A Chance Encounter Novels & Stories

Get over it Beverly!! She thought, re-reading the same words all over again. Beverly McCartney's lips pressed tightly, as her eyes glued to the message on her phone screen. She had been sitting on the kitchen island for hours, unable to move or look away from the phone. The message on the screen was short and simple. “Hello… Meet up?" It had all started when Beverly had recently downloaded a dating app for a Condition; Her stepsister, Ravel would somewhat get off her love life. On another hand, Beverly had other plans.

“And don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any more questions before we meet.” “I will. Thank you again,” I said, feeling a newfound sense of hope about resolving the case. As Evelyn walked back towards the crowd, I watched her go, marvelling at how effortlessly she had turned a moment of discouragement into one of opportunity. I left the seminar with a lighter heart, eager to send her the details and take the next steps. *** “...That chance encounter was the beginning of something significant, not just for my business, but also for me personally. It was the first step towards a relationship that soon grew beyond professional boundaries.”

In that brief encounter, they found solace in each other's presence, a sense of belonging that had eluded them for far too long. Little did they know, their serendipitous meeting was the beginning of a journey that would forever change their lives. In that bustling café, amidst steaming cups of coffee and the sound of clinking spoons, Emily and Ryan discovered a bond that would prove unbreakable, igniting a flame of hope in their hearts.

In that moment, they both knew that their encounter at the banquet was more than just a chance meeting—it was the beginning of something beautiful and profound. As the sun began to set, they decided to take a stroll in the nearby park, just like they did during their previous meeting. The park was bathed in a warm, golden glow, and the air was filled with the scent of blooming flowers. Hand in hand, they walked along the winding paths, their footsteps creating a gentle rhythm as they shared stories and dreams. Sandra felt a sense of peace and belonging she had never experienced before, as if the universe had conspired to bring them together.

I was met with the most beautiful shade of desert brown staring back at me. She seemed astonished to see my face and she smiled nervously. She must've seen the huge dark eyebags that looked like I had painted my face with charcoal. “I'm Hannah,” she said extending her hand to me. I smiled tightly, grasping her hand and making the move to shake it. “I have a feeling we are going to be very good friends.” I smiled.

"May I introduce you to some friends?" Recognizing the networking opportunity, I agreed. As I had anticipated, many business partners were in attendance. Amidst these interactions, a man's voice called, "Hello, sister-in-law!" He was thin and conventionally handsome, but Philip was far more appealing. "I'm sorry... who are you?" I asked, my brows furrowing. As far as I know, my only sister-in-law is Jane. "Sister-in-law, ouch! I've heard about you, Ms. Sarah Benner. If I'd known Chairman Benner had a daughter like you, I might have thought twice before marrying Lila."

During the toast, I’ll make sure you embarrass yourself in front of everyone. Thanks to my mind-reading ability, I saw her plan clearly. When the toasting began, I held a crystal champagne glass and greeted each guest with composed elegance. As I approached Leia’s table, her thoughts began counting down. ‘One, two, three… Now!’ Just as she quietly stretched out her leg, I shifted aside gracefully, as if I had anticipated it all along, and continued walking forward without pause. She missed, and because she had used too much force, she lost her balance and fell hard onto the marble floor.

Tomorrow, she could finally leave this place. Just then, her phone buzzed. Zoe had sent her a photo. Evelyn opened it, and her eyes widened in shock. It was a photo of the one keepsake her grandmother had left for her. She was the only person who had ever truly loved her. Right next to the keepsake was a brazier. Evelyn called Zoe immediately. "Zoe, what are you doing?" "Come find me. I want to make a deal," Zoe said. Evelyn grabbed her keys and rushed out the door. She had barely stepped outside when a hard blow slammed into the back of her neck. She collapsed instantly, her vision fading into darkness.

I had stepped out to throw garbage behind the restaurant and take a little break while Kaden took over the lunch shift. “He's a disgusting old man… you can’t be so naive as to agree to have dinner with him,” Chance remarked. He sounded frustrated; I could see it in his eyes. In the scorching sun, his gray-blue eyes were a lot darker and more appealing. Other than that, for someone who didn't have a job, Chance had a good sense of fashion: dark jeans, a dark muscle shirt, and expensive kicks. “I don't remember asking you for life advice… even if I was at the bottom of the sea drowning, I wouldn't take your advice,” I said sarcastically and prepared to leave when he stopped me. He ran his hand

After five years of hurting each other, I was finally tired of Aiden Russell. Five years ago, I finally brought down the biggest drug lord in the Walled City and avenged my father, Paul Chadwick, who had died in the line of duty. But Aiden refused to let the drug lord's daughter, Naomi Siddall, die. He even threatened to take his own life just to force me to agree. After the operation, Aiden brought Naomi back to our home. From that day on, we never stopped hurting each other. Once, I held a knife to Naomi's throat. Aiden immediately pointed his gun at me without hesitation. When I threw away Naomi's medicine, Aiden stripped me and threw me out into the freezing snow. Then one day, Naomi tim