And Then There Were Two Novels & Stories

After much deliberation, they finally settled on opening a fast-food business — a venture they felt confident would thrive given their vision and effort. Kimberly didn’t hesitate to pledge her full support. She was eager to be part of the journey, not just as a friend, but as someone who believed in their vision. Her presence that day didn’t just bring comfort — it strengthened Alice’s resolve and added momentum to the dreams beginning to take root. _______ At last, the divorce between Kelvin and Alice was finalized. Alice received the official confirmation through a simple email sent to her, from the Sander family lawyer, notifying her that the divorce was legally complete together with an

For a long time after that, no more words were spoken. None were needed. END OF PART TWO

Together. THE END.

Everything around her faded, the conversation, the laughter, the rustle of paper as her ears rang with those words: “In due time.” A wedding that shouldn’t be happening. A future that wasn’t hers. And Darren... saying nothing. When the meeting finally ended, she wasn’t even sure how. She only realized it was over when chairs scraped against the polished floor and murmured goodbyes began echoing out the room. Claire blinked, coming back to herself. The board members filtered out, handshakes and tight smiles exchanged. Ingrid stayed behind, engaging one of the investors in further conversation, her laughter like soft daggers in the air.

​The Corporate Alibi ​The two separate flights were a necessary deception. Andrea and I boarded two different long-haul jets at Heathrow, only to disembark moments before takeoff, slipping out through pre-arranged secure channels. We weren't flying to disappear; we were creating a traceable alibi of absence while remaining within striking distance of the unfolding crisis. We needed to be ghosts in the system, and what better place than a private, soundproof apartment overlooking the City—close enough to see the smoke, but too far to inhale the fire.

“But remember, Lady Elowen. Second wives don’t get to rewrite the story. They only get to accept the ending.” Elowen held that gaze for one long moment, then turned slightly - just enough to show she was aware of the dais and the court beyond it. The banners fluttered faintly with the movement of air through high doors. The sound of distant bells - announcement bells, ceremonial bells - threaded through the hall, low and inevitable.

He tried to speak, but before he could, Gamma guards, alerted by the commotion, dragged him toward the gate. Then, out of a street corner, a figure lunged. It was Fawn. She had a silver dagger in her hand. Before Glen could react, she drove it into his heart. He looked down in disbelief at the blood spreading over his chest, looked at her, and slowly collapsed. When Glen breathed his last, Fawn pulled the dagger free and, without hesitation, plunged it into her own heart. Blood splattered all about as she fell into Glen’s arms, a satisfied smile on her lips.

They were finally at peace. THE END

The room didn’t have a power supply. I found my mind drifting back to Reed but this time I felt sorry for him. How he had battled with the fact that the person he loved to death could and would never be with him. For the first time, I felt a bit of pity for him. Before I could wander a bit into my thoughts, I heard some voices coming from the second room in the apartment. As I listened closer, the woman was talking to a man on the phone. The tension I had relief from a few minutes ago came back in double fold.

Please Then the world went black.