Standalone Or Stand-alone Novels & Stories

She could tell the words were English but there was so much layering and bi-neural syncopation it sounded like gobbledygook. She might've understood one word in ten. At first she'd wondered how that could possibly work, but, oh-em-gee, it had worked. Not paying attention to the babble that filled her head, Sabrina fished around in her nightstand and set two dildos, one big, one small, a vibrator and the Ohmibod she'd worn on their first anniversary date. She probably wouldn't use them while jilling but Kyle would see them and know she was giving him permission to drive her insane—because insane is what she'd be if she let him put that Ohmibod in her before their dinner date.

As I'm staring at the wall I hear the door open. I can't bring myself to see who walked in. Being alone is my new life now. I don't want my hopes up when someone comes to drag me out of the room, only to be left alone in the end. The door closes with a loud click and feet make their way towards me. I close my eyes in an attempt to stop the temptation of looking to see who's here. Please just leave me alone.

**By my authority, I decree:** **My son and Beta, Kieran of the Storm Fall Pack, shall become Alpha upon his marriage to omega Astoria, daughter of a man whose name shall not be spoken. **I command the pack to respect this succession and recognize their union as a symbol of unity and strength.** I opened my mouth in shock, looking around and trying to understand what was going on. "She who bears the name that was mentioned should step forward," the elder said. I struggled to comprehend the situation. Surely there was a mistake; it couldn't have been me who was called.

We have things to discuss. Very important things!" He said with the raise of his eyebrows and a small smile on his lips. Mercury stayed back and every other person left the room. When it was left with just them, the tension became obvious. Mercury couldn't help stealing glances at him. She had to admit that he looked very handsome just sitting there. "Mr. Standford, why have you asked me to stay back?" Mercury pulled herself together and asked after seeing that Liam wasn't ready to say anything.

I will never be part of any illegal activity, put my life in danger, or join his organization. Grandpa tried to bargain with me, saying, "I will provide you with the best bodyguard who will stay with you twenty-four hours a day and will obey anything you demand." "I don't care because I am not going to join your organization," I firmly stated, standing up from the couch. I was about to walk out on them when my father grabbed my arm and stopped me from leaving. "Please, son, at least try to consider it," my father begged me desperately. "Thank you very much. Nothing you can do or say will persuade me otherwise." I made it perfectly clear to them. I took a stand for the first time in my life,

Right before I arrived home, the courier called me. He told me that he had arrived at the destination, but the recipient wasn’t answering the phone and couldn’t be reached. It was then that I remembered that Nathan never picked up calls from strangers. I told the courier to wait a while before hanging up. Then, I called Nathan. From the noise in the background, he was probably at a club. Still, I could hear the smugness in his voice. "Calling me so soon? Where did all that attitude from earlier go, when you left me standing alone in the street?"

A whole new promising future. And all that because a one-night-stand did not go as it should have.

The Dark Shady Cartel's Seven Overlords were named for the Big Dipper stars: Dubhe, Merak, Phecda, Megrez, Alioth, Mizar, and Alkaid. "Excellent!" Howard nodded. "After today, the Dark Shady Cartel will be down one overlord." "Well then, let's see what you've got, King of the West, Master Howard!" Alkaid said before turning to Kevin. "Mr. Kevin Waker, what's it going to be? Made up your mind yet?" "I've heard tales of King of the West, Master Howard, a once-in-a-millennium prodigy. I couldn't resist the urge to see for myself. I trust you'll indulge me," a voice called out from the depths of the estate.