Everybody Lies Novels & Stories

“I’m not lying. Mom, believe me. I didn’t push Sunny.” “Then did Sunny push you? How does it feel to be falsely accused?” Angela looked at Dolly and cupped her face, not letting her turn away. “People who lie are foolish. They always think others can’t tell, but the truth is, everyone sees through it already. “It’s like everyone is looking at something white, and you insist it’s black—it’s that obvious. Don’t lie again, alright? It really makes people dislike you.” Dolly clenched her teeth, her face flushing red.

I think they bought that lie. “So in a nutshell, the first engagement the pact said is on between you two.” Jake says. “Something like that.” I sip my drink, hiding my frustration. I'm not a good liar; my clothes are almost soaked from sweat from just telling a few lies. How do those that tell lies for a living survive? “Our guy is engaged!” Jake and Joe chorus while clapping and cheering with their wine cups. “Keep your voices low, guys. Have you forgotten we are in Evergreen?”

I added. Jimmy smiles, “I admire you for your honesty and bravery Lindy. What else can you say to those people who are in control?” “Well they’ve finally created a perfect and stunning worldwide famous billion dollar liar with a ruined human being inside of him. All these freaking lies for fame." I smiled calmly. “Allof the people trying to scrutinize someone else’s reputation and name should be ashamed of themselves. I can't believe you can easily take away somebody else's happiness." I bluntly said every word with all anger in me.

"Damn it! Damn it!!" I slammed my phone down and swore out loud. What the hell was going on here?! Was I dealing with twins? Why would they pretend to be the same person? This couldn't be some kind of split personality—no way. A person with a split personality couldn't appear in two places at the same time. Or… did I run into something supernatural? Could the Tracy who was supposedly away on business in Joselton be the real one, and the woman I was with last night… wasn't even human?

It's either she becomes a widow or I become a widower. "Did you hear the freaking news?!" Jay rushed into my living room and immediately picked the remote, turning the TV on. "Jay." I looked at him. "Sorry," He mouthed, but didn't turn it off anyway. "A girl named Sasha attacks a man named Colt and his wife for abandoning their child many years ago. We all know her, a most important model who now has lost her whole career. As for Mr Colt, his company was bombed last night. This is a shocking experience as no one knows the red wigged lady, that fights for abandoned kids. Bringing you more–"

Lena took another look around the warehouse. Then— Boom. Flames roared to life, turning Kane’s empire into a burning graveyard. Evelyn grinned. “That should get his attention.” Lena’s phone buzzed. A new message. Unknown Number: “You just made the biggest mistake of your life.” Lena smirked. “We’ll see about that.” The War Was No Longer Silent.

“Massimo, I was trying to do something for the cooperative last year and I tried to apply. I was given an opportunity to work for the Governor and you wouldn’t believe what I discovered. I had no idea you would be his enemy or maybe his foe. You have to listen to me Massi, I would never lie to you. He’s going to give you a call right now…” I listened to him attentively. I couldn’t believe him at all. It was a very difficult moment. I was only trying to eb as rational as I could. The last time something of this nature occurred, I was actually robbed on the highway. I needed to be sure that he was the one who called, he needed to come on live cam so I’d be able to see his life. “Luka, I just d

“That’s…” He shook his head slowly. “I wish I’d seen that.” I laughed softly. “It wasn’t nearly as dramatic as you’re imagining.” “I doubt that.” I continued anyway. “I walked them through everything.” “The fake infertility report.” “The domestic violence allegation.” “The financial fraud.” “The manipulation.” “The conspiracy.” I swallowed. “And then I ended by telling them…” I looked directly at him. “‘The truth does not become a lie simply because someone famous tells it.’” The room became very quiet.

When I finally picked up, the first thing she said was, “Honey, I’m feeling really unwell today. Can you wire me two thousand dollars? I need to get more asthma medication.” Hearing her voice, a scoff surfaced in my heart. She had no idea I had uncovered her lies. She still thought I was the same gullible fool she could push around. If I sent her the money now, she would definitely use it to refill Derek’s medication. With that thought, I replied coldly, “I’m in the hospital. I don’t have money to send you.”

Some cheerful woman was explaining how to bake an apple pie. The smell of hospital disinfectant mixed strangely with the image of cinnamon and apples on the screen. Mom smiled when she saw me. Then her smile faded. "Sophia?" I froze. "What happened to your eyes?" I quickly looked away. "Oh, nothing." Her eyebrows lifted. Nothing. Right. The oldest lie in existence. "It was probably an allergic reaction," I said. "There was a lot of dust near the subway entrance." The lie came easily. Too easily. Lately, it felt like all I did was lie. To my mother. To my coworkers. To myself.