Astonish Me Novels & Stories

As she ascended to the podium, the crowd erupted into a chorus of oohs and ahhs, their collective excitement and admiration palpable. I watched, transfixed, as she moved with poise and confidence, her beauty and elegance radiating from every step. My eyes were glued to her, tracking her every movement with an intensity that bordered on obsession. And then, in a moment of stunned realization, I felt like I'd been punched in the gut. The truth hit me like a ton of bricks, and I couldn't help but vocalize my shock. "Fuck, that's Annika!!" The words slipped out, barely above a whisper, but they echoed in my mind like a scream.

I was speechless. DAMN HOT!

Asher stared at me for several quiet seconds. Then unexpectedly, he smiled slightly. “You’re simply amazing.” And wanted to do something else that pissed me off.

The revelation that they had been dating for years sent a shockwave through me, leaving me grappling with a tumultuous mix of emotions. The shock of seeing a picture of Diego labeled as my supposed real boyfriend by Allison hit me like a thunderbolt, leaving me reeling in disbelief. "What?" I gasped aloud, my mind struggling to process the surreal turn of events. Allison's calculated moves and manipulations had pierced through my defenses, exposing me to a web of deceit that threatened to engulf me entirely.

In it, Jocelyn, my parents, Joseph, and Felix stood together with bright and carefree smiles. "Joanna, look at them. It looks like they don't even care that you're gone." Sophia's tone brimmed with indignation, but I only gave a faint smile. "I don't care anymore," I replied, my voice sounding calm and unshakable. "Really, they mean nothing to me now." But it seemed fate had a knack for stirring up still waters. An unfamiliar number suddenly flashed on my screen. I hesitated for a moment, but picked up anyway.

But he didn't seem to be making any inappropriate moves on me, so I wasn't all that worried by it. "Much better," he chuckled. "So what caused the sudden change in appearance, Ally?" The way he said my name sent literal shivers down my spine. This man was completely intoxicating without even trying. "Bad breakup?" "Spot on," I laughed, trying not to let him see the effect he had on me. "Wait, seriously?" He turned his attention from his computer, intrigued by my revelation. "Yeah," I laughed at his disbelief. "Last Friday." He looked away for a moment, mumbling something under his breath so softly that I couldn't decipher a single word of it.

aren't you so easy to get? Q.. easy to reach!!! He whispered as he walked out: This makes me nauseous. I stayed alone.. In astonishment and astonishment! Unable to comprehend what happened. My feet gave in and betrayed me, so I got down on my knees sitting on the ground in astonishment, what just happened to me? Why did you allow him to hug me and why did you give up so quickly! How do I do this myself? He.. just insulted me with unforgivable scathing words!

My lips stretch in a wide grin as I turn around to inspect the room… but the sight that greets me has my heart falling to the bottom of my shoes. I’m crazy. I must be seeing things. I wipe my eyes and look closer, but the more I look, the more my shock intensifies. What is that…?

She looked at me. "Why are some people broken and others aren't? I have never understood why. Can you explain it to me?" I exhaled. I knew by the way she was looking at me that she wanted me to impact some knowledge or reveal an earth shattering secret about the universe or something that inspires hope but two seconds and counting…there was nothing. I was blank. "Seriously, dude…if you are going to keep staring at me with your mouth wide open then I should probably jump!" Aniston spread her hands like I was the most bizarre thing she had ever seen.

"Shoot me," Kim muttered under her breath as she stared blankly at him addressing the students. Maybe she was hallucinating, she raised her finger to her skin and pinched herself hard in an attempt to snap out of her trance, but he was still standing right there in his glory, his plump pinky lips moving perfectly like it's being automated by a system or something. Never have she seen someone that complete before, he had the look of a fallen. angel. Kim could hear the other students gasping and gushing over his magnificence.