So It Begins Novels & Stories

I responded coldly, "If something happens, take him to the hospital. Don't call me for things like this again." I hung up and turned off my phone, falling into a deep sleep until morning. When I woke up, I found Chandler passed out on the doorstep, smelling strongly of alcohol. It seemed he had been sitting there all night. "Alina, I'm sorry. Please forgive me. Can we start over? I can't live without you." He looked up at me with pleading eyes, like a lost puppy abandoned by its owner. "I regret everything. I couldn't hold on to my love for you. Can you give me another chance? We've been together for over a decade. How can you just walk away from all of that?"

And for the first time since this began I have something to work with.

The real hunt… had only just begun. :::writing

The new adventure had just started.

I say. And this time, it feels like a beginning instead of an ending.

It had only just started and was already getting old. ***

A massive fortress was taking shape. Michael appearing at my side. “Bringing a piece of home, home?” Smiling, “yes. I’m a little homesick.” “What of security?” “I already thought of that. I made it so that our essence is built into our new home.” “So how will your new guardians gain access?” “Very easily I’ll add them as they come.” I smiled and leaned my head against his arm. Always perfectly content with Micheal. My calm and peace.

Something that was beginning— to see.

The alignment was here. She began. ---

That was the thing I had not had a word for since Nina asked what happens when it’s over and I had sat with no answer. I had the word now. Beginning. Just that. Beginning.