Koi Parrish Novels & Stories

"Well, you know how I love my little adventures. I've been getting some interesting intel about the guy we met at the restaurant, and I couldn't wait to share it with you." I furrowed my brow, intrigued. "What kind of intel are we talking about here?" Parrish took a sip of his wine, savoring the taste before continuing. "Let's just say there's more going on behind the palace walls than meets the eye!" I leaned in closer, my curiosity getting the best of me. "Tell me more. I'm all ears." Parrish grinned, clearly enjoying the suspense. "Well, his name is Henry Brooks and he's not a member of Nightshade Pack. He came from Crescent Pack," Parrish paused and took a sip from his glass.

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“There used to be two Japanese koi swimming there. One black and white. She said it represented Inyo, a Japanese equivalent of Yin and Yang. She was a japanese heiress from the Geisha pack you see. She used to sit on that bench and feed them.” The image formed in my mind without permission. A woman in flowing clothes, kneeling by the pond. A little boy watching her. And then something else surfaced. The koi fish tattoo. Over Nikolai’s heart. I hadn’t thought much of it at the time. Just another piece of ink on a man covered in them. But now it lingered differently. Miriam stepped back, her voice returning to its usual steady calm. “You really shouldn’t be here. He would be very angry if he k

After we entertained all the customers, I heard a voice behind my back. “That guy is so handsome,” I saw Sierra, my packmate, who is two years older than me. She looks cute in her bob cut, light skin, and blue eyes. “Huh? Are you talking to me? Sierra, right?” Her eyes widened in shock. “Oh my goodness! I can’t believe that you know my name, Alpha King’s daughter!” I suddenly felt shy. “You don’t have to make it a big deal. I heard your name back then. Who are you talking about?”

“There are so many! You must have been breeding them for years.” “Indeed, I have,” Celeste said with a knowing smile. “Each one of them is premium-bred.” “…In Japanese culture, koi are more than just ornamental fish. They symbolize perseverance through adversity, quiet strength, transformation, love, good fortune… even longevity.” Melissa nodded, trying not to look too impressed. Her fingers lightly brushed the edge of the pond as her eyes followed the gentle swirls of color beneath the surface. Then, Celeste’s gaze shifted to a smaller pond just across from them.

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It's been a couple of weeks since Karish and I got back together Despite the fear that my uncle would try to find me and kill me, life has never treated me better, I felt happy and Karish's flock became my new home. I was not officially introduced as Puna, but everyone knew I was their Jordan friend and treated me with the utmost respect. Karish and I got closer every day and became virtually inseparable. We had a daily routine that worked for both of us and allowed us to socialize as much as possible. While the afternoons were reserved for training, Karish usually spends his mornings working and I was on the other side of his office reading books from his library.

*Jessica's POV* Tears still slipped from my eyes when Parrish tried to kiss me. It didn’t stop the fluttering in my stomach, the firework-like tension crackling between us, even though I pulled away. My gaze locked onto his, questioning, uncertain. The magnetic pull between us felt too strong, undeniable, but still I didn't want to betray Nathan. “I—I’m sorry,” Parrish stammered, his voice unsteady, breaking the silence. “I don’t know what came over me. I thought—”

Quinn smiled as she said, “The lifespan of a Koi fish is about sixty to seventy years. If you raise them well and take good care of them, they will be able to live a few more years.” As she spoke, Quinn shook her fingers as she said seriously, “Look, there are several kinds of pets that could possibly live even longer lives than you if you take good care of them and raise them well. For example, Koi fish, tortoises, and parrots. The Macaw Parrot and the Yellow-Crested Cockatoo can also live up to sixty or seventy years old.” As soon as her voice fell, Quinn pulled Charlie as she said, “Come! I will bring you to see them. You can see if you recognize any of them!”