Earth had fallen into a state of decay and been overrun by monstrous beasts by the time I was in middle school. Those who could afford to leave boarded ships bound for other worlds, in hopes of finding a better life. My family had moved to the strangest place – North Aurelia – when I was fourteen. It was always winter, snow covering the ground, and a bitter cold biting at my skin when I left the house. At first, I’d thought it was amazing. Almost like living at the North Pole.

As I’d gotten older, I’d come to realize this place wasn’t at all as it seemed. I should have known when my parents suddenly left without a word. I’d woken one morning to find all their things gone. I’d only been sixteen at the time, but on North Aurelia, I’d been considered an adult and had been left alone in our small home. That was three years ago.

I stomped my feet as I stepped out onto the porch, my breath fogging in front of me. Rubbing my hands together, I surveyed the frozen land around my small home. Until a grunting noise drew my attention. I peered over the edge and narrowed my eyes at the disgusting little gnomes in the yard.

“I told you not to do that!” I glared at the offending little men.

The one in the red hat winked at me and tugged on his cock faster. When he came, it looked like snow shot out of him and his body jerked. I wrinkled my nose at the scent of snow blossoms. The gnome in the blue hat edged closer to me, reaching out to touch the toe of my shoe. Between the hungry look in his eyes and his hard cock, I knew exactly what he wanted, and it wasn’t happening.

“Forget it,” I said, yanking my foot back.

They’d do anything for you, a voice whispered across my mind. One touch, and you’d own them.

I shook my head. That wasn’t what I wanted. Not even a little. I took another step back until I hit the front door. Reaching behind me, I tried to turn the knob, but my fingers were getting numb from the frigid air.

Own them. Let them adore you. Pleasure you.

“No! I don’t want that.”

Then I will own you. You’ll be mine, sweet Aurora.

The sinister words filled my mind and echoed in my ears. My heart hammered in my chest as I tried once more to open the front door, but my sweat slicked palm just slid off the knob. I whimpered and frantically tried to get into the house. The little gnomes made their way up onto the porch, watching me with an intensity that frightened me. There were five now, each wearing a different colored hat, and every last one of them was completely naked.