Short Story

Her stated preference for white gold acted in Richard the thought that there was so much he didn't about Lexi, maybe she had preferred it back then, but he couldn't recall. All the little details and events that occurred in the intervening years. The love for her that he'd back then was still there, and she was still the same person that he'd missed and dreamed of spending his life with, but as he'd grown to a man from a boy, she'd transformed from a girl into a woman, and that brooked changes in any person.

Knowing you have a mate gives you a strange type of high. You know you'll never be able to hold him, or love him or even admire him from afar without getting slander from the whole pack and yet, you still somehow find yourself hoping that maybe this is the moment when you finally break out of the prison of an isolated life.

You growled and lashed out at the boy who stood in front of you with a knife wielded in their hand. The person simply dodged and kicked in the back of your legs,making you fall back onto the muddy grass that you were training on.

“What a pair we’d make.” Lotor’s tone had always been an octave too low, a shade too suave, affecting too much for Lance to be completely sure that all his shivers stemmed from the low temperatures.

When Ryder turned his attention onto her, she did the same. Her dark hues started into his own. After all it was the right thing to do. She was taught that when someone spoke to you, you looked at them and give them your undivided attention. Especially when that person happens to be your boss. Of all the things she learned from the world before this, this had to have been the most simple of things, yet she still felt the urge to do it. Hearing him speak, her head would nod some. “Everything’s running smoothly, No problems to report, sir.” She spoke in an honest voice. There was honestly nothing going on with the power or water, which surprised her, since she got it up and running the damn things have given her problems almost every day.

Perhaps the oddest part of moving in with her uncle was the archaic list of rules that outlined how all house guests should act. It was handed to her shortly after decorating her room and presented with minimal conversation before he hustled back to his study. The office itself wasn't off limits like the mysterious room connected to the wine cellar, but the girl couldn't even construct a narrative that would remotely grant her access under plausible means. With the self-care rules and the strange forbidden place, the entire mansion felt anything but homey. Alone in any room she felt an odd presence; the same sensation one had while being followed down a dark alley. It was an oppressive sensation that she could practically feel each morning

A content smile was an immediate reaction to the quip directed at him as he readily turned heel and followed after his roommate, but skillful digits made sure to click the lock in a swift movement as a precaution that would hopefully ensure no intruders were there to greet them upon returning home. Lifting a delicate, well-sculpted brow, he didn’t bother to suppress the slightly startled laughter that slipped passed his lips at the response to his casual inquiry. Keeping his gaze steady, yet light-hearted Rhys removed the obstructive candy he treasured with a resounding pop and dangled it loosely between two firm fingers out of reflex. “Guess the cats out of the bag.” A teasing tone made the comment an off-handed one, and the glinting

Kudzu got some fresh cat food and water in his usual spot, and Sophia set up to feed Paloma on the opposite side of the kitchen. The kitchen table was set for four, and Sophia was the last to sit down, opposite Andy and between Barbara and Chip, who both reached out their hands to her. She put her hands in theirs, and Chip bowed his head and delivered the shortest prayer Sophia ever heard. “For what we have received, we give thanks. For what is to come, we say, ‘Yes!’”

Two boys, Alex and Hunter , who were best friends, like pees in a pod, were walking out of the athlete locker room on the second floor. Both of them were wearing their SHS Track and Field windbreaker jackets, which were both a size small, and fit them loosely because of their height and size. They had just gotten done with their individual and team sports gym class, and where about to head to seventh period. They were talking about their track meet that they were going to be having on Saturday, and Hunter was cracking jokes as he always did, no matter the circumstances. Sometimes it got on Alex’s nerves, but most of the time, he didn’t mind. Neither of them had any idea what was about to happen. Alex was on his phone playing his new game,

Early in the summer of 2016 my mom and dad took me, my brother Cole, and my dog Finn to Florida. We started off only wanting to stay for two weeks but it slowly became home. We were living in I'm a good sized condo with a balcony that looked out over the ocean. The balcony had white winding stairs leading down to a patio and the complex pool. Next, to the pool, there is a bridge that leads out to the warm white beaches of Florida. It was now mid-June and I was starting to get bored of the summer, my mom and dad went to work and Cole went to summer school. Most of the time it was just me and Finn relaxing on the beach. Until one day I was walking down the complex to get the mail and I had a weird feeling that something was going to

Lukas woke up and stretched, rubbing his eyes sleepily. He groaned as he leaned back and popped back. He felt like he was forgetting something, but he quickly brushed it off, seeing as “if you forget it, it’s probably not very important,” according a certain idiotic Dane. Speaking of him, normally Lukas’s sleep would be interrupted far before-Lukas checked the time- nine o’clock! Maybe Matthias had decided on having mercy on the house’s occupants today? Then, Lukas heard a loud crash from downstairs and sighed. Not today…

Yes I most certainly did need to leave this place, but how was I to manage that? I looked around in desperation when I noticed the window once again. Of course! All I had to do was climb out of the window and then I could be on my way. Ha! I bet they hadn’t thought of that. I crept slowly to the window where I hoisted myself up and began fiddling with the latch. After a few moments of agonizing twisting and pulling, the window opened and I jumped out without looking to see how far the drop would be. My feet immediately set off at a run as I do my best to just get away from that place and those animals. As far as I was concerned, I would not be eaten today. For several

Victoria was a creature of habit. She preferred to develop a routine as soon as possible; unpredictable schedules were her nightmare. Most of the time, every aspect of her life was planned. She picked out her outfit for the day the night before, she spent her Sundays making meals, and the time she spent with her friends was strictly organized, but still fun. Every day before work, Victoria would stop at a small coffee shop, which didn’t have the best coffee but it was the perfect distance between her apartment and part time job as a writer. Her parents were well off and gave her plenty of money when she first moved out so she didn’t have a lot of financial worries. It didn’t take long for Victoria to earn the title of ‘regular customer’ at

“We don’t get much business I guess”, Patty laughed. Come sit down and have some hot chocolate it will leave you warm before bed.” Will sat down for some hot coco and when de drank it he immediately felt sick to his stomach. Will it tasted like bitter Almonds but he drank more not to offend her.

‘Huh? What?’ asked Lord Fox groggily. It only felt like moments ago when he fell into a fitful sleep.