The Family Remains Novels & Stories

“Of course not. You’ve always had a loving family. “We literally just met each other’s parents last month to talk about our engagement, remember? “I still have the photos from that day saved on my phone.” He opened his photo album. Sure enough, there was a group photo of our two families together. Everyone was there. I just sat there staring at my phone, flipping it over and over. I tried to smile, but I probably looked like I was grimacing. My family members were real. Why did they vanish after entering the washroom? “Maybe they just stepped out for something. “Look, their house slippers are still by the door. They must’ve gone out.”

"We have already opened an investigation into this facility. It will be thoroughly examined, and there will be a full accounting for your family and for the deceased." The morgue held nothing but the sound of Mom's and Dad's weeping and Talia's muffled, choked sobs. The cold air was thick with a grief and regret that would never find its end.

“Eva… she’s dead.” The whole family rushed anxiously to the police station, praying that it was all a mistake. Beneath the white cloth, a lock of my blonde hair peeked out. David’s hands trembled as he pulled the sheet back from my body. My decayed corpse made their hearts sink. “Eva, don’t scare me. It’s all Mom’s fault. Please wake up…” In the freezing morgue, my parents clung to each other, sobbing in agony.

My trust factor was slipping off the radar. "Keep yourself alive. The family needs you." Family. What family did I actually have left? "Yeah, I will. Thanks, Michael."

My sister Mia and I both had a crush on Alpha Felix. But Mia was sweet and knew exactly how to act cute. Felix only had eyes for her—just like our parents. Even when Mia and I competed for the position of Chief Beta, Felix chose her without a second thought. So, I left the pack in a fit of anger, determined to make a name for myself. Six years later, I became the strongest female Alpha in North America, leading the Crimson Pack. But my family and Felix knew none of this. That is, until I heard that Felix’s Crescent Pack was facing a severe financial crisis and desperately needed a powerful ally to survive. I looked at my schedule and let out a soft smirk. The name written next to the 10:00 A

It was a set of house keys on a gold keychain with the Fayte dove sigil. “You’re…you’re giving us the Fayte family house…but…” I shook my head as I carefully took the keys. “It is the Nebrodi Beta family home. The time of the Fayte Beta family has long since passed. It’s not the Petridis-Kilbourn Beta family home.” Crista sniffled and hugged me. “We know you will fill it with joy and love. Our parents wouldn’t want it to be vacant.” “I...” I sniffled and pulled all three sisters to me as best I could and hugged them.

I still have my sources inside the family. Maria wasn't gone. Not really. The Morettis don't toss out their favorites. Not for me. Not ever.

But the family was whole in the ways that mattered. Finally.

The holiday ended. But the love of the Voss family remained strong, warm and unwavering. And the next chapter was waiting at home.

I said. Then looked at their families “so Gabe’s family; Jamie, Lily & Frederick. Jeremy’s family; Delilah, Kai, Smith & Zack. Susie’s family; Lapis, Nimbus, Sinon & Raja. Fritz’s family; Darrel, Kream, Kal, Harold, Zephyr, Tia, Sara, Deus, Kana, Skye-Flame & Micah. Cassidy’s family; Jason, Merve, Lucy & Jasper. And Charlotte’s family; Henry Emily, Liz Emily, Sammy Henry and Mia Henry. Williamson’s family; Jean, Nimas & Samuel. Stanley’s family; Byrama, Kane & Derek, Aliza’s family; Tiana, Weber & Elon, Reggie’s family; Daniel, Micah, Angel & Jesse, Autumn’s family Seabreeze & Heiki and Zion & Robinson’s family; James & Sabina, and many more to count. My FNAF will continue to grow” I said as