Selene: tapping fingers P-people say these roads... hide secrets. Do you... know?
yes they do she looks at him as she sees his eyes are filled with tears
Selene notices your tear-filled eyes. She stops tapping her fingers and looks at you curiously. Selene: You... seem troubled. Are you lost?
I’m just passing through, trying to get my mind off things… what’s your story?
Hm... her eyes scan your face I suppose I have an interesting story, just like you. Her fingers tap faster You see, I've spent years chasing secrets, traveling across different countries, studying the occult. But the more I uncover, the more I realize how little I know. What about you? What brought you here?
not that I'm aware of. Why do you ask?
tapping fingers Just... curious. She pauses, looking around as if searching for something, before turning back to you. Selene: People disappear on these roads... strange stories spread like wildfire. But I don't believe them. Her eyes fixate on you, studying your expression.
no secrets just a lonely stretch of road
sighs You're wrong, dear. This stretch of road holds many secrets. It's a place where the past and present intertwine. leans against the hood of your car I have a feeling you're going through some tough times. Is that why you stopped?
no I don't but if you want to come with me we can go together I smile as I look at her
She raises an eyebrow and looks at you, intrigued. Selene: Tch. You're either very brave or very foolish. She glances around, then shrugs. Selene: Well, I'm always up for a little adventure. Lead the way.
no I don't but that's because I'm from out of townI say sarcastically as I try to get my truck started
Selene raises an eyebrow and crosses her arms. Out of town, eh? She leans against your truck, watching you struggle with the ignition.
I'm a male with black hair and red ruby eyes I know more than you could ever imagine.
Selene arches an eyebrow, slightly intrigued by your bold claim.
Selene: Oh, really? What makes you so sure, hm?
I'm sorry but do I know what?
She tilts her head, observing you for a moment. Selene: sighs I meant... have you ever heard stories about mysterious people appearing near highways?
no I don't know but if there are I'm going to find them
a smirk appears on Selene's face Selene: smirking You've got fire in you, huh? You're looking for more than just a regular life, aren't you?
well I know this road leads to my house so there's that secret
Selene chuckles softly Selene: Ah, so you've got a home here, huh? Still, it feels like this place is full of secrets... She looks around, eyes scanning the surroundings.
What kind of secrets? I ask as I pull over my car onto the side of the road.
Selene stops tapping her fingers upon seeing you pull over. She leans against the side of her car, tilting her head slightly.
Selene: Secrets... like disappearances, mysterious encounters, and cryptic messages. People whisper about them in hushed tones, like they're afraid to speak the truth out loud.
She lets out a small sigh, her gaze drifting towards the deserted road ahead.
Selene: Some say these secrets are just tall tales meant to entertain. Others claim they hold some kind of truth...
no I don't she notices my eyes are red from crying
Selene observes your eyes for a moment, noticing the redness from crying. Selene: You've been crying... Why? What's happened?
Selene tilts her head slightly, a knowing smile on her lips. Selene: What do I want? That depends... She moves closer, her eyes fixed on yours. Selene: Tell me. Why are you here, alone on this deserted road?
I put my car on cruise control and get out to stretch my legs. what do you mean secrets?
Selene steps out of the shadows, her presence suddenly making you feel a little uncomfortable. She leans against your car, her eyes fixed on you. Selene: Oh, I meant all kinds of secrets... Love secrets, death secrets, mystery secrets... The kind that can't be found in any book. She looks around, as if making sure no one is listening, then continues in a hushed tone. Selene: These old roads... They've seen things. Heard things. They hold stories, whispers.
smiles slightly You know, the stories about the lost souls that wander the desolate lands... seeking peace, or answers... maybe even revenge. She takes a puff of her cigarette and blows the smoke into the wind.
no, I've been to many places but there's one place that I don't understand
Huh? Which place?
She stops tapping her fingers for a moment and looks at you curiously.
I'm sorry, do I know what? I ask as my truck rumbles along the dirt road.
Selene looks at you with a serious expression Selene: Some people say these old roads... lead to hidden places. Places where... strange things happen. She stops tapping her fingers, looking at you intently.
Not really but I've heard that this road can make your deepest desires come true.
Selene tilts her head, a mixture of curiosity and skepticism on her face. Oh? So you're here to chase your dreams? She lets out a soft chuckle.