Happiness Falls Novels & Stories

I realised in that moment that happiness was only temporary, and the worst part of it was that the people who steal the shine from your eyes and the happiness from your heart are the very people you trust not to, the people closest to you. The people you love.

I didn't have a room. "Skylar!" Hearing his voice had my heart racing with fear, I walked down the stairs to meet him in the hallway. There was a door under the stairs, probably to the basement which is where they made me sleep last time. My step-father stood there with the door open. Suddenly he shoved me and I slipped, falling down each step. Rolo barked and growled at him, earning a kick for himself before he too got locked in the basement with me. I swear I heard him lock it with a key. There were three lights down here, they were fairly dim, the floor had been carpeted thankfully, a single mattress lay in one corner of the room no bedframe, a dog bed next to it with the dogs food and wa

Humanity had called it a system because that made it feel separate and manageable. But maybe it had always been more accurate to call it something else.An extension.Marcus interrupted her thoughts quietly.“The public numbers changed again.”Everlyn turned back.The fracture prediction had dropped to sixty-three percent.Jesse blinked.“That’s a huge drop.”Marcus nodded slowly.“But the stability index fell too.”Liora frowned.What does that mean?”Marcus enlarged the latest projection.“Humanity is becoming less stable…”A pause.“…but more adaptive.”Everlyn looked at the shifting models carefully.

They seem to be happier overall, and the community starts to thrive. As the months turn into years, the ripple effect of the "Happiness Club" spreads to other communities near and far. The movement starts to be called the "Gratitude Wave", and it's making a real difference in people's lives. Research even begins to show that gratitude and mindfulness can have a positive impact on physical and mental health, relationships, and even the economy.

“I’m just in the way. I'm so damn tired and sad and scared all the time—every day. And I see you guys, and I see how happy she is, and I think to myself she's been through a lot of tough shit, too, and she's not falling apart the way I am. Something must be wrong with me. Why don't I get to be happy, too? Where’s my happily ever after and knight in shining armor?” “Honey, there's nothing wrong with falling apart. We have to fall apart sometimes. It’s how we grow and become resilient to the shit life throws at us. You’ll find happiness. I know it’s hard to believe at the moment, but you will. There’s a man out there for you and a future and happiness.” “I’m sorry, Dad. I really am, but every

The door suddenly closed and she pushed me to the big hole and in an instant, I fell. I fall and fall like there is no end. “Aaaahh!!!” I shouted because of the never-ending fall. I saw her watching me fall with her cold eyes and emotionless face. I keep on falling like I was falling from a very tall building. The pressure is pulling me down. I don’t know where my falling ends but this is better than getting stuck in a place full of agony and hatred. I keep on falling and falling and falling…

What wish would possibly fix this shit heap? “I – I wish that Rose was never born a Fallen.” I said, hoping I don’t regret this decision. “Hmm. Interesting choice. Very well.” Gabriel said before clapping dramatically. I felt my body free fall, and everything turned black.

At this point, the only thing I could think of was my mother who had a slim chance of survival in the hospital. With my hopes now crashed against the rock, my legs gave way, making me fall on the floor butt first. “You must be delusional to think that father will hand over his wealth to you.” Freya smacked her lips as she and her mother shared a mocking chuckle. “You're my husband's greatest mistake he keeps regretting each day.” It was Sandra's turn to speak this time around. Numbed to my bones, I was unable to speak or react to their words.

His voice trembled, and his face turned pale. "I don't see a future for us," I said. "Let's divorce."

I hinted at something and quickly flew into a tree; I heard someone's voice and then flew away before hearing "what is that thing!? Is it dead!" -must have been a blond cheerleader- (No offense of course!!!) I snicker to myself and land near a lake, washing off the blood before going back to Sean. I peak in and he had fallen back asleep, and I sighed saying "man this kid won't ever wake up when it comes to sleep" I peak in and he had fallen back asleep, and I sighed saying "man this kid won't ever wake up when it comes to sleep I sat down and sighed looking at the ground, "what am I going to do, I can't go to anyone cause I'm now on the flipping news..." I thought about Damien then shook my