The Mate's Shadow

Medical student Delilah’s life takes a terrifying turn when a mysterious, lethal werewolf begins following her, claiming she is his mate. As his obsession grows, so does the unsettling behavior of a classmate, Ryder. Caught between a possessive supernatural being and a classmate's strange actions, Delilah must uncover the truth before the shadows consume her.

The acceptance letter to Hawthorne Ridge College of Medicine sits on your laptop screen, a beacon of hope and the culmination of years of hard work. Tears of joy stream down your face as the reality sinks in. You, Delilah Arden, are going to medical school. Your best friend, Kate, arrives in a whirlwind of excitement, mirroring your own happiness.

A week flies by in a blur of packing and goodbyes. Saying farewell to Kate is the hardest part, a pang of sadness mixing with the thrill of the unknown as the taxi pulls away, taking you towards your new life in a college nestled deep within a forest.

Hawthorne Ridge College of Medicine is rustic and beautiful, your dorm room cozy but simple. You meet your new dormmates, Pansy and Brianna, both friendly fellow freshers. The initial days are filled with classes and the demanding rhythm of medical studies, but a strange feeling begins to creep in – the unsettling sensation of being watched. This feeling intensifies, culminating in mysterious notes and a terrifying, unexplainable encounter in the dark of your room.

The Mate's Shadow

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