Promises Box Novels & Stories

Stepping out of the car, the three of us collected all the boxes and bags that held the little bit of shit I actually did have to my name. Noah, having made his way into the lobby, collected a sleek silver rolling cart because even though I didn’t have that much shit, I didn’t feel like making multiple trips. The sun was setting behind the towering building, casting long shadows on the sidewalk and reflecting orange and pink hues off its shining exterior. Call me lazy, but if given the choice…anyone would prefer my route.

Just by his loud voice, I could tell that this could turn into another argument—and that was the last thing we needed this week. “Promise me you won’t be mad, no matter what it is—you won’t get angry and you will listen to me.” Christian’s sigh was enough for me to realize that he was not in the mood for any of this. “Serena, what is it?” “You have to promise me,” I spoke again and looked at Luis who was slowly beginning to wake up. “Serena?” Luis yawned as he sat up and stretched himself out. “Fine, I promise—now tell me, what is it?” Christian spoke in a hurry. “I can’t tell you over the phone, you need to get here right now.”

Before I could escape, all four guys closed in like sharks smelling blood. Alerion got there first. He held out a wooden box. Inside was a tiny castle. Like, dollhouse-sized. The little drawbridge even moved. "It's a mini castle," I pointed out. "It's a promise." His eyes locked on mine. "I'm building you a real one. Something actually yours. Something no one can take away." The weak butterflies in my tummy suddenly came alive. "That's... a really big promise." "I don't break promises and you know it." His fingers brushed mine when I took the box. Then he leaned in, his breath warm against my ear. "And when I build it, you're never leaving."

Hearing the voices lean in his favor, hope flickered in Leo’s heart. He carefully pulled a small box from his coat and held it out to Yasmine like an offering. There was a flawless jade bracelet inside. One look at the quality and anyone could tell it was not a common jewelry. With his meager pension after being discharged, he must have saved for years to afford something like that. “Yasmine, I broke your bracelet back then. Please, take this as a token of my apology.” He left out the fact that the broken bracelet had been her late mother’s keepsake. To the bystanders, it only made him look more sincere.

Cass broke out a bottle of something strong and sweet, and for a while, we let ourselves believe that maybe, just maybe, we’d pulled off a miracle. But hope is a hungry thing. It eats you if you let it. That night, Fen sat beside me, carving a piece of wood into a spiral. “The thing about promises,” he said, “is that they cost more than you think.” I nodded, feeling the weight of every word I’d spoken. He me the carving. “For luck. Or whatever comes next.” I tucked it into my pocket, next to the letter, and tried to believe in both. As I drifted off, Kael’s voice reached me through the dark. “Three witnesses. You did it.”handed

There was not even a single piece of silver on me. Anyone who did not know better would have thought Abbie was the bride. I drew in a slow breath and looked at the man I had waited seven years for. "Are you sure you want to give her the silver crown?" I asked. "Without it, my bridal set is no longer complete." Logan nodded without the slightest hesitation. His tone was careless, almost bored. "It is just one silver crown. Wait a little longer. Next year, I will make it up to you with one that is even better and more beautiful."

“Lorenzo—” He leaned in, his hand brushing mine as he closed the box, his voice steady, almost reverent. “This is not your engagement ring. Not yet.” His thumb stroked across my fingers as he continued. “This is a promise ring. You can only ever buy one like this in your entire life. And you can only ever give it to one person.” His eyes bored into mine, unyielding. “I’m giving it to you.” The world tilted. My throat tightened, tears threatening to spill as I launched forward and threw my arms around him. “Thank you,” I whispered, my voice muffled against his shoulder.

"Do you remember when you promised me that you'll show me what's inside when we're older?" "Wow, you still remember, huh?" He asked her since she was pretty young when they used to play with one another. He figured he wouldn't have remembered and would have forgotten her very early childhood memories. "A promise is a promise, Mason. And I never forget a promise." She told him as she scooted closer to the treasure box. "Now show me what's inside." She demanded. Mason chuckled and reached for the lid of the box. He slowly opened it as it squeaked from the rusts that had started forming on the hinges. He flashed the light that was illuminating from his phone on it and Kelsey kneeled down beside

He reached into his pocket and pulled out a small box. My heart stopped. "Elias what are you doing?" "Relax. It is not what you think." He opened the box to reveal a simple silver ring. "This is a promise ring. Not an engagement. Just a symbol that I am serious about us." Tears filled my eyes. "You are serious?" "Completely. I love you, Skylar. I want a future with you. When we are ready. No pressure. Just a promise." "Yes. Yes, I want that too."

Jace murmured, eyes soft. River shook his head, smiling warmly. “We’re perfect, Jace. Together. And that’s what counts.” Just as they were settling into a quiet moment, River reached into his pocket and pulled out a small, velvet box. He held it out carefully, watching Jace’s eyes widen in surprise. “What’s this?” Jace asked softly, voice trembling slightly with curiosity. River smiled, placing the box in Jace’s hands. “It’s a promise. Not just any promise, a forever promise. I want you to have this. To remind you that whatever comes, whatever happens… I’m yours. Always.”