South : Beside The Sky Novel Novels & Stories

, Henry looked at her with lustful eyes. "Sure, if you succeeded in your mission", Arzu said, hiding the disdain in her heart, "go and do your job", she urged him to follow them. In the library, Sky was searching for Elliot's favourite book when she heard a strange voice. She saw the bookshelves moving slighty, before she could react, the shelves with a lot of heavy books, fell on her. She tried to avoid the misfortune but still couldn't save herself "Ahhhh", she cried in pain.

They reached the northern border just as the sun started sinking toward the horizon. The sky turned orange and red, bleeding between the dark shapes of the pines, and Lyra had never seen anything like it. In the south, the sky was always pale and washed out, hidden behind clouds or the smoke from Aldrian's fires. But here, the sky was vast and open and alive with color. She stopped walking without meaning to, her eyes fixed on the horizon, and something shifted inside her chest.

“Just close your eyes, it will be a long journey, so take a rest, alright.” With a weak smile, Sky nodded her head, “I’ll try.” She dozes off and thankfully falls asleep, as fatigue begins to creep into her. Sky felt so tired, physically and mentally, as her eyes dropped, she could hear the three Alphas having a discussion, something about plan B. When she opens her eyes, she looks into a flowing curtain with a window half open, revealing the moonlight. She is already back at Crimsonite mansion. “You’re awake, thank the Moon Goddess.” Said a concerned voice from the other corner of the bed.

The sky was just sky again — blue, vast, open. “Feels almost normal,” she murmured. He nodded slowly. “Maybe that’s what peace looks like — something we can barely recognize.” They stood in silence, watching the sunrise. --- Ottawa — Final Scene Sophia walked alone beside the canal, her reflection glowing faintly beneath the thawing ice. The resonance was quiet now, but it pulsed softly through every heartbeat, every whisper of wind. Raven’s voice came from behind her. “Is it over?” Sophia smiled gently. “No. It’s begun.”

The sky was just the sky. Mia Vance sat on the porch of a small house in the countryside, far from Lagos. She was drawing in a new notebook…..sketches of birds, trees, and a woman with wings made of starlight. Sarah Vance sat in a rocking chair beside her, cleaning her shotgun by habit, though the world felt strangely peaceful. "Is she coming back, Mom?" Mia asked, not looking up from her drawing. Sarah looked out at the horizon, where the sun was setting in a bruise….colored sky. "She’s the Warden, Mia. She has to make sure the doors stay locked from the other side."

he mutters while looking at the clear sky. ****tbc****

Too much waiting. Her body was slowly turning limp. She leaned back without meaning to, her head hitting the pillow, her hand still wrapped around her phone. “I’m not sleeping,” she whispered. Her eyes closed anyway. And just like that, everything went quiet. ~-~ Sky did not know how long she had been out. It did not feel like long. At first, there was nothing but darkness. Then she was back at the cabin. Sky stood in the middle of the clearing, her breath visible in the cold air, her chest tight like she had been running even though she hadn’t moved at all.

I wish I wasn't feeling my cheeks burn right then, but it was impossible when I could feel Benjamin's gaze fixed on me. After some time there, making small talk, I found out a few things about him; he had spent time in the south of the country, taking care of a family member, the only one he had left that he still loved; he lived with his mother and had lost his father two years ago; that somewhat explained his sudden disappearance and made me understand that it had not been an easy day for him.

They may not like me, but at least when they're near, other students can't kill me. Ahead of me, Rowan, Seyla, and Lyra, all link arms as they giggle in excitement. I slow my pace slightly to keep a distance. I don't want my sour mood to bring down theirs. I glance up at the night sky, and I gasp. I stop walking altogether as I take in the millions of stars lighting the sky. I almost forgot how beautiful the night sky is.

Meanwhile, Caleb found himself in trouble with Savannah, who had shut him out completely. Sky and Zion's relationship had become a constant struggle, with tensions so high that even their children began to notice the growing distance between their parents. In a bid to mend their bond, Zion made a heartfelt attempt to show Sky the depth of his love and care. He organized a getaway, a chance for them to reconnect without distractions. Sky welcomed the idea, ensuring their children would be safe and sound during their three-day absence. Marco and Jessica reassured them, boasting top-notch security, sweeping the house for any devices, and allowing only trusted individuals near the children.