A Trap Novels & Stories

Arjun placed the chain in the corner of the couch and grabbed a pillow placing it above the chain like it will solve all their problems. "What are you―" "Sit down." Neal frowned but did as his friend said. "Did anyone see you while taking it?" Arjun asked pointing towards the chain which is now under the pillow. Neal looked towards it before shaking his head. Arjun let out a sigh of relief. "Listen to me carefully okay? It is not a simple chain like you think. Did you see the pendant?," Neal nodded." Turn it and look behind it" Arjun said. Neal turn the pendant looking close. A small capital 'R' with beautiful calligraphy stare back at Neal. He was surprised that he didn't noticed it until n

{Pause} Layla: I'm so sorry. {Pause} Layla: What an ass. You deserve better. {Pause} Layla: Wait, what? {Pause} Layla: You can't stay there if he's going to be there. Promise me. {Pause} Layla: Can you come here? {Pause} Layla: Try. I miss you and I'm worried about you. I better go. Love ya! She hung up and I cleared my throat and she jumped. She turned quickly.

Everything turned dark and silent. *********

I set down the hand weights and walked to the bench-press. I loaded the amount of weight I wanted and laid flat on my back. Tuck stood close by as my spotter in case I needed help. I lifted the weight bar and closed my eyes so I could concentrate on my next set of reps, but all I could see were her big brown eyes. I sighed heavily as Tuck looked at me concerned. Her eyes looked pained as if they were calling out to me. They begged to be rescued but mostly they longed for understanding, love and affection. As I completed my last set of reps Tuck helped me return the weight bar to its resting place. I sat up and instantly felt regret for letting her go. I was an idiot for giving her the cold s

Who is it? ( Riley) It's me, Riley. (Amy) Oh, please come in. {Riley enters Amy's room} How are you feeling? ( Amy) Am okay. Thanks for the help. if don't mind but what time is it? (Riley) It's after midnight. (Amy) I see...um...can you stay with me until I fall asleep please, am a bit scared of staying by myself at this moment. ( Riley) Sure whatever you need. A few moments later she fell asleep.

so close? ********

Make all thresholds one threshold. Open it. Let everything trapped move. Let everything outside enter. No more lost dead. The next trouble arrived with dirt under its nails. In the false shrines, symbols had weight. It stained sleeves, cracked floors, moved through crowds, and made ordinary people choose sides before they understood the question. The cold incense smoke pressed against every window while wet footsteps marked the next turn of the case. Nothing about the Shrine War felt clean. It felt like another emergency arriving before the last one had been wiped off the stones.

“The desperate mate, trying to flee to her Alpha? It’s the oldest story in the book.” He took another step. I took a step back, my back to the open, vulnerable clearing. “I have every patrol schedule, every sentry rotation memorized. I designed the three-minute gap you saw. It’s called a trap.” He smiled, a flash of white in the gathering dark. “I wanted to see if you’d take the bait. I have to admit, I’m a little proud you did. It shows spirit.” Rage, hot and blinding, burned through my fear. “You monster.”

Defeated. ---

Waiting for the next take. Forever.