Birthday Blackout Novels & Stories

Mr. Blackwood sat on a soft plush cushion in his Home office, his gaze locked on the large wall clock as its hands moved slowly upwards. It was the eve of his birthday, a few minutes to twelve noon. Mr. Blackwood in recent years had formed a habit of staying up till the first minute of his birthday, he believed that it was negative to start a new year of your life asleep, he needed to be awake when the clock strikes twelve.

The following day was Jonathan's birthday and the celebration will be held that night in on one of the most prestigious venue in the city, own by the Blackburn. "Are we going to the birthday party Adora?" Ryan asked his wife. "Yes that's the reason we came here to represent the Carters, Babe grandpa cannot make it so we have to attend on his behalf." "I'm not in the mood to attend can I stay behind?" Ryan said. "Babe if you're not feeling well , then you can stay behind. But I would be very glad if you could come with me." Adora said. "I don't want to restraint your movement if I go with you."

I told him whining, “I told the Alpha last night I will spend this day to rest and that means just staying in my room the whole day.” “I don’t think you can do that,” he winked at me and I grimaced when he opened the doors and let in the sunlight, “It’s your twentieth birthday and you have to do something special today.” I was still tired but had to deal with Beta Kian’s energetic aura so I sat on my bed with a frown, “It’s too early for this…besides, I don’t celebrate my birthday.” “Maybe you don’t. Before. But you are in Blackwood Pack now, Lady Holly, and things will be different since you came into this place,” Beta Kian said with a smile, “You have to prepare for lunch later. That’s wha

He leaned in to kiss her gently, his affection palpable. Just as they settled onto the couch, the sound of the television captured their attention. Alexa’s gaze turned to the screen as a breaking news segment flashed before them, the words “Gruesome Discovery” glaring ominously. The news anchor’s serious tone filled the room, detailing shocking events that happened earlier that morning. “Several lifeless bodies were discovered in a nearby forest, showing disturbing signs of what appears to be an animal attack. Alexa's eyes widened in shock, her heart racing. The room's cheerful atmosphere vanished, replaced by unease.

My voice was cold as ice. “Sean, it’s over between us. From now on, we’re done. I’ll say it one last time: the child died the day Quinn gave birth. He died because of his cold-hearted father. If you’d taken me to the hospital that day, maybe he could have lived… but that’s impossible now.” I took out my phone and pushed it toward him. The screen showed a photo of the baby’s gravestone. Seeing the gravestone, Sean fell apart. Tears streamed down his face as he begged me in a trembling voice.

she added as I raised my eyebrow. “What??” “Well...” she replied, then pressed something on her tablet to show me, but it was merely Mr. Reynolds' profile. “And?” I mentioned that I was confused as her finger moved to something on the tab, and I took a look at it. His birthday. “Uh… Today is... oh wait, tomorrow is his birthday??” I exclaimed, and Tiara set her tab aside and agreed with a nod. “Yes, and a celebration will be held at midnight,” she replied making me groan

"You have to tell someone, even if it's not Hayden. Your mom. Someone. You can't carry this alone." "I'm telling you right now." "That's not enough." "It has to be." I glance at my phone again. The screen is still dark, but the time glares up at me in white numerals. And then I notice the date, freezing. Tomorrow is the 28th. Hayden's birthday. The realization hits me like cold water down my spine. I've been so tangled in the blackmail that I completely forgot. Or maybe I didn't forget. I just buried it under everything else. We haven't talked about it.

“Warm lights, some snacks, music. He will like it. Blake wants it to feel personal.” I nod. “Yeah… personal is good.” She smiles at me. “You okay? You are quiet.” “I am listening,” I say quickly. I am not listening. My phone vibrates in my palm. I look down. Unknown number. My chest tightens. I already know. I open it. Tomorrow night. His 21st birthday. The bond may awaken. Stay alert. Do not forget why you are there. The words feel like ice sliding under my skin. I read it again. And again.

--- Across the territory, preparations were underway for tomorrow's gathering. Birthdays weren't usually major events. But eighteenth birthdays were different. Important. Symbolic. A transition into adulthood. Even worse, Blackthorn would be attending another investigation meeting tomorrow. Meaning Ryker would be here. Ash became immediately interested. Excellent. Stop. No. Jade rubbed her forehead. She'd developed a headache. And she blamed her wolf entirely. --- Unfortunately, her day only became worse. Because Sabrina Carter struck again. It happened during lunch. Subtle.

Once again, Alex Feinn, my partner, had work commitments on my birthday. Before he left, Alex gently kissed my cheek and tried to reassure me. "I'm sorry I have to miss your birthday again this year, but I'll make it up to you with a gift." I smiled and brushed it off. Once he was gone, I decided to surprise him and went looking for him. Instead, I saw a woman run into his arms. I recognized her. It was Quinn Bayer, his childhood friend, whom he had once told he was in love with. Quinn slipped her arm through his. "Cathy and I share a birthday, but you spend it with me every year. Aren't you worried she'll find out?" Alex took her purse to carry it for her, looking completely unconce