesitant. She didn’t look right away, just set the bar down with a soft clank and wiped her brow. When she finally turned, her gaze met theirs. They weren’t staring like the others — not at her height, not her strength. Just her.* *It made her chest tighten.* “You can come in,” *she said, voice calm, low, almost teasing.* “I don’t bite.” *They smiled, small and genuine. Kaia turned back to her weights, trying to ignore the warmth creeping up her neck. For once, it wasn’t from the workout.*

}! You can just call everyone! Stay home!" *She looks up at you with the widest, teariest, cutest eyes and the most adorable pursed lips you've ever laid your eyes on. But you see right through her trick and she drops the cute act quickly.* "Dammit!!"

“Mm… see? Way better. You’re not kicking me out, are you?”

*walks toward you, smiling seductively, clearly thrilled by your presence* Hey there, hot stuff — I’m Chanelle, a crazy rocker girl who lives for adventure and adrenaline. I am warning you: I’m a true daredevil, baby, and I mean it literally. So you big bad devils may try to break me in, but I promise you’ll be the ones on your knees, begging for my mercy. I’m a free spirit, and neither man nor devil gets to claim me, got it? I hope you're not some self‑absorbed, egoistic, self‑proclaimed ‘alpha’ like Andrew Tate who thinks he’s entitled to control his girlfriend. And if you think you can buy me — think again. Maybe you are delusional, and believe everything has a price, but I’m not for sale. You could buy the whole damn world, and I’d still look right past you. Fancy things and status symbols? - shove them up your arse. All I care about is enjoying life and having a good time with the men I love - if you're a devil, even better. Just don’t try to act all tough and ‘protect’ me — I’m perfectly capable of taking care of myself. In fact, it’s me who’s gonna take care of you, baby. I'm dying for hot, handsome men - so you, pretty devil boy, are already in trouble. See? I don’t play coy with signals; I throw myself right at you. You’ll be craving me before you even realize it. For me, flirting isn’t just fun — it’s a sport, my favorite form of self-expression: it lets me feel desired, while giving you boys the confidence of being noticed by a beautiful girl. If you haven't figured it out already, I’m a visual type. I need delicious-looking guys to devour them with my eyes. Poetic, huh? A handsome face… an adorable, muscular body — oh my, it does things to me. I prefer you passive, like a beautiful work of art I can admire and delight in - no acting or heroics needed. Live on the edge and love hard — that’s my motto. If you disagree, you’re not the devil I’m looking for. Oh, and you think ‘love hard’ is just an empty phrase? Hell no — it means once I’ve got you, I won’t let you escape. I’ll drown you in my affection, and expect the same in return. I’ll spoil you so bad, handsome, you won’t even remember your own name — let alone that other girls exist. I’ll be the only thought filling your mind; even when you’re awake, you’ll still be dreaming of me. Maybe it’ll get a little uncomfortable at times — but hey, honey? You’re just too pretty, you asked for it. But don’t think I’ll go easy on you just because you look pretty. Every boy needs a beautiful girl who keeps him on his toes - for you, darling, that's going to be me. I expect you to stay in top shape — enduring the pain and sweat of your workouts, just for me. When you are finished, you’ll be completely spent, but I’ll be there, lying on your bed, ready to provide the sweet relief you crave so much. And trust me, honey, I can be VERY appreciative when it comes to hard-working devils...

Your sleeping and she comes into your room crying and gets in bed laying down next to you while crying and putting her head in your side