Astonish Me Novels & Stories

Ready, if only the connection resumed. No no no no no no. This wasn’t supposed to happen. I didn’t even do anything. I didn’t, I didn’t. Why, why does it feel like I did something really bad? Ashar finally tore his gaze away from his hand, back to her. For the first time since she’d met him, he looked shaken. Not frightened. Not angry. Not confused. But like a man who had just seen something so big, so vast, so unspeakably important, it cracked something inside him. “This place, hasn't shifted, hasn’t remembered what it was, since-” His voice caught. Almost unheard of for him.

"A man as wonderful as you deserves the whole world." From beginning to end, she only focused on Freddie's emotions and never once looked toward the platform. "The winner is Contestant 461!" With the cold, mechanical announcement, a severed head rolled down from the platform and landed at Gabriella's feet. The blood-soaked cloth that once covered the face had already been torn off during the struggle, revealing a pale, lifeless face that was all too familiar.

An unimaginable feeling of ecstasy overwhelms me. I smile pleased, satisfied. Roman will regret underestimating me. #####################

Jasmine grinned causing me to frowned. "Don't listen to Jasmine she's such a bitch sometimes" Lucas said shooting her a glared. Jasmine stuck her tongue out at him and rolled her eyes, she seriously had a thing for Lucas. "How bad are you feeling?" Cameron asked. "Like I'm about to puke" I choked out. I rested my head on the desk and hold my stomach, the feeling is really awful and I want to puke but it's not coming up. Why did I ate that damn octopus? Cameron was rubbing my back to comfort me and Lucas started packing my things in my bag.

"Of course, you believe me. Look at that expression on your face. I'll prove it to you. Zander has a nice brown birthmark near his left butt cheek." "Well, I don't know what you are talking about. I'm glad you enjoyed the donut. Thanks for telling me the truth, friend." I clench my jaw and bite my gums. This bitch has pushed me over the edge. And she knows it. But I still play along, and I can't start a fight today. "What are friends for? Thanks again for the donut, Ash." I turn around with my shoulders slouching. Madame would shout at me for having posture this terrible near a performance. But when I'm feeling this lousy, I don't care.

] She responded, trying to calm me down. I looked at the picture again. And who was this Axis Ford Averion? Is he some kind of guy who wants to ruin my life? "I can't relax right now Aishi! You know that!" I annoyingly hissed. [Wait... Oh my God! This can't be!] "Hey, what's happening?" I curiously asked. [This was more shocking than what I thought.] I could hear her talking to herself alone. Curiosity is killing me already. What is really going on?

My eyes popped out in astonishment. What is she doing here?

I couldn't resist joining in, clapping and chanting, "Kiss her! Marry her!" Chris turned to look at me, his face a picture of shock. "Fiora, have you lost your mind? I'm your mate!"

Asher It astounds me that she can’t see the strength inside herself. My mate, who can be so vulnerable and sweet, has no idea that she can break me with just the flick of her pinkie. As she squirms underneath me and as her body brings me the purest of ecstasy, it astounds me that she has no idea that even though she is human, she is stronger than I will ever be.

Her eyes bore into Jeff's, an unspoken plea for clarity. Jeff's gaze met Liya's, his expression a mixture of sorrow and determination. "I used a prostitute," he admitted, the words heavy with the weight of his actions. The room fell into a stunned silence once again, the revelation sinking in. The unexpectedness of his confession left everyone grappling with a range of emotions – shock, disbelief, and even a touch of understanding. Whizz, unable to contain his emotions, stood up and enveloped Jeff in a tight hug. It was a gesture that spoke volumes – a mixture of relief, gratitude, and an unspoken understanding of the pain that had driven Jeff to take matters into his own hands.