Just Hang In There Novels & Stories

The only way is forward. I just need to figure out how to make it work. Before everything falls apart.

“You hear me? You’re still going to know.” My knees weaken, but I don’t fall. I force myself to stay standing. Because he is still alive. Barely. But he is. And for now— That’s enough.

One moment at a time. ***

Hold on, I told myself. Just a little longer.

"Just hang in there; I'll get you there as fast as I can." ****

Her breathing was shallow, each breath a painful reminder of her fragility. "Hang in there, Valerie. Please, hang in there," I whispered, my voice breaking. Tears blurred my vision, but I refused to let them fall. I needed to be strong for her. I needed to believe that she would be alright. The drive to the hospital felt interminable, every second stretching into an eternity. I kept talking to her, my words a desperate attempt to keep her connected to me, to keep her grounded in the present.

She tries talking, but he cut her off " Have you tried being the best version of yourself, do you think life is an easy-going journey to match at any time? " He mocks, " it's either you stand you grow and be strong or" he pauses, " you forever remain those species that always give up when then fall and have a little cut"

Hungrier. Waiting.

Dangerous. Waiting.