All Chapters of The Runaway Bride : Chapter 1 - Chapter 7

THE RUNAWAY BRIDE OF GREYFALL CITY.THE WEDDING THAT NEVER HAPPENED.Teresa ole had always envisioned her wedding day as the happiest occasion of her life. She thought about flowers, white orchids, lilac roses, petals floating under her feet like blessings from the universe. She thought about joy, loud laughter, her mom crying softly into a handkerchief while her dad, trying to appear firm, would show his weak point through trembling hands. She thought about love.What she didn't imagine was the tightness in her chest, the wedding corset so tight that she could barely breathe in, and that every step closer to the altar felt like a step towards a life not of her choosing.The Greyfall Cathedral was full. There were guests seated in rows, awaiting a performance, her performance, to be precise.A performance she could no longer participate in.The organ started, deep and hollow, echoing off marble floors. The air smelled of incense and old secrets. Her fiancé, Jerry Desmond stood at the

THE SAFEHOUSE.The safehouse wasn't what Teresa had expected.It was a small, wooden cabin, tucked deep inside the Greyfall Forest. Humble and Quiet. Almost peaceful if not for the danger that lay in wait behind them, like a shadow.Larris checked every window and door before allowing her inside.Are we… alone here? she asked.Completely, he said to reassure her. Only you and I know this place exists.She swallowed nervously. So what happens next?Larris hesitated.You rest, he said finally. Then we talk.Teresa nodded, although her chest ached from exhaustion and fear. Inside the cabin was warm, lit by a single lantern. Larris gave her a long hoodie to replace the soaked wedding dress.She changed in the small bathroom, staring at herself in the mirror.Mascara streaked her cheeks.Her hair was tangled.Her body shook.This wasn’t the woman she thought she’d become.But maybe that wasn't a bad thing.When she came out, Larris had brewed tea for her.She took a sip and whispered, Th

SHADOWS IN GREYFALLThe world outside this balcony was quiet, uncomfortably so for a city like Greyfall.Teresa felt it before she could explain it. A tension and heaviness of an old instinct told her something was shifting again, and she had learned to trust it. it had saved her life more than once.Larris stepped beside her, still holding a mug of coffee.You’re thinking again, he said, a tiny smile tugging at the corner of his mouth.She kept her gaze out on the view. I can’t help it. Peace feels strange.Peace is allowed, he said softly.Yes. But peace in Greyfall that is what feels strange.Larris chuckled. “LYou sound like me.Maybe I've learned a thing or two.He wrapped an arm around her shoulder, warm and solid. What's bothering you?Teresa hesitated. Did you hear the news this morning?No.They moved Desmond to Blackwater Prison.Larris expression changed. He was outwardly calm, but that alertness flickered in his eyes. Already? That was fast.Teresa nodded. And they're say

Teresa swallowed.Yes.Larris eyes widened in horror. Teresa, NO!She reached up.Touched the USB around her neck.She held it between her fingers.The Ghost reached out a hand.Larris struggled, roaring, DON’T GIVE IT TO HER!Teresa stared into the Ghost's masked eyes.And smiled.Catch.She tossed the USB high into the air.In an instant, Larris reacted slamming his elbow backward into the Ghost, sending her stumbling.One shot rang outThe bullet ricocheted off the metal beam.Teresa grabbed her father and dove behind a pillar as the Ghost lunged forward to catch the USB.But it hit the ground.And shattered.A small spark fizzled out.The Ghost froze.What have you done? she hissed.Teresa stood tall.It wasn’t the real key.The Ghost's voice dropped to a deadly whisper. Kill them.But before her masked guards could move Sirens wailed outside.Floodlights poured through the shattered windows.Police burst in through all the doors, guns drawn.DROP EVERYTHING! HANDS IN THE AIR!C