The Vampire's Wedding

    By toomeykennedi

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    08 Oct, 2023

    Lily, a diligent and creative wedding planner, was thrilled to get a contract with the prestigious Van Helsing family. It was a dream come true, but little did she know, it was also a nightmare waiting to happen.

    Upon meeting the family, she noticed their pale skin and strange hours. Despite their oddities, Lily chalked it up to their wealth and eccentricity.

    In the family's ancient mansion, Lily felt an eerie chill. She saw portraits of the family from centuries ago, all looking remarkably similar to the present members.

    The wedding was to be held at night. The bride, Victoria, requested dark red roses and a moonlit ceremony. Victoria's icy demeanor unnerved Lily.

    The more Lily interacted with the family, the more she noticed their peculiar habits. They never ate in her presence and avoided sunlight.

    One night, Lily saw a family member feed on a rat. The horrifying sight made her realize the truth; the Van Helsings were vampires!

    Panicked, Lily considered fleeing, but she knew the family would never allow her to leave, knowing their secret. She was trapped.

    As the wedding day approached, Lily had to figure out a way to escape while also planning the eeriest wedding of her career.

    She decided to use the wedding as her escape. The chaos of the event would provide the perfect distraction.

    Lily began to act normally around the family, hiding her fear. She didn't want to arouse any suspicion.

    Victoria was becoming more demanding as the wedding day neared. Lily complied with all her requests, earning her trust.

    On the wedding day, the mansion was filled with more vampires. They all looked human, but Lily could tell by their pale skin and red eyes.

    The ceremony was eerie with a full moon illuminating the mansion's courtyard. Lily felt a chill run down her spine.

    As the ceremony ended, the feast began. Lily knew it was her chance to escape. She had to act fast.

    Lily slipped out of the crowd, running towards the mansion's exit. She could hear the music fading behind her.

    Just as she was about to reach the door, she felt a cold hand on her shoulder. It was Victoria.

    Victoria's eyes were glowing red. She hissed, "You thought you could escape, didn't you?" Lily was paralyzed with fear.

    Suddenly, the mansion's lights went out. A series of loud crashes echoed. It was the distraction Lily had been waiting for.

    Using the chaos, Lily managed to break free from Victoria's grip. She sprinted towards the door, heart pounding in her chest.

    As she burst out of the mansion, the night air filled her lungs. She didn't stop running until she was far away from the mansion.

    Back in her apartment, Lily was still shaking. She couldn't believe she had escaped from a family of vampires.

    Lily decided to quit her job as a wedding planner. She couldn't risk encountering another family of vampires.

    From then on, Lily led a quiet life, far away from the glitz and glamour of her previous profession. She was just glad to be alive.

    Yet, every full moon, she couldn't help but remember the eerie wedding. It served as a chilling reminder of her close encounter with the supernatural.

    The terrifying experience with the Van Helsing family changed Lily forever. She was no longer the naive wedding planner but a survivor of a paranormal encounter.

    Lily's life became a testament of courage and survival. She may have lost her profession, but she gained a new perspective on life and its uncanny mysteries.

    In the end, Lily realized that every job comes with its own risks. For her, it was a risk she was no longer willing to take.

    She may have left the world of wedding planning, but the lessons she learned from the vampire's wedding were etched in her mind, never to be forgotten.

    Lily's story served as a chilling tale in her quiet town, reminding everyone that the supernatural could be lurking around any corner, even in the most unexpected of places.

    Lily, however, became a symbol of courage and adaptability, proving that one can survive the most terrifying of encounters, even a vampire's wedding.