Bleak Sentence Novels & Stories

Blake felt a weight had joined him on the bed and only then did he dart his eyes to his mother on the bed. Emily pulled him into her arms and confronted him with her warmth. She patted his back and her whole pose and figure spoke of an absorbing melancholy. "I'm sorry." That was all she could say to her depressed son. He remained silent and didn't speak. He closed his eyes and all he could think of was the day of the accident, the day that haunted him even in his dreams, the day that he felt useless, the day he couldn't protect his friend. One month ago, Blake and Liam were both seated at a booth close to the window as they sipped on their strawberry smoothies from a straw.

Broken. Bloody. But no longer alone.

Adeline's POV Cold crept deep in my bones, wrapping me with an evil bear hug. I was weak, with trembling hands huddled next to the doorstep. My parched and dry lips, sore throat from non-stop coughing, and the metallic and raw flavor of blood hanging on my tongue. Blake said that I will be out here for three days, is this how he really wants me to die? Does Blake even love me a little? He always seems careless about me and cares so much for Rebecca.

Like iron bands were locking around my ribs. My vision blurred. I was sinking. The trees leaned in, whispering secrets I couldn’t understand. The sky above dimmed, even darker than before, the clouds swallowing all light. And then— I was gone. Swallowed whole by the Blightwood. The Goddess didn’t answer. The wolf didn’t come. Only darkness.

I set my plate on the counter next to me before I focused my attention closer to the screen trying to hear every detail. "The death of the two was a very brutal and fatal murder and America's hearts and prayers go out to the families who lost an amazing member." The blonde spoke before I clicked off the t.v "Mom this has to be Justin or Dylan, one of them. If not, both" I said as I paced back and forth. "We're not absolutely positive." She defended.

The mighty Helios decided to depart from our midst. Blake is the only one left with me. I'm unsure of his current intentions. My heart raced as I spoke, uncertainty gripping me tightly. "The future is a mystery," I whispered, my voice barely above a breath. Through gritted teeth, I seethed at Blake, "You have single-handedly destroyed my entire existence."

I can’t stand what’s happening right now. Life just seems…bleak. As depressing as that sounds, it’s the truth. I don’t see the point of going on anymore. I’ve lost it completely. I’ve ruined my life. That’s what I’m starting to realize. Or maybe my life has always been ruined and I only realized it now.

I pleaded, rising to my feet as she turned to meet my eyes. “Do you want to say goodbye or leave?” Blake mumbled, her eyes softened slightly. I took a deep breath, trying to steady my trembling hands and racing heart. "I want to say goodbye," I said, my voice barely above a whisper. Blake nodded, her expression unreadable as she turned and led me towards the punishment ground. Each step felt like an eternity, the weight of impending loss crushing down on me. As we approached the entrance, I braced myself for the sight that awaited me. The punishment ground was a place of agony and despair, a testament to the brutality of our world.

Blake floated up out of the hole with only one other sentence. “With all your wailing, they may even name this place Wailing Caverns.”

It cut through me like a knife, deepening my sense of hurt and abandonment. Amidst the whirlwind of emotions, I heard the heavy, worried voice of Blake, urging me to hold on. "Theda, please bear with it. I'll get you to the clinic soon." His words were filled with concern and determination, providing a glimmer of hope amidst the darkness that surrounded me.