8 Novels & Stories

"Barely." ​"It’s 4:59, sir," I replied, stepping forward and placing the silver flash drive on the polished mahogany surface. "The edit is complete." ​Luke finally looked up. His eyes were sharp, scanning me with a clinical detachment that made me want to shrink. He reached for the drive, his fingers brushing against mine for a fleeting second. I felt a jolt—a phantom spark of the connection we once had—but his expression didn't change. He plugged the drive into his computer, the silence in the room stretching until it felt suffocating.

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And like that, we were in front of my quarters at the east end of the long walkway. “Let’s get in,” he said. “Wow, a huge flat screen television, and is that a game console?” he asked, with a hint of excitement. “Yeah, it is a Playbox series R pro infinity edition” “What the heck is that!? What type of naming sense is that?” he replied, laughing hysterically. “Okay now, let’s get to class”. Then he said; “System, take us to the realm of infinity.”

Furthermore, the company’s reputation may be damaged by those unfair commons. For the hotel chain, “positive reviews play a significant role in consumers’ evaluations of service quality and value”. However, even the positive feedback can be misguiding as well. Some companies may use preferential policies (e.g. discount offering, bonus points) in return of positive reviews. For instance, American based Caesars Palace gave extra member points to the customers who have shared their good review and satisfying experience on Twitter or I*******m (Wom360.com, 2018). When other customers perceived these good evaluations, they may be self-assured and then blinded belie

I said to her walking back to the counter to sit but before I could the door to the kitchen smashed open with enough force almost break it off the wall. I looked at my sister's and Uncle expression on they face was a surprise , then his scent filled my nose and Shiva howled at him . I then I heard a growl from him behind me made my spine shiver a little I turned around to a man the size of the door he was standing in. I looked into his eyes while I was meet with the beautiful hazel color I have ever seen with scar on his left eye and dark hair to his shoulders and skin that looks like the sun kissed him. Then I heard my Uncle said " Hello Alpha Kane " . WHAT ! I mentally said.

She asked almost screaming. " If it wasn't for your friend here" Jaden said pointing at me " That wakes people up by fighting them, I would be in a much happier mood" " Oh come on! what is in the past is in the past let's enjoy our last day "Ailee said putting a strand of her hair behind her ear. " How do you manage to be this energetic early in the morning? " Jaden asked. " Drinking milkshake of determination and eat the bread of perseverance you'll be just as energetic" l laughed.

After I got done, I picked up the phone to call Kita. "Hey, friend." I greeted her. "What's up honey." She answered. "Nothing really. Just got three putting up the tree with Damien and the kids. They left me as soon as the star got on top. Probably in their on the game." "What the hell Damien doing over their. I thought you was done with his cheating ass." She replied.

Cassi asked but it sounded more like a statement. "Mommy can we get apple juice?" Jordan asked and she nodded, most of his features came from Jason, his eyes matching my emerald green ones the black hair was the debatable but his facial structure was all his father, Eclipse was the same while Trinity was the perfect mixture between Jason and Cassi, taking Cassi's brown hair and Jason's blue eyes. "I'll get it," I told her going into the refrigerator filling three cups, before returning the box of apple juice to it's resting place.

CRYSTAL After my run with Brooks 2 days ago, I started to feel a little better inside. I wasn't down like I normally am. He makes everything better. I got on the bus to head home from school and I fell asleep I woke up to Jonah sitting next to me and he didn't say anything. I asked what was up and he just looked at me. It was as if he was searching for an answer without even asking a question. Finally, he said, “Why did you sleep with Brooks?"

Ava smiled kindly, the warmth of her smile made her hazel eyes sparkle. “Exactly,” she said softly, “truthfully Emilia, it’s no secret that you’re planning to leave when the pack recognizes you as nineteen, and I don’t blame you. I couldn’t imagine having to live among those who weren’t my own kind. Let me do this, please?” “Okay,” I consented. I pulled out my pack ID and tapped it on the reader. Relief that I was only losing a week’s wages allowed the tension in my shoulders to dissipate. A small ding from the register let me know the transaction had gone through.