Bling From Let It Shine Novels & Stories

Tears welled up in my eyes. Clenching my jaw, I leaned back against the seat and focused on breathing, praying the pain would pass quickly. Just as the silence started to settle, a voice message disrupted it. Chloe's sweet voice rang out. "Ethan, why aren't you answering my calls? I have something really, really important to tell you! Please, I'm begging you! I'm so scared—I can't live like this!" I cracked my eyes open slightly, watching as Ethan fumbled with his phone.

When he tried to comfort me, I rejected him, "Stop pretending! I don't want to hear it!" He opened his mouth but couldn't say a word, just staring at me blankly. His eyes showed rare regret, but I had no interest in forgiving him. Nathan's gaze shifted from my hardened profile to my leg. He suddenly frowned, "Your leg... it's bleeding badly." The left leg of my pants was stained with an alarming patch of red. Blood was dripping down my calf onto the car mat, a horrifying sight. "Thanks to you, this leg might be ruined forever."

Letting the truth bleed. Letting it carve me clean.

By the time Rose finished half her cake, I had finished my awful instant noodles. On her stream, her other phone suddenly lit up. She glanced at the screen, her eyes reddening as surprise flickered across her face. A few seconds later, she broke down in tears before an audience of over a hundred thousand viewers.

Blanche whispered, brushing a stray lock of hair from Venus' face. Venus leaned her forehead against Blanche’s. "Only for you. I’ve missed you. Missed this." As they danced, Blanche glanced over Venus’ shoulder, watching Shiobhan playing with the recruits. The little girl laughed, her eyes lighting up as Aracelli lifted her high into the air. The sight filled Blanche with a warmth she couldn't describe—this was everything she had ever wanted but had never dared to dream of. "Look at her," Blanche murmured, a smile playing on her lips. "She’s fearless, just like you."

He stepped past me and dropped to his knees beside Sheila, placing his hand over her throat. Directly on the bite. Caleb jolted forward. “Blaze, what the hell are you—” “DON’T TOUCH ME,” Blaze snapped. Caleb froze. Blaze inhaled deeply through his nose. “Blaze?” I whispered. He didn’t answer, just closed his eyes and fell into a trance. Sheila convulsed harder and her jaw tightened harder. And right before our eyes, a light appeared. Faint at first but then growing brighter as a silver glow pulsing beneath Blaze’s palm..

Lucy and Amira's heartbeat was very strong as she looked up. A song from Blink 182 entitled I miss you. Hello there The angel from my nightmare The shadow in the background of the morgue The unsuspecting victim of darkness in the valley We can live like Jack and Sally if we want Lucy suddenly sang while foolproofly looking into Amira's eyes. He just listens to Lucy's voice as if taking her to heaven. Amira couldn't help but water her eyes as she watched Lucy.

“I WON’T LET YOU—I DON’T CARE—I—” Another pulse of light exploded from me, larger this time, spiraling into the sky like a pillar of molten gold. Trees cracked, the ground buckled, and I could see Snow and Phineas bracing themselves against the edges of the shockwave, shouting, warning—but their words didn’t reach me.

Bright light shines on my face and his, showcasing his full grin while I remain shell-shocked by the plain audacity of him. Has he no shame? Right in public! "Right here, miss!" "To your left, miss!" "Please smile for us, Miss Wellington!" Miss Wellington!?! I whip my head forward at the voice, and the flashes increase. Geez! This is bad. Red spots bleed into my sight. I think I'm seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. I blink, and realize that's an even worse decision. My eyes strain to see what's in front of me. I can't see through the flashes, nor hear through the screaming of "here, please!"

Her voice shot through the air, breaking the eerie silence that had Blaze's heart racing alarmingly. Right when their eyes met, Lilith flashed him her sweetest smile. Blaze melted on the spot. Holding the flowers towards him, she whispered, "Happy birthday." Blaze's heart leaped up in joy as he felt a surge of happiness warm up his stomach. Bash could barely conceal his delight. A low-pitched moan sounded from him as he tried to gain control but Blaze stayed firm, refusing to let him come forth. 'It's my birthday too.' Bash whined.