Hearts In The Sand Novels & Stories

“Get out” I don’t hesitate, I leave, escaping as fast as my legs can carry me. The hallway feels too long, longer than I remember and it takes me a few seconds to realize that it’s just my panicking that’s causing me to see the hallway longer than it is. But I walk, passing doors on the sides as I proceed, wishing that I could reach the stairs faster. I reach the door to Nigel’s room and I’m about to pass it when the door opens and Nigel is standing right there, looking so handsome it hurts. Before I can even say a word, he’s captured my hand and is dragging me into the room, shutting the door behind him before someone sees him.

In Sandra's world, there is no sound of laughter or happiness, just emptiness and more silence. Somber, melancholy moods decay her soul and Sandra realised how futile it is to hope and dream and pray. Emptiness builds a home in her heart, but she found two people. Catherine and Danial who cares for her, who likes he to be around them, who actually sees her and hears her voice and there was laugh and happiness in her life. Sandra knew what she'll do. She will protect the ones that love her and if they found love and happiness between them, Sandra will support them but... for some reason, Sandra was hurt and confused.

“I—I heard you. Even when he was inside my head. I heard you.” Elena pressed her lips to her hair, rocking her gently. “I told you, I’ll always come for you. Always.” Rose sobbed against her chest. “Don’t let me go again.” “I won’t. You’re safe now. You’re home.” They stumbled out of the collapsing tunnels, dust filling their lungs, and rocks crashing behind them. By the time they made it outside, the mountain shook and collapsed, burying the nightmare within. The night was cold, sharp, and endless. Smoke rose into the sky like flames from a funeral fire.

--- **"Once, someone told him love doesn't heal. But no one said it could teach you how to live again. That a touch could feel like home. A glance could offer shelter. A word could forgive the past. He didn't heal through shouting. Not as a hero. Not all at once. But one step at a time— toward the one who never gave up on him. And when his hand wrapped around a little boy's, and beside him stood the heart that led him through every darkness, it no longer mattered where they had come from. Because at last— he knew where they were going."**

“Their eyes were literally on us,” “Don’t care,” he smirked and tighten his fingers wrapped around my wrist. I nodded, so we ran. * By the time we reached the place, Hugo spread the blanket he’s carrying from his bag on the grass. He’s right, this place really has something that would make every people be at peace. It was all greens, in front is lake. It serves majestic beauty that will make you feel free and breathe freely. “Thank you, Hugo. I really, really, appreciate this,” I said sincerely while my head’s engulfing with those unwelcomed thoughts, again. He smiled and lay his body on the blanket and close his eyes.

It was from an unknown number. Just when the caterpillar thought the world was ending, it turned into a butterfly. Someone might have sent it to me by mistake but that single line gave me a little confidence. I wiped my tears and then Sir and Adya entered. "So are you ready?" Sir asked one last time and I nodded. He gave me a smile to which I replied with the same.

I took slow breaths, afraid that the sound may distract him. Flashback (Alex’s POV) It was a dark Friday night. I was sitting in the room, hugging my knees and feeling a little scared. Sofia was next to me, she didn’t quite understand the situation yet but she knew she had to keep quiet. Sandra, my eldest sister smiled at us. “Do you want some cake?” We shook our heads. From the other side, we could hear the workers whispering. ‘I think she’s angry because he gambled.’ Another voice said – ‘No, no, I think she cheated.’ Another voice – ‘They are getting divorced.’

My hand froze. "What?" "I was leaving to study abroad. Mercenia. I wanted to settle things before I went." "Settle what?" I asked. "My feelings." Yvonne smiled sadly. "But he said no. You're the only one for him, now and forever. That's what he said." My hand was starting to shake. "What?" Yvonne asked, "The full video is in the flash drive. Are you sure you won't watch it?"

He grabbed my wrist tightly, “You can’t start a new relationship on a whim! Come with me!” Godden sunlight streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows, stretching our shadows across the floor. I pinned his hand down, trying to break free from his crushing grip. I stared at him with a terrifying calmness, “Vittorio, you are always so confident. But, how come you don't get that my heart was broken into a million pieces? It will never be fixed. Not ever.”

She replied She smiled again-although not quite reaching her eyes-then turned and left the room, leaving Noah to her own thoughts. Noah went to the window and looked out at the grounds below-the immaculately manicured grounds, the glittering fountain, the silhouette of the city skyline so many miles away. It was beautiful, even breathtaking, but to her, it didn't feel right