Becoming Great Novels & Stories

Just refusing to let me fall apart alone. I press both palms flat on the table and breathe. Once, Twice, Again. The shaking slows, not stops, but slows. "I thought I was ready," I say. He doesn't answer. "I thought coming back meant I could be stronger than everything they built." Still nothing. "But they built so much." His arm presses against mine just slightly harder. Not a hug, not a reach, just there. "You filed today," he says quietly. "Yes." "Both filings landed."

My twentieth birthday banquet proceeded as planned. However, even after the banquet began, not many people came over to congratulate me. Instead, a considerable number of social elites sidled up to Damian to win his favor. “After tonight, you’ll be taking over the Moretti and Carter empires. Should I start calling you godfather now?” “When you’re in charge, we hope you’ll keep our partnership in mind.” “I’ve heard that you have a soft spot for Miss Alice. I specially prepared a gift for her. I hope she likes it.”

Not losing what you are, but becoming more than you ever thought you could be. Together.

Becoming it. Theirs. completely.

Will we come back to what we used to be? ~ Great success requires great preparation. ~

Countless people always thought I was arrogant for refusing to take on the construction company owned by my father Simon Anderson and decided to develop more into computer and so became a software engineer. I wanted so badly to make a name for myself and now looking outside the building I can see that indeed I really made a name for myself. “Good afternoon Mr. Anderson” My PA Maria greeted and handed me a pamphlet “they have been here close to 30 minutes” She said and walked beside me as we made our way inside. My software company that began as a single building now have so many branches with over 300 thousand employees and that makes me the decision maker always very busy.

She wanted to end it all. It wasn't until Ember had a breakdown that she realized what she was doing. She had been so focused on fitting into other people's standards that she had lost sight of who she was. She didn't even know what made her happy anymore. She realized that it was time to start living life on her own terms, to stop trying to please others and start pleasing herself. She decided it was time to change the pace, to change everything she hated about her life. She wanted to switch it all off and give herself a jumpstart.

“Yeah. You could have been in my shoes. But the thing is, I never dreamed of becoming a chef. I’ve always wanted to be a businessman. I can’t force this fate on you, too. It’s just things are happening too fast, too soon.” “Don’t worry, Brett. You’ll do great. Soon, you’ll be in Forbes magazine as one of the youngest, most successful CEOs in the country. It’s written in your stars. You were brilliant in school, in spite of you being up all night playing in the band. You were destined for greatness, Brett Clarke. The corporate world wants you in it now. You’re going to be a rockstar there.” “You have so much faith in me, bro,” he said. “Always have.”

"My organization seeks partnerships with visionary businesses and individuals who aspire to transcend mediocrity and elevate their endeavors to extraordinary heights. If you dream of global recognition and the chance to receive the highest accolades bestowed upon humanity while amassing a fortune, let me introduce you to what the future could mean for you. Some are born champions, others carve their paths to greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them unexpectedly. Actual achievement often emerges from profound sacrifice; greatness thrives not in selfishness but in the humility of surrender. The measure of one’s power lies in one's capacity to concede. Greatness is not the absence of

I was no naive damsel! I heard him chuckle. In the next second, the room turned dark. With the change in position, all I could see was his moving Adam’s apple. “Want to give it a try?” My mind went blank, and I thought, ‘Will I still get paid if I try?’ A second passed. Then, two. Then, three. Shaun lay down. He turned around and fell asleep. I glared at his back and wanted to bite him in half. “I don’t know whether a company president can really make another company go bankrupt within seconds, but if you don’t cover yourself, you’re bound to catch a cold.”