Escape Novels & Stories

Arbella jumped from the 135 mph I’d been averaging to the dial not even on a number anymore. I could barely keep track of the road but luckily there wasn’t anyone coming this way or going the same way. I’m not sure if I would have been able to move around them in time. My phone was bouncing around a little cubby and I heard it go off. Answering it, I shoved into into my sports bra since I don’t think I could hear it anywhere else. “I don’t…I don’t think we are going to make it. There are too many that came up to the pack house, Sky.” Kat sounded so defeated.

“But you’ll need to move fast. Evelyn has eyes everywhere.” Lisa nodded, clutching the vial tightly. “Thank you.” Before the man could respond, a sudden noise outside made them both freeze. The sound of footsteps—someone was approaching the greenhouse. “Go!” the man hissed, his eyes wide with panic. “Get out of here before it’s too late!” Lisa didn’t need to be told twice. She slipped the vial into her pocket and bolted for the door, her heart pounding in her chest. The footsteps grew louder, closer, as she burst out of the greenhouse and sprinted down the path, the dark woods closing in around her.

Finally, the words on the screen come into focus. Quincy: Are you still coming in today? Quincy: Tiffany, wake up so you're here on time! Quincy: I'm serious. It's a hair emergency! We're doing all-over color, right? "What the hell?" I grumble. "What the hell is a hair emergency?" "Hmm?" Rowen mumbles as he continues his journey with his lips. "Nothing. Quincy's being weird." Me: Relax, you psycho. I'll be there. And yes, all-over color.

she asked glaring at me but before I could answer movement in the rocks above caught my attention, noticing my look Desert looked at me "What is it?" "Stay here, keep close to Acre" "ACRE" I yell "Yeah alright, calm down bro, I'm right here," Acre says from behind me "Oh sorry, take care of Desert, Ill be right back" "Where are you going?" he asks concerned but I didn't want to alarm anyone so I mind linked him "There's someone up above" "Ok be safe, call if you need me" "PIG," the words said out loud caught my attention, so I turn to Desert with a smile on my face and raised eyebrows

I am in heaven when my phone chimes. It's a text from Mo. Mo : *Do not G****e Nate. I'm begging you, don't do it until I'm at your apartment tonight* Well, guess what? Like any other kids with super high curiosity, I do what exactly I am told not to. What the .... ****

-Love always, Momma, Scarlett The tears fall freely down my face. This was the very last entry of the journal. I know that Luka was born February 21st. We celebrated his 17th birthday this year together. “Oh, what a fool!” I screamed out. I was sobbing now. For not only Scarlett and myself, but for the sweet baby that was growing inside of me. I know that as soon as this baby is born, Carlos will rip them away. Over my dead body he will get away with what he has done. This journal is not done yet, Ameila’s story will not end here. I pull out a pen and begin to write on the next empty page. In the unlikely chance I get out of here. This will help me nail that asshat to the wall. Or in the mo

"It's 7 already, you should be on your way now." "Ain't you coming along?" "Vivian, you know I don't belong there." "What do you mean by you don't belong there?" "You know how I feel about people in power." "But peace, I can't go there alone." "Vee, you can't be alone. Gabriella and Laura would be there." "But..." "No, but vee, let me see you off." Just like peace said, a car was waiting for me outside. The car looks expensive but then, what do I know about cars?

“This is why you need to hurry up. We’re running out of time, both of us are not prepared to face the General’s wrath.” Vale raised the can of beer in his hand, “I know that, cheers!”

I give his arm a squeeze before let go of his arm. "It's okay I wasn't hungry anyways." I said with the saddest voice I have ever sounded. Hendrix goes to say something and I cut him off too. "I'm going outside for a walk." I said with a single tear falling from my eye. I walk away from the table and mutter. "Posticum apertum." The back door slams opened against the wall. "Sella movere posticum ."

{Pause} Layla: I'm so sorry. {Pause} Layla: What an ass. You deserve better. {Pause} Layla: Wait, what? {Pause} Layla: You can't stay there if he's going to be there. Promise me. {Pause} Layla: Can you come here? {Pause} Layla: Try. I miss you and I'm worried about you. I better go. Love ya! She hung up and I cleared my throat and she jumped. She turned quickly.