18th Birthday 18 Debut Program Novels & Stories

"Well, I just want to try and adapt in another part of the world, I've lived in America all my life" "And your parent allowed that? " "Yeah, I'm eighteen, I'm old enough to make my own decisions" 'I'm eighteen, I'm old enough to make my own decisions" I mimicked and he burst into laughter "How old are you? You look sixteen" "That's what everyone says, I'm seventeen but I'll be eighteen in three weeks" I replied "So any plans for your birthday " "Errr... Nope, I don't like celebrating birthdays, I find it childish " I lied

he laughs, running his tongue over his lips. I'm forced down memory lane, recalling every single detail about my eighteenth birthday. Two days in my life remain my happiest days. The first is when I got my dream car from my Father after high school graduation. And the second is my 18th birthday. Beta Nicholas had gone all out to celebrate it. He got the best ball gown in the region and had my hair fixed by the most glamorous hair stylist. I got 18 huge cakes for the event and he invited my favorite boy band over. After the party, he took me on a cruise in his private jet. We visited a whole lot of places I'd been dreaming of going to. Jeju island remains my favorite and he made that happen.

“We’re not kids anymore, ya know.” We’ve haven’t been “kids” for a long time, not with the world we live in, but no party will be a first. Since we Miracles were all born on consecutive days, we usually picked out one day to have a big celebration. Since I turned eighteen today, this year we would have chosen my birthday. “How does it feel to be eighteen, Leah?” Plush asks, apparently forgetting that I now have a new name. Normally I’d reply that I don’t feel any different than I did the day before, but of course that’s not true today. I’m way different than I was yesterday. I finally have a Power.

“Just go have a good time with your cousin.” Tate and Chuck made casual small-talk as they walked down to the peaceful riverbank, then cast out their fishing lines into the sparkling water. “So… you finally turned 18, huh?” Chuck asked with a sly grin. “Yeah, about a month ago.” “You must be psyched to be getting all that mommy-meat this year,” Chuck said knowingly. Tate gave him a confused look. “Mommy-meat?” he asked, raising an eyebrow. “Yeah, a whole tent full of mommy meat. It’s a special tradition that happens when a male family member turns 18.”

I clear my throat, turning my attention to the guests at the table. “I am so happy you all are here. I have been waiting for this day since my little girl was born. Tonight, we get to celebrate Elentari turning 18. We get to celebrate all of you being free from negative influences. Added bonus, we get to celebrate Scott and Alisee finding each other. I want to cherish these moments before we have to get down to business and face what’s coming.” I truly want this moment to last forever.

Lina POV. It’s been 2 weeks since Alpha William introduced me to the pack and tomorrow is my 18th birthday. Or technical it’s first the day after tomorrow. But they say the shift always happens at midnight for the day, so that is why it’s being celebrated tomorrow night. I am sitting in the bathtub relaxing a little, last few days have been so busy, Luna Elizabeth planning my birthday party together with my grandma. Even I told them I don’t want anything big. But they tell me 18 is an important birthday.

“No, I’m still trying to figure people out here, anyway let me get upstairs and start my homework” “Wait Harlem, I have something to ask you” “Ok what is it?” “Your birthday coming up soon, what would you like to do?” “I don’t know, probably a birthday cake and that it” “Son, you’re turning eighteen that a big milestone, you becoming a man I know you want to do something” “I did it just this will be the first birthday I’m spending without Jason we always go hanging out do teenage stuff” “I know, we will talk about it later.”

Selene clapped her hands, and Joshua joined in, dreaming of a bright future. Then, Quincey suddenly changed the subject while offering a piece of peach to Joshua. "Dad, I still owe 300 thousand dollars for the training program." Joshua frowned and didn't respond immediately. Our family relied on the old street stores to make a living, but with the new city planning bypassing the area, business had been bad. That so-called socialite training program charged 500 thousand dollars per person, promising to help its students cross class lines and marry into wealth.

Rey Jhon held his phone while watching Gabriella talk with her guests. The girl couldn’t stop smiling, laughing, and entertaining everyone around her. He let out a deep breath and smiled too. At last, the big day had finally come, Gabriella’s 18th birthday party.

I finish the urgent paperwork and then head to bed as tomorrow will be a busy day, I will be helping with the birthday celebrations as well as my normal schedule. I am up early with my daughters preparing for Sarah's birthday party; we do this for every female when they turn eighteen; I like them to have fun celebrating with their friends and pack mates before I initiate them into the breeding program, any males turning eighteen become part of our patrol guards and pack fighters all other males are normally sold as soon as they are born, for the buyer to bring up however they saw fit. Once the party is in full swing, I make my way over to the birthday girl. I wrap her in a hug, saying out lo