Life Without Hope: A New Chapter Novels & Stories

My silence only angered Vivian as she sneered at me, "Jason put on a suicide act, so now you're copying him too? You're a grown man. Why are you still acting the same as before?" I still said nothing. Or maybe it was better to say I simply did not know what to say. I didn't know whether Jason had truly wanted to die, but when I couldn't reach my asthma medication, I had truly wanted to die. I suddenly felt there was nothing worth living for anymore. I had failed at everything; whether as a husband, a father, or a son. But now, I finally saw things clearly after Death's ice-cold hands brushed through my skin. I had spent my life thinking about everyone else, yet I had kept neglecting myself.

Translations will be written inside brackets [ ]. Below is a snippet from the new book. Enjoy! ❤ •••••••••••• PREVIEW •••••••••••• • E N Z O • After decades of living with my family's dark secrets, I settled with the fact that a future with her just isn't possible. Nothing but a selfish wish. An unattainable dream. But I'm still holding onto hope. No matter what they all think, no one else in this world could fill this dull, hopeless void I've tried to accept as my fate for being a Tomassini.

It was a new chapter of my life. （THE END）

The kind of look one would give a stranger on the street—no love, no hate, nothing at all. At last, he understood. He had lost me forever. Months later, I read in the news that Joe's university was embroiled in an academic scandal. Ivy's family was implicated too, and their empire crumbled into bankruptcy. Sasha called, gossiping that Joe could not withstand the blow and had gone mad. Meanwhile, my Rebirth series won the International Art Gold Award of the year. When I heard the news, Nathan came out of the studio, wrapped his arms around me from behind, and rested his chin lightly on my shoulder.

All I could do was cling to the hope that my life here would unfold far better than my previous. Chapter soundtrack: Sailor song by Gigi Perez

_____ **Chapter 13 (Continued): Echoes of Hope** The city below sprawled like a vast tapestry, each building and street bearing silent witness to the chapters of my existence. The bustling life outside seemed incongruent with the quiet turmoil that raged within. As I lingered at the window, the cityscape below became a metaphor for the labyrinthine emotions that entangled my heart—a complex network of hope, regret, and an unwavering determination to reunite with Evelyn.

It's just a way to get out while being grounded, I doubt she'll say no. I needed new clothes. Considering the others were burnt down and all. Then again, what do I know? Mother and Father could disappear into the night without so much as a goodbye. A girl can hope. A girl will hope. Hope is the I have left. **** Everyone got seated quickly, my eyes darted to the table, digging into my meal as did everyone else. I didn't mind taking the seat close to Dylan. He can't do anything at the table. My parents are here, his as well then there's his older brother.

“Yes, when I was reborn, I chose Tyler. But once we were together, I realized I didn’t love him the way I thought I did. “He’s proposed to me over and over, and I never said yes. Because I kept remembering the honeymoon we never finished in our last life…” I cut her off, my tone flat. “I remember your letter. You wrote that in this life, you only wanted to be Tyler’s bride.” She quickly cried, “I regret it! I regret ever choosing him! If I had the chance again, I would have never left you. “Daniel, please, let’s start over. This time I’ll give you everything. I’ll never hurt you again!” Her desperate confession only amused me. “You want another chance? Regina, being reborn is already a gift

She hardly had a single cent to her name after the divorce and ended up miserable. In this life, it was going to be different. She was young and could start over…

I laid there with my eyes closed as all the memories flooded back. It was like seeing my life flash before my eyes. I did not need air anymore, but I felt the need to take a breath. It was a lot to take in. I had a life with Anthony. I was happy. I had friends. I was loved. What more could I have asked for? But I did ask for more… for a life with him. My want had made a dent in our relationship. I was barely around Anthony these past two years. All because I asked too much of him. Then when he grants my wish, after I promised nothing would change how I feel… I deny him. I turned away… all because he loved me enough to tell the truth.