The Block Party Novels & Stories

Alexander, my partner and fellow artist, was busy setting up a playlist of upbeat music, adding to the festive atmosphere. As I arranged the final touches, I couldn't help but reflect on our journey since our first exhibition. The growth we had experienced, both as individuals and as a pack, was remarkable. This party was more than just a celebration—it was a testament to the bond we had forged and the creative energy that flowed through our pack.

Emily POV The day of the party had arrived, and the palace grounds were transformed into a spectacle of celebration. The air was alive with laughter, music, and the tantalizing aroma of a myriad of dishes being prepared for the feast. Colorful banners fluttered in the breeze, displaying the unity of our pack—a merging of two powerful packs into one. It was meant to be a day of joy, a symbol of our strength and unity, but deep within me, a gnawing unease persisted.

She turns around and runs back down the stairs. “Thanks big brother.” She says. She quickly hugs my waist and then runs away again. I roll my eyes and smile. “Oh and tomorrow we’re going to a block party in town.” I shout at Viv as she disappears up the stairs. “Really? What’s the occasion?” Theo asks from the top of the stairs. “Just for fun. You know they enjoy their fun. And the coffee shop should be opening in a few days.” I tell him. “Sounds fun, doesn’t it Viv?” Theo asks her.

"Relax. I'm not interrogating you." Blake took a sip instead of answering. "Good." Aaron leaned against the doorway with arms crossed and said, "There's a party Saturday." Blake paused in his actions and lowered the bottle slowly. "What?" "A party." "I heard you." "Then why'd you ask?" Aaron said, flicking ashes into the sink. Blake exhaled through his nose. "One of the guys is throwing it," Aaron continued. "Big house. Parents are gone for the weekend. Apparently, the whole school will be there."

She brushed off that thought and continued enjoying. At night, they all skipped dinner and went to the bar for the party. Girls wore shining party dresses whereas guys went for a normal casual look. Shining neon lights, loud music, series of drinks over the counter and of course, glamorous people everywhere... The music was so loud that no one could listen to what the next person was trying to say. Nam Gil shouted, “Let’s rock!!!!!”

Dime drove us to our apartment as we jammed out in my truck "We'll have a house party, we don't need nobody, Turn your TV off, break the boom-box out, We'll wake up all the neighbors 'til the whole block hates us, And the cops show up and try to shut us down, If you're gonna be a homebody, We're gonna have a house party, If you want to be a homebody, We're gonna have a house party..." Dime and I sang our favorite song and danced to it as we pulled up to the apartment, not leaving the truck until the song was over.

I blurred out into the night. The party was at The Void. That was the name of our massive, black-stone mansion tucked so deep into the woods that the law couldn't find it even if they had a map. It was a place where things disappeared I pulled up in the driveway, the bass from the music was so loud I could feel it in my teeth. The house was glowing, lights spilling out onto the lawn where hundreds of people were already losing their minds. This was a typical mob party, expensive booze, dangerous men, and women looking for a way in.

They had reserved the most prestigious banquet hall in the city. I took a cab there. Along the way, the driver kept marveling at the impending event. "Young man, what big occasion is it today? The road ahead is blocked. I heard that some rich family is throwing a birthday party for their son, and it's incredibly extravagant." I forced a faint smile and said nothing. Yes, the party was grand—so grand that it was built on ten years of my grievances. A long red carpet stretched across the entrance of the hall, flanked by rows of blue rose arrangements.

I said and gave her the finger before walking out of the basketball court with Bethany. " Seriously, that was rude." Bethany said on our way out. " Really?" " Maybe. I didn't expect you to be really high like that. Blacky." She said and I laughed. " Blacky huh?" I asked and chuckled. " I guess. I'm throwing a party this weekend, it's gonna be lit." " Party? I suck at parties." I said. " Yeah , it's a pool party. A lot of girls and boys ." she said mischievously and winked.

The party is packed when we arrive. Ben, being the captain, is hosting. Ben loves 2000/early 2010 music so Hey Mama is blasting when we arrived. We walk past all the people on his front lawn and into the back/party central. Jared kisses my cheek before breaking off into the crowd. It’s so dark and so many smells I don’t know who’s who so I grab a bottle off the drinks tabled and started dancing in the middle of the make shift dance floor.