The Live Novels & Stories

After being diagnosed with heart failure, my adopted sister, Michelle Langley, and I are both hospitalized. But there is only one spot for a heart transplant. For three whole months, Michelle and I fight for that one chance of survival. A video of me confronting my parents in the hospital corridor over their favoritism toward Michelle is posted online. Everyone sees me as selfish and vicious, claiming that I'm willing to disregard family ties just to stay alive. The day before my surgery, my older brother, Dante Stone, comes to my hospital room. He stands in the doorway, looking visibly impatient. "Michelle is just 20 years old. Her life has just started. You've been sickly since you we

Alive. We did not look back.

The livestream thumbnail sharpened into a tabletop scene—papers squared, a hand wearing a ring that looked older than the person attached to it, and a camera angle chosen to feel intimate without being honest. The title pulsed in the corner like a heartbeat somebody else owned: oxygen—MIDNIGHT SERVICE (LIVE)

My eyes narrowed as I took in the appearance of the grand stage on the screen. I saw the bold four letter words at the upper part of the screen. – LIVE. It means the event was happening at the moment. I took a sip from my drink, curious to know what event it is. I'm a type to change channels except there is something attention- grabbing. Although, I have no clue what this particular program is all about, I felt a sudden urge to know. I relaxed on the sofa, gave my temple a soft caress with my eyes fixed on the large screen of the television

Not while I'm alive. *****************************************

I’m aware that I’m punch drunk, bordering on manic, but I can’t seem to calm myself down. And then my phone pings. I have a new follower. Holy crap. Another ping. He wants a face-to-face. You can set a different rate for live video. Whoa. This is really happening. I smooth my hair and tuck it behind my ear. I’m still topless. I grab for my shirt, but then I stop. What do I charge for live video? Whoever it is just paid five thousand bucks to see my french tip toenails, I’ll flash them a little black lace bra. It has a lining. They won’t see much.

I went on I*******m Live at 7:00 p.m. My typical comfort zone was the polished setting of television studios; therefore, I had never done a live broadcast on I*******m before. As the number of viewers increased to 1,200, 3,500, 7,000, my heart skipped a beat. After taking a deep breath, I hit "Go Live." With a voice steadier than I felt, I said, "Hello, everyone." "I appreciate you coming at such short notice. I wanted to respond to your inquiries straight out, without any spin or filter.

The elderly residents in the neighborhood had just returned from their morning walk when they saw Aria standing in front of the clinic, tinkering with something. Someone asked, "What are you doing here, Aria?" Aria stifled a yawn before answering, "Live streaming." Live streaming? All the neighbors found this fascinating. Live streaming was a novelty to them, despite their frequent browsing of TikTok and Instagram. They gathered around Aria, eager to see how she would livestream.

"Ah, Gary, can you turn on the television for me? I want to watch an event live." "Okay sir. Which channel?" "Link it up from YouTube. I don't know if it's on any channel but it's certainly being live-streamed." "Okay sir. What's the name of the event so I know what to search for?" "Greene Fashion Show." Soon enough, he finds it and he keys it in. Gary nods. "Done sir." On the live, there's only about twenty thousand watching it live through the phone. All fashion enthusiasts, critics, just teenagers who fancy fancy things and others.

Alpha Denzel bellowed. "To be honest with you, at this juncture, I don't mind losing my life cos since I am no longer a Luna, life is seemingly meaningless. My position as your Luna was very dear to me cos it gave me power, respect, honor, influence and a lot of privileges which I have now lost. I find it hard to believe that I am now just a mere Omega. You have reduced me to nothing and someone must pay dearly for it!" she said with venom in her voice.