Number The Stars Chapter 5 Novels & Stories

I understand", she agreed there'd be no point arguing with him now, he knew his family better. Zen smiled reassuringly and "I'll see you when I see you", he said and read the words out loud, bracing for nausea and pain—no doubt. Her last thought as she watched Zen disappear in a glowing swirling light was; \\ Into the Valley of Death…\\ xXxXx (End of Chapter 5)

--- The Fifth Letter (Eighteen days before the birth) "My little Abrar, You haven't been born yet, but your grandfather loves you very much. I can't buy you clothes or give you toys. But I will give you the stories I have saved up—the stories I never told your father. The prison guard, Anwar Mia, is very kind. One day he said to me, 'Nurul Sahib, you have changed. There is no longer the fire of a monster in your eyes. There is peace.' I was startled. Have I truly changed? When you are born, will I see a monster in your eyes, or a human being? Or just a grandfather?

I want to be with the person I love. Just for two days, I want to be with Zachary Anderson. ---END OF CHAPTER 52---

The fact that the perfect stranger is following with sobbing nods, tells me this is not the first dangerous situation she’s been in. Chapter 1.25 How Many Zeros - Rourke

That was the whole change. That was what the five days had cost and given back at the same time. End of Chapter 45

“What happened then?” “Then,” I said. Lying down next to him. Next to Ivy’s crib. Next to Isla’s crib. “Then monsters came back. But we beat them. And we came home. And now it’s Day 7. And we’re writing Chapter 58.” “Is Chapter 58 good,” Alex asked. Yawning. “Chapter 58 is first steps,” Adrian said. “And school buses. And dogs. And donuts. And coming home. So yeah, buddy. Chapter 58 is good.”

​Inside the cradle was a baby with silver hair and one amber eye, holding a tiny, wooden flute. ​"The 401st chapter," Kael whispered, his golden-text skin beginning to flake away like autumn leaves. "It’s not a story. It’s a Life." ​Suddenly, the Respiration’s engines died. The ship began to dissolve into white light. ​"THE END?" flashed across the sky. ​And then, a new line appeared, written in Nora’s own handwriting: "NO. THE PREFACE."

She shut her eyes softly and he reached for her hand. "Whatever happens," he said, "I’ll be right there." And she knew, for once, he meant every word. *** They sat in silence until the candle on the table burned down to its base. Outside, the storm cleared. And for the first time in days, the stars returned. Their Aaric was returning. Aaric. Their star. Their only hope. *** Hey loves How was the chapter? I hope you guys are liking it xoxo love you all

It just waits for you to find it… and fall apart in its hands. End of Chapter 5

Their minds rushed with questions. “Vanessa, you have been adopted by Mrs. Vanns.” Vanessa’s face lit up with excitement as she jumped up. “Wait, there’s one more. And then you two can go pack your stuff.” Vanessa sat back down, waiting for the other girl to be announced. “The next one is Maia! You’ve been adopted by a Mr. Sween.” Maia’s eyes lit up but then were replaced by fear. Who was Mr. Sween? Why did he want her? Does this mean she and Jasmine can’t be friends anymore? Maia started shaking with worry as she stood up and Jasmine gave her a big hug, confusing Maia. She had never been hugged before, but she liked it.