Serene Life Novels & Stories

"What matters is what you promised me." Back in college, we squeezed into that basement apartment, and he held my hand as he said, Mara, when I have money, we'll go see the aurora. The aurora symbolizes eternal love. I waited ten years. He took someone else. The light came on again. Preston's face looked wretched under the cold white glow. "It was work." His voice was hoarse. "Bethany speaks Korean. "The partner for the Northreach project was a Korean company, and she went as the interpreter.

It's said that when people face constant disappointment and loss of hope and trust in life, they stop trying to find a way out of that painful loop. Serenity's life had been happiest until she was fifteen. Despite being sick and overweight, she was the brightest soul who tried to treat every day as a blessing.

With one swift movement, Ria pulled her closer until they were almost face to face and for the first time…Fear flickered across Serene’s eyes. “You still think I’m the Charlotte you think you would humiliate?” Ria asked quietly. “I’m Ria.” Her eyes burned with determination. “And in this world or the other part I know you too,I’ll still bring you down.” Serene scoffed. “You delusional human.” She spat the words with disgust. “You still think you have another life after this one?” A small smile spread across Ria’s face. “Maybe.” She shrugged lightly. “But if there is another life…I’ll never make you my friend,I will never acknowledge a demon like you and even if our paths ever crossed again…I

I raised a hand and wiped the tears off my face. … [In the Next Life — January 1, 2024, 12:00 AM — I Hope You Live a Long Life, Part Three] William turned to the window. "Happy New Year." "Thanks." "Aren't you going to wish me something too?" I looked up. "You want a blessing from someone who's about to die?" His hand rested gently on my thin, dry one. "Please." I looked at the golden fireworks outside, as if I were bathing in hope. I smiled. "I hope you live a long life."

How could he dare shame me so openly? The pack members who gathered around also started slandering me. "Yeah, Amelia's not worthy of Alpha Kane at all. I heard the Chief Elder was even thinking of making his granddaughter become Kane's mate." "Amelia has been mated twice, and she's lived out in the wasteland—her body is probably no longer pure." Mila stepped forward boldly, also wanting to persuade Kane. "Alpha Kane, you must have heard of me before, right? Mila Clarke? I was a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield.

“Hah-hah-hah! Sergeant Larson is awesome! He has actually managed to suppress King Erik! That’s truly impressive! He didn’t let us down, just as expected!” “You’re right. This is exhilarating! Sergeant Larson lives up to his reputation of being Rheasia’s savior. He has proven himself to be the genius who possesses our country’s power. He’s awesome! Truly awesome!” All at once, the initially solemn ambience in the meeting room became more relaxed. The people in the meeting room regained their smiles.

Yoshida brushed it off and continued debriefing us. “Mrs. Burns, I loved the floor plan of your resort and your revenue outlook looks fantastic!” Veronica humbly nodded her head to the shorter, older, asian woman. “Miss Summers, your resort also looks remarkable, and the expense report was expertly crafted and well thought out.” I smiled and Martha secretly fist pumped herself.

Without giving the doctor a chance to bid her farewell, she unhurriedly left the office. Standing by the side of the road, Serene looked listlessly at the busy road ahead of her, her plain face was hidden behind thick-rimmed glasses, her skin had become darker over the year of series of hard labor. She parted her lips and heaved a soft sigh. Life had been indeed very hard for her... However, she was just not the kind to give up soon, She clenched her fist and in a flash, she regained her notorious look. Ding. Ding.

She could feel Gideon squeezing her hand. Smiling softly, she inhaled the evening breeze. Jewel looked up at the sky and stared at the full moon. The evening breeze passed them slowly, caressing her bare cheek. "The moon shines bright tonight," Gideon whispered. Jewel looked at Gideon standing beside her. He was also looking up at the moon and had a small smile on hiss lips. Jewel just gaze at him, breathless. "A perfect night for a moonlight serenade, isn't it?" he said. Gideon looked down at her and then smiled softly. "Do you mind if I sing a song?"

Serena One cold evening, with the fire casting long shadows on our faces, Thomas reached out to me. His voice was a raspy shadow of his usual hearty tone. "Serena, you've been our angel in these dark times. If... if we don't make it, promise me you'll continue on. Live a full life, for you and your child." I grasped his hand, the weight of his request anchoring me to a reality I wasn't ready to face. "Don't talk like that, Thomas. You're going to pull through this. We'll get through this together," I implored, my voice cracking with emotion.