Laugh Until You Cry Novels & Stories

The room erupted in laughter again, and they continued talking and laughing. The laughter in the room grew louder and louder. Kathryn was almost falling off her chair, Fiona had tears in her eyes from laughing so hard, and even Trisha, who had been defending her “perfect man” description, couldn’t hold back her giggles anymore. It was one of those moments where the joy was so contagious, they couldn’t stop even if they tried.

I sat on top of the car, and I could hear him cussing me out inside. I thought, "Austin, even if I survived the mountains, I would be resting in bed from the shock. I wouldn't have the energy to bring up a divorce." After my death, my body could no longer produce tears. Still, I touched my dry eyes as I yelled into the night. I called Austin a jerk, but only I could hear my own voice. Luna chuckled like she had just won a battle. "Let's drink! Forget about Ruby. I've called Howard and the others to join us. Let's drink until we pass out!"

Layla took a break to look at the handkerchief and earpiece in her hands, and she smiled at them. “Hey, you think the right time to cry is at night, right? It's not. There’s no right time to cry or laugh, but there is a perfect time and place to do it. Ever cry staying in the rain?” She paused and nodded. “No.” “Ever laugh in your enemy’s front?” She nodded. “No.”

satisfying. Her lips curled further as she turned to her maids, clapping her hands. "Laugh." The maids hesitated. Ellie narrowed her eyes. "I said, laugh." One by one, they forced themselves to chuckle, the sound awkward and dry at first. But Ellie wasn’t satisfied. "No, no, no. Laugh like your life depends on it. Laugh like the world has given you the greatest gift!" And so they did. They laughed and laughed, hollow and forced, but Ellie didn’t care. She threw her head back, joining in. The laughter bubbled out of her like a broken melody, growing louder, more hysterical, until tears streamed down her face.

Hope yells too, "You'll regret it!” "Yes, you'll fucking regret this!" I yell and then I let out a laugh when I realize how hysterical and insane we look right now. I laugh so hard, my tears decide this is the right moment to come out. Then I'm laughing and crying at the same time, "You'll fucking regret it, you will regret it...” My voice starts to lose power and, before I know it, I'm only crying. Hope hugs me again and strokes my back while I have the meltdown I’ve been avoiding for hours.

"Don't. Laugh." But another jolt hit—harder this time. My breath came out rough, and before I could stop myself, a groan escaped. Low. Unfiltered. That was it for her. Luciana completely lost it, doubling over as tears of laughter streamed down her face. I should've been furious, but instead I found myself—God help me—fighting the corner of my mouth from twitching. Her laugh was so loud, so unrestrained, it was impossible not to catch it.

“Hahaha—” Stephen suddenly laughed in anger. After a few laughs, he raised his hand and slapped himself hard. Smack! Once. Smack! Twice. Tears swirled in his eyes, but he did not seem to feel the pain at all. Adam and his assistant grabbed his hands, shouting, “Calm down!” Stephen’s laughter disappeared. He began to cry softly. Then, the crying grew louder until he was sobbing uncontrollably like a child.

I close my eyes, tears pooling behind my lids as silent laughter wracks my body as the mushy, yet tough, burnt concoction sits in my mouth refusing to go down my throat. I bite down, something crunching unpleasantly between my teeth that causes me to lose all composure. I grab a napkin and spit out the mouthful of food, breaking into a fit of laughter as tears stream down my face. “Is it that bad?” Jartre asks, his face looking almost bereft. I reach out, grabbing his arm as I fight to control my laughter. I take a large sip of water, swallow down whatever is left in my mouth and wipe away my tears.

My tears were spilling down my cheeks now and I don’t care if I was crying in front of him, it just hurts so much and I don’t want it to hurt anymore. “Why did you come out? To know if I’m crying? Well yes, I am crying, happy now? You can go in now and tell her that I’m crying, I’m sure it’s going to make her very happy and you will do anything to make her happy. Yes, I am the laughing stock to both of you, whenever you see me, you laugh in happiness because of the things you have done to me and I’m sure it makes you very happy. So yes Adrian, you have successfully ruined me and I hope that the happiness lasts you forever and that…”

Sharlene wiped Scarlett's tears away with a smile. “Take care of our family, Scarlett; you’re my only baby…” Sharlene forced a smile and looked at her grandchildren. “Please give your grandmother a hug…” While crying, the children hugged their grandmother. “Grandma!” Sharlene smiled and looked at Scarlett, who was still crying and clutching her hand. “After this, be happy…” said Sharlene as she closed her eyes and let go of Scarlett’s hand. “No, Grandmother!”