Birthday Blackout Novels & Stories

Zachary added, "If anyone is working with her to put on a show, listen carefully—tell her that in a few days, it'll be Tessie's death anniversary. She'd better go to the cemetery and atone for her sins. Otherwise, don't blame me for dealing with her." His final words carried a bone-chilling coldness. It was hard to believe they came from his mouth. I knew all too well what he was capable of. Even if he wouldn't take my life, he would make sure I suffered. For the first time, I felt a strange sense of relief that I was dead. Though my death had been gruesome, at least my body was still whole. Officer Tiller looked as if he wanted to say something else, but Zachary had already turned away, pul

There is confusion in my voice and Annika nods while tossing a dress aside. “Papa and I go to see her all the time. But tomorrow is a special day. June 21st. Papa says it's the day that Mama left us to go to heaven. So he has that day marked on my calendar.” My eyes fall on her calendar and I see the date circled there. June 21st. It's tomorrow. My birthday. And gone to heaven? Is her mother— I gasp in realization and my eyes land on Annika who is so busy with finding the dress that she wants to wear. Her mother is dead. Tomorrow is her death anniversary.

Next day Wednesday 13th September 2023 I groaned lightly as I rubbed my eyes and sat up on my bed, I groaned lightly stretching out in my bed, My phone beeped on the bedside table, I picked it up and it was a message from my bank. -On this special occasion of your birthday, we wish you a wonderful year ahead and success in all your endeavors. Thank you for banking with Horizon Heights- The text read, my lips stretched into a small smile, with everything that had been happening recently, I almost forgot all about my birthday but I dare not, I’ve always loved celebrating my birthday and what makes this year’s birthday all the more special is that I get to celebrate my twenty sixth birthday all

Lily’s POV I stepped into the warmth of the family bakery, the scent of cinnamon and pine wrapping around me like an old hug. It was December 23rd, and Evergreen Falls was decked out in holiday cheer, but my heart felt heavier than the snow piling up outside. At twenty-eight, I'd returned from Chicago after my fiance called off the wedding six months ago.

Zach says, “but I’d like to get back tonight. I want to be there in the morning to wish Zahra a happy birthday.” Shit. Yeah. That’s a good point. I’d completely forgotten tomorrow was her actual birthday. Guilt twists sharply in my chest. I’ve spent so much time obsessing over the party, the tattoo removal and Tobias that somehow, I overlooked the fact she turns eighteen first. I nod to Zach and see Max relax slightly. “Thank you for the offer, but we need to head off after supper,” I say to Digby. “Of course. Come through. Let’s get you fed and on your way.”

“Almost done my ass. It’s your last night here. You should be giving legendary! You should look like they’ll cry when you gone!” “I’m fine, Blink.” And I was… or I wanted to be. I wasn’t supposed to tell him everything yet. Not about the man. Not about the wedding. Not about the life waiting to swallow me whole. But Blinky? He wasn’t just a friend. He was chosen family. He popped gum loudly. “Anywayyy, come fast. We got big fishes tonight.” “How big?” I asked, raising a brow. “It’s somebody’s birthday... rich men... men that change cars like you change your undies.”

"Jethro, I don't want to die. I want to keep this child. I want to marry you and grow old with you. We will never be apart." But when he left me at the wedding, those words died in my throat. He gave a small smile and reached for the bag at his feet, searching for something. Finally, he pulled out three faded cards. He looked at me and slowly held the cards up to my face. The first one read, [No Anger Coupon.] "You gave me this for my 24th birthday," he said. "You said if I ever made you angry or we had a fight, I could use this coupon."

No pleasantries, no wasted words. "I figured," I said, my voice flat. "Good. Don't use your regular phone for our business. This one is for me, and for your tasks. Understand?" "Yes." My jaw tightened. A dedicated line. Another sign of how completely I was trapped. "Your first assignment is tomorrow night," he said, ignoring my tone. "There's a charity gala at the Grand Vista Hotel. Starts at seven. I've already arranged your entry. Your name will be on a guest list. Maeve Higgins."

The thought struck so hard I physically flinched. And standing alone in a penthouse that offered zero warmth or comfort, I realized something terrifying. For the first time since falling in love with Nashian Blackthorpe...I knew him as little as he knew me. He doesn’t even know it’s was my birthday on Saturday. February 29th. A date that only exists every four years. I’d mentioned it once, months ago, laughing about Livvy and her family wanting to throw me a party. He’d continued typing on his phone and changed the subject.

True enough, she had misunderstood Zivon far too many times… She really should fix that bad habit… After a bit, Xavia eventually replied, ‘…Thank you, Dolly… I’ll try to refrain from overthinking things… For now, I’ll just calmly wait for his return…’ ‘Wait? What do you mean, wait? It’s Young Master Burton’s birthday the day after tomorrow, right? You should be worrying about that instead! You need to prepare a large surprise for him!’ ‘…How did you even learn about that?’ asked the baffled Xavia. ‘I heard that b*stard Kevin mentioning it yesterday. Basically, it seems that Young Master Burton is very low-profile, and never hosts any birthday banquets. It’s why not many outsiders know when h