Campus Novels & Stories

he said dramatically, “this place is not just a university. It’s a kingdom. And I happen to be its unofficial prince.” I raised an eyebrow. “Oh? And what does that make me?” Carlos smirked. “A mysterious new arrival with a powerful guardian? Darling, you’re royalty by association.” He wasn’t entirely wrong. He took me to the heart of the campus, where towering glass buildings stood alongside lush greenery. Everything was sleek, high-tech, and intimidatingly advanced. Even the student lounges looked like something out of a billionaire’s headquarters with digital interfaces, robotic assistants, and private study pods with personalized settings.

I understand I have to adjust because I don’t do it that hard. Fortunately, this school has a garden. This campus is too big, there is a swimming pool area, there is a close gym and open gym, the open field is very wide almost as big as a mall, there is a garden where I am now, the daycare is separated to grade six-ten campuses, there is a TLE room, each lab like computer and chem lab are many besides high school and college, the cafeteria is like a buffet and another cafeteria is like the food court of a mall. It is like a small village of extra size.

I smirked back at him, “You can’t scare me, I saw the barrier.” I kept my eyes straight ahead as I took in the view. Once we got past the tree line, we could see the full campus. Creed parked the car, and we both took a few minutes to take in the view. The classroom building looked like a castle, and it was front and center on the campus. There are three different dormitory buildings off to the right. It looks like there are four stories each. On the left side of the classroom building there is the cafeteria, and a separate coffee shop.

Onyx asked, his brow furrowing with confusion as he glanced between Jade and me. I took a deep breath, preparing to explain. "It's a compulsory camp for college students in my level," I began, trying to keep my explanation simple yet clear. "Basically, it's like this big gathering where students from different colleges come together for two weeks of activities, workshops and bonding. They organize it every year to help us develop teamwork, leadership skills and just to have fun, I guess." I continued, "It's kind of like a break from our regular routine. Plus, they throw in some cool outdoor activities like hiking, campfires and stuff. It's not all lectures and seminars, you know."

“I swear to God.” Laura laughs. And for a minute, this feels like any other Cross family disaster. Then we pass the sign. WESTFIELD UNIVERSITY — NEXT EXIT My stomach drops. Oh. We’re here. ⸻ The campus is beautiful. I hate that immediately. Old brick buildings. Huge trees. Students walking around in sweatshirts with WESTFIELD printed across the front. There’s a coffee shop near the student center and a giant fountain surrounded by people studying. I wanted it to be ugly. That’s horrible.

plural uni·ver·si·tie 1: an institution of higher learning providing facilities for teaching and research and authorized to grant academic degrees; specifically : one made up of an undergraduate division which confers bachelor's degrees and a graduate division which comprises a graduate school and professional schools each of which may confer master's degrees and doctorates Nakuyom ko ang kamao ko ng wala sa oras. What the hell I'm doing in front of a fucking school?! Agad kong hinanap ang numiro ni Sarreth at masama ang loob na tinawagan ito. "What? I just left, Celare. What's wrong?" Bungad sa akin ni Sarreth sa kabilang linya.

There are really two gates to this campus: the one in the front, which is used primarily by students, and the one on the other side, which is used for deliveries and stuff like that. They looked confused as I left them, but I had to go. Of course, my poor friends don’t know that I’m trying to escape from someone. Alera is calling me a coward and all sorts of names for not running to claim her mate, but what sane person would do that when there’s another female clinging to his side?

The [NISU] universities are divided into 4 campuses. [The main campus, [NISU] is grounded in Northern Seoul or, [NORTH NISU]. It consists of more than 40 buildings catering thousands of students and staff. Other than that, there are [WEST NISU], [EAST NISU] and [SOUTH NISU]. The place has its own bus station.] But Leah lived in town, Incheon town. It is where Leah Su lived. She lived 2 kilometers away from her school.

Kai Graduation was creeping up like a defender I didn't see coming on a blind switch. The campus started looking different lately. The brick buildings and the quad felt smaller, like clothes you outgrew but still kept in the back of your closet. I used to think Crestwood University was the center of the universe. Now? It was just the place where I grew up. Where I found Ava.

There's no way he's trying to escape his responsibility of being my personal nurse—when I'm the one who took care of him when he's sick! Straight men and their audacity. I stood up from my bed to grab Damian's phone. I should start scheduling appointments from derma clinics after I get out of here. I have to know if this will cause infection—that will be the end of my world. While I'm busy using Damian's phone, I heard a commotion outside of the cabin. Without hesitation, I sprint out of the cabin—leaving Damian's phone on the bed. As I walked outside, I saw the nuns and the other people of the camp surrounding something unknown. It's a UFO—Unidentified F*cking Obstruction of peace.