Many A True Word Spoken In Jest Novels & Stories

he said, a hint of mischief threading his words, "we're going to celebrate properly. You'll rest, and I... well, I'll pretend my old bones can keep up with the festivities." They chuckled, shaking their heads at the thought.

“She's starting to make jokes now.” “I was always funny,” I shot back. “You just weren’t paying attention.” Juno giggled from across the room. “You’re one of the most serious people I know, Thea. I think the last time you tried to tell a joke, it was about F. Scott Fitzgerald.” The brothers and Juno all laughed, but it wasn’t mean-spirited. It was gentle, teasing. Easy. “Hey!” I protested. “There’s lots of humor to be found in classic literature. Just look at Shakespeare! He’s full of excellent jokes.”

He explained, analysing every single detail. To be honest, I thought he wouldn't notice the little details. I felt tears burn in my eyes when I heard his words but pushed it away. “God, I’m too old for someone to flirt with me.” I joked, trying to lighten the mood so that I wouldn't get deep into my emotions. He chuckled, “Didn't know I’m still good at flirting.” He complimented, joking along. His words made me roll my eyes a little. “I meant what I said though.” His face changed subtly into seriousness, letting me know that he meant every single word that he said.

And now he conjures up fake financial statements to ruin my wedding. "He's nothing but a two-faced liar! A lunatic!" At his words, the guests below immediately began murmuring among themselves. "Tearing someone's suit? That's just classless." "So, Nathaniel's magnanimity was all an act?" "Looks like Nathaniel has really gone off the deep end." Taking in the suspicious stares from everyone, I let out an exasperated laugh. I raised the microphone and said, "A two-faced liar? A lunatic?" My voice was clear and commanding, instantly drowning out the murmurs.

Besides, she never wanted to piss Wisdom off, he wasn't the begging type and losing him would be the end of her joy. " Okay it's fine I get your point... But one thing you must put in mind is that news travel very fast, one word to a friend is a thousand words to another friend you know or you don't know about, and then it becomes million words to another friend just by word of mouth... And every word turns into something that's not true, a lie that can hardly change into truth". They said it together and laughed about it at the same time, which was sweet. Wisdom was just happy about the fact that they were both on the same page. He didn't want to be so serious simply because he wasn't sure

I joked as August pouted. “All work without play makes jack a dull boy.” “Fun without limits leaves you a happy smile and broken bones.” August sat up and gasped dramatically as I laughed and flicked his nose. “Child.” I said. “Mother.” He returned. “Puppy.” “Kitten.” “Jester.” “Shakespeare.” He said as we stared into each other’s eyes before we broke into laughter. My eyes weakly opened slowly before closing once again. The feeling of someone’s hand touching mine had my fingers twitch a little before distorted voices disturbed the balance in my body.

I tilted my head slightly. Let them talk. Let them puff their chests like bulls in a ring before the sword slides in. A slow, vicious smirk curved my lips. Controlled. Sharp at the edges. “Rumors,” I murmured. “Funny little things, aren’t they? Whispered by drunk cowards around fires… by men who didn’t live long enough to learn what was real and never lived long enough to know me properly.” I let the words hang like smoke. “But they always get one thing right.”

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I grunted, rolling my eyes. Justin laughed as if I was joking. Hell no, I wasn't! “You mean taken by a sugar Daddy? You know ladies these days go for Men old enough to be their father!” It was supposed to sound like a joke but I wasn't having it! I curled my upper lips into a sneer, frowning at him. “Wait, it isn't true right? I'm just joking!” He exclaimed and I shook my head..I would never be ashamed of George whether older or not..

“No—shut up. You’re lying.” Jace just shrugs, wearing that boyish grin that makes it hard to tell when he’s serious. “Swear on my life,” he says, holding up two fingers like we’re in court. “The dude actually mistook my cologne for pepper spray and ran into a trash can.” “Oh my God—” I wheeze, nearly tipping over as I slap his arm. “You’re the worst.” "Your mouth's gonna hurt even more if you keep laughing like that," he says, but his tone is gentler now, almost careful.