Good Rules For Littles Novels & Stories

"Come on. It'll be fun. And we all need fun right now." Dante exchanged a glance with Arabelle, who shrugged. "I'm in if you are." "This is going to be a disaster," Dante said, but he set his phone aside—a significant gesture. "Fine. But we need rules." "Rules?" Clara groaned. "Yes, rules. No dares that involve illegal activity, public humiliation, or anything that compromises family security." "You're so boring." "I'm practical. There's a difference." Massimo leaned forward, surprisingly engaged. "I think we should add another rule. Whatever is said in this room tonight stays in this room. No using information against each other later."

"Okay. But we need to agree on something. No more major decisions about my business without talking to me first." "Agreed. And Evelyn? This goes both ways. If something I do bothers you, tell me. Don't let it build up until we explode at each other." "Deal." We shake hands formally, then laugh at the absurdity of it. "Are we okay?" Richard asks. "We're okay. But Richard? Don't call my mother the next time we fight. That's weird." "She told you about that?" "Of course she did. I love that you care but we need to solve our own problems."

Instead, I turned into the driveway and reminded myself that leaving is not always the right plan. We ate an early dinner so we would have time to talk. After dishes, I sat with the twins at the table and brought out the rule cards we kept in the drawer. We had written them together months ago, three simple rules in bright markers. Never talk to strangers. Always come home together. Never tell anyone where you live. Emma ran her finger along the words like she was reading a spell. Eli read them out loud slowly. “These are not about being in trouble,” I said. “These are about staying safe. Most people are kind. If anyone makes you feel unsure, you follow these and then you tell me or Uncle Jo

• RULE NUMBER 08: Never listen to Nathan’s nonsense statements. • RULE NUMBER 09: Never date a guy. • RULE NUMBER 10: Never speak any foul words. • RULE NUMBER 11: Never believe in anyone. • RULE NUMBER 12: Learn to apologize and forgive. • RULE NUMBER 13: Learn how to wait patiently. There’s always a next time. • RULE NUMBER 14: Never deny your bestfriend. • RULE NUMBER 15: Never lie to your Mom. • RULE NUMBER 16: Learn to be a part of the change.

She said handing us a piece of paper with the rules. Utopia Rules #1 No use of ANY magic nor VIOLENCE on peers #2 No sneaking out after curfew #3 Small animals ONLY(no larger than a cat) #4 No attacking humans #5 No Biting #6 No experimenting on peers(Only if allowed with an instructor.) #7 No flying upon 200ft #8 No Broomstick flying above 100 ft

she says positioning the tablet back up. “Kitten I want you to write down your rules” I say before she start writing. Louis Rules: 1-Always call Rebbeca Mommy. 2-Eat three meals a day. 3-No lying, tell Mommy everything. 4-Bedtime is ten pm. 5- No candy or sweets without permission. 6-No cursing. 7- Message me through the day and a video call is a must before bed. 8-Accept all gifts Mommy send you, no fuss.

Always tell daddy where you are 2.Bedtime is 11pm 3. No swearing 4. Always ask for whatever you want, don't be shy 5. Never tell lies or keep secrets 6. Ask for permission all the time 7. Call Alex daddy only when you are alone. 8. Never be rude RULES FOR LITTLE NICOLE 1. Ask for permission ALL THE TIME 2. Bedtime is 9pm 3. Never go out without daddy 4. Never take any candy or chocolate without daddy's permission 5. Use your word all the time

I say finishing reading everything, it's not the worse out there. "Ready for our rules?" he says and I nod, but he raises a brow at me and I remember to talk. "Sure," I assure him. Nickolai's Rules: *Always use verbal answers. *Always call me daddy. *Don't hide anything from me no matter how insane or intimate it might be. *Always give me good morning, and good night kisses. *Do your school work, which includes any kind of task they give you, no matter how embarrassing or silly you might think they are.

I shrugged knowing a lie had just escaped my lips. "Anyways come sit down we have to lay out some rules." Justin said. Wow he's actually being more sweet than I remember him to be. But rules? Nah I don't fuck with that. "Rules?" I questioned. "Yeah, rule number one. No cussing, it's unladylike. Rule number two: you give us whatever we want, went we want. Rule number three: don't question us or correct us. Rule number four: don't disrespect us because I will beat you. And the last rule, the most important rule, never run away because we will find you and let's just say you won't like it from there. Break any of these rules and you will be punished." He explained calmly.

Then Mara knelt beside her and said, “Then we tell it carefully.” Ben gathered anyone able to stand. Most were humans. Some were barely more than boys and girls. He lined them up near the far wall with stolen Thorncrest knives, axes, farm tools, and two actual swords someone had taken from Briar Glen’s square. “Rule one,” Ben said. “Sharp end away from your friends.” Eli raised his hand. Ben sighed. “Why?” “What if your friend is being stupid?” “Then use words first.” Eli looked disappointed. “Rule two,” Ben continued. “If you are smaller than your enemy, be meaner than they expect.”