House Rules Novels & Stories

I stood too, wiping my hands, and followed him through the mansion. “This house has rules,” he said as we walked. “You don’t speak to my men unless I say so. You don’t leave unless I grant you the permission to do so. You don’t go near the west wing. And above all, no lies. Got it?” I nodded, keeping my eyes forward. “Understood.” “Good. Because I don’t give second chances.” We reached a tall wooden door. He opened it, and I stepped into a room that looked like a scene from a crime movie. It was an office. Only, it was colder.

Morning at Voss House didn’t come with sunlight. It came with instructions. A black folder had been slid under her bedroom door while she slept, its contents as crisp and cold as the man who owned the mansion. Inside: A single page. > House Rules 1. Breakfast is served at 8. You will sit. You will speak when spoken to. 2. Do not enter the East Wing. 3. My study is off-limits unless I call you in. 4. Do not speak of your mother.

The door opened and Mable strode in without an invitation. "The rules of this house are simple. If you follow them, you will be fine. You break them and you will be out of this house," Mable began like she had an issue with Dede. "You are to remain in this room at all times unless the boss says otherwise," Mable dropped the first rule and Dede frowned. "Food will be brought to you at noon. As a matter of health concern. You will be fed once a day since you will only be sitting and lying down," Mable went on.

my serious nature returned; the aura of an alpha enveloped all of them. “Now, let's go over what we discussed at home.” “Nicky, you first.” “Okay, first rule, under no circumstances should you fight; fighting is not allowed.” "Neil." “Second rule, under no provocation should we fight, and also no gambling.” "Nora," I could already feel a headache coming as I looked at her. “Third rule, no fighting, no killing, no maiming, no pranks on people, no breaking up relationships, no illegal business, no stealing, no smoking, and most importantly, for every good deal, get your money in cash or kind.”

Priam took a seat in the first row alone, I could see all the girls were hovering over him, while he was trying to concentrate on the speech. Professor Hyle looked at everyone, once everyone is settled she said-" Now I am going to discuss a few important rules regarding this school. I believe, that students who are freshers, would maintain and follow the rules and regulations of our school. We will divide all of you into Four house groups, each will be led by the senior students. You must obey and learn from them. At the end of the year, the house, with much proficiency, will win the "Super Wizard House Cup". Well, there are certain rules, you must follow to win this cup." The rules are:

I roll my eyes and flatten out the paper, squinting my eyes to read it. House rules 1. No entering the others room without knocking first. Entry is only allowed with consent. I don’t imagine that you’ll need to enter my room but if needed, my room is the third door to the right on the second floor. 2. Communal areas must be cleaned if you make a mess. There are butlers and maids but we are not animals. 3. No romance inside of the penthouse, it is for outside eyes only. Once again, I do not intend to love you. Not now, not ever.

I sniffed in, just once, and the smell of soap, gun oil, and coffee hit my nose almost immediately. My pulse kicked against my throat. He dropped my bag, turned, and slapped a laminated sheet already waiting on the fridge. I followed his gaze to find the most absurd thing I had ever seen in my twenty years of living on this fucked up planet. HOUSE RULES No swearing. Every curse = 10 cane strokes. Address me as Sir or Uncle Gabriel at all times. Eyes down unless I say otherwise. Break these rules and suffer whatever consequences I see fit. “Are you serious?” I asked, studying him carefully. “What do you think this is? Military bootcamp?”

She said with a growl in her voice. “I understand but don't worry Tessa, after today; leave the plan to me and I promise to give you every detail.” Lillian declared. “Alright, and here is the key to your new house and insurance papers.” Tessa added and moved them closer to Lillian. Lily widened her eyes as she flicked them through the papers. “You weren't kidding about the house. Thank you so much, Tessa.” She whispered with a wide grin. “The house is at Costa Villa,” Tessa informed her.

She said handing us a piece of paper with the rules. Utopia Rules #1 No use of ANY magic nor VIOLENCE on peers #2 No sneaking out after curfew #3 Small animals ONLY(no larger than a cat) #4 No attacking humans #5 No Biting #6 No experimenting on peers(Only if allowed with an instructor.) #7 No flying upon 200ft #8 No Broomstick flying above 100 ft

The servants are only allowed to enter the rooms during their housekeeping hours. Failure to comply with the rules would get them fired immediately! To make matters worse, Javier Zhong is the strictest amongst the other Zhong members in enforcing the house rules. For both houses, he only allows the servants to enter his bedroom for one and a half hours each day to do their housekeeping duties. And yes, he personally checks both surveillance cameras daily! No one is allowed to be inside for even a second longer! To him, the bedroom is a private space and he really dislikes other people entering it.