Like Us Series Novels & Stories

Taylor laughed even harder, bending slightly at the waist. “Stop. Please. I’m going to pull something.” Another glance from strangers. This time I noticed. I grinned anyway. “There was also someone chewing gum like they were angry at it,” I added. “Just full jaw commitment.” Taylor wiped at his eyes. “I love exam season. It turns everyone feral.” We kept walking, laughter spilling between us, stories tumbling out easily. It felt good, normal. No hiding. No whispering. No adrenaline buzzing under my skin like a live wire.

“She trusted me.” That did it. She opened the door. --- He didn’t come inside. He handed her a USB drive. “Play it when the kids are asleep,” he said. “Then destroy it.” And he turned and walked away. --- Yvette didn’t wait. As soon as Cara fell asleep curled on the couch, she plugged the USB into her old laptop. There was one file. A video. It began with grainy footage—same as the photo. Her mother walking quickly through a sterile corridor. Looking behind her.

"I'll make it look like I'm solo. You'll be in close proximity. Invisible. Do not shoot unless I give the word. Understood?" "Got it." Another ping came in after that. This time, it was a video. I hesitated for only a moment before playing it. The screen flickered to life and Louis came on screen. He was tied to a metal chair, duct tape over his mouth, and his head lolling to one side. A bruise bloomed on his cheek like a sadistic red flower. He looked stunned, and blood dripped into his eyes from a hidden place in his hairline.

Maya tried to smile. “I figured you wouldn’t come to school today,” Kennedy said, stepping inside without waiting for permission. “The posts went viral last night. I thought you might need caffeine or a getaway car.” Maya’s stomach dropped. “It got that bad?” Kennedy nodded as she handed her one of the cups. “You and Zane were trending in our corner of the universe. Some girl on TikTok posted a whole slideshow. Music and everything.” Maya took a slow sip, letting the cold bitterness flood her mouth. It was better than letting her feelings rise.

“That’s a ghost story, Hart. One we don’t say out loud.” “It’s not a story,” she replied, her voice tight. “They’re real. My sister escaped one of their labs. They’re planning something big.” Luka scratched his jaw. “I heard rumors. Rogues disappearing. New weapons—ones that mess with our shifting. Some say they’ve got a serum that can erase a wolf’s connection to the moon.” Riley froze. “Erase?” He nodded. “Make us… human. Or worse. Empty.” Jaxon cursed under his breath.

His eyes glittered as he saw me and butterflies filled my belly. Kayden almost jumped in excitement when she saw her friend, Tom and I allowed her to sit across from him. Before I knew it, they were already talking about their favorite cartoons. “Don't tell me, you don't watch Barbie,” Kayden said disappointed. “Barbie is for girls and weak boys. I watch superheroes,” Tom defended himself and I almost roared in laughter at what was happening between the both of them. “That's not true. I also watch super heroes cartoons and I feel Spider Man is better than Batman,” Kayden said and her tiny hands were placed firmly on the table.

she explained. I sat back in my chair as I tried processing her words. A brief laugh escaped from my mouth, though the laughter lacks humour. "She looks like Lenore? That's just coincidence, then. Maybe it's just someone who happens to just look like her. You know the way some people look alike sometimes is so crazy. It might just be some who happen to resemble her,'' I said, trying to clear her doubt.

Us sleeping peacefully, like the world wasn’t falling apart. Another message appeared. **All of you.** I stared at the screen.Then another. **Would be a shame if the wrong person saw how happy you were.** My stomach dropped. I immediately sent it to the group chat. The replies came almost instantly. Mason: Where did they get that? Kai: This isn’t someone trying to scare us anymore. Lila: What do they want? I didn’t have an answer. None of us did. We met at the rink after everyone left.

It was only after being with Grace in this life that I understood what true love really feels like. Our eyes were always fixed on each other without sparing even a glance for anyone else. Whatever either of us needed, the other always noticed immediately. We often stayed on voice calls late into the night, which left me oversleeping almost every morning.