Haunting Adeline Excerpt Novels & Stories

I quickly went about my duties, dusting and tidying, wanting nothing more than to be gone before he returned. I was almost done when the door creaked open behind me. My blood ran cold. Hilton. His eyes, dark and piercing, narrowed on me. A familiar frown contorted his face. My breath caught in my throat. Before I could even think of an escape, his hand shot out, grabbing my arm in a vice-like grip. “Trying to sneak out, are we, Adeline?” His voice was a low growl, laced with venom. “N-no, Alpha, I was just finishing and I…I..”

"The astrologer said, as soon as you sign here, your stars will immediately align with Charlie's. You… You have to sign… Please." I took the pen without hesitation and signed my name. As I finished the final stroke and lifted my gaze, I met Adrian's venomous gaze. I could see it clearly now—the signs of his decline were written on his face, darker and more defined than ever before. "Claire… Milton… You bitch, how dare you betray me!" he roared. He was about to lunge at me when his body suddenly froze. He clutched his chest, and his face contorted in agony. Then, he coughed up a torrent of crimson blood.

But what if he felt something for her? The night was falling over the city as she lay down on the bed, torn between hope and fear. Should she take a risk and trust him? Should she become his lover? With a heavy heart, Adeline decided she had to stop. She could not cause harm to a third party. However, that was easier said than done. And so it was that the following night, Adeline found herself getting ready to attend her secret rendezvous. She felt nervous about the dress she had chosen. The soft fabric clung to her curves, and the embroidered detail on the neckline gave it an elegant touch. But even so, her belly was still the problem, it never ceased to look wide and plump.

“She didn’t want her life to be recorded. She thought it a human essential, not for beings like us. The technology didn’t sit well with her. Even with all my affluence, I could only mount cameras outside the home. I had to honor her wish, somehow. “Our lives seemed perfect without it, until the demon came, lured her from the comfort of where she calls home, and took her life in split seconds…” I could feel the agonizing vibration of his tone; his nerves throbbed up and down with every word. He loved Adeline, no doubts. He still is. A cold creeping dread seeped into my bones at the thought of how much he still loves Adeline. What if he never stops? I could feel a rumbling sound trying to esca

"If anything, it makes things simpler." "Simpler how?" "Now you don't have any reason to stay married to me." Adeline's face crumpled. "You're a monster." She pushed past me and went to get dressed. A few minutes later, she came back downstairs and left with the police officers. After they were gone, I went back upstairs to Rebecca. She was sitting up in bed, looking worried. "I heard voices," she said. "What happened?" "Adeline's mother is dead," I said.

She deserved a life free from pain Xander had caused her before but somehow she was just blind to it all, falling for him once more. He was just a monster waiting to be unleashed. Only l heavens what he would become if she eventually got into a closer relationship with him. And I didn't want her to get to the point where it would be difficult to leave him again. The fact that they were still mending things meant that they were still assessing each other and wouldn't break up easily. More reason why my plan had to be meticulous and perfect. When I reached the front door of the mansion, my wife was there, standing in the foyer with her hands folded neatly in front of her. The look on her face

Crash! Adeline flinched as the sound of shattering glass echoed from the other wing of the house. The sudden commotion pulled her from her seat; a storm was brewing, and she could already guess the source. In the hallway, a scene of domestic tyranny unfolded. Eleanor stood over one of the maids, her face contorted with a rage that aged her beyond her years. At her feet lay a mangled designer dress and a shattered glass, the floor a hazardous mosaic of liquid and shards.

rich. ‎" Oh well this is Adeline" my dad smiled at me as the man opposite him turned to me. He looked deep into my eyes I felt small under his gaze. I looked away as I looked down. I could still feel his stare. I heard him hum lightly which made me look up. ‎"This will do" the man said as he stood up and his men followed him out. But my dad stood up and stopped them before they left. ‎"this is my older daughter. The deal was for the youngest" my dad chimed. A what? I was so lost.

Adeline’s POV It's been two weeks since the topic of marriage was laid out on the table and since then it's been quite hectic in the Carter household. There's been an obvious change in the atmosphere like everyone is walking on eggshells around me. I know they are being very cautious with words especially prohibited words, like Axel... I stare out of the window in the lecture hall and breathe out a sigh... A bit too loud... Wait. Oh crap the mic is on. Squeezing my eyes shut and then opening them again, I look around pretending like I wasn't the one who did that and just when I thought my plan would be a success, I take a second glance and see everyone staring, at me. Even the professor.

she thought, despair creeping in. The sound of laughter and chatter outside the stall amplified her unease. Adeline opened her eyes, determination sparking. "I need to get out of here." Adeline walked toward the exit, eager to escape the evening's discomfort. As she turned a corner, her eyes fell on two shadowy figures in the dark alley. She slowed her pace, curiosity getting the better of her. A familiar voice whispered, "I'll always love him." Adeline's heart skipped a beat. Emily. She moved closer, her eyes adjusting to the dim light.