Before Sunrise 2 Novels & Stories

The first blush of dawn spread across the horizon as New York stirred from its slumber. The towering skyscrapers and bustling streets slowly awoke under the soft touch of morning light. From Ethan’s office, perched high atop a prestigious skyscraper, the sunrise over the city was a mesmerizing spectacle. The eastern sky, once painted in deep shades of indigo and violet, began to brighten as the daybreak drew nearer. Clouds caught the early light, their fringes glowing pink and gold. Below, the city remained in shadow, awaiting the dawn’s magic.

Morning Dante’s day always began early. By 5:30 AM, he was already up, the early morning light just beginning to break through the curtains. He never needed an alarm—his mind always woke him up before the rest of the world. He would start with a quick workout in the gym, pushing himself through a series of intense exercises, the familiar rhythm of lifting weights grounding him. It was his time alone, where he could clear his thoughts and prepare for the day ahead.

Even. The grey of early morning was in the window. Not quite light, the sky doing that particular thing it did when night had finished and wasn't admitting it yet. The security light had stopped its arc sometime in the last hour. Real dawn coming in to replace it, flat and colourless, making no promises. Thirty-nine hours. I didn't move.

“You aren’t unable to move because of sleep paralysis anymore.” Jaladri’s stomach twisted. “That was my strike. You won’t be able to move again until sunrise. So if you'd like to perform the dawn prayer, you'll have to do it spiritually. Your body is temporarily unavailable.” If Jaladri had been capable of moving, his eyes would have bulged out of his skull. Until sunrise? Like this? With his chest feeling as though a horse had kicked through it? “Control your breathing and the pain will lessen. But moving? Forget it. Not until morning. And if you suddenly need to urinate...”

“Cut it!” “RISE AND SHINE, DAWN!” I heard Dusk’s loud call coming from the kitchen. I slowly opened my eyes and peeked at the clock on the bedside table. It was six in the morning. We open the shop at eight so we still have time to prepare ourselves and eat breakfast. Maybe we could still bond while waiting for the time to pass. Normally, I would get up around 7 AM since I’m alone. But now that Dusk is here, I should keep her company. She told me last night that she was given a week off because of what happened with her and Ross. They will resume filming next week.

The sun peeked at the East horizon, with warm beams piercing through the fluffy rosy clouds. The birds keep chirping, and the breeze is cool. The first rays of dawn seeped into her room with their golden magic, spreading various hues of silver and gold. The morning was exceedingly beautiful! Long and dark wavy eyelashes slowly flutter, Sumire wakes up with a beaming smile and felt light within. She feels a sudden feeling of serenity flowing through her veins. All the negative vibes and emotions vanished in just one night. It's like she just got cleanse or whatever.

Vibrant reds, blush pinks with soft purple undertones and calm light blues. All gathered together to bask in the sun's golden glory. The sheer beauty of it brought tears to my eyes, it was the most beautiful sun rise I'd ever seen. The glorious dawn that chased away the night's shadows. This was the sun rise of June 21, 1874. The morning of my execution. The glorious dawn of the beginning of my end! The Night Before 526!

He released his grip, and inch by inch his cock slide out of my wetness. Pushing his cock back into his pants, he spun me around and dipped me down – pulling me along and then back into his arms as the song ends “ I should take you home”. Noise filled the air as the crowd cheered and dispersed the floor. Stepping away from the neon colored lights, I noticed the color of the sky was starting to change. “Ohmygod!” I exclaimed. “Is that the sunrise?” Bay looked down on his wrist watch “ it’s just 5: am”

“Wake up Bash, Wake up” The constant pats on his cheeks woke Sebastian from his deep sleep. He opened his eyes and saw the nervous Zara snapping her fingers in the air. “Sunshine” He whispered and sat up rubbing his eyes lazily. “Thank god. You scared me Bash. Come on, let’s go” She stood up pulling him with her smiling brightly. Sebastian chuckled standing up and swirled her around. They both laughed and got down the cottage to watch the beautiful sunrise.

The long slide of grassy slopes down the mountain, the lake below. Soul food... But inside, I am unquiet. I cannot settle. It's early enough that the sun has not risen, the world bathed in the grey light of the predawn, but Venus, hanging low, heralds the dawn and is already fading against the rising glare on the horizon. Inhaling steam, warming my fingers on the mug, I wait and I watch as the rim of the world begins to glower. Pull yourself together man... The sun rises, casting blood-red across the low mist writhing over the waters.