Failing No Nut November Novels & Stories

The packages kept coming for almost six months. He never showed up at work—not with Noah around. Couldn't handle it. One afternoon, I came home to a porch drowning in roses. That was it. I grabbed the bouquet, slammed it down, and crushed every petal under my shoe. I knew Jacob was nearby, watching. So I stomped harder. He started to leave, crushed. "Jacob," I called. He spun around, hope lighting up his face— Only to see me standing next to Noah, fingers laced with his.

The city hadn’t slept since the Ricci ambush failed. Vincenzo hadn’t slept since Noel was taken. He stood shirtless on the De Luca balcony, wind clawing at his back, a storm pressing against the sky like a held breath. The city lights blinked below, but his eyes didn’t move from the distant hills. “Boss,” Lucas said behind him, voice tight. Vincenzo didn’t turn. “They’ve confirmed it. The Saturns took Noel.” “And his mother?”

Their eyes locked, the air between them thick with unspoken words. Nate cleared his throat, looking between them. He didn’t speak, but the disappointment in his eyes stung worse than any words., “I’m not going, mum. I want to stay here with Uncle Nick until we leave for Adonis.” Nita’s frown deepened. Fine. If she was going to stay with him, she would have to make sure Nate saw reason to hate him. “Fine. We can stay.” Nate lit up instantly, throwing himself at Nick. “Yes! Can I check out those games now?”

Plus, I wanted them to see how everything they planned failed. "Okay, thank you Aunt Gillian for your hard work. I'll go get the death certificate first." After saying this, I deliberately stood motionless. My mother-in-law and Raymond had their mouths and noses blocked. I wanted to see how long they could last. "Cheryl, why don't you head home? I will let you know when it's done." I vaguely saw the feet of my mother-in-law and Raymond twitching slightly and then falling weakly, and then I nodded with satisfaction.

Agnella drew closer to her and opened her hand. "Here, take it and chew it slowly before you swallow it. I want you to watch and learn how you do it," Agnella informed. "No, I can't take double, it's not advisable." "Take it." "I can't." "Well, I can't take the nut either since I do not believe your story. Instead, you'll need to leave with your nut." Mistress Gattara frowned. "I have done what I was asked to do, it is not my fault you doubt me, if you fall sick tomorrow, remember that I tried to prevent that." Mistress Gattara grabbed the nut from her and marched to the door.