Ever Ever After Novels & Stories

The "Happy Ever After" lasted exactly three minutes. The golden light of the eclipse had faded, leaving a crisp, silent night atop the High Peaks. Kieran was still holding me, his heart beating a steady rhythm against my ear, and Rowan was standing close enough for our shoulders to brush. For a heartbeat, it felt like the credits were rolling. Then, the world hiccupped.

Two finding their way. A legacy of choosing each other. Every. Single. Day. And that? That was the real happily ever after. Not perfect. But real. And real was so much better than perfect. Together. Forever. Full circle.

"Tomorrow night, you come home. Celebrate Caleb's birthday with him." Flint nodded immediately. "I'll be here." On the third day, I prepared all of Caleb's favorite dishes. I set his photo in the chair and waited quietly for Flint to come home. The elders say that on the third day after death, the soul returns to have one last look at their loved ones. I hoped that when Caleb came back, he would see us—his parents—together, celebrating his final birthday. The clock ticked, hour after hour. Eight o'clock came, but Flint still hadn't appeared.

I giggle and Avery laughs with me. “Please tell me you will record that Nick,” Avery asks. “Absolutely.” “Good, I’d hate to miss that,” laughs Avery. “You ready beautiful?” “Yes, where are we going?” “Well first we are going to dinner at one of my favorite restaurants. I think you’ll like it and then I am taking you to a drive in theatre.” “Really? I’ve never been to one before.” “I figured, I hope you like it.” “What’s the movie?” “It’s called Ever After. I know nothing about it but Mason assured me it’s a girly movie.”