Basil Novels & Stories

(I'm making kleftiko. "Ohhh, myrízei oraía." (Smells good.) It smells heavenly, it looks like some type of meat cooked with potatoes and vegetables in parchment paper. "To mageirévo gia ta genéthlia tou Basil." (I'm cooking for Basil's birthday.) She says, I can't really make out what she says but one word. Genéthlia? Birthday? It's Basil's birthday today? Oh my god! I didn't get him anything.

“Who? “Basilisk.”

Alan asked Lana smiled and responded with certainty, "It's basil." Alan instantly beamed with joy and personally applauded Lana. "Ms. Clark is indeed knowledgeable, even about a niche herb like basil." In everyday life, people are familiar with herb varieties like oregano and parsley, but few would have considered basil in the same category. Basil, although also an herb, differs significantly in taste from its close relatives, oregano and parsley. Unlike the earthy and fresh taste of oregano and parsley, basil carries an elegant aroma

Before I could say anything, waiters came with another tray of food. One of them gently placed a dish in front of Elysia. It was a roasted venison steak drizzled in a dark green sauce, garnished with fresh herbs. Elysia took one look and leaned back, “I… can’t eat that,” she said with a sharp tone and pushed the plate slightly away. I turned to her. “Why not?” “It’s the basil,” she explained. “I’m allergic but the reaction is not bad though.” I raised an eyebrow. “Allergic to basil?

Sebastian's hand hesitated on the doorknob, wondering if he should open it. The basement was his sanctuary, a place where he could escape the world and immerse himself in his research. Last night, he had worked late, studying the properties of the newly discovered herbs: "Eryndor's Root" (a potential cure for chronic inflammation), "Luminaria" (a glowing plant with antibacterial properties), and "Velori's Leaf" (a natural pain reliever). Sebastian's mind still reeled from the excitement of his findings. He had made significant breakthroughs, and his thesis was shaping up to be groundbreaking.

Basil was such a bad snake, always waiting for me to apologize or give in to him first. This time, I wasn't going to make the first move anymore. "Don't be mad at me. I never did anything wrong. Why don't you want me anymore? I'm sorry…" Basil still didn't know what he'd done wrong, but he still apologized first. I could tell from his voice that he was close to breaking down in tears. I bet he was just doing this so that I'd feel sorry for him. That had to be the case. What a sly snake!

Laya immediately pulled it out of his pants and threw it to her. “You’re lucky I was busy with her when you sneaked up on me,” the man spat, making Laya chuckle. “Trust me, you should thank me because I’m sure I just saved your life.” Magnolia examined the book’s cover, ‘The Founding Families’. She ran her hand over the embossed title. She was certain she had seen it before, probably even read it. She opened it and riffled through the pages when her eyes fell on bold text, Gottanlich, it said on top of one of the pages.

she asked, already defensive. "Nothing." I pushed the cart forward. "Just thinking I'm going to teach you the difference between basil and mint." "I know the difference." "Sure," I said, grabbing a bunch of fresh basil and tossing it into the cart. "And I'm the Pope." She tried not to laugh. Didn't fully succeed. I picked things without overthinking. Ripe tomatoes. Garlic. Lemons. A good piece of fish. Fresh pasta. Real olive oil. Strawberries. Bread, because bread turns a place into a home.

said Cia. Zeno stroked the cheeks of the two babies, he left after landing sweet kisses on Cia's cheeks. If there was a way for his soul and the original Zeno's soul to be transferred, he would try that way. The effect of basil leaves is not permanent. Once a week he has to swallow the concoction. If the basil effect is complete, the most visible changes are in the iris. In the bathroom, he took off all his clothes. The man looked at his reflection, really similar, and there was not the slightest reproach. Moreover, the original Zeno's, according to him, did not disappoint. He will make good use of the time he has.

Robert squeaks at her little gestures while Tristy disappears behind the huge kitchen. “lunch for Robert,” she tells the chef, who sighs in frustration. The young man's lunch has never been easy and it was not going to start today. “What does he want today?” he asked, staring at the menu. tristy picks the menu for the day glancing through. Robert has always been a fan of basil fried rice. “I think basil fried rice with shrimp would do” she stated, still staring down at the paper in hand. “No…. garlic, pepper, ketchup, and” “beef stock” the entire kitchen chorused. it was usual and they all knew it by heart.