After The Silence 1996 Novels & Stories

Not a single word was spoken, no questions asked, and no noise disturbed the heavy silence that hung in the air. Just like that, Kyle's performance came to a halt as he took Clover out of the hall.

On this silent night, I can hear my silent cries the loudest. 🔸🔸🔸

The anxiety began to ease as I found that none of these hands stirred anything inside me. Finally, another hand was placed in mine. It was warm, firm, and the moment our skin touched, a rush of warmth spread through me, almost like an electric jolt. I gasped softly, and I could feel my heart skip a beat. My hand tingled where our skin met, and a strange sense of calmness washed over me. “ That’s enough,” Kaden’s deep voice cut through the silence, and I felt his hand slip away as the blindfold was gently removed. Blinking in the bright light of the grand hall, I turned to see Kaden standing in front of me, a satisfied look on his face.

‎(Damon’s POV‍) ‎ ‎I’d learn‍e‌d a long time ago that sile‍nce was more‌ powerful‍ than words. ‎But tha⁠t night — after the gala, after the flashing lights, after her — silence felt like a blade c‍utting through the a‌ir. ‎ ‎The photo was everywh‍ere‌ by morning. ‎Every busine‌ss⁠ column, every gossip site, every investo‌r update.

The flame held for a long moment, painting his features in orange and shadow, and then it went out, replaced by the soft red glow of the cigarette tip as he inhaled. The silence that followed was the most complete and terrifying silence Tobin had ever experienced. Emeric did not stand. He did not raise his voice. He did not reach for a weapon or call for security. He simply sat in the dark and smoked and looked at Tobin with those pale grey eyes, and the total absence of reaction was far more unsettling than violence would have been. Tobin did not run, because running would confirm that he was afraid, and Tobin Leith did not give that kind of information away for free. He stood perfectly sti

There was no coming back from this. The house would no longer be quiet after tonight. The silence was over.

"If I were her, I'd probably pretend to be mute and stay silent for years too. That voice is enough to make anyone want to gouge their own ears out!" My desk was kicked over, sending all the books scattering across the floor. Alice yanked my hair hard, then she raised her hand and slapped me across the face. "I'm talking to you, Summer! Your mute act is over, and now you're deaf? Can't hear anyone, right?" I shoved her with all my strength. "Let go of me!"

Only silence remained. **

Everything stops! Silence.

Gone in a flicker of violet— Leaving nothing behind but silence… and the aftermath.