The New Family Novels & Stories

The war had a new face. And it was family.

Just as everyone was happy to have the chance to apologize, they learned that the Trumans wanted something terrifying—almost half of their family assets. That angered everyone. Many top families were furious. However, the Newman family was submissive; they would be the Trumans' followers. That made many people feel frustrated. Many top families tried their best to find other protectors who were equally powerful. The Drayson family in Aurelia City was everyone's first choice. They were willing to pay a huge price for the Drayson family to step up.

And as the dawn breaks, a new day begins—a day brimming with love, laughter, and the promise of a future filled with endless possibilities for this extraordinary family. The sun rises, casting a golden glow over the land, as the family begins a new day filled with joy and anticipation. They gather around the breakfast table, sharing laughter and stories, nourishing both their bodies and their spirits. After breakfast, they embark on a nature hike, exploring the nearby trails and immersing themselves in the beauty of the natural world. Milo leads the way, pointing out interesting plants and animals, while Hallie and Parker eagerly follow, their curiosity piqued by every rustle and chirp.

His hand resting lightly against my stomach. Protective already. I looked around the room. At Celeste and Kharl. At Amelia curled against Celeste’s side. At Rune, Blaze, and Alora arguing over board games. At Ryder smiling quietly while watching everyone. At Jasmine laughing. At all of us. A family built from mistakes. Forgiveness. Second chances. And love. Ryan looked around the room too. Then smiled. A slow, happy smile. Before saying the words that made everyone laugh. “Looks like our family is getting bigger.”

It seemed as though he was screaming, but none could hear a sound coming from him. A moment later, everyone heard a thunderous voice yelling in their mind, "Leave!" Even I, who was at home, felt my head spin after experiencing that. To everyone's surprise, the group of zombies swiftly disappeared from the general public's sight like an ebbed tide. Dad, the only mutant who possessed mind power in this city, became a messiah-like icon. When the day of Christmas Eve arrived, our family was even invited to the base leader's home for a gathering.

More tears slipped out. My phone beeped. "Have a nice day ;(" it was Xavier. He was the one who had brought my family together. My smile grew.

“That’s one way to put it.” He folded his arms, leaning against the piano. “You know this family. We’re loud. We’re protective to the point of insanity. We screw up, we overreact, we panic. But one thing we never do—ever—is let someone in halfway.” Trina stilled. Cameron’s voice softened. “You’re not just dating Adrian anymore. You’re part of us now.” Her breath caught. “You’re family,” he said simply. “Cross family. And not because of the baby or the drama or the headlines. Because you’ve been here, beside us, beside him, even when everything turned ugly.”

It was identical to Samantha's profile picture. Disgust churned in my stomach, and I put my phone away without replying. Samantha, the new homeroom teacher for this semester, stepped to the front of the class. She had dressed up for the occasion. She wore a simple beige dress with her hair braided to one side and her face carefully made up. Unlike yesterday's timid cowardice, she now carried an air of forced maternal warmth. The sight made me sick. "Good evening, parents. The theme for today's conference is 'A Harmonious Family.' Family has always been the most important safe haven for children. As parents, we must pay attention to our children's mental health and create a happy, harmonious

After hearing Mom’s words, Nathan recoiled from me as if I carried a plague. Turning to the other media and bystanders, he raised his voice. "This is a family matter. We shouldn’t interfere. Her parents and husband are all OB-GYNs. Three doctors wouldn’t misdiagnose the fetus together. And if there really were an issue, the police would’ve resolved it at the station already. We’re talking about an unborn child here. Don’t stir up gossip or feed on someone’s tragedy." With that, he waved for his team to leave. His parting glance at me was laced with pure loathing.

She was about to bring a new life into the world, the final piece of the puzzle that would complete their perfect family. Hours later, the sound of a baby’s cry filled the hospital room. Ellie held her newborn daughter in her arms, tears of joy streaming down her face. Edward leaned over, kissing her forehead, his voice thick with emotion. “You did it,” he whispered. “We did it,” she replied, gazing down at their baby girl. Austin rushed into the room, his eyes shining with excitement as he saw his baby sister for the first time. The rest of the family joined them, their faces glowing with happiness. Ellie looked around the room at all the people she loved her heart overflowing with gratitud