Gary Shteyngart Novels & Stories

He says eventually, noises behind him reveal the blonde girl that Flame was arguing with earlier. “Oh please be Darius’ friend.” She grins, pushing the boy out of the way and extending her hand. “I’m Gale. Gale Winters.” “Cain Harden.” I shake her hand quickly before dropping it and turning to the boy again, attempting to be pleasant when I just want him to get the fuck out of my way. “Darius told me we were going Tree Surfing.”

, Mr Garvey asked me whilst eying Gavin. " Ahm..he is always sleeping and he disturbs me by snoring loudly.", I said. " Snoring ??", Mr Garvey laughed. Gavin tilted his face and gave me a look that said ' I'll kill you' " Yeah..", I nodded looking at Mr Garvey. " Sir, right now I'm a lot behind my portions. I was on leave for one week after my concussion. So I'm trying to learn all that portions with the help of my friend Michael. And Gavin won't even let Michael tutor me in peace with his loud snores. Can I get Michael as my roommate, so that we can study together in peace ?", I asked.

Trying to stand up, my legs feel wobbly but I manage to grab onto a chair before I fall and I turn my head. There, sat Austin Dechart with a smirk on his face and I could feel my blood run cold. "Hello principessa. Long time no see."

Unless. "Alpha Grayson."

Harrington is sitting on his chair facing his back at me. “Good morning Mr. Harrington, My name is Cassandra Lei Tan and I am here to apply as your secretary” I said with confidence. Me. Harrington slowly turned his chair around. I couldn't believe it when I saw the man that I kissed yesterday, sitting right in front of me.

"Eleanor, have you thought this through? This project requires total isolation. Once you head off, you won't be able to see your family." Jonathan Hensley's words pulled me back from my thoughts. My eyes were still damp. A lot had happened at home these past few days—nothing everyone at the institute didn't know about. I, Eleanor Shaw, was a fraud. "I know this incident has hit you hard, but you shouldn't act rashly. This concerns your life."

“Well… I mean… people talk.” Paulo didn’t respond. Lewis crosses his arms defensively. “I swear, I didn’t know it was him.” Before Paulo could reply, another man walks in and stops at the doorway. He was wearing a plain black shirt and moves with quiet confidence. “Paulo,” the man said. Paulo turns toward him. “What?” “Madam Stygian is awake,” the man answered. Paulo’s expression changes slightly. “That's good news,” he said to the man.

Hayden's gaze fell on the back of my hand, and his calm eyes wavered for a brief moment. I pushed past them and asked a staff member for an ice pack. As I walked out, I turned back for a quick glance. By the window, Selena sat there looking unhappy. Hayden sat beside her. His expression was gentle as he grilled meat for her himself. The ice pack in my hand chilled me all the way to the core, and the last trace of hope inside me vanished completely. The cold and distant man everyone treated like a saint was grilling meat for Selena himself.

I was driving home after a business deal went wrong. I'm pissed off and mad at the little fica {cunt} who betrayed me. If there is one thing I can’t stand, it’s a rat. When I get my hands on him, he is going to wish he was dead. Just my luck, it started to rain, big, hard drops falling from the night sky. As I turned onto the next street, all the streetlights were off. Great, even better.The only light visible was my car's lighting.

I thought. We entered into the restaurant and we were greeted by a tall skinny man in a sweater worn over a blue office shirt and khaki pants. His bald head and long neck gave him an unusual look, and the large glasses made it even worse. "Join me, please, Mr. Badur. I take it, the other person with you is Chuks the mute," he said without looking up. He was busy with a newspaper he held in his hands. "Hello, Mr. A. It's nice to finally meet you," I replied and extended a handshake to him.