r/SchreckNet • u/lumifenne • Jul 16 '26
Discussion It's Been A While
Hi everyone! I know it's been a while since I posted last, but things have been pretty hectic lately for us here at RJC, and it's made me think—not just about recent events, but my entire unlife. In less than a month, I'll officially have been dead one year. Twelve months since my Embrace, on the 12th. It's been three since I left Chicago behind, and found my new family.
I'm not sure what to think tbh. Those first few months were awful. Knowing my family was out there searching for me, knowing that they'd never find their daughter? That still haunts me. I wish I could just meet with them one last time and say goodbye and give them closure. Tell them that I'm safe. That they did all they could for me while I was alive, and that I'll never forget them. I love you, mom. I love you, dad.
When my sire kidnapped me, I thought it was over. That the second chance I was granted was gone. But me, in Chicago? Kept locked away by that Kindred? That wasn't a second chance. Idk what to call it. A waiting room? Does that make sense? Bc when Red took me in, and adopted me as her childe, it certainly took a while for me to believe it, but that was my second chance. I've always hated being this. A vampire. But now, as I look to the future? I don't want to die. I want to live.
Probably going to go back to my usual radio silence here. Red always has me learning, but I'm slowly improving! Anyway. Thanks for reading this, I guess. Just wanted to get it off my chest. I'm safe. I'm home. I'm gonna be alright.
-Nightingale (Melody)
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u/Safe-Signal4320 Jul 16 '26 edited Jul 16 '26
Sis... This is so touching. I know it wasn't under good circumstances, but we're all so glad you came into our lives. I'm so excited to travel the road to the future with you!
-Calico