Brighter Nights Novels & Stories

Felicia The next night when Gregor left for the night I stayed up. I sat in the dark by the window and waited. The moon was nearly full and the night was clear, so I could see the valley floor well. I wanted another glimpse at the red wolf or any of his companions. But the night was silent except for the insects that chirped in the grass and the trees. The moon wasps were out, trying to harvest as much nectar as possible before winter. Their bioluminescent blue glow blinked off and on throughout the undergrowth. Several night-blooming flowers grew in the valley. Fallen Stars with their abundant fire red petals, Midnight Violets whose black petals were a warning not to eat them, they would ki

They must surely be connected to a monster. Feeling them slash my face, my blood soaked tears hinder my site as I watch the light disappear and everything turns to complete darkness again. The next time I open my eyes, the agonizing pain has stopped and I see another sliver of light coming from my bedroom again. I creep closer and notice something odd. The couple I see in the room are not my parents. Instead, it's a young man and woman.

In remembrance! In remembrance! Lord Nox, the God of War, succumbed to the siege by the Ten Nations and perished in the treacherous Ocean of Death. The battleground witnessed not only the staining of azure waters but also a sea adorned with lifeless forms, as Lord Nox, with unmatched prowess, faced and conquered the formidable lions of the Ten Nations.Contrary to popular belief attributing Lord Nox's demise to the collective might of the Ten Nations, the truth unfolds that the one responsible for extinguishing his life was none other than the woman who held the deepest place in his heart.In the passage of time, Nox Greenshade stood atop the towering peaks, gazing upon the vast expanse below

"Their bodies are no longer producing the gold-resonance pigments because there’s no UV light to trigger them. Instead, they’re developing 'Tapetum Lucidum'—the same reflective layer found in the eyes of nocturnal predators. Their eyes are turning silver, Audrey. They can see in near-total darkness, but the artificial light of the lamps is starting to burn their retinas." The "First-Gens," who still dreamed of the suns, looked at their children with a growing sense of alienation. The children moved through the crowded, dark corridors with a grace that the adults couldn't match. They didn't use lanterns; they navigated by the faint heat-signatures of the steam-pipes and the bio-luminescence o

It was still dark and the stars littered the sky, gleaming like a thousand diamonds. “I’ve never seen the night sky,” Ellis admitted. “Their universe is highly matured, so it is densely packed. That’s why the sky glitters like that… like it is illuminated by the stars alone and it doesn’t need a sun to brighten the planet,” Laurel said. “It’s strange that the sky can seem so beautiful even though the world is suffering,” Ellis whispered. “It just shows that the world will go on… the universe will move on no matter what.” Laurel gave her a pointed look.

His muscles flexed under his tight shirt and his jaw tightened. "Do you really believe that the only reason I keep you here is because of your parents? I am Damion Night I don't do anything for anyone unless it benefits me and my family. Think about that the next time you want to kill one of my guards and try and run away." With that he turned his back on me and stalked out of the basement.

On the second floor of the café was where Gianna lived, together with her brother. Shira bit her lips, pointing at the TV mounted at the side, increasing the volume from the remote on her hand. The concert of the decade is coming your way! One of the greatest bands of all time will once and for all, grab their instruments and microphone to sing our memories. Orange Sky, together with some guest bands will give us one night, singing all their greatest hits! More details of the concert will be released by Mojika Label soon. Stay tuned! “Whoah, is that really happening?” Apollo shook his head, his eyes full of amusement. Just like Shira, he could not contain his excitement. “Dang, I loved that

“Yeah. There are ways for vampires to get around during daylight hours, and I kind of have a magical way of making the sunlight not hurt Lucas.” “Oh, uh. Wow.” Silence falls between us for a few seconds. I pull the band from my ponytail. “So, when’s a good time to come over? Phil and I both have the night and then tomorrow off.” “Once the sun goes down. Is that too late for Penny?” “Lord no,” she says with a laugh. “That kid hasn’t been sleeping very well lately. It’s a Wonder Week.” “What’s that?” “A growth spurt that messes with her sleep cycle, her happiness, and basically my sanity. She might be up. She might not be.”

"God, here's another poser!" My roommate, Fiona Sharpe, grinned as she shoved her phone at us. Its screen showed a student chat group where a bold message stood out. It read, "Urgently looking for a female date—must be attractive—to accompany me to a banquet. You'll receive ten grand upfront as payment."

Scarlett nodded, feeling uncertainty grow inside her. The next morning, as everyone woke up and the sun barely lit the camp, Alex had already made a decision: he had to protect Scarlett no matter what. What happened the night before hadn’t been an accident. The gorgon who had almost drowned Scarlett was a princess of the lake, and although Alex still didn’t understand why she had attacked her, he knew there had to be a reason—and he had to find out. And that meant that, at last, he would have to tell Scarlett the truth about the supernatural world… and about who had attacked her the night before. Scarlett stepped out of her tent with Leslie, feeling the morning chill on her skin. At that ver