Stars Crossing Novels & Stories

“That’s eight figures, Cross. Real money. Even for us.” Julian’s smile is slow and cruel. “They’re calling it the Black Run. A full sweep. Clean through Twelve. Sponsors are salivating. She’s hot, she’s new, she’s got trauma written all over her. They think she’s the first wildcard to actually make it.”

Sara crosses her arm over her chest reeling over all that I said. "it makes sense when you put it like that, but you should have let me give a piece of my fury to that blind jerk." she huffs and puffs her chest. This day might just be an interesting one for my girl. I didn't even get the name of the handsome hulk, maybe he'll be the water that calms the blazing flames in my best friend over here.

“I don’t want to do this, please don’t make me.” The fear in my voice is palpable. The tension in the room can be cut with a knife. Beads of sweat run down the side of my face and down my neck. I move to wipe it off and then remember the all too familiar liquid that coats my hand like a second skin. Blood. Looking up into the night sky, the stars seem to twinkle, unaware of the turmoil I face. Suddenly a wave of bitterness washes over me. Why do I always have to play the fool? With an angry grunt I swing the knife down. Red explodes into the night. Dangerous and beautiful, my new favorite color.

I responded with a glare. The shorter staff cleared his throat. "If you'll both kindly show us your key cards, we can straighten this out." "gladly," I huffed, shoving mine forward. Mr. Smug did the same, sliding his out with infuriating calm. the staff scanned both cards, their brows furrowing. My stomach churned. Finally, the shorter one looked up nervously. "There's been a double booking. Both of you are registered to this suite." I blinked. "You've got to be kidding me."

My wolf jumped up in excitement and I had to frown a little. Why on earth is she suddenly interested in the Lycans? Taking in a very deep breath and releasing it, I crossed the road. Well here goes nothing. After crossing the road, I waited for a few moments to see if I could notice any sign of life, but nothing at all. The street was a little dark and lonely, but I could tell that the Lycans still lived here from the smell that filled the room. So, I would not say it was that lonely at all.

The celestial pathways branched into myriad possibilities, a kaleidoscope of potential futures, and the stood at the nexus, poised to shape the next chapter of their cosmic journey. The astral currents intensified, carrying the tothemd a nexus of pivotal choices. "This is the crossroads of your cosmic tale," the enigmatic figure intoned. The celestial tableau unfolded, revealing moments of decision, each radiating with the iridescence of possibility. With a sense of urgency, they faced a cosmic crossroads where destinies entwined and the echoes of choices reverberated through the vastness of the cosmic canvas.

" I exchanged a grim look with the others. I looked back at my team, their faces now ashen as they realized our situation. We had mere moments to decide - cross the bridge into the unknown, or retreat and risk pursuit. But, as I spoke with determination, convinced that we could overcome this obstacle if we worked together, beneath the bravado, I saw the resolve in their expressions. And so, with grim determination, we stepped onto that treacherous bridge, our only path across the vast chasm that yawned hungrily beneath us. Crossing meant facing unknown threats and obstacles, but staying meant certain death. So into the gloom we walked, under a crimson bloody sky, the sweltering heat biting a

Due to their proximity, Xara and Esther decided not to drive. As they walked together on the street, they made a beautiful sight. While crossing a traffic light, a speeding car suddenly lost control and veered toward them. Unfortunately, Esther couldn't dodge in time due to her high heels. Xara reacted swiftly and pulled Esther with her and rolled to the ground, narrowly avoiding a fatal collision. As the car was about to hit them again, the lackey who had been tracking Esther panicked and accelerated, crashing into the car.

Notifications flooded the screen so fast the numbers blurred. I opened the top one. It was a video. It showed me head down, my earbuds plugged in as I walked fast across the quad. Jace and his group were around the corner. My shoulder slammed into his chest then I stumbled, his hand instantly reached out and caught my arm to steady me. Someone had slowed that part down; made it look deliberate and intimate. The caption read: “Hockey captain meets his mystery girl #CollisionCouple” Comments poured in underneath.

The fated mates stood at the crossroads, their eyes locked in a shared understanding. Their hearts beat as one, their connection unbreakable, and they knew that whatever challenges awaited them, they would face them together. The future remains uncertain, and the path ahead was fraught with peril. But they were no longer the same individuals who had embarked on their journey. They had been tested, tempered by adversity, and their love had grown stronger, transcending the boundaries of fate and forging a bond that defied all odds. Hand in hand, hearts entwined, Lyra, Xander, and Nathan stepped forward, ready to embrace their intertwined destinies once more. For the realm, for their love, and