Severance Novels & Stories

I whispered, already knowing. “They said we had to replace the delivery person and Immediately or they would slash the contract and probably pull all their future business.” Maria’s voice broke. “Celeste I am so sorry. This contract… it pays the rent on this place. It pays for the new espresso machine and it does so much, and I have a daily to support… I can’t lose it” Tears were streaming down her face now. “I have to let you go effectively immediately. I’ll give you two weeks’ severance. I am so so sorry.”

“Today, that ends.” I nod to Alexander. He steps forward, places another folder on the table. “Severance packages,” he says. His voice is low, controlled. “Generous. Non-disclosure agreements included. Sign them, and you walk away with your dignity and your bank accounts intact. Refuse, and Kane Industries will pursue every legal avenue available. Your choice.” Silence again. Then one by one, they reach for the pens. I watch them sign. Watch Harlan’s hand shake. Watch the others avoid my eyes.

Of course, I am aware of the non-compete agreement. "However, talking about the penalty won't help you, Mr. Moran. After all, you still haven't paid me the monthly non-compete compensation I'm owed." Kai was infuriated. Gritting his teeth, he snarled, "You've already resigned. What's the point of holding onto the source code? This is just your revenge on me, to force me into admitting that I was wrong." Then, with dramatic self-pity, he called all the employees over. In front of everyone, he bowed to me, confessing that he fired me out of personal spite because he didn’t want to pay my million-dollar year-end bonus.

“Tell me this isn’t what I think it is.” Riven forced himself to hold still. “It is,” he said. Two words. Ari blinked as if he hadn’t heard correctly. “It is what?” he asked. His voice sounded broken. “The severance ritual,” Riven replied evenly. The control in his voice felt like a blade sliding between Ari’s ribs. “You’ll be released after,” Riven said, voice steady, detached. “You and Mara.” The words didn’t make sense. “You’re joking,” Ari whispered. Riven didn’t move. “You’re not serious.”

"We can. And we are. It's in the contract. Any severance is contingent on no criminal wrongdoing." "I haven't been charged with anything." "Yet. But when you are and let's be honest, you will be—the severance is void." He hung up. So now I'm broke. Unemployed. Under federal investigation. Separated from my daughter. And waiting for a woman who probably isn't going to call. I should give up. Should accept reality. Should focus on what's left of my life instead of chasing what's gone. But I can't. Because if Esmeralda doesn't come back, what's the point of any of this?

“What do you want?” “I am offering you a choice,” Evelyn said, sliding a single sheet of paper across the desk. It was a draft severance agreement. The number was staggering. “Option one: You sign this. You resigned for ‘personal reasons.’ You receive this generous exit package, a glowing letter of recommendation from me personally, and you walk away clean. You can start fresh somewhere else, this… indiscretion a quiet lesson learned.” Ava stared at the number. It was life-changing money. A clean escape.

"What does the clause on that say?" She opened to a page in her book, then looked at him. "You will need to send every omega home with a severance package. A month worth of groceries, a severance pay equivalent to three months of work, five new sets of clothes, and a shelter that is different from your shelter or residence, where they will stay for a month. We will not advise you to go down that route as we will be checking every day of the month to make sure you are following the severance rules." His face immediately paled, and he nodded and turned away.

Upon entering her room, she started speaking, "They have refused to come. Arjun and his father left for Sekhawat Palace to talk about the marriage. You still have your time to say no to this marriage. You won't be able to leave after marriage. Here marriage means a knot that would bind you both for seven births. It won't be easy to break it. Before you step inside please think twice." "Non potrà tenermi per 7 mesi." (He won't be able to keep me for 7 months).

Sam frowned suspiciously and said,"What are you gonna talk about?!" "Just listen....and then, if you guess right maybe you will have some answers",said Ronald, laying back in his chair, comfortably. Sam said nothing. "So",began Ronald," Thirteen years ago.... I was working on this project, it was a gas, that would people forget everything, their names, families, everything, and they only had the memories we implanted and their minds. They would have no memories of the past-self all the would remember would be what I want them to remember....And then, one day, I wanted to ....umm....test the gas on someone, I found a twelve year old poor boy. His name was Benjamin Bruce. He was a nice lad, hi

I wanted to ask if that night had meant anything to him at all. Maybe I was that bad that he didn't want to even come near me anymore. Not that I mind. " I'm sorry about that night but the truth is, you can't quit. I need you." He says it like he doesn't have millions of options out there. Who wouldn't love to work with Brooks and Shields? I scoffed " need me for what?" " My previous secretary, she didn't go on a maternity leave or honeymoon. I fired her" I knew her holidays were taking a while.