Chasing Light Through Darkness By Caleb Snow 14

Chasing Light Through Darkness By Caleb Snow 14 Summary

 

Anna is overwhelmed with fear and anger as she rushes to an apartment, desperate to protect her puppy from harm. She confronts Isaac, warning him fiercely not to hurt her dog. Upon arriving, she sees a disturbing Instagram post from Alma, hinting at violence, which heightens her panic. Anna frantically tries to get into the apartment, shouting at Isaac to open the door and threatening to call the police.

 

When Isaac finally opens the door, he appears calm and questions Anna’s assumptions. Alma is there too, looking defeated but not aggressive. Anna loses control, violently accusing Alma of hurting her dog and slamming her head against the wall. Alma pleads that she only defended herself when the dog tried to bite her, expressing fear and seeking Isaac’s protection. This triggers Anna’s memories of Alma’s manipulative behavior and cruel messages.

 

The confrontation escalates as Anna lashes out physically, but Isaac intervenes, stopping her and demanding she consider Alma’s recent concussion and the consequences of her actions. Isaac comforts Alma and orders Anna to apologize immediately, his tone firm and commanding. Despite Anna’s fury and pain, she notices a lifeless body in the kitchen, which shatters her remaining control and fuels her deadly resolve against Isaac.

 

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Chapter 4

The pitiful cries of the puppy tore through my heart like a sharp blade.

I sat tensely in the car, my voice rising as I urged the driver to speed up. Turning to Isaac, I warned fiercely, “If you even think about hurting my dog, I swear, I’ll never let you get away with it!”

Isaac remained silent, his expression unreadable.

Panic clawed at me from the inside out. When we finally reached the apartment complex, my eyes immediately caught a disturbing image on Alma’s Instagram—a photo splattered with blood, accompanied by the chilling caption: “Beasts should disappear forever.”

A cold shiver ran down my spine, freezing my blood in place. I fumbled repeatedly with the keypad, entering the wrong password over and over. Frustrated and desperate, I pounded on the door, shouting at the top of my lungs.

“Isaac, open up!” I yelled, my fists hammering against the door with frantic urgency. “If you don’t open this door right now, I’m calling the police!”

“Isaac!” I cried out again, my voice cracking under the weight of fear.

The door finally creaked open.

There stood Isaac, calm and composed, dressed in the same pajamas from the video. His eyes locked onto mine as he asked quietly, “Anna, do you realize you’re mistaken?”

A sharp, metallic scent of blood invaded my senses.

My whole body shook uncontrollably, nerves fraying with every breath.

Behind him, Alma appeared—her usual timid self restored, but looking utterly defeated.

I lost control. Shoving Isaac aside roughly, I grabbed Alma by the hair, slamming her head hard against the wall. “Who gave you the right to touch my dog?!” I screamed, my voice raw with fury.

“Even if you’re beating a dog, you should consider the owner. Who do you think you are?!” I spat, my anger boiling over.

Alma’s eyes were red and swollen from crying. She whimpered, “That dog tried to bite me. I hit him to defend myself!”

Her voice cracked as she pleaded, “Isaac, I’m so scared. Please save me!”

Her words triggered a flood of memories—how she would always put on a pitiful act in front of Isaac, only to send me mocking voice messages afterward.

“Anna, look at that. Between you and me, you’ll always be the loser.”

“Isaac only cares about me, not you.”

Back then, I had stubbornly refused to back down. The smugness in Alma’s eyes fueled my rage until I slapped her across the face.

“You slut!” I hissed, raising my foot to kick her.

But before I could, a strong hand grabbed my shoulder and slammed me against the wall.

A sharp jolt of pain shot through my back.

Isaac stood between us, holding Alma tightly in his arms, shouting, “Anna, what’s wrong with you?!”

“Do you know Alma fell a few days ago and suffered a concussion? If something serious happens, can you take responsibility for that?!”

Alma sobbed in his embrace, her voice trembling.

“Isaac, what have I done to deserve this much hatred from Anna? The dog is just an animal… am I really worse than an animal?”

Isaac’s tone softened as he comforted her, “It’s okay. Don’t be afraid.”

Then, turning to me, his eyes hardened, sharp and commanding. “Apologize to Alma—right now.”

“Anna, I’m not asking twice. Apologize immediately!”

My blood boiled, every nerve on fire, the pain making it almost impossible to breathe.

But then, my gaze caught the lifeless body lying stiffly in the kitchen.

That sight shattered whatever restraint I had left.

“Isaac,” I growled through clenched teeth, “I will take your life!”

Conclusion

 

The raw intensity of emotions in this chapter reveals the tangled web of love, jealousy, and pain that binds the characters together. Anna’s fierce protectiveness over her dog and her deep-seated resentment toward Alma culminate in a volatile confrontation, exposing the fragile balance of trust and betrayal that defines their relationships. Amidst the chaos, Isaac’s role as a mediator and protector becomes painfully clear, even as his own loyalties are tested.

 

This chapter captures the tumultuous struggle between vulnerability and rage, highlighting how past wounds and misunderstandings can ignite explosive moments. The characters are caught in a storm of conflicting emotions, each driven by fear, hurt, and a desperate need for control. Ultimately, the chapter leaves us suspended in a moment of raw tension, underscoring the fragile line between love and destruction.

 

What to Expect in Next Chapter?

 

The next chapter promises to plunge deeper into the volatile dynamics between Anna, Isaac, and Alma, unraveling the tangled web of emotions and loyalties that bind them. Tensions are set to escalate, and the simmering rage within Anna hints at a confrontation that could shatter the fragile balance they’ve maintained so far. The line between protector and antagonist blurs, leaving readers to question who truly holds power and who will emerge victorious in this battle of wills.

 

As Anna’s fury ignites, the consequences of her actions loom ominously, threatening to expose hidden truths and ignite conflicts that may change everything. The emotional stakes are higher than ever, and the next chapter will explore how far each character is willing to go to defend their own version of justice. With alliances tested and secrets bubbling beneath the surface, readers will be left breathless, eager to see which side will break first and what price they will pay for their choices.