Estranged Novels & Stories

“Why should I trust a stranger who wanders into my territory?” Eldris’s gaze shifts to Jordan before settling back on me. His voice is tired but steady. “I have no loyalty left to those I once called family. My mate... she was accused of being a witcher and of practicing dark arts. They beheaded her without a second thought. I watched them kill her for something she never did, and I could do nothing to stop it.” He pauses, his voice trembling as he speaks. “They cast me out when I refused to follow them any longer. I became a rogue that day. Now, all I want is to see them fall, even if it costs me my life.”

cursed Jane annoyed. Eros, who didn't feel guilty at all, just smiled innocently and strolled casually past Jane.

I couldn't stop myself from asking, I knew she wasn't going to back down without a fight, and neither was I going to. “Richard… Please leave…you never had kids with me and that is the truth, so leave…get out. Right now.” “ Calm down, Reina, you are getting all worked up, and you know what happens when you tire yourself out, it doesn't help at all” The stranger by her side leaned forward, running his hands on her shoulder, “ Who are you?” I butted in," Who do you think you are that you should utter a word when families are talking?'' I demanded an answer.

In that stolen moment, there was only the intoxicating allure of the forbidden, a connection that defied reason and the boundaries of the living world. As he pulled away, the room grew colder, and I was left in a state of yearning and confusion. Hayden whispered words I couldn't quite grasp, promises and secrets that left me both exhilarated and bewildered. And then, as quickly as he had come, he faded into the shadows, leaving me alone in the darkness.

I have my medicine with me. Don't you worry. I'll only leave once I take my granddaughter-in-law home. With that, she hung up and handed the phone back to Ruby. There. All settled. You know, you're speechless. Grandma, won't your family be worried? No, it's all taken care of. I'll be here with you. Matilda waved her off. Ruby blinked at her in disbelief. Seriously. What kind of family dumps their sick grandmother on a complete stranger? Ruby was about to call back when a notification popped up.

SERA I sat cross-legged on the couch, the half-melted tub of vanilla and caramel swirl ice cream nestled in my lap. The room was a mess. Dishes in the sink, laundry in a heap by the hallway, and my sketchpads scattered on the floor like forgotten promises. I hadn’t been to work in days. Couldn’t even imagine showing my face there. Not with the headlines still making rounds. SERA MCFADDEN AND JARED REEVES ESTRANGED. WHO IS THE FRAUD?

Dad warned, glaring at me, Then they spun and left without a fight, my twin smirking as she trailed after them. Then it was just us and Melissa. “My love I'm…” I began, but was cut off, “Pack your belongings. You’re leaving at first light.” He bit out, his gaze piercing, I gawked at him, my mouth agape as tears stung my eyes, “what? I can't leave, I've got nowhere else to go”, He looked at me in contempt, “That's none of my concern, you've overstayed your welcome, Raya”, he sneered, “If you put up a fight, I'll have you thrown out”.

"Vivi, don't be scared. We're here. He won't dare do anything to you." "Don't think we're afraid of you. We're just worried about Vivi!" The live stream chat cursed my entire family tree. "Damn it! This is so disgusting. Can't we call the police and get him arrested? Vivian has done so much for him, and now that she's sick, he keeps dragging his feet." "We are more reliable than her own husband. He just stands there watching while strangers have to break in to save her. Don't just curse him out, everyone. Convince Vivian to give up on this worthless husband."

The stranger whispered one more word— one that tore the ground out from under her: “Phase Two.”