The 31st Piece Turns The Tables Novels & Stories

The other waiters and waitresses rushed over, competing for the chance. "Move it! Know your place. Mr. Paine is talking to me," Jessica said as she shoved them all aside. Jessica picked up a bottle of vodka and was about to drink it in one go when Cecilia said, "Know when to quit while you're ahead, and don't be a show off." "This is none of your business! Get lost!" Jessica glared fiercely at Cecilia. Then, she raised her head and gulped down the bottle of vodka. She had only drunk a few mouthfuls before she vomited it all back up.

Tyson smirked. “31 Days.” Chance affirmed. “Which Day was today”? He asked. “Ninth.” Dr. Tyson added. “Twenty two days to go, man I am gonna savor these.” with a devilish smirk, Chance declared.

I said as Blanca smile. “The sight of Charlie in pain makes me happy. Let’s play.” Blanca said as she grabbed the king piece and slammed it hard on the table as a large chest board appeared on the table. “A game of courage.” We both replied as we stared into each other’s eyes. It was my resolve against a world of the unknown and I was going to win.

I turn and walk back to my room. One step. Two steps. Day 31. I have forty-eight hours. And now I know exactly how to use them.

All the pieces were on the board now, each of us awaiting our enemy's next move. Show yourself, Jonathan...Davian...We're ready for you.... ***

“I think I’ll call it Selene. You can have it if you want.” He turned and stared at me. He had tears brimming in his eyes. He turned abruptly and cleared his throat. “Thanks Danny, I’ll treasure it.” He placed it back on the easel and came back to sit with me. I laughed. “Then we are even because this food is divine.” We both laughed and we continued to eat. Dingo/Davin POV

I saw the woman secretly send a text that read, "When you get off work, buy our sweetheart a doll that's identical to Alice!" Then, she continued searching the corners of the room with Xenia. She wiped the sweat off Xenia's brow and affectionately called her "sweetheart". Children would always be children. When they couldn't find Alice, Xenia started crying. My heart ached, hoping that I could comfort her. Two angels of death appeared. Stealthily, they took a crumpled doll out of nowhere and silently placed it in a corner of the room. Then, they tapped the floor. Xenia crawled toward the sound. When she saw the doll, she giggled.

I smiled. I knew Sarai would be okay, she doesn't need us right now. I made a stop to Chad and compelled him to not go after Sarai, I knew he would also want to check on her. I walked to where the bitch was and tap on her shoulder. She turned around and gave me an annoyed look. "Can I help you?" "Yes, love your prank. I want to give you a present for your amazing work. Follow me." I compelled her. I looked for a good place for the crime scene. I've never been in this house, after a few rooms,I found a basement. Perfect.

Marcus’s gaze tracks the movement instantly. "Good. Now, put your left hand on the table. Lean in." I lean forward, resting my chin on my hand. "So, what are you building right now?" "A chaotic mess," Marcus grins. "But it pays the rent." "Slide your right hand under the table," Echo commands. My breath hitches. "What?" I mouth, barely moving my lips. "You heard me. The table is solid wood. Nobody can see. Slide your hand between your thighs."

🚪 A familiar voice echoed through the darkness. “Finally…” “Someone remembered me.” 😱 ⸻ End of Chapter 31 🖤 To Be Continued…