The Night Unfurls Novels & Stories

My reflection looked like a stranger's eyes faded, lips pressed tight. And then, almost without noticing, I whispered to the glass, to the city, to myself: “Just one night of freedom. That’s all I need.” As the city lights shimmered, a dangerous thought took root in Ava’s heartone that would fire everything that followed. *One night to run, one night to burn.*

Dark of Night Copyright 2019 Emily Goodwin Chapter One “What do you see when you look at this one?” The doctor holds up a card, showcasing an ink splotch that’s twisted and creepy, with eyes that follow you no matter where you go. I look at it, heart hammering away inside my chest. The mess of ink on the white paper reminds me of the monster that lurks in Nana and Papa’s basement, the one that tried to get Abby and Scott to go downstairs with it.

He got into his room and he dropped the papers on the bed, he ran his hand in frustration. He was mad, he was mad he couldn't do anything about what was going on. He was mad he hurt her so much, he hurt his Lilyana. He suddenly turned to the mirror and punched it hard, it shattered and hurt his hand. He breathed out heavily and sat on his bed, he stared at his bloody hands and wondered how it all went wrong in a night. ********* THE NIGHT OF THE BALL Axel stared at Lily with a smile on his face as they both danced, she laughed and held his hands happily.

“Hah … I know you're trying to calm down. At this time, our boss will call for help and they are heading up to the roof. Our boss is a special person, you know?” The three men were suddenly shocked, they were surprised why their plans could leak like this. It made Azura and the rest of the team immediately head to Lux's place. The Blue Starlight team coded to each other, that they would head to Lux's place immediately. Then, Noah brought the man while Zack brought several other men. **** At 19:00 Lux and the children were already on the roof. The blonde-haired girl looked at her watch, that it was time for them to get out of here. Soon after that, the helicopter had come before Lux. The girl

The night unfurled about them, conveying the promise of tomorrow. The night unfurled around them, promising unlimited possibilities, the ability to change destiny, and the undying flame of love and compassion that blazed inside their souls. Luna and Phillip felt the energy of the globe pulsing through their bodies with each stride as if the cosmos itself was conspiring to guide them onward. They went through the city streets, their way lit by the gentle glow of lamps and the faint glitter of stars above.

“In their castle beyond night Gather the Gods in Darkness, With darkness to pattern man’s fate. The colors of darkness are no monotonous hue- For the blackness of Evil knows various shades, Full many as Evil has names.” Karl Edward Wagner

Maybe he was just a late bloomer, like a flower that takes its time to unfold. I left their room and walked around the house, I went downstairs to make sure that the door was locked and that all the lights were turned off, i went to the balcony, and as I opened the door, a rush of cold air hit me. It was a welcome relief from the stuffy air of the apartment. I stepped out onto the balcony and took a deep breath. The night air was crisp and refreshing. The sky was a blanket of darkness, dotted with stars. I looked up at the sky, and I felt a sense of calm wash over me. I leaned against the railing of the balcony and took a few deep breaths. I closed my eyes and listened to the sound of the c

However, not long after, some of the customers also began staring at their screens with shocked looks on their faces. Avery was curious, as she stared at the shocked expressions on their faces, completely lost. She wondered what was going on. What were they all staring at or watching? Out of curiosity, she tried to inch close to one of the customers but Jeffery approached her, grabbing her hand and pulling her back to the counter. He dropped his phone on the counter. “There.” He said to her while she picked up the phone. A live stream was on, showcasing a very badly damaged military camp, with several mutilated bodies lying all around. There were puddles of blood all around, coming together

" We notch our bows and wait for the morrow Cold is the night and nary a tear for on the morn we head into shadow There is no room for our fear His eyes are cruel, his evil is endless Black is soul and ne'ver he'll rest till all the world lies covered in darkness and none who'd fight him are left. Zhanere Zelezial"

Spiralling. That is all I seem to be able to do. I come undone like the stitches I have just sewn, the threadbare sanity pushing me to do this, something I would never have done on my own accord. I stand there, the loose fabric already falling to the floor, because he is here, and I shouldn't open the door. I can't. He stares at me, eyes darker than the night, darker than they say his soul is supposed to be. A smooth set jaw, a stony expression, and a wristwatch that could buy my whole shop.