Before I Fall Lauren Oliver Novels & Stories

"Not even a dent." She didn't say anything comforting, because there wasn't anything comforting to say. She just reached over and turned the radio down to nothing, and we drove back toward the hospital in silence, the number in my head getting bigger instead of smaller no matter how I tried to make the pieces fit. Two weeks with the Icebulls starting tomorrow. A sister who needed surgery money I didn't have. And somewhere underneath all of it, quieter than it should have been, the memory of a hallway and a locker and a voice saying *pathetic* like it was the only word that had ever fit me.

Before she knew it, she fell on her knees before Oliver- having no choice than to plead. Hell- Nikon mustn't get to her!

Just when I think I’m finally free from her, finally safe, the earth beneath me gives way and I fall. My entire body plunges beneath the earth, crashing into a deep hole in the floor- a trap set as one of the many obstacles in the maze, something Olivia had warned me about. I was too busy trying to save myself to realize it and now, it’s too late. I look up at the only source of light above me and then, the high walls of the ditch I’ve fallen into. I don’t even bother to move around or stand up because my entire body aches painfully and my head throbs.

Only the echo of the waves remained. The world seemed to spin and stop instantly for Olivia. The sight of Oscar falling, the echo of her own scream, was too much to bear. The shock was overwhelming; her vision blurred, and her legs gave way. She simply collapsed on the edge of the cliff where Oscar had just fallen. Her consciousness began to fade, and she passed out in agony. Maximillian merely grinned with satisfaction watching Oscar fall from the cliff. He turned his attention to the unconscious Olivia, his eyes cold and full of murderous intent. He raised the wooden beam high, ready to end his niece’s life.

She said as she fell on his shoulder, Lauren's tears dropped, he hated himself, he had come between two loves, he didn't know that Mandy and Noor had such beautiful moments, from their everyday class to their outing, watching the stars, her crazy pose, he saw it all "Whoa! It's passed one in the morning, I need to sleep." Larry said, Pulling Lisa onto the bed very well, she had already fallen asleep, and he too slept but Lauren hadn't, he grabbed the laptop, he watched every video in it, not one escape, the last one was her completely nude. Even though he saw the title, don't open, he did open.

But before I could take my next step, the sky split open. Rain pelted down in a merciless torrent. The rock beneath my foot shifted. And suddenly—I was falling. Oh no.Why now?Why here? Just a few more steps, and I would've made it. I curled my body, bracing for impact, praying I wouldn't shatter on the way down. Oliver would risk his life to retrieve Lina's keepsakes, but he wouldn't even bother to collect my corpse. "Help…" The word tore from my throat, maybe the last one I'd ever say.

Sienna stepped down one stair, voice suddenly syrupy sweet as she said, “It’s not what you are thinking. We weren’t bullying her. She just tripped.” “Right.” He smiled, and it was all teeth. “Well, I’m sure the cameras can confirm that.” Sienna’s eyes flickered to me. “Whatever she has told you—” Oliver tsked. Her confidence flickered. He leaned closer to her, just enough for the girls behind her to be go fluttering. “One more stunt like this,” he said, his voice low, “And you’ll be the one falling.” ____ A. Gupta

Vienna’s POV "Well," Lauren said sweetly, her gaze sliding from me to Edward and back again. "Look who’s here." "Good morning," I replied evenly, summoning every ounce of composure I had. She stepped forward, her smile polished to perfection. "I’m really looking forward to spending some time with Oliver. We’ve barely had the chance to get to know each other, have we?" She crouched slightly. "Hey, little man?" Oliver just stared at her blankly.

“Dr. Oliver!” Oliver turned his head to see who it was when suddenly, his vision went blank. His head felt like spinning and everything around him moved in slow motion. “Ugh… This is bad,” he mumbled. “Doctor!” It was the last thing he heard before falling down on the ground. At that moment, Oliver felt like it was alright to be swallowed by darkness. After all, he was not a good person. His mind kept reminding him of his regrets about Sherly, and just like that, Oliver surrendered to the void.

Olivia was breathing heavily as she layed on the ground. "Olivia!" Warren shouted. He then quickly rushed over to where she was laying. She was already turning pale and her voice started to forsake her. "I guess I let my guard down for a second, didn't I?" she whispered. She wanted to laugh, but she coughed up a mouthful of blood. Warren knew that she was beyond saving, no matter what he did. He turned to look at Yvonne, who was still laughing like someone who was possessed. She didn't even give a damn about what was unfolding in front of her.