The Latecomer Novels & Stories

“Kane!” Serena interrupted him just in time. Kane turned to look at her, a flicker of confusion on his face. “What’s wrong?” he asked, frowning slightly. Noticing his hesitation, Serena’s body stiffened, but she quickly forced a smile and changed the subject. “Today is the Full Moon Day. If Lucas returns too late, Kate will get worried.” “He only asked for a feather. Just give it to him—there’s no need for him to stay any longer.”

"Hey. I have been waiting to meet you." The baby, unimpressed, continued to register his displeasure at the state of the world. "What is his name?" the midwife asked. I looked at Leo. Leo looked at me. "Leonardo," I said. "Leonardo Price." Leo was quiet for a moment. "Junior," he said. "Junior," I agreed. They arrived in waves.

“Mom, are you going to give Nico and i a baby sister or baby brother?” Nina asked, her eyes wide with excitement. Leonardo set down the pancakes. “Do you want to go get it checked out later?” Lucia’s heart skipped a beat. Her period was indeed a few days late. In their six years of marriage, she had never thought about having a baby of her own. After all, the two kids had only just grown independent. She was finally getting a little breathing room.

After sacrificing eight years for the man she loved, Dr. Ariana is rewarded with betrayal. A chance encounter with Lucian Moretti, the city's most feared mafia king, changes everything. One reckless night binds their fates, but deadly enemies and a painful misunderstanding tear them apart. When destiny reunites them, one question remains: Was I too late?

Just me, my proposal, and four years of work behind every word. "Emergency medical access in underserved communities cannot remain a footnote in humanitarian policy," I said, advancing to the next slide. "It needs to be the headline. These are populations we have systematically underfunded for decades, and the mortality data reflects that." I was halfway through the funding breakdown when a delegate in the third row leaned forward and spoke over me mid-sentence, simplifying my argument for the room as though I had paused. I hadn't paused. I drew a breath and prepared to redirect him.

"There's still a tough battle waiting for you inside." Sierra looked confused. "What tough battle?" "Ten minutes ago, a group of uninvited guests showed up," Tommy said with a straight face. "That includes, but is not limited to, your actual dad, your actual uncle, and your actual cousin. They all seem to be here to congratulate you."

Timothy Yeager is the sole successor of Caelumis, the most powerful force of Efral. He has billions of dollars in inheritance and countless subordinates! On this day, he returns to civilization with the marriage contracts his mentor has set for him so he can keep his promise and protect his fiancées. However, as soon as he gets home, most of his fiancées call off their engagements to him. "Do you think you're worthy of marrying someone from the Barton family when you're so useless?" "How can the daughter of the Lynde family marry a peasant like you? It's a humiliation to her!" "Today, we're gathered here to annul the marriage contracts with a loser like you!" "You're dreaming if you thi

She glared at me and warned in a low voice, “Xavier, I was willing to let this go as a favor to you. Don’t push your luck. You should think carefully about the consequences of crossing the Jackson Group. Can you really afford that?” I chuckled. “That’s what I should be saying to you. Cross me, and not just you, but the entire Jackson Group won’t be able to handle the fallout. Now step aside. Once I’m done with this scumbag, I’ll deal with you next.” Gasps rippled through the crowd. “Who is this guy? Did he just say even the Jackson Group can’t afford to mess with him?” “Jackson Group is one of the fastest-growing companies in Capital City. There are only a few that could rival them. Is he fr

“I just used the word because I wanted you to smile, and it worked.” Clay smirked as he nodded, pulling back just enough to look at me again. “I feel so much better now. Sorry I came here so late.” “It's okay,” I replied. “You can come here any time you want.” “No,” he smiled, shaking his head. “I can't, babe. Remember the talk we had about boundaries?” I rolled my eyes through the blush creeping up my cheeks. “No need to sound like that.” “Like what?” He asked, tilting his head to the side, studying me with a look that made me avert my gaze.

For a long time, she remained rooted to the spot. - Soon, the car stopped in front of an apartment. Richard pulled Jonathan along to knock on the door. Seeing them arrive so late, Eleanor was both surprised and happy. She quickly stepped aside to let them in. "Richard, why are you here so late? Shouldn't you be home with Maria?" Richard sat down. "I just wanted to let you know, Maria felt bad that she never got to celebrate your birthday after you gave her an anniversary gift. She wants to invite you out the day after tomorrow."