The Night Circus Novels & Stories

Secretary. An hour later, the party was in full swing. Nico had cut his cake, and the room was filled with people's laughter and music from the DJ. Some of Nico's guests were moving about with a plate of their own portion of the cake, while others were holding a glass of alcohol in their hands. I sat at the bar, nursing a glass of scotch, not too strong, just enough to take the edge off. Several women had tried to catch my attention, with their gazes lingering on me, and their smiles were so flirtatious. But I wasn’t interested. I found my eyes drifting toward the dance floor instead.

' Julia put her hand on the DJ's shoulder, and I realized I had no idea who that man was. Julia set the microphone down and made her way to a closed door which she opened with a key and a flourish. Several gasps rose from the crowd. The room beyond the door had been turned into a twisting forest, almost exactly like the one surrounded the small town of Cain's Crossing. Fake trees were lined up to create pathways through the forest, and the ground was covered in dirt. Crickets and peepers droned from a hidden speaker somewhere, and I was impressed to notice the chaos and noise of the main room didn't bleed into this one.

“Night is first, which starts at ten. It’s primarily for adults, not because of the drinking, but because of the added danger of the forest. Plus, there are some shady folk who come to trade during Night. But there’s dragons, potions, and enchanted crystals, so you have to come! It’s a huge festival, so it’s impossible to host it at the center of town. Day is next, which starts at six in the morning. Still just as fun as Night, but a lot safer for the family crowds.” “Oh, I have to come?” I teased, tapping my chin. “Well, I suppose it does sound fun.” “And you have the added bonus of driving your mate insane.” She snickered, her eyes shimmering wickedly. “If you ask me, I’d be surprised if h

The Night-Blooming Garden was the most beautiful and popular place in the Cloud City. More than a garden, it would be more appropriate to describe it as a forest, but as it was located in the heart of the city and a long road crossed it, many would go there, especially at night, when the most beautiful flowers would open with the beginning of each season.

"I don't have one. Work more hours? I'm already working every minute I'm not in class. Take out loans? I've been rejected by everyone. Sell my organs?" "There's got to be another way." "Like what? Rob a bank? Marry rich?" I slammed my laptop shut. "I'm out of options, Zoe." Zoe was quiet for a moment. Then she said, "You know what you need?" "A miracle?" "A break. One night where you're not Maya Collins, responsible daughter and sister. Just Maya." "I don't have time for breaks." "You don't have time not to take one. You're going to burn out completely, and then what happens to your family?" Zoe pulled out her phone. "There's this party tomorrow night at the Grandview Hotel. Some trust fund

“Sometimes it’s how you move, sometimes it’s your scent and sometimes… it’s your silence.” “I don’t give him anything.” “That’s what makes you so loud.” “Word is,” Jaylen added, “he’s picking again tonight.” Rico didn’t react. But his stomach tightened. That Night – 12:07 A.M. The intercom remained silent. Rico lay on his bunk, pretending to sleep, his heart pounding. The red dot on the camera across the room glowed. “Don’t call me.” He whispered to himself Then louder, just enough for the shadows to hear: “I dare you.”

There would be time to return for them later. Right now, she needed to focus on her upcoming trip to Nora's new island. The villa was stunning, a stark contrast to her previous home. The chandeliers sparkled, and the expensive windows offered a breathtaking view of the night sky. After what felt like hours of futile attempts to fall asleep. She finally surrendered to her restlessness; slipping out of bed, she decided a walk through the villa might clear her mind. The moonlight spilled across the polished marble floors as she wandered through the corridors. The silence was palpable, broken only by the soft echo of her footsteps.

(Danica) The intense, emotionally draining Championship Celebration Week continued to roll on with an absolutely massive, university-wide carnival night hosted directly on the central campus grounds. The administration had spared no expense, transforming the main quad into a breathtaking winter wonderland of shimmering fairy lights, competitive carnival games, and towering mechanical rides. A truly giant Ferris wheel stood as the glowing centerpiece of the entire festival, illuminated completely in Harrison’s signature maroon and gold colors. It rotated slowly against the dark velvet sky, offering stunning, panoramic views of the entire sprawling campus and the distant, brightly lit silhouet

Just this one night for me to live my life as it had been before. Just this one night for me to forget about everything that happened between these past few years and live like nothing matters anymore. Not that anything does anyways. Just this one night for me to get out of my shell, shielding me away from the world and have fun. Just one night for me to forget about the pain that I carry in my chest and the scars that have to remain permanently scarred to the depth of my soul. Just this one night. And after this night, I'm gonna return to my shell. Returning to being the quiet and the ever so miserable Dawn.

I indeed considered that a godsend miracle. I thanked the guy up in the sky after parking the car on the block of the nightclub. I walked into the club. Collen was standing near the main exit. He took me to the place where all the show was taking place, which was not the private cabin as I thought. They were in the middle of the dance floor. Every single person around them was whispering, some were laughing. Everyone was holding their phone. I didn’t need to check their phone to know that the cameras were open; they already captured a video of the circus on these phones. Tomorrow night, or maybe a second after this, everything would be viral on social media. With hashtags and captions.