Nothing's Better Than This Novels & Stories

I leaned my head slightly against Archer's shoulder and said, "I trust you. Let's spend the rest of our lives together as happily as possible." Curtis went back home, feeling lost and miserable. The iron door creaked loudly behind him. Brenda was crouched over on the ground, sorting through the food and supplies they had. She got to her feet when she heard the noise behind her. Her hair was still dripping with sweat as she smiled gently at Curtis and welcomed him home. "Curt! It's been a windy day outside the base, hasn't it? I made some cream of mushroom soup—" Curtis suddenly grabbed her hard by the shoulders, his knuckles turning white.

"Oh no" *************

What made something infinitely better than nothing? Together.

he said. "Thanks, Mr. Blackwood." "No need to thank me. This is a partnership, and we're using each other. Neither of us owes the other. The process doesn't have to revolve around what I want because that would only make you uncomfortable." He added calmly, "It has to be enjoyable for us both if we want to make it last." Phoebe thought that he was being really considerate. "You're honestly such a good person, Mr. Blackwood!"

" The Ghost pressed him, growing impatient. With the pressure mounting, Liam's hand moved, and the trigger was pulled. At that moment, the Ghost's laughter echoed wildly. He ripped the sack from my head and seized my hair. "Look at what you've chosen, Liam." His eyes widened in shock, and he screamed in disbelief, "No!" While screams filled the air, a clear electronic voice announced: [The countdown is over.] [Exiting the world...]

Even if I have nothing at all. Ethan suddenly said, "If I truly had nothing, would you still love me?" "That's impossible. How could you possibly have nothing? Ah, no! I mean, even if you really became penniless, I'll still love you!" Ethan stared at her for a moment before laughing. "I'm so happy hearing you say that. Once I transfer all my assets to Elara, we won't be able to live in a big villa anymore. But I still have a humble cottage in the countryside. You won't have to live on the streets with me."

"Fine. I'll do it." Harrison lifted the spoon and brought it to her lips, forcing a smile that even he found repulsive. "That's better," Winona said contentedly as she sipped on the mushroom soup. Leaning against him, she whispered, "I don't want to live elsewhere. It's inconvenient. Take me back to your mansion." "Winona, don't push your luck!" "How is that pushing my luck?" Winona stroked her belly, her smile tinged with both innocence and cruelty. "I just want the baby to get used to its home early. I promise this is the last thing. Just move me into your mansion. Once I give birth, we'll be even. But…"

said Gavin. He sounded overly composed as he finished speaking and hung up. Then, a series of beeps rang out from Harvey's phone, indicating the call was cut. That had to be the best music to my ears in this lifetime.

she muttered, sitting on the arm of the couch. “I know,” Zane said, sinking into the other end. “You don’t ask for a lot.” There was a pause. She hated that he noticed. He opened a box, slid it toward her. “You’ve been quiet. People are talking.” “Let them.” She bit into a fry, chewing slowly. “They always do.” Zane nodded, eyes still on her. “I get it. This school eats people alive. Especially the ones who don’t play the game.”