Basil Novels & Stories

I told her, and with that, I rushed into the bushes. As I looked through the bushes, I plucked the leaves, including holy basil which I was so lucky to have found considering how rare it was which surprised me because… I gasped, this only meant that people didn’t know holy basil was here. I looked further and saw trees: both dead and living. My jaw dropped in shock, the woods! I could leave through that place! I smiled as I rushed out of the bushes, the moon goddess had just answered my prayers. I rushed to Lilly, washing the basil as I placed it beside her, taking the plate that had been used to

I said, grinning. “Your expression says a lot” I widened my eyes innocently. “What expression?” “That one.” He turned back, setting the ingredients on the counter, peppers, onions, pasta, tomatoes, and…. Something suspiciously green and leafy that I didn’t trust at all. “What is that?” I pointed at the leaf thing. “Basil.” “What is basil?” “A herb.” he deadpanned. It obviously did not look like basil. “Are you sure?” His jaw twitched. “Lyra, go sit down somewhere.”

I remarked, rubbing my arms for warmth by the hearth. Lilac chuckled. “I do grow my own herbs. And my last birthday gift was a solar crank radio, so… you’re not wrong.” She pulled out two cans—Simple Truth Organic Tomato Basil for me and Lentil Vegetable for herself. “Soup?” “I don’t think I’ve ever been more excited for soup,” I admitted. She prepared them with practiced ease, pouring the contents into camping pots over the fire. We sat cross-legged, steam spiraling between us as we enjoyed our soups. The tomato basil was surprisingly hearty, better than many pricey café soups in New York.

He supplies. Looking at the cutting board, I see a bunch of herbs that I do not know the names of. At my confused expression Dante says, "That one there is parsley, thyme, rosemary and basil. The ones that are attached to a stem need taken off first and then they all need chopped and added to this sauce pan."

Norman: Are you going to accept the apology or not? Evelyn: Hmm. Norman: ? Evelyn: Fine, yes, I accept. Evelyn: But you have to know that was really not nice, Norman. Norman: I know. It won’t happen again. Evelyn: Okay. Evelyn: Also, you left the basil in water, so it should stay fresh for a few days, just so you know. Norman: I saw that. Evelyn: Good. Don't let it die.

Basil replied, a crumb stuck on his lips. Alicia smiled calmly and pushed the plate of cookies towards Basil. “I’m sure you are not only here to eat all my cookies and drink all the tea I have in my room. So, tell me, Basil, why are you here?” Alicia asked him after he’d filled his belly a little. Basil cleared his throat and averted his gaze from her. However, a gleam of determination appeared on his face. “Yes, that’s right. I actually have something to tell you, my queen”

” Amber asked me, sounding like a curious little child as she hunched forward. ”You know the smell of sweat on the guys after practice?” ”Yeah?” Ambers nose was scrunched and she looked disgusted, I wasn't even finished with my description. ”And you also know that smell when kids poop, right?” ”Aha,” ”Mix those two smells together and add damp socks and some basil,” Malia hulked and her hand flew to her mouth as her eyes teared up. ”Basil?” ”Yes, you know how they always place a small piece of basil or another herb on top of pasta dishes at fancy restaurants to make you think it’s even fancier? Th

Then it groaned like a dying animal and turned, slowly, reluctantly, like the earth itself didn’t want us going down there. When the hatch opened, the smell of damp concrete and iron rushed up to meet us. I flicked on my flashlight. Stairs led down. “Jasmine—” Eli started. But I was already going in.

Alec said with a smile that Daniel thought made him more handsome. "And you beside him you're". Daniel directed his gaze to the other figure, all this while Alec stood at the door Basil stood beside him but to Daniel Basil didn't exist so he never took notice of him if not the teacher pointed a question in Basil's direction. "I'm Basil Sundae". Basil said. Daniel laughed, once again he was laughing at Basil's surname which meant a dessert of ice cream that is topped with a sweet sauce, nuts, and whipped