Nanami Burned Novels & Stories

The next morning, I sent a message in the family group chat. "Good morning, everyone! Ian has decided to run his business with his girlfriend, so he will no longer be working with me. Thus, I'll be opening a separate branch. You're welcome to visit the new branch for a free tasting when it opens!" I sent this message to explain why I was opening a new branch and to inform everyone about Ian and Louisa's plans. I had to do this because if things went south with Ian later, he might turn on me. He could claim that I had made it big and didn't want to take him along—then I would be the one facing the backlash.

The blaze flared into the sky. The night filled with smoke and sparks. The stars disappeared in the haze and glowing embers. The historical saloon hotel was shaded by the inferno roaring behind it. The life Lynexia had known and loved, devoured by coruscate. Lynexia stood at the edge of the woods and watched two figures being pushed through the ruins of the entrance to the saloon. They were covered in ash, and they were pale with fear from the building, disappearing inside again. A crack was heard through the screams and flames, and another window exploded. The roof began to buckle as more smoke and sparks sprayed the night sky.