Shining Diamonds Seventeen Novels & Stories

Finally the earrings, long, dagger-shaped drops of black diamonds that brushed my bare shoulders when I moved. I slid them in. The woman in the mirror tilted her head. The diamonds flashed like warning shots. Perfect and ready to walk into that party and watch Neven realize exactly what he lost. Ready for Caesar to decide perfection had lasted long enough and dragged me into the dark to ruin it all over again. “Yes,” Xandra whispered, reverent. “This is the one.” I drew one slow breath, tasting the red on my lips and felt something ancient and vicious uncoil inside my chest.

Finally the earrings, long, dagger-shaped drops of black diamonds that brushed my bare shoulders when I moved. I slid them in. The woman in the mirror tilted her head. The diamonds flashed like warning shots. Perfect and ready to walk into that party and watch Neven realize exactly what he lost. Ready for Caesar to decide perfection had lasted long enough and dragged me into the dark to ruin it all over again. “Yes,” Xandra whispered, reverent. “This is the one.” I drew one slow breath, tasting the red on my lips and felt something ancient and vicious uncoil inside my chest.

I'm the perfect example! I checked out her profile, and it was all pictures of diamond rings, big houses, and private jets. She wrote all about how she stole a broke student's boyfriend. She described making them misunderstand each other, breaking up their relationship, and finally taking her place. [He was actually the only son of a super-rich guy. He was hiding it because he wanted to see what life was like for normal people.]

I copied her and lowered my voice for my second reply She gasped and covered her mouth, "You totally have a secret admirer," she gushed, "Someone who could afford to buy you real diamonds..." she trailed off in thought before her eyes widened, "Oh My God, one of the Crown brothers has a crush on you!" she squealed "Maybe even all of them, if that one rumour is true," she wiggled her eyebrows at me I rolled my eyes, "Don't we have somewhere to be?" I asked her

I noticed the note in the center of the flowers and the gold chain that was wrapped around the stems. * Come be a family one last time, my little pumpkin -Dly* upon further inspection, I unclasped the chain and held up a single 3 karat sapphire rose charm. I smiled as the tears began to well up in my eyes. Dylan was playing games with my heart. he was acting like the mysterious romantic man he used to be now. playing a treasure hunt with me like I didn't already know where to find him. I got back on my rickshaw and proceeded to the Comodo Place Hotel. Dylan would be there waiting for me, hopefully, and not another clue.

She disappeared from her spot, reappearing right before Chase as her saber swung toward his neck. Chase thought it was an impressive move as he swiftly drew the Dragon Abyss Sword, meeting her strike head-on with a diagonal slash. When the saber and sword clashed, there was no expected sound of clanging metal. Summer's saber was extraordinarily flexible. It wrapped around Chase's Dragon Abyss Sword, with the blade's tip slipping through the gap, aiming directly for Chase's throat.

That was enough to distract Gwen who showered Royce with kisses while saying, "Oh I am so proud of you Roycee-boo! What a great way to start the day!" This time, August was watching them. She looked happy for them but also disgusted by them. She turned to me and said, "Weirdos," while rolling her eyes. Royce then toured us to his photo exhibit. Thirteen pieces of photos which he called The Last Year of Seventeen– his concept was the final year of highschool. The final year of freedom and youth. The final year before we are faced with bigger challenges and choices that would actually impact our lives. Most of the photos were taken in the Academy. Some in the Liberty Mead with Royce’s horse. M

Her smile, laced with blood, looked haunting. A Haunt swept in, scattering the cash and gold bars from the car. Sparks flew, and the flames roared to life with a loud whoosh. I pulled a gold bar from my pocket. "Hear me, infant spirits, it's time for our final showdown!" The winds howled as I watched my mom wail in despair. Her tears were for her wealth, not a shred of worry for me. I spun around and plunged into the swirling darkness without a second thought.

Diamond, I’m begging you… you are all I have left, my only hope. Diamond stretched her powerful limbs, muscles rippling like liquid fire beneath her white coat. She lowered onto her haunches, head tilting toward the fractured moon as if seeking its silent counsel. A deep breath shuddered through her chest, her nose twitching, flaring, devouring the night. Scents crashed over her in waves, the damp earth heavy with memory, the sharp tang of pine needles cutting like glass, the sour sweat of the distant crowd, and the fragile sweetness of Queen Anne’s perfume lingering close.

quite a few problems. While catching the sunset out the window, Layla spotted Aria, Evey, Lisa, and a new face passing by for their usual evening shenanigans. Aria glanced up towards Layla’s window, locking eyes with her for a moment before letting out a small smirk followed by a wave, telling her to open the window. “Hey! Why don’t you come down here and hang with us?” shouted Aria. “Shhhh. You don’t have to shout.” giggled Layla.