Stop Suddenly Crossword Clue Novels & Stories

The tension in the air was palpable, each heartbeat a reminder that their destination was drawing closer. Levi's hands tightened on the steering wheel, his gaze flickering between the road and the surroundings that seemed to encroach upon them. A decision was made, a silent understanding that manifested in the sudden halt of the car. The vehicle came to a stop, the abruptness of the action causing Selena's confusion to rise like an insistent tide. "Why are we stopping?" Selena's voice was tinged with bewilderment, the question hanging in the air like a suspended thought. Her brows furrowed, eyes scanning the vicinity as if searching for an answer to the sudden pause in their journey.

“Please, stop the car, Adrian, you’re going to cause a huge mess!” He didn’t even blink. His knuckles were white around the steering wheel, veins visible on his forearm. He looked like a man possessed. Zara’s voice broke. “I’m begging you!” Stop ! The car jerked suddenly, tires screeching as it came to a violent stop in the middle of a bridge. The night around them was eerily silent no other cars, no people, just the soft rustle of the wind and the rushing river below. Zara’s heart hammered. “Why are we stopping here?” she asked, her tone unsteady.

In a second the Porsche was taking a reverse, moving away from the fleet that stayed in its place, wondering what was happening. "HUNDRED!" She whisper yelled, Nicolas went alarmed, confused as to why the Porsche was taking a reverse. "TWO HUNDERED!" Donavan held on to the seat a little tightly, wondering what was the meaning of her words till it clicked. Meters! She was stating the distance in meters between them and the Auclairs' fleet of vehicles. But why? "THREE HUNDRED" Now Nicolas ordered to move forward, to catch up with the Porsche that seemed to be speedily making distance between them.

"You're trembling." I immediately crossed my arms over myself. "I'm okay," I insisted. Before she could respond, my phone vibrated again. My entire body stiffened. Clara noticed instantly. "Jessica...." she called. I looked down at the screen. It was the same number again. My pulse raced violently. "Are you going to answer that?" Clara asked quietly. "No," I whispered firmly. The phone kept vibrating in my hand, ringing incessantly. It was after the third ring, it stopped. I released a shaky breath.

Calvin hollered. "Wait, stop! Quick, stop this!"

Leon looked in my direction and gave a knowing smile. I quickly rolled up the window, not wanting to see the two of them any longer. As we neared the pack, I saw someone selling berries by the road. I told the driver to stop so I could buy some, as Sean loved these berries. Lucas appeared behind me at some point, his expression displeased as he said, "Mother, your memory is terrible. I only like meat—I don't like this kind of thing at all…" I quickly refuted, "These aren't for you."

Everything stops! Silence.

My heart stopped. "Astance?"

It didn’t slow. It stopped, locked in place. “It can't be…”