Only For The Brave Novels & Stories

A life is at stake here! His words left me dumbfounded and hurting, like I had my heart gouged out too. I held Stan's photo tightly against myself, but no matter how hard I gripped it, it wasn't filling the hole in my chest. "A life is at stake?" I laughed wryly, before snapping coldly, "When he just went missing for hours?! My dear Stan had an accident and then got his heart taken away! So I guess some lives are more at stake than the others?!"

"Because you can be both. Scared and brave at the same time. Being brave doesn't mean you're not afraid. It means you're afraid but you do the right thing anyway." Nova thought about that. "So we're all going to be scared and brave together?" "Exactly." They climbed onto our laps. All four of us sitting on the bedroom floor. "Will it be over soon?" Rowan asked. "I hope so, buddy. I really hope so." "And then the bad people will be gone forever?" "Forever." "Okay. Then we'll be brave." My heart broke and swelled at the same time. These kids. Our kids. So young. But so strong.

"My work is sitting in court testifying against someone who wants me dead. How is that not letting them control me?" "Because you're choosing to testify. You're choosing to see this through despite the danger. That's not being controlled. That's being brave." Some of the fight went out of Adrian's posture. "I don't feel brave. I feel terrified." "Bravery isn't the absence of fear. It's acting despite it. You're one of the bravest people I've ever met, Adrian. Don't lose sight of that." He leaned into me, letting me hold him, and I wrapped my arms around him, offering what comfort I could.

AYA‌NA: “I’m sc⁠ared, Daddy. I⁠’m trying to b⁠e brave like you and Mama want, but I⁠’m really scared.” AMO‌N: (p⁠ulling her close)‍ “Being scared doesn’t mean you’re not brave‍. Brave m‌eans doing hard thin⁠gs‌ even when you​’re terrified. You’re the​ b‌ravest perso‍n I know.” AYANA: “Braver than Mama when s⁠h‍e we⁠nt to Kigali?”

“Carter, you’re a good person. You’re the strongest and kindest person I’ve ever met. I know what you’re going to say. Yes, I’m so nice to you because I have feelings for you.” My fingers clenched nervously in my lap. Suzanne added softly, “But I also know you’re not ready for that right now, so I’ll stay with you until you’ve come to terms with what you’ve been through. Don’t feel pressured. If one day you have feelings for me too, I’ll consider myself lucky.” Tears filled my eyes again. After a long silence, I choked out, “Thank you, Suzanne.”

So, she quickly put on a bright smile and hugged me. She praised, "Look at you! This is such an improvement. You used to endure everything in silence. But now, you surprised everyone by fighting back so bravely." The baby said proudly from my belly, "Thanks to me, Mommy is finally able to leave that scumbag dad behind!" I couldn't help but laugh. "Stop teasing me. It's all thanks to my baby that I finally found the courage to fight back." At the mention of the child, Amelie's expression turned slightly uneasy.

Only by hugging tightly face-to-face would the seats not tilt during the ascent. An advertising slogan was engraved on the equipment: [The deepest trust for the closest person.] When the staff mentioned there was an extra person, Tyler glanced at me. "Since you were so frightened last time, Cleo, skip it. I'll go on with Freya." They laughed and sat down face-to-face. How strange. When they needed amusement, I wasn't allowed to be afraid. Now, I was allowed to be? I stared at them as they buckled their safety harnesses.

AVA One of the guards escorts a frighten Laylah and her kids into the room with us. The door closes right after, but I know he is still standing outside, keeping watch. “Ava, it’s so good to see you again.” She whispered, leaning over for a hug. “I’m sorry,” I whispered. “You don’t have to apologise for anything, the fact that you went to him in the first place. That was brave, it was a sacrifice I could never repay,” she answered.

"I know." She was quiet for a moment, her eyes searching mine. Then she smiled, her face bright with love. "You're braver than I ever was. Braver than I ever thought you could be." "I'm not brave." My voice cracked. "I'm just tired of running." She laughed, a soft, warm sound that filled the chamber. "That's what bravery is, Ymir. Doing what needs to be done even when you're terrified. Even when every part of you wants to run away and hide. That's what makes you extraordinary."

Faith reminded her. Jodie nodded thoughtfully. "You're right. I guess I'm just scared to open up to him and show him my vulnerabilities." Faith placed a hand on Jodie's shoulder. "It's okay to be scared. But sometimes, we have to take a risk to get what we really want." Jodie smiled weakly. "Thanks, Faith. I appreciate your advice." "Anytime, Jodie. I'm here for you," Faith said reassuringly. Jodie took a deep breath and picked up her phone. She hesitated for a moment before dialing Phil's number. As the phone rang, she felt her nerves kicking in, but she didn't hang up.