Only Up From Here Novels & Stories

“Yeah, I am. What’s going on at home? How’s dad? Is he angry?” Alice snorted, “Well, what do you expect? He still is. If you’re planning to come home, do it tomorrow or the next day. He’s still busy dealing with the Woods. It’s shameful for them, to be turned down immediately like that. But of course, not your fault, dear. The stubborn man just couldn’t accept he’s wrong.” “Thanks. What about mom?” “Oh, she’s fine. We’re both proud of you. She’s helping dad deal with the situation.”

she asked glaring at me but before I could answer movement in the rocks above caught my attention, noticing my look Desert looked at me "What is it?" "Stay here, keep close to Acre" "ACRE" I yell "Yeah alright, calm down bro, I'm right here," Acre says from behind me "Oh sorry, take care of Desert, Ill be right back" "Where are you going?" he asks concerned but I didn't want to alarm anyone so I mind linked him "There's someone up above" "Ok be safe, call if you need me" "PIG," the words said out loud caught my attention, so I turn to Desert with a smile on my face and raised eyebrows

Jack finally agreed. Instead of Cindy's phone, Jack used his ipad to take the video because it had a much higher resolution. Cindy stood by the side and curtsied happily. She had a fat smile plastered on her face as she danced. She kept twirling for such a long time that Jack became afraid she was going to fall down. Almost immediately, Cindy brought the dance to an end and curtsied again. Jack couldn't help but applaud her. "Wow! Cindy, I didn't know you were such a good dancer."

Upstairs, Ryan stood alone in his bedroom. An unopened bottle of wine rested on the small table beside him. He poured himself another glass before walking toward the window. Rain clouds gathered over Miami. His thoughts returned once again to the old newspaper clipping. The Sterling family. The merger. His father's name. None of it made sense. Then his phone rang. Unknown Number. Ryan stared at the screen for several seconds before answering. "Hello." A familiar voice spoke calmly. "Hello, Ryan Walker." Ryan's eyes narrowed. "Samantha."

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Only one path left. Through.

“It’s fine. Once you get out and to the shop, find a local bank and set up an account. We already figured the split. But for now, it’s just you. So, if you do work, make sure you pay yourself.” Nodding, I pursed my lips, still staring at the page. Emmett took it from me. “It will work, Sky. Stop worrying about it.” “I can’t help but worry. 71 miles per hour. If I got up to 72 or down to 70, it won’t work. I’ll be bounced back either way. Not just bounced back but…”