Grey Clouds Novels & Stories

he continued before exhaling heavily. After a blink, Mr. Hunt suddenly returned the gaze of his grandson. "Have you ever noticed black clouds?" With brows knitted in bewilderment, Julian tilted his head. "Yes," he answered in a hanging tone. Frowning, the old man snorted. "I always envy them." “You are jealous of the black clouds? Why?" the grandson inquired with round eyes even though his eyelids were heavy. “The black clouds will disappear after a rain, while I … no matter how many tears I shed, my sadness never fades. It remains thick and impenetrable by hope.”

The clouds overhead had thickened, gray and heavy with the promise of rain. A fitting backdrop for the conversation ahead.

he growled. Outside the window or what used to be the window the grey static began to peel away. It didn't disappear; it shredded. Where the grey had been, long, jagged tears appeared, revealing a sky that was nothing but swirling, caustic violet clouds and lightning that moved in slow motion.

I'm shocked by such a rise. I've never been a brake before, but now...—Scott turned around and bulged his blue eyes.— Karolianna... And what is it there???— In the sky, a huge cloud was slowly approaching in our direction, which seemed to be made of black snakes... Stop! But the clouds don't float down! — Scott!—I shout.— Hurry to the other side! We definitely shouldn't get caught by these creatures! The black plague is coming to us!—

I stared back blankly and she scoffed. “Really? So tell me now. How is it possible that you and I can see those dark clouds following you around and no one else notice them?” Just for the sake of proving her wrong, I turned around only to have my eyes glued to black clouds in the sky that were just below the bright gray ones forming for precipitation. I was confused. The black ones did not move around in thick groups, it looked more like strings of it were snaking and stretching in the sky, as if searching…

The air was thick with an oppressive weight, like I was breathing through smoke. My legs felt sluggish, and every step I took sent a chill up my spine. This wasn’t Silverclaw—not the one I knew, at least. The sky overhead was a swirling mass of dark clouds, lit only by the occasional flash of crimson lightning that seemed to bleed across the sky. Shadows stretched in every direction, and an eerie silence hung in the air, amplifying the isolation.

The camp awoke to a dawn that felt heavy, as if the very air carried the weight of an approaching storm. The sky was overcast, muted shades of gray stretching endlessly above, and the light that filtered through the clouds was dim and cold. Elara could feel the unease settling over her skin, prickling at her senses, as if the world itself was holding its breath.

The entire kingdom was covered in dark clouds and it looked as though it was past 9pm in the evening except that these clouds were accompanied with an eerie chill that was unmistakable. “What is going on?” I whispered as a loud streak of thunder rang in the skies again and everyone had to cover their ears in fear. “This is not good at all,” Serena said, keeping her eyes on the clouds that were getting even darker than before. “It’s not even the rainy season” Lillian bellowed, “Why are the clouds so dark? What is going on?” she asked and we looked around seeing the palace guards themselves wearing worried expressions. “Those clouds are too dark for my liking,” Serena admitted, frowning a litt

In the distance, Anne sobbed uncontrollably, nearly fainting as the guards holding her tried to keep her upright. Once the service ended and the mourners began to leave, Allen lingered with Denise to discuss his plans. "Allen." The voice came from behind. Turning, he saw Serene sitting in her wheelchair, her expression as drenched as the rain around them. "Will you walk with me for a bit?" Denise looked at Allen, concern etched across her face. Allen hesitated, gripping the umbrella tighter. After a moment, he relaxed his hold and gave a small nod. The rain grew heavier as they walked together. A butler hurried to shield Serene with an umbrella while pushing her wheelchair. The world around

Outside, there's rain coming down and it creates a grey sky, but leaves the trees and foliage below to remain green and healthy. The building of CCMS is a little grey by nature, a light grey, but today it's very dark. Glancing outside has me wonder if the rain will stop today, since it's been continuous for a few days now.