Never Be Alone Novels & Stories

“So I’d rather die beside him than live without him and still end up empty.” Janine tightened her grip on my hand. “Budz,” she said softly, “I don’t know how to save you from this. I don’t think anyone can. But when the day comes that you’re too tired to keep fighting—when you finally can’t do this anymore—remember this.” She pressed her forehead to mine. “You will never be alone. We’ll be here. Always.” “Thank you, Budz.” I stood and wrapped my arms around her, holding on like she was the last solid thing in a collapsing world. I didn’t know where I would be without my friends—without the people who kept loving me even when I couldn’t love myself right.

I feel so alone. --------------------

Since it was evening time, the sky was appearing to meet the earth. He continued "Staying alone sometimes is okay. But always preferring to be alone is not. The sky and earth are always indifferent and alone. But there comes a moment when they meet each other. Horizon! Beautiful right? A person should have something in their life which they can look forward to, which will excite them."

The carousel was still there, spinning round as if nothing had changed. I bought a ticket and sat on the same familiar horse. The wind blew against my face. I closed my eyes. For a moment, I could still hear my daughter's laughter… and David warning me, "Be careful." This time, no one was with me. I rode alone. A wave of dizziness washed over me. I knew death was near. I forced my eyes open, but the world grew more and more blurred. With trembling hands, I pulled out my phone and used the last of my strength to dial a number I had not called in years.

At least I'll burn for him. "you're not alone Maya . "

And this time— She would not be standing alone

“ But not in the way you think. It more… overwhelming. Like your soul is being tied to someone else I let out a quiet breath “ and after “ “After you are never alone again. You carry each other always”

Broken no more. Burning forever. Together. Always.

"To be honest, I have no damn clue. I've been saving my money though, and Marta and Bill would shit, bit I really just...ugh. Well, I want to go somewhere. Do something. Between the studying, side jobs and being in that depressing house, I just want to break the routine. A change of scenery." "I feel you! I'm wanting the same, but I was too afraid to do do alone. I was just waiting on you to say something like that so I'd have a partner in crime. I don't have the balls to go solo." I smile. "Me either. Bill has kind of freaked me out over the years. If a dude follows me through the 7/11 I'm already reaching for the industrial strength dog deterrent and convinced it's my end." She laughs.