Countdown Novels & Stories

Chapter 8 Hannah's POV The news of the annual corporate party hit the 12th floor like a lightning strike. In a building made of glass and cold calculations, the "Cromwell Legacy Gala" was the only night where the hierarchy supposedly blurred—though everyone knew it was just a more expensive stage for the same power plays. The announcement appeared on every monitor in the building at exactly 9:00 AM. A sleek, animated invitation in gold and black: A Legacy of Excellence. Join us at the Grand Ballroom for the Annual Corporate Gala.

There was a note wrapped around it, tied with a thin string, I pulled the string off and unrolled the note. The writing was small but I could read it clear: “You have less than two weeks to use this and your countdown starts now.”

To make up for it, he turned back and repeated a promise. "I'll definitely go to the old house to see you tomorrow." The next day, he broke his promise anyway. I sat on the couch in the old house, looking at my phone. Twelve hours left. A local news alert popped up. Kayla had appeared at a new project launch, with Lawrence standing behind her. Thinking about the promise he had made yesterday, I let out a self-deprecating smile. If he knew these were the last 12 hours with me, would he still break his promise?

" The Ghost pressed him, growing impatient. With the pressure mounting, Liam's hand moved, and the trigger was pulled. At that moment, the Ghost's laughter echoed wildly. He ripped the sack from my head and seized my hair. "Look at what you've chosen, Liam." His eyes widened in shock, and he screamed in disbelief, "No!" While screams filled the air, a clear electronic voice announced: [The countdown is over.] [Exiting the world...]

I thought, just to be sure, counting again. Wednesday, 21:05: Beep. 1.2..3..120. Thursday, 21:05: Beep. 1.2..3..120. Friday, 21:05: Beep. 1.2..3..120. Friday, 23:30: “Beep, hello 001. It's 23:50, the counting system will close in ten minutes, please complete the count from 1 to 120 if you want to continue”

I defended myself lamely as we walked to the isolated corner where my pizza box was. I didn't want to leave him, I felt a weird attraction that I didn't feel before and- “60, 59,58…” The whole pack was counting. “Why are they doing a countdown?” I asked, looking around me to see teens with fireworks in their hands, ready to light them up. “It’s the countdown to midnight. From twelve am, you will be able to find your mate.” He winked at me. “... 5, 4, 3, 2, 1!” At the end of the countdown, fireworks exploded in the sky and the moon was blood red but that wasn't the onlything weird about that moment

I ignored her sharp tone and pulled out my phone again, opening an app that showed a countdown timer. Three. Two. One.

At 8:59 am tomorrow, send the electronic version of this joint lawsuit to everyone via company email. After hanging up, I texted Alexander, "Apologies, Mr. Langley. I'll only be able to give you the final response in 22 hours. However, I guarantee you'll witness the most thorough corporate purge you've ever seen."

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Turn your butt back to his uncle. Occasionally, use a small fist to punch the doorknob. Inside, there was a knock on the door. Not only was the boy startled, but his feet take a step back. Even the man was equally surprised. He turns around to talk to the little boy. “Women, taking a bath takes an hour at least. But it's not fast, please wait. He reaches out and holds his watch in front of the child. Point to the long needle. As long as the needle goes to this number. She will come out.