Story Swap Novels & Stories

(Alicia) When I say nothing more Darren clears his throat, looking uncomfortable. “What is it? I know that look, just spill!” I say, not wanting to deal with his dramatics today. “Alicia, there’s something you need to know about this bride swap. Something disturbing,” he starts and I cock an eyebrow at him as a prompt to continue. He shifts uncomfortably on his chair and starts playing with the cocktail umbrella. “Throughout history, it’s never really ended well for any of the couples. Especially not when there was a werewolf-elf matchup.”

a better man than Elias, or that fucking Lorenzo and Lucy's dad. "What's the second strategy?" "Take her out on a date but since it's just the beginning, and she still hates you a lot, don't use the word 'date' when you ask her out. She would get pissed off that you're going against your agreement so simply make something up, something convincing. You could take her to the beach, to other cool places but mind you, when you do take her out, you have to be the one sorting out the bills, one of the women I..."

Despite that, I had not received a single call back from Carter. I laughed bitterly. Somehow, the ache in my heart hurt more than the physical injuries I suffered. When did things between us get this bad? Just then, a weird little tune shattered my reverie. I glanced at my phone. A random page and notification had popped up. "Love Pawnshop: Trade your love for a shot at redemption." I read it out softly, with a volume that was barely above a whisper. That must have triggered Siri because a tiny avatar appeared on-screen. "Welcome to the Love Pawnshop," it said, its voice robotic and clipped. "Would you like to pawn your love?"

Right in front of national TV, my parents cried their hearts out and told everyone how much they missed me. That got the Internet's pity, and their business grew. After I was taken back home, my sister, Melanie Shaw, was kind and friendly to me. She was beautiful and adorable. I was happy to have a sister like her, and I thought her kindness was real. And then one day, I saw her tossing food on her own bed while she thought no one was looking. She then cried and went to our father, telling him that I did that to her. Though I could speak normally after I grew up, I still stuttered when my nerves got the better of me. Panicked, I explained, "I… I didn't, Dad… I…"

"We both know you're just after some rich woman. How pathetic—whoring yourself out like this. Does Charlene know you used to be a con artist?" "Shut the hell up," Zach snapped, his face going pale as he quickly checked if anyone had heard. Shirley gave him a scornful look and silently reached out to the system in her mind. The system's voice echoed back. "You have one last swap left. Charlene has beauty, intelligence, an ideal figure, and more. You can pick one to take for yourself." Shirley answered urgently, "I want to have her background. I want to live her life."

“Think about it, Mathew. And remember that in the old days we both lived on the money you earned. Now, don't be so proud, it's no big deal if we live on what I earn! The old man mumbled something about not liking charity and Clive exploded. "Why do you speak of charity?" You will be useful to me! Didn't I already say?! I really need to renew myself. I've been working so much with backdrops that I've almost forgotten how to deal with screens! I'm serious, I really need your help! We can have a studio together. I want you to be my critic and my co-worker. Don't you understand that I'm not giving anything away? You are the one who will give... Clive got the result he wanted and felt immensely s

They dropped to their knees as soon as they saw me, weeping uncontrollably and begging me to spare Melvin. Finn was dressed in the orphanage's worn-out clothes, clearly malnourished. He knelt beside them, crying and calling me "Mom", pleading for my forgiveness and asking me to take him home. I looked at the elderly couple. "Melvin stole from me and can't repay the debt. Begging won't change anything." At my words, Sadie reached into her pocket and pulled out a small red velvet box. "T-These are the wedding rings we bought for you two. Today was supposed to be your wedding day! Willow, how can you be so heartless?

She could not even move the string. She forced a smile. "Your Highness, I don't have the strength for this sort of thing..." The Crown Prince suddenly grabbed her wrist so hard that he nearly crushed her bones. "Draw it again!" Cordelia's eyes were filled with tears from the pain. She said, panicked, "Your Highness, you're hurting me." The Crown Prince acted like a madman, forcing her to draw the bow over and over until Cordelia completely broke down. She threw the bow aside and cried out, "I won't do it anymore! What are you trying to do?"

“And I will return your daughter.” Lucien stepped forward. “Don’t do it.” Sophia looked at him. “It’s my daughter.” “It’s a trap.” “I know.” Sophia looked toward the sky. “But I have another offer.” The Author became silent. “What?” Sophia smiled. “Take my story instead.” The Story Exchange The Author laughed. “What does that mean?” Sophia opened the black book. “You want to control my story?” She tore out a page. “Take it.” Another page. “Take every chapter.”

Knight smiled and the girl's eyes suddenly saw two figures embracing the boy in front of her in their arms. She smiled at him. 'I can see that.' She said in a weak voice and looked up at the galaxy sky. ~ Stargem: Rewrite ~