Hope Winters Novels & Stories

“We have to take the ferry from here.” She’s already pulling me to my feet as I yawn, trying to recall if a ferry was part of the travel plan. I never looked that far. When we get off, I hiss in dismay, “It’s still raining?!” The rain isn’t a downpour but an annoying, heavy drizzle. To make things worse, the whole place is surrounded by a dense fog, and it’s cold—cold enough that I pull on my thankfully dry hoodie. “They should’ve warned us to bring our winter gear,” I scowl. “What is this weather? I hate rain.”

3, 2, 1… HAPPY NEW YEAR! The cheers were deafening as everybody in that party began to dance the night away as they welcomed the start of a more hopeful and prosperous year for their pack. And we wish the same for you all! * * * Dear reader, if you want to know more about V and Siel’s story, feel free to search for “Her Christmas Wolf” by Myrrh D. Keizer. May we at Silvercrest see you again this coming Valentine’s Day for the Gamma and his mate’s love story.

Rose can do that. Convincing myself that It was necessary to explain that to Amber, I strolled out of my room and got to the living room first. A look through the living room window showed that it was snowing steadily. Strange, how different everything felt. The fact that I’m even in this house at this time of the year is the strangest of it all. It was as if I was a blind man, seeing for the first time. I saw things I normally would not have noticed.

Holly said. I stuck my hands in my pockets before I accidentally made any more surprise moves. “Right? I love how clear and pure the world looks right after a good snow. Driving past a big open field and not seeing a speck of imperfection–it’s just so beautiful.” Holly smiled up at me. “And the way the bare trees brighten back up and sparkle with icicles and little puffs of snow.” “Is winter your favorite season?” I asked her. She nodded. “It has to be. It’s the season of my favorite holiday.”

However, he never showed himself, leaving me with no chance to vent my frustration. This absurd routine continued until the Snowcrest New Year. It was the grandest festival on the Snowcrest Plateau. To my surprise, John did not show up. By the time the sun was setting, I overheard people talking. Another avalanche had struck the Skyspire Mountains. My eyelid twitched. A moment later, the neighbor’s daughter spotted me and asked in surprise, “Dr. Summer, isn’t that handsome guy with you? He went to get you a gift, didn’t he?”

a deep voice stayed over the speakers "Welcome back everyone, I hope you all enjoyed today's top ten count down as much as I did! Today we have two very special guests on today's broadcast of Hello Hotties with Hanna and their names are Anna White and the infamous Blair Collins!" Hanna said in a very outgoing and excited voice that contrasted against her earlier behavior Okay so like also what in the fuck kind of name is hello hotties with Hanna? I mean come on Taylor this was the interview you spent forever organizing? Alright Blair just fucking focus and be grateful she got you an interview for Christ's sake.

Curtis said, "there's so much that I can tolerate. I'm not sure how I would treat a man who I discover within the sweet secret of my wife, or woman. I don't know how I would treat him, but you can be certain it's not kindly. If I'll be merciful enough to let him live, well, a part of him would forever be missing." By now, the south was aware of the strong presence of the Night Witch. One enemy had to be taught the tough lesson in violence for the others to adhere to instructions. Karl and his men were just outside Strongfall, and although it was just to pass the time, he really wanted to go behind the safe walls of the city. Well, in time. He awaited his scout's reports. The thumping of hoov

Three weeks earlier— “Good morning everyone. I present your latest weather update……” I hear my mom watching today’s weather forecast as soon as I come out of my room. I can see that she’s being considerate by putting it on low volume so I wouldn’t hear it from my room. I did work overtime last night. It’s been very hectic at work because holidays are coming up soon. I dread this season so much. “……… bringing it with heave snowfall and lowest temperature in history”.

I stuffed the last piece of clothing into the suitcase and snapped it shut, then I looked around the apartment. Having lived here for five years, my presence was everywhere, from the paintings on the walls to the throw pillows on the couch and the plants on the balcony. Now, those very details felt like a cruel joke. I wheeled my suitcase toward the living room and paused to look at the calendar. New Year’s Day was tomorrow. A fresh start and a brand-new year. Without hesitation, I reached for my phone and reserved a seat on the first high-speed train heading to Cedar Hollow, my hometown.

The last couple months had been both a mixture of agony and excitement knowing she was close just not sure where. Hope Falls was a 2 hour drive North from Wakerton, which would make it 2.5 hours from his pack lands. As she’s not registered in a pack Aiden assumed she’s a rogue living off grid in a human town. Sometimes mates from opposing packs will go rogue to be together and live apart from either pack. Aiden is guessing, well hoping, it was something along those lines with her parents.