Red Moon

Ana arrived in the mountain town just as the sun was beginning to set behind the snow-capped peaks. It was a small but picturesque town, surrounded by forests and mountains, and Ana was immediately drawn to its natural charm. She had been looking for a quiet place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, and this town seemed to be the perfect place.

After finding her new home, a small wooden house near the forest, where she would wait for her brother Lucas, Ana began to unpack her belongings. As she hung her clothes in the closet, she heard a noise outside the door. Ana walked over curiously and opened the door to see her next door neighbor, an older man with a friendly smile on his face.

"Welcome to the mountain town," he said. "I'm Tomas, are you the new neighbor?"

"Yes, I'm Ana," she replied, returning his smile. "I just arrived."

"Do you need help with anything? I can give you a hand if you need it," Tomás offered.

"Thanks, that would be great!" Ana replied, grateful for the help. "I'm trying to light the fireplace, but it doesn't seem to be working."

Tomas entered the cabin and headed straight for the fireplace. He started moving some logs and struck a match. After a moment, the flames began to crackle, warming the room with their reddish glow. Ana walked over to the fireplace and reached out her hands toward the comforting warmth.

"Mmm, this is great," she sighed. "Thank you so much, Tomas."

"No problem, I'm here to help you if you need it," Tomas said kindly. "Would you like me to tell you about the city and show you around?"

"Of course! I'd love to learn more about the city and its surroundings," Ana replied enthusiastically.

Tomás offered to guide Ana around the city, showing her the points of interest and the best places to shop and eat. As they walked through the streets, Ana noticed that there was something strange in the air. There was a strange, metallic smell wafting on the wind, and a distant howl could be heard in the distance.

"What's that noise?" Ana asked, pointing toward the horizon.

"Oh, that's just a wolf howling," Tomas explained casually. "They're pretty common around here."

Ana was surprised at Tomas' response. She had never seen a wolf in her life, let alone one in town.

"Is it safe to walk around here with wolves roaming around?" Ana asked with concern.

"Usually wolves avoid humans and there is nothing to worry about," Tomas assured her.

However, as they continued walking, Ana noticed that several town residents seemed nervous and avoided talking about the wolves. As they approached the town's main square, Ana realized that something was going on there. There was a crowd gathered and murmurs of worried conversations could be heard.

"What's going on over there?" asked Ana to Tomás.

"I'm not sure, but it looks like something has happened in the plaza," Tomas replied, also concerned. "Let's go see what's going on."

When they arrived at the square, they saw a horrible sight. A man lay dead in the center of the square, surrounded by claw marks and blood. The residents were arguing among themselves, some pointing toward the nearby forest and others muttering about werewolves.

Ana was frightened and confused.

<<Werewolves? Did they really exist? Was it possible that the animal she had heard howling in the distance was responsible for this death?>>, she thought, as she looked around, Ana noticed something strange in the gaze of some of the residents. Some were looking at her with hostility, as if she was to blame for the attack.

"What's going on here?" Ana asked, trying not to look too scared.

"It seems there's been another attack," Tomas replied quietly, concerned. "There are some residents who think it might have been someone new in town. We need to be careful, Ana."

Ana nodded, taking Tomas' warnings to heart. Despite her fear, Ana knew she could not let panic control her. If she wanted to live in this city, she would have to learn to face her fears and adapt to her new surroundings.

"Thank you for showing me around town, Tomas," Ana said gratefully. "I think I'm going to need some time to adjust to my new home."

"No problem, Ana," Tomas replied. "I'm here to help you with whatever you need."

With that, Ana and Tomas said their goodbyes and headed for their homes.

Ana walked through the dark streets of the city, as the cold wind blew and blew her brown hair across her face. She was in a hurry to get home, as she felt a little uncomfortable walking alone at night.

Suddenly, she overheard a conversation in a nearby coffee shop. She walked over to hear what the men inside were saying.

"Have you ever heard of werewolves?" one of them asked.

"Of course, it's just a myth," the other replied.

"I'm not sure, I've heard stories about them in this town."

Ana was intrigued by what she had just heard. She knew werewolves were just a legend, but the idea that they could exist in her own city was exciting.

She decided to go into the coffee shop to get more information.

"Sorry to interrupt, but I heard you were talking about werewolves," Ana said.

"What do you want to know?" the man who had mentioned werewolves asked.

"I'd like to know more about the stories of werewolves in this town," Ana replied.

"I'm sorry, but most of the stories I heard are just rumors and superstitions," the man said.

"However, there is one story I've heard more than once, about a man who transforms into a wolf every night of the full moon. Reportedly, he goes out into the woods to hunt, and no one has ever seen him in his human form after the transformation."

Ana was fascinated by the story she had just heard. It was somewhat strange and intriguing, but she couldn't help but feel a little scared.

"How do they know he's a werewolf," Ana asked.

"People have seen him transform," the man said.

Ana felt even more intrigued. "Where can I find more information about this werewolf?" she asked.

"I'm sorry, I can't help you anymore," the man replied. "It's just a story, after all."

Ana left the coffee shop and started walking back home. The werewolf story had stirred her imagination, but it had also increased her fear of walking alone at night. Something inside her, however, drove her to want to find out more about this mysterious werewolf.

"First day at college."

Ana arrived early for her first class at the local university.

"Good morning," she sat down in an empty seat at the back of the room.

She looked around and noticed that most of the students were engrossed in their cell phones.

The teacher finally arrived and began to introduce herself and explain the semester's syllabus.

"Gentlemen students, during this semester we will be doing two workshops and two assessments," the teacher spoke and turned on her projector.

Ana paid attention as the teacher spoke, taking notes in her notebook. Even though most of the other students were still focused on their cell phones, Ana was excited about what she would learn in the semester.

When class was over, Ana got up and prepared to leave the room. Suddenly, she noticed that her pen was missing from her notebook.

"Where is my pen?" Ana exclaims, looking in her notebook.

"Oh,