King Library Chicago Novels & Stories

KY sits in KY's small motel room in some minuscule town in Illinois, gazing at the awful orange walls—a seventies flashback—that are probably the last time whatever paint job was actually completed here. KY has still not been able to find a job. KY did not think that it would be this hard. KY stands for, KY's dressed up and KY's qualified. KY's already spent all of the money that KY had with KY because KY only had the money that was in KY's handbag. KY cannot use KY's bank cards in case Carmine uses them to track KY out. KY's been making money the last week with the chess games in the park for money. The older men are always happy to make a little wager, and KY feels KY can liven up their da

We say our goodbyes after I explain where we’re going. She warns, “Well just be careful, Cedar Falls Compound is located on the absolute Southern edge of Chicago. In the woods. And remember, it ain’t called the Wild 100′s for nothing. It gets pretty crazy out there. But I know that you’ll be in good, powerful, protective hands with Kane by your side.” She smiles at us. Kane grins proudly, showing all his sharp ass teeth! He carries me and settles me in the car. Buckling me in, he smirks arrogantly. “See I told you to trust me, My Keya.” I blush shyly as he kisses my forehead. I guess it did work out fine.

asked Liam in a worried tone . " Yeah , I am ! " said Kiara . At that moment the butler stopped walking and the door of His Majesty's office opened . All of them entered and saw that the King was sitting on his study desk . Next to him was the crown prince who was sitting on another working desk . Mr Ranch was sitting on a couch next to the king's working desk . " Wow , are those tables made of gold ?! " asked Kiara in a low tone with her eyes wide open when she saw how shiny the King's office and especially the tables were .

Izzy had thought the penthouse felt intimidating, but it was nothing compared to the corporate event Liam brought her to that evening. Held at the luxurious Lancaster Tower, one of Chicago’s premier venues for high-profile business gatherings, the event was a dazzling display of wealth and power. The lobby alone boasted a two-story waterfall and intricate glass sculptures that shimmered under the golden lights. Everything was polished, glittering, and designed to impress.

The drive into downtown Chicago was unlike anything Eden had imagined. The city shimmered in a breathtaking display of lights that danced across the mirrored surfaces of skyscrapers. Her hands were folded tightly against her chest as she gazed through the car window, trying to take in every detail of the city that felt alive in the night. Kyrell slowed the car, reversing carefully into a reserved parking space beneath a luxurious building. The underground parking lot glowed softly with pale amber lights, giving everything a warm, inviting hue. He glanced at her with a small grin as he switched off the engine.

Which is totally walkable if I can’t bum a ride from Lexie. Lost in my thoughts, I push through the double doors leading outside before walking down the wide cement stairs. As I do so, I slide my sunglasses over my eyes. Today is a bright and gorgeous August day. With autumn on its way, I know this kind of weather won’t stick around forever. It needs to be soaked up and thoroughly enjoyed before the chill of September sets in. “Hey, coffee girl!” Since my name is most definitely not coffee girl, I don’t even bother glancing around. I just keep on moving. Unfortunately I forgot to pick up a supplemental reading guide so I need to head back to the bookstore for-

The private conference room on the thirty-second floor of the Obsidian smells like fresh orchids and cold glass, the kind of sterile luxury hotels along Michigan Avenue cultivate on purpose, four blocks north of the river with a view straight down the Magnificent Mile through floor to ceiling windows. Rain streaks the glass in long uneven lines, Chicago's autumn refusing to commit to either storm or drizzle, and somewhere thirty-two floors below a horn blares twice against traffic backed up at the Michigan Avenue bridge. The air conditioning hums a fraction too cold, the kind of temperature control meant to keep power players sharp and slightly uncomfortable in equal measure.

I stated the obvious. Though the Drake was a famous, iconic, and historic hotel in Chicago, I’d never had a reason to go inside. Travis instructed me to go to the information desk and let the receptionist know Mr. Mackenzie was expecting me. An attendant in a gold-trimmed uniform opened the car door for me. I strolled through the revolving glass doors into the lobby entrance where a crystal chandelier the size of a small car hung high above a deep blue carpet accented by royal gold. Centrally, an antique marble-top table supported a flower arrangement with more blooms than my grandmother’s garden. Yellow and purple summertime flowers—hydrangeas, lilies, and dahlias—reminded me of her house i