Novel & Cerita Summer Reading Challenge

chapter 1 Fatal Tragedy it was a beautiful day with a clear sky above in the Brooke lawn it was the 16th day of march which is Mrs Tasha Adams birthday and also her best friend's daughter birthday. Tasha and her friend Lola Brooke decided to celebrate this year birthday in the Brooke's house.

Yet somehow… my mind still drifted toward a stubborn eighteen-year-old girl with pink bandages and reckless eyes. Ava. Even after three days away from her, she still found a way into my thoughts like she belonged there. And that was the real problem. I exhaled sharply and grabbed the whiskey bottle from the table, pouring another glass. Outside, Pasadena glittered beneath the night sky. Beautiful. But inside the hotel suite, I already knew the truth. This summer was becoming dangerous in ways I never expected.

I looked up, and under the shade of the trees, he stood quietly—tall and composed—but his face was hidden in shadow. It was summer, and the cicadas buzzed noisily in the background. It suddenly brought me back to the end of the video I had seen in the theater. He had been sitting there, hands clenched tightly together, saying, “Sadie, I want you to be happy.” Even now, I couldn’t forget those words. So, I answered him, “Because someone wants me to be happy.”

Checks the time 'Sh*t it's already six thirty'. Summer had begun and all of the neighborhood kids took advantage of every bit of daylight that shined. As soon as the sun come up you could hear the ATV's rummble from inside the house. Blacking out her windows to get some sleep during the daylight hours had done its job but there was nothing she could do about the noise disturbing her rest. She remembered what it was like to be a child. Carefree. Happy. Endless summer days with friends. That isn't something she dared ruin for them. Besides her salted caramel java monster would pep her up in no time.

After a while…. I said gently, “The pack is starting a special drill for the children. It’s part of their formal registration within the pack, but it’s more than just that. We’re organising a week-long summer camp. It is structured, safe, and full of opportunities. The kids will be trained in basic defense, survival tactics, therapy through movement, creative expression, teamwork and more. As you know, our pack has ranked first in this program across the entire kingdom for years. The seats are always limited, and this year is no different. Nobles, officials, and many are already lining up to get their children enrolled.” I looked at Elizabeth, “Why don’t you consider sending the kids? I mean

"Helbert! Helbert!" Little feet in flip-flops sprinted across the sand towards a young guy with long hair standing barefoot on the beach. The kid’s face lit up with joy, like seeing Helbert on the shore was the best thing that happened to him today, giving him two precious moments at once.

But she still did nothing. Summer won their Jack 'N Poy bottle. So, she is the one to give a task to Roxy. Summer was smut and faced Roxy. "So. Because I am the winner. I will command you." "Is there anything I can do?" Roxy said. "Don't make it easy, huh? So that I can be challenged tonight." "This brag... Let's see if you can do it. So you're ready now?" "I'm always ready, darling Summer." Roxy was relaxed.

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.

CHAPTER 45 The First Week of Senior Year August 28, 2028 – the last Sunday before senior year The rest of summer is… normal. Not fake normal. Real, boring, perfect normal. We swim in the quarry until our fingers prune-fingers ache. Seras teaches the pack how to make flamin’ hot Cheeto mac & cheese. Kayo and I marathon every Studio Ghibli movie while Remy pretends he’s only there for the popcorn. Rowan finally learns how to lose at Mario Kart (Aki and Riku are mercilessly carry him to last place every time).

"My arms are tired." Melody giggles as Gage chuckles, their laughter mingling in the summer air. "We can rest for a little while," he says, wiping his brow. "What do you two think of kayaking? Pretty fun, right?" It's a glorious day in late July, the kind where the sun feels like a warm embrace rather than an assault. Sweat beads on Gage's forehead and trickles down his temples, but he doesn't mind—the exertion feels good, honest. Melody fans herself with her hand, feeling the pleasant flush of warmth spreading across her cheeks. The children, however, seem unfazed by the heat, their youthful energy still bubbling beneath the surface despite the morning's adventure.