Suddenly This Summer Novels & Stories

“They’ve always fought like this—you and Summer just made them tone it down for a while.” I stare at him, stunned. This is the first real, calm conversation we’ve ever had without arguing. “Mommy! Mommy!” Summer calls from the backseat, leaning so far forward her face is almost at my shoulder. I adjust her seatbelt and pull her back gently. “Only two more weeks of school, then summer vacation! And summer vacation means… my birthday!” Her face lights up, and Helios and I share a smile in the rearview mirror. “What do you want to do for your big day, princess?” he asks, his eyes soft as he watches her reflection.

A moment later, the neighbor’s daughter spotted me and asked in surprise, “Dr. Summer, isn’t that handsome guy with you? He went to get you a gift, didn’t he?” A bad feeling crept up my spine. The girl continued. “Last night he asked me what the most precious thing here was, so I told him about the legend of the Skyspire Snow Lotus.” As she said that, her face turned pale. “Oh no. He didn’t actually go looking for the snow lotus, did he?” Just as she finished speaking, a sudden commotion erupted in the distance. “Dr. Summer! Someone’s dying!” Several men came rushing over, carrying someone on a stretcher.

Bethany's expression froze, the joy in her eyes vanishing as sheer panic took its place. The terror she felt was laid bare in front of Mitchell, and in that moment, it looked almost comical. Though it was the height of summer, Bethany felt a chill crawl over her skin, a chill that had nothing to do with the weather. She had already experienced the madness that Mitchell could descend into for Heather's sake, twice now, and the fear of reliving it a third time made her stomach turn.

The head of the orphanage found me in the middle of the scorching summer, which was why he named me Theros Sommar. When Daisy learned of it, she then said that moving forward, the summer solstice every year would be my birthday. She then prepared birthday gifts for me and even baked a birthday cake for me to celebrate. Ever since my gastric bleeding the other day, she had forbidden me from drinking again. But the mood back then had been just right, so I pestered her until she gave in and allowed me to drink some red wine. One thing led to another, and that night, she finally gave herself wholly to me.

Akiko didn’t mind hugging Kenji like earlier—she was starting to get used to it—but sometimes she still got too shy when Kenji looked her in the eyes or smiled suddenly, or when he suggested getting close so casually like that. They left the therapy room, walking down the hospital corridor toward Akiko's room. "Summer is almost at its peak," Akiko said, extending her hand as they passed through a garden area. She caught the sunlight, feeling its warmth on her skin. "Yes, it’s time for festivals and fireworks," Kenji responded automatically. "What festival?" Akiko turned, her eyes curious. "The summer festival. I’ll take you there later. When..." Kenji mentioned the idea without thinking, out

Nobody is going to come to me. Talking about me, my name is Theodore Reigns. I'm 16, about to enter Junior year in two months when the school reopens after summer break. But to be honest, right now I think it's highly unlikely cause I'm here attending this three day Art camp for next year's senior students, that too in disguise as Elena Griffin, Eastwood's best artist, and so if I get caught, I guess I won't have to go to school again.

Patrick replied. After dinner they took a walk on the beach. The sky was dark, there were very few stars in the sky and no moon. Summer broke down and cried in her father's arms and he comforted her. "Let it all out." Patrick patted her hair." Tomorrow you will be a new person, leaving all your heart ache behind. Bobby Styles will wish he had never betrayed you." Summer sniffled and wiped her tears. A smile spread across her lips. Her father was right. She was going to re invent herself and come back better than ever.

"If you want an answer today, I can only tell you that I need to think about it." "Summer, what are you worried about? What concerns do you have? You can tell me." At this moment, Joe appeared so responsible, so reliable. In that instant, Summer felt an impulse. An impulse to throw caution to the wind, to throw herself into his arms tightly, and to enjoy love wholeheartedly. Do not worry about the future or care about others' opinions. Just to be happy. However, this impulse only lasted for a few seconds. Summer quickly regained her composure.

Who else could it be but Ben? Taking a deep breath, Summer braced herself. She couldn’t understand why Ben, known for his ruthless determination, would suddenly change his mind. Why would he repay her actions with forgiveness? Curious and desperate for answers, she sought him out. When she found him, Ben was with Jamie. The two of them looked utterly happy, their connection unmistakable. Summer felt a pang of emotion as she watched them, but before she could dwell on it, Jamie stepped forward to meet her. Seeing Jamie up close left Summer momentarily stunned. How long had it been?

He doesn't want to be judgemental, but a few of them might be delinquent from appearance. He took the liberty to watch from above, his mind wandering who those new faces were around. He hasn't gone outside in a while, the community lacks children playing outside and the nearest park is across the highway he doesn't have a heart to take a leap into. "Don't you think the coach is working us out early? Tomorrow's the practice match and this is a 3-week training camp." "I'll be skin and bones if we continue to run in this humidity." "I never liked Summer."