PARANORMAL ROMANCE: The New Couple in Town: Don’t Let Them In

by Natalia Napoli

  The four of them walk back across the street and their one room cabin doesn’t really have any separate rooms so Katerina just changes in front of everyone not thinking anything of it. Margaret tries to hide herself and change in the corner and Vlad drops his pants and changes without thinking about it. Their neighbors catch each other’s eyes as if thinking, well this is different! They are good sports and roll with it as the new couple is so nonchalant about it. They all get in the hot tub with a margarita and it’s cozy, not the biggest hot tub for sure. Katerina sits on Vlad’s lap and says, “so how did you two meet?” Katerina snuggles up to Vlad and kisses his neck. Vlad says, “oh baby! You’re getting me excited!”

  Margaret says, “we met on eharmony and it was love at first site. We moved in a year ago.” Katerina says, “wonderful! And hows your sex life? Good?” Her husband almost spits out his margarita laughing and says, “I don’t think anyone’s ever asked us that before.” He says, “well I’d rate myself a 10 but the misses here might say I’m like a 7.” He has a sense of humor and Margaret is more uptight. She says, “oh it’s just fine. I’m very happy with him.” Katerina says, “we are intimacy coaches so if you are ever interested, we would love to do a session with you guys.” Katerina says, “what’s that? I’ve never heard of it.” Katerina says, “oh it’s just fun! It’s like we could show you new positions and ways to connect to each other physically.” Katerina says, “you do that? I didn’t know people do that.” She says, “I just do it more for fun, that’s not my day job.” Vlad says, “oh she’s very good at it though, she taught me a lot.” He smiles biting her figure and growling.

  The couple starts to feel a little tipsy and intrigued at what they would learn in an intimacy class but don’t want to admit it. Katerina says, “I think the real problem in our society is that people are not comfortable in their own skin and they certainly aren’t comfortable touching other bodies. I mean how many strangers hug these days you know?” She says, “see I’ll give you a hug and watch how it just changes the energy!” She gives Margaret a big hug rubbing her back. Margaret says, “wow yeah I see what you mean.” Katerina says, “it’s a great night for sex magic actually because of the full moon!” Elizabeth giggles. The massive margaritas are only half gone as he poured them in the largest glasses ever and he has a heavy hand. Margaret says, “jeez honey, how much liquor did you put in here? I’m drunk!”

  Margaret says, “I have to ask what those things hanging from the ceiling are!” Vlad smiles and says, “they are toys, for playing.” He winks at her. Margaret says, “can you show me?” Vlad says, “oh yes! This is my speciality.” They go inside and he starts to show her how to get onto the lyra. Her husband is like a kid in the hottub with the hot blonde Scandinavian woman. He says, “how do you guys stay in such great shape? You’re both like really cut!” She smiles and says, “it must be all the sex!” He raises his eyebrows and laughs. Katerina says, “you want me to give you a new move to give to your wife?” He says, “oh sure!” Katerina stands up in the hot tub and puts her leg up saying, “you come in from an angle and she is like this.” He says, “oh that takes a lot of flexibility!” She smiles and says, “well some yes.” They hear laughing from inside and Margaret is standing on Vlad’s back trying to mount the lyra. Her wet foot slips and she pancakes him. He says, “I’m sorry I think my wife just pancaked your man.” He laughs heartily thinking it’s the funniest thing ever. He says, “wow I’m drunk now!” Katerina says, “gosh me too!” They head inside and Katerina says, “let’s have a massage circle!” Katerina sits down behind Margaret’s husband and the others fall in. The tequila hits them all at once and they forget that they hardly know each other. The music is fun and they get lost in the relaxation for a while. They are on their sleeping cushion which is a cool balinese style mattress. They lay down chatting and massaging each other’s feet.

  Margaret says, “gosh I haven’t felt this relaxed in a long time.” Her husband says, “I propose one more margarita!” The group of adults all go, “yeah!” The unanimous vote makes him get up and he stumbles toward the front door laughing. Katerina says, “you guys are so cool. I’m glad you life across the street.” He comes back with his bottle of tequila and says, “there’s no way I could have walked without dropping the drinks so who wants a shot?” Before long they finish the bottle and they are all plastered. They fall asleep in a pile hugging each other.

  In the morning, Margaret says, “oh my, I had too much to drink last night! I hope I didn’t do anything embarrassing!” Katerina says, “oh not at all! Don’t worry!” Margaret and her husband head back to their house laughing as the sun is just coming up. They head to the coffee shop to get some french toast. They run into the first couple Vlad and Katerina had met and tell them about their night with the new couple. Margaret says, “well they are very sexual. Watch your wife Bill, that man might be a swinger if you know what I mean.” The woman scoffs and says, “oh great just what we need, some sleazy swingers! Hold onto your wives gentleman,” she says to the group of locals standing there. Elizabeth says, “they also look like they are into black magic. They’re probably messing with dark spirits. They could be listening to us right now!” Elizabeth looks around suspiciously.

  Margaret thinks for a second and says, “I don’t know but I saw a black crystal ball in their house. That’s pretty creepy.” Elizabeth’s husband says, “they must be sorcerers because when they got here a huge storm came in and then a black horse ran by. It’s a sign.” Margaret says to Elizabeth, “you know what I’ve been thinking about having sex all day. I don’t know what’s come over me.” Elizabeth says, “I’ll tell you what, they’re using that sex magic!”

  Chapter 3: Sex Magic

  The locals start to talk in quieter voices and Margaret says, “I also heard that my neighbor caught his daughter having sex last night! Imagine what will happen to this town with this witch. They are already affecting our friends and family.” Just then a car in front of the restaurant screeches to a halt. Everyone looks outside and a black cat is walking across the street from the direction of the restaurant. Margaret gasps, “look another sign!”

  A few moments later, the Vovchucks walk in wearing all black business attire. The locals stare at them and the couple goes up to them cheerfully. They say, “listen we wanted to invite you all over for a housewarming party! We have some fun things planned! We are going to make herbal elixirs and show you guys part of our intimacy coaching which is the ancient art of bondage.” The adults are unable to find words as they are so shocked by their strange party description. Vlad smiles and says, “oh you have to come, Katerina’s fudge is orgasmic!” Margaret laughs and her husband hits her to be quiet. They all say they will go as they now want to find out once and for all what type of black magic is going on.

  Vlad leans Katerina back and kisses her saying, “you are the best!” She laughs and says, “oh no you are the best!” The couples shift uneasily as they are not used to public displays of affection. Katerina says, “wonderful then I’ll see you all at 6? Wear clothes you can move in!” The women nod their heads and their eyes are wide. Katerina walks away and says, “I still feel like they are afraid of me. Did you see the way they were looking at me?” Vlad says, “they are probably just intimidated since you are so beautiful?” Katerina shrugs and says, “oh well, I’m sure we will have fun tonight!”

  The couples gossip as soon as the Vovchucks have left and Elizabeth says, “do you think we will be safe? What if they try to put a spell on us or something?” Margaret’s husband says, “I don’t believe in spells.” Elizabeth says, “oh yeah than explain why you woke up on the floor of their living room in their gypsy bed this morning?!” He says, “well I don’t necessarily think they are black magic people but I’ll go.” Margaret says, “I don’t know how I didn’t notice, there are chains and straps hanging from the ceiling and weird symbols and herbs all over their home.” Elizabeth gasps and says, “what?! Oh my god! You guys are so lucky you’re s
till alive! We have to be careful tonight, don’t let them put anything in your drink.” Elizabeth’s husband says, “I’ve heard of this sex magic before. I hear they call it tantra and it makes people do crazy things.”

  The couples look at each other and Elizabeth says, “well we will know after tonight I’m sure and we can save this town and all the poor people in it from becoming hedonistic gypsies. You know it’s illegal to do black magic, or at least it should be. If we know they are messing with dark powers, we can have them removed.”

  They all show up at 6:00 PM at the little cabin and are very nervous. None of them have ever experienced or seen real black magic before and they are more intrigued than they realize. They foresee things moving around in the room and hope that they get something that will be enough evidence to get this couple out of town for good.

  Smoke is billowing out of the chimney of the cabin as they arrive and when they walk up, they smell strong unfamiliar scents. The door opens and the cabin is filled with the smoke of sage and incense. There are candles lit in every corner and pillows are in a circle on the floor. In the center of the circle of pillows is a circle of rose petals around crystals, feathers, a bowl of water and a small old book. The couples walk in slowly, on edge. Katerina hands them all a small cup of tea and they take it, unsure if they should sip it. Margaret’s husband says, “this smells like cinnamon.” Katerina nods, “yes and geranium. You’ll love it.” She hands out plates with chocolate caramel fudge next.

  Elizabeth slowly lifts the chocolate to her mouth and says, “I’ve never tasted chocolate like this before!” Katerina responds, “it has maca root powder in it. It’s an aphrodisiac.” Margaret’s husband laughs and says, “a what?” Vlad says, “it increases your sex drive.” Bill, feeling brave says, “I’m curious, do you guys practice sex magic?” Vlad looks at him and says, “what do you mean?” Bill says, “I’ve heard of these pagan rituals that involve sex.” Katerina responds, “well sex should always be a sacred ritual.” Margaret grabs her husband and says, “what is it used for?” Katerina says, “oh nothing much, just manifesting and creating things but really I’ve heard people can use their energy to change the weather!”

  Elizabeth says, “do people use it to control other people?” Vlad laughs and says, “well they certainly could. That’s entirely up to them.” Margaret’s husband, the group idiot, says, “well I have no idea what you guys are talking about but this fudge is amazing, I know that and if it makes me want to have sex, that’s awesome! Here honey, you should eat this!” The group laughs uneasily. They start to look around at the strange contraptions in the cabin. Strange tables and poles and balls are scattered about. Vlad says, “we hung a slack line in the back. It’s really fun, would you like to try it?” Bill says, “like tight rope walking? That sounds hard. Do you have anything for fat guys?” Vlad laughs and in his Scandanavian accent says, “I can show you how to stretch your wife.” Bill raises an eyebrow, “oh wow.” He gulps and looks at his wife.

  They finish their food and Katerina says smiling, “I’d love to lead us in an intention circle, I chose a special chant we can do.” Bill says, “like a hymn?” She says, “yeah kind of like a hymn.” She says, “here I wrote it down because it’s in another language.” Everyone looks at the paper and Margaret says, “I have to say, your culture is quite different from ours.” Katerina says, “yes indeed,” with a big smile. Vlad sits behind Katerina straddling her and says, if we sit like this it balances the male and female energy in the group. The couples struggle to get into the position as the men aren’t flexible and have trouble spreading their legs.

  They start to sing the chant as Katerina leads them and just then, Bill’s cell phone rings. He excuses himself and answers it in the kitchen. “Oh no! I’ll come right away.” He interrupts everyone and says, “guys a water pipe burst downtown and flooded Frank’s field, the fence fell down and his entire flock is running around downtown! We have to go help him!” Everyone get’s up quickly and they wonder if they did something in their weird magic circle to create this havoc. Elizabeth’s husband says, “we better get over there right away!” He says, “do you mind if I bring some of that chocolate? It’s really good!” Katerina smiles and says, “it’s made to be eaten of course!”

  Vlad and Katerina follow them in their van to try and help and laugh at the commotion as sheep run everywhere. They get out of the car and cannot stop laughing at everyone in the town running after the sheep. It’s quite comical but everyone is yelling and trying to run down the animals. Neither of them have any idea how to corral an animal and Katerina takes out her cellphone and videos the commotion. Once all the animals have been rounded up and brought back to the barn everyone decides to just go home. They hop in their van and head home.

  Margaret and her husband are driving behind their black van and Margaret says, “did you see how funny they thought that was? They were even videoing it! Do you think they planned it?” Elizabeth sends a text message to Margaret that says, “something very weird is going on. That happened right when we started chanting!” Margaret’s husband looks at her as he stuffs the last bit of chocolate fudge into his mouth. He says, “honey do you think we can have sex tonight?” She looks at him worried. She says, “what have they done to you?” He says, “I just want to have sex.” He smiles sweetly.

  They pull up in the driveway and he leans over and kisses her grabbing her leg. He grabs her breast and kisses her neck. She says, “oh boy, let’s go inside.” They rush inside and go to the couch in the living room. He kisses her and pushes his pelvis into her. She says, “take your clothes off.” He says, “yes ma'am.” He says, “I want you so bad.” He spreads her legs and touches her, getting her more and more aroused.

  Meanwhile, Vlad and Katerina are excited to have their place to themselves. Katerina goes inside and takes her clothes off. They don’t usually wear clothes at home if it’s warm. She goes to the kitchen to clean up and feels something touch her leg. It’s hard and she knows what that means. Two hands grab her breasts. She leans forward. She feels his fingers slip into her. He says, “you’re my favorite witch. You are so powerful.” He pushes his hard cock into her holding her hips. He moves slowly, letting her body warm up to him.

  He says, “I wanted to do this all day.” He turns her around and sets her up on the counter. She spreads her legs inviting him into her temple. He kisses between her legs for a long time, patiently pleasuring her. As she moves into new dimensions, her mind travels and she wants to try more things with Vlad. She says, “let’s lay on the bed.” They go to their low bed and he lays on top of her backwards. They pleasure each other with their mouths. They start to feel their energy merging. They are lifted to new levels of consciousness and feel no worries, just ecstasy. They feel the energy building together and together they release, completely full of fire and passion.

  Across the street, the couple is exploring eachother’s bodies. Margaret says, “you’re feeling extra adventurous I see.” He says, “well you deserve it.” She smiles and feels the love from the man she married. He says, “there’s nothing wrong with getting freaky with your wife.” He kisses her back and all the way down her legs. She starts to climax and he is turned on by her. She releases and he slowly moves into her. He moves faster and they start to moan from the extreme pleasure. They feel completely connected and when he is finished, he lays on her as his heart rate slows. He kisses her looking deeply into her eyes and says, “I love you so much.”

  Chapter 4: A Sudden Turn of Events

  In the morning, the Vovchucks throw on matching shiny black tights and black tank tops. They put on their top hats with a smile. Katerina wears her favorite crystals and they hop in their van to the coffee shop downtown. She has done her makeup perfectly and as usual it’s bold and colorful. They walk up to the counter and order. They are wrapped in eachother’s arms, canoodling each other as usual. The locals are all now highly suspicious that they are black magicians and that the pipe burst in town last ni
ght was their doing. They feel people staring at them but they are used to it as they dress so outrageously.

  Vlad whispers in her ear. I want to take you out into the van and give it to you. She says, “oh do you now?” She smiles at him and runs her finger down his chest. Elizabeth and her husband walk in and the Vovchucks motion for them to sit with them. “We’ll pull up a table,” Vlad says. Elizabeth says, “oh no don’t worry, we are getting our stuff to go.” Just then Katerina sees her face on the cover of the town paper stacked by the door. She walks over and picks up the paper. The headline reads, “Bad Luck Since Gypsies Move To Town.” She starts to cry as she reads the article. The people in the room see her breakdown.

  Vlad turns around from his eating and sees her shoulders shaking. He goes up to her and sees the article. The picture has both of them and the first sentence says, “black magic sweeps the town as two strangers hold weird rituals and animals start acting strange.” He says, “this isn’t right. Why would they write this?” He looks into Katerina’s eyes which are full of tears. He says, “it’s ok, don’t take this personal.” He gives her a hug. They sit down at the table and Elizabeth walks up. Katerina says, “did you see this?” Elizabeth asks, “is it true?” Katerina says, “what? Did you actually think we do black magic?” Elizabeth says, “do you?” She says, “no! We are circus performers, that is why we wear black, our outfits are for our stage performances. We are peaceful and just because you may not understand our culture doesn’t mean we are responsible for everything bad that happens in town.”