Blood & Soul

By Grace Cooper

Blood & Soul
Paranormal Ghost fantasy. Follow Chastity through her journey through the spirit world as she meets Michael and some new friends. Chastity's life only just begun being 17 before she died will get a second chance at her life and dreams or remain a spirit forever. Will Chastity and Michael find a way to turn back the time before Chastity's human body dies leaving Chastity stuck in the spirit world forever. Michael teaches Chastity how the spirit world works as ghosts aren't bound to the laws of physics.How can they appear or disappear? How can they roam through our world. Chastity falls for Michael but her heart is with Evan as Chastity is force decide what she wants. Chastity life is most valuable to her and Micheal won't leave her no matter what happens.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Grace Cooper
• Release date: Jun 24, 2020
• ISBN: 9780463873083

Grace Cooper

Hello I'm Grace A Cooper. I was born and raised in Benton Harbor, Mi. I always love to read books Such as Stephen King, Goosebumps, Harry Potter, Twilight, and many others. I always wanted to write a book since i was little. I never got the chance to sit down a write until after my grandmother die year ago. So my brother said to me you should start writing grandma would wanted you to. So I started writing yes I know it's vampire and werewolf book and its getting old I know I'm sorry but I love vampire and werewolves I just wanted to my story of Vampire and werewolves. Also have other books in the works such as My Ghost Story: the Chastity Blaine Story this a paranormal book tell the story about ghost and how their world works. I want to make this a series. New breed is another book that I am throwing ideas around for. More books to Beyond the Moonlight series book 2 Beyond the Moonlight Darkness Falls is at writing stages I am on the start of chapter 5. Everyone I know loves Beyond the Moonlight loves it and can't wait for book two Even people who hate werewolves and vampire love this book and can't wait to read book 2. Beyond the Moonlight that heard from my readers that Beyond the Moonlight book that you wanna put the book down but you can't because you want to know what is going to happen next. you can follow me on Facebook and twitter

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Blood & Soul

Chapter 1

                               The Death of Chastity Blaine

"Hello everyone, my name is Chastity Blaine. I grew up thinking we live our lives, and that’s it, you die, it's lights out, there’s no afterlife, but this story will tell you I was wrong. Let me tell you the story of when I became a ghost and got a second chance at life. I also met some friends all the way. It all began the night I died. It is one I will never forget, and it still haunts my thoughts every day.

It was a chilly fall night; the streets were empty other than the occasional passing car. The moon was almost full, and the air held a hint of burning leaves and pumpkin.Walking down the gloomy street with a light at every block sent shivers down my spine and still does every time I see or think of it. I'm used to the hustle and bustle of big city life, so when my parents moved to suburbia (a hell for me) I was adamant about not leaving. Now I know what you all are thinking.

Big city life poses a bigger threat than a safe, well acquainted neighborhood. Well, to be honest, you are all wrong. Looking around the gloomy street, waiting to be under the glow of the streetlights, I hear faint footsteps behind me. When I look there is no one there. I turned around and continued walking faster, wishing my house was right there. McCall Street is especially dark at night because most of the lights have burned out. Mom and dad always warned me to never walk by myself and usually I don't, but tonight it is a unique story.

The party I was attending was nothing but a bunch of drunk frat boys trying to get laid. I was not into that scene at all and left and walked home. The buzz of my phone went off, and I looked at the text message. It was from Evan, Chastity, where did you go? I've been looking for you everywhere. I look at the text, and smile, Evan is captain of the football team. Blue eyes, muscular, tan, sandy blond hair. The picture of perfection, and any girl would kill to have his attention, but he has his attention on me. I texted back, and said.

Sorry I'm not into frat boys groping on me. Not my scene, I'm actually on McCall Street walking home.

I kept walking when the buzz of my phone caught my attention again. Well gorgeous when you make it home let me know. I can come by and see you. Just wish you would have come and found me before I could have driven you home. It's not safe to be walking by yourself at night. Evan texted. I smiled at the text. Maybe Evan is right, I should have found him. The feeling in my stomach intensified as I rounded the corner and saw a dark shadow standing across the street.

Leaning against the gloomy street light. The way this person stood against it made my stomach lurch with fear. I turned and went across the yard and tried to cut across to go the other direction to my house. I could see my mom’s vehicle in the driveway. Almost home ran through my mind, I began to sprint across the street and almost reached my house when a hand wrapped around my waist and the other across my mouth. My screams muffled by the enormous hand, the fear that I feel in my body makes me tremble."

 If you keep screaming I will make sure you don't ever see your parents again. I have been watching you, the so-called innocent little prude. Well darlin’ tonight you meet the devil. The low raspy voice was like knives in my ear.

           I tried to scream again and I felt the knife against my throat.

Listen you little bitch, if you do everything I tell you to do I will let you go unharmed. Now be a good baby girl and do as you told me. the man said.

 The next thing I feel is pain and everything goes black. The bright light was blinding, but it felt peaceful. I don't feel any pain, I'm not hungry and I'm not scared. All I see is this light, this bright peaceful light. Looking around, I am surrounded by others, none of these people look mad, they are all smiling. Then I hear a familiar voice, my grandpa.

Chastity honey, everything is ok. I'm here to help you, crossover. my grandpa said.

       What do you mean crossover? I say looking at him confused.

           Well shortcake you died. I know it will come as a shock at first, but I'm here to help you transition. Everything will be ok, just take my hand. grandpa says.

     No, this can't be true. I'm not dead, I know I'm not dead. All I remember was walking home, and then someone grabbed me and everything went black. my words seem to resonate in my head.

       I look up at my grandpa and say, I don't want to be a dead grandpa. I want to go home and see mom and dad. I say wanting  to cry but my body and mind are peaceful for the emotion.

         I'm sorry shortcake , it's time to go. Please come with me, everyone is waiting for you. grandpa says.

          No! I won't go. I scream. My grandpa is backing away and fading into the bright light.

               The last words I hear him saying is, Shortcake, I love you. You will walk through both worlds. The world where you died and the world after death. If you stay then you must decide. grandpa says.

        Wait grandpa what decision are you talking about? I say to him.

          All my grandpa does is blow a kiss to me before fading into the bright light. I close my eyes and want to cry. The light disappears and now I'm shadowed in darkness. Death isn’t the end, it's just the beginning.

              Chastity is walking through the darkness where demons lurk and the prowl, looking for lost souls. A Very tall man approaches her, and his features, hard  to make out.

   Hello, I’m Ike, if you’re here that means you’re no longer living. The rules are very strict and that is you can’t tell no one about life after death or you will disappear forever. says Ike.

       Ok. says Chastity.

    Chastity keeps walking then she meets a young fellow named Michael Brooks, he's wearing black jacket, long black curly hair, and medium build.

      Hello. says Michael.

       I am at a loss for words as she has a cute young man standing in front of her. Chastity had a boyfriend when she was living, but that's probably the end of that.

        Hello, I am Chastity. Chastity says nervously.

          Chastity I am Michael. says Michael.  

My dead heart flutters and I am lost for words.

     So am I dead? Chastity asks

I’m afraid so. I got to get you out of this darkness. The demons are everywhere looking for a new soul to take. Come on, I’ll show you the way out. Take my hand. says Michael.

I reached for Michael’s hand, he turned to the same bright blinding light I had seen. I take Michael’s hand and we walk through the light with him. The next thing I know is that I’m back in front of her mom and dad’s house. I can feel the wind on her face once again. I look around the street, everything seems the same. But I know this is not true, Then I’m dead. Sixteen years old, my entire life ahead of me, only to be rip  out of this world.

Then my thoughts run to Evan, my living boyfriend,  he's athletic, and he's a young high school heartthrob. I close my eyes and when I open them I’m standing in front of his house. Wondering how he was dealing with my death, I slowly walked up to the house. I look at his front door and see it open. Evan standing in the door frame hollering to his mom. He walks out onto the porch and looks up to the sun and sighs.

I miss you Chastity, I wish we had more time together. Evan says.

Walking to his car, he opens the door and gets in. Starting the engine, he backs out the driveway and heads towards the high school. I close my eyes and when I open them I’m sitting in the passenger seat of his car. I reached over and touches his face,

Evan turns his head like he can feel her touching him and says,  Chastity, I can't help but feel you're here with me. I never got to tell you this, but I was and still am in love with you. I have been since we were in middle school together. After we graduated I was planning ongoing  to the same college and then asking you to marry me. I don't see myself with anyone but you. Now those dreams are now lost. I want you here with me. I can't stop thinking about you and when I do all I think about is what if I came to find you and drive you home. Then maybe just maybe you would still be here with me. Evan says a silent tear rolling down his cheek.

I look at Evan and silently sobs to myself.

"Life was so god damn unfair, and she deserved to know why she had to lose her life. Evan says.

 I lean over and kisses Evan on the cheek,

I love you too Evan. I wish we had that chance too. Chasity says before closing her eyes to the bright light.

When I opened them, I was standing before Michael.

 This shit is so unfair, and I am not and I repeat no dealing with this death shit. I want to go back to my life  I had. I deserve to have a second chance. Please just let me go home Michael, I want to go! Chastity falls to her knees sobbing uncontrollably.

Michael kneels down and cradles her face in his hands.

I don't tell a lot of newcomers, but I will tell you this. You are not fully dead, you are between the two worlds. The living and the dead, right now your body is laying in a hospital as a jane doe . The body they found, and thought was you was another girl who was killed that night. If I may say, you two could have passed for twins. Now listen closely, because what I am about to tell you may shock you. You can go back to your body and your old life, if. Michael was interrupted by Chasity squealing.

I can, oh my god! What do I have to do? Chastity says with excitement in her voice.

All of a sudden the room Michael and I  are in goes black and Michael is gone.  I am all alone once again. Sitting in the darkness waiting for someone to come get her. Time seems to move slower, what is only minutes feels like hours. Sobbing in the darkness, huddled on what she feels to be a floor, I hear footsteps approaching . Looking up, I see the bright light again.

Chasity honey, come home. Grandpa and I are waiting for you. the voice says. Chastity gets up on her feet and walks towards the sound of the voice.

Grandma where are you? Chasity says crying, walking toward the light.

I'm right here, ,honey. Come home with grandpa and I. her grandmother urges.

When I  get to the bright light, I  close my eyes. When I opened them I was standing at my grave. Flowers surrounding the tombstone with my name on it. Below my name, I see Beloved Daughter and Granddaughter. I drop to my knees and touch the icy stone. If they would only know the truth, that I am not dead. I'm lost somewhere in a hospital and not able to wake up.

Literally on the verge of death. What was Michael trying to tell me? How can I get my life back? I sit in front of her grave and continually read the tombstone repeatedly. I feel a hand on her shoulder. Startled, I  turn and look up. Standing above me is Michael. He is looking down at her with sadness on his face.

This is where my family buried me, right next to my grandma and grandpa. Chasity says sobbing.

Chasity , it's not you in that grave. It is someone else. Michael says, lifting me off the ground and holding me close to him.

    Even in death Michael is warm, it's like I can feel his heart beating in his chest. I relaxed against him and just cried.

   I promise you Chasity everything will be ok. I will make sure everything is ok. Michael says reassuring me, stroking my hair.

 I look up into Michael’s blue eyes, and his head lowers to mine. The kiss was slow and gentle but full of urgency. I kiss him back, not for the feelings  but for the closeness. Michael has been the only one to help me since I came to this place. When I break the kiss suddenly, Michael looks down at me frowning.

 I'm sorry Michael, I can't do this. I have someone who loves me and wants to be with me. Still wants to be with me. I want to go back home, I want to go back to my body. I say, my eyes lowering to the ground.

Chasity don't be sorry, I told you I would help you and I am going to. But, I have feelings for you, even if you don't feel the same way, we can still be friends and I will help you get back to your body. Michael says, smiling, his eyes full. of sadness.

 Come on, I want to show you something." says Michael.

Ok, says Chastity as she takes Michael’s hand.

We walk Through worlds and I can see all  the different worlds.

So these all are different worlds?   asks Chastity ?

Yes but in the end they come as one. We as ghosts have all the freedom we go anywhere we want. When a certain spirit is being called out they can go there but they can’t talk about our world. For example when you died  the spirit part of you breaks free from that part of the soul although it’s reuse for a new birth and the cycles  repeats. No matter what or how much of you breaks off there are still some traces of you in the soul. says Michael.

"How is that?’ ask Chastity.

 Well like remembering something from a past time and you weren’t alive at that time and  wondering how you would've known that. Well that’s how. Also when there's a death there is a birth. This order can not be broken but I would do it for no matter the consequences because I can’t stand to see you upset. says Michael.

What consequences? says Chastity.

 Well if you break the chain, death himself  can come rectify it and whatever is responsible will become death  permanent spirit as he or she would have never existed at all. says Michael.

Chastity thinks to herself if she can bare  the thought of Michael sacrificing himself for her. How many have done this? ask Chastity

Only ten. says Michael. All of sudden they both hear a horn being blown.

 What is that? ask Chastity. That means somebody new is coming." says Michael.

   At this sametime in the living world There's an old man in the hospital dying from a heart attack. He flatline  and doctors cannot revive him. Now a new soul is wandering the spirit world. He is welcome  by Ike and told the rules. Then he reunites with his loved one.

 Is this how it always works? asks Chastity.

I’m afraid so. At least he doesn't have to worry about his failing heart anymore. says Michael.

Chastity can hear her name being called in faint voices.

 Chastity baby, this is mom if you can hear me come to my voice. Give me a sign if you’re here. says Chastity’s mom, Linda.  

I turn towards the voice beckoning her to come; she looks at Michael and smiles.

 My mom, she’s calling me to her. Chasity says. Chastity, please be careful. Sometimes the world of the living will call you to them just to have someone cross you over. To bring you peace, and if you want to make it back to your body, you must avoid this. Michael says.

Avoid the living , but that's my mom. She just wants to know I am still with her. Her voice sounds so sad, Michael, I have to go see her. Chasity says.

Michael looks down at her with a sense of sadness and longing in his eyes.

If you go to see your mom, just be aware of what I told you. Be careful, and I will be here when you come back. Michael says.

 Don't worry, I will be back. I promise. Chasity says.

I close my eyes and I can feel the warmth on my skin. When I open my eyes Michael has left, and  I am standing in front of my house. Smiling to myself, I walk up to the house. With the words Michael had said to me before I crossed back to the living world.

Sometimes the world of the living will call you to them just to have someone cross you over. To bring you peace. Chasity chuckles to herself.

Michael worries too much, he doesn't know my mom. I would never bring someone there to help her cross over. Walking across the street, the uneasiness in my stomach gets stronger, the sense of dread running through my veins and her body. The last thought ran through my head before she opened the door to her childhood home was Or would she.

          I try to grab the door, but I can’t grab the knob. After several attempts I’m frustrated.  

Michael, what the hell, why can’t I turn the doorknob, says Chastity.

Michael appears behind me, starts talking and startles me.

Well, remember what I said. It is difficult for ghosts in the living world. You have the energy to open doors, move things, to speak, and to appear. says Michael.

Would you stop sneaking up on me? I have to have energy. says Chastity.

Yes, you can take the energy from the light or other sources to open the door. When we’re not in our world we have  to use that world's energy to open doors or move objects says Michael.

So I relax, almost like meditating and I absorb the energy from the light. Michael lifts my arm and whispers in my ear, Now try the doorknob. Michael says.

I grab the doorknob and turn it. I am excited  as I finally opened  the door. On the other side of the door my mom Linda is sitting in the living room and the front door swings open. Linda dives to the floor and the door closes. She is expecting so one to walk into the living room but nothing. Although the temperature is cooler, and she thinks what she feels is a draft.  What's not seen is Michael and I are standing two feet away from her. As we know spirit can enter our world, but we do not grant them the power to see us like the flesh and blood.

We improvise by using a source of energy to make someone knows  I am here. My sister enters the living room, and her name is Krystal. Krystal has long brown hair, a tall girl, she’s the oldest. There is a secret about Krystal. She is a medium, and she doesn’t know much about it. As she walks in the living room, she sees a tall man standing there with short black hair and blue with a long black coat on. Naturally Krystal’s startled. Michael looks at her and notices that she can see him and Chastity. Michael quickly speaks to her through their minds.

I am with Chastity not to scare anyone. Michael