The One Where No Ones Ready Novels & Stories

When ready. Without fear.

“Everyone… get ready.” But for what? No one knew—not even Rio.

Before Noah could react— a knife flew through the air. The creature vanished. Everyone froze. Zane stood nearby. Expressionless. His hand lowered slowly. Noah stared at him. “…thank you?” Zane said nothing. He walked away. Again. Like saving people meant nothing. “That man is terrifying,” Noah whispered. “I know,” Lena breathed. The ground shook violently. Much harder this time. Everyone stumbled. A loud mechanical sound echoed above them. The glowing screen returned. Cold white letters appeared. ROUND ONE PHASE COMPLETE Players Remaining: 29

Unknown: mommy is mad I took her phone Unknown: please hurry Mara

Alive. “One…”

But what was the use of remembering them when they yielded nothing? Now the only thing on my mind presently was the one I was going to now. I had seen it last month and called the number and what I heard was, ‘We will get back to you shortly I had heard similar words before: ‘ We can get back to you in a day or two'. But those days turned to never and when I wasn’t called throughout the month, I gave up but here I am getting prepared. I had the determination to achieve two things of which I had achieved one

Completely ready. To rest.

Denver. I couldn’t see her face properly until the father’s blessing, at least that’s what I remembered from the endless wedding rehearsals. “We are gathered here to celebrate the holy matrimony of two people in love,” the priest droned. “If anyone has any objection, speak now or forever hold your peace.” I lowered my head, closing my eyes, waiting, almost hoping someone would speak up. I shouldn’t have felt disappointment when no one did, but I did. Maybe it was the last chance I had to run.

The system snarled. “01:59" Can someone get a break in this game?

"Is everything in place?" Maxwell's voice was low and tense as he spoke into his phone, his eyes scanning the busy street outside the seamstress's shop. "Yes, sir," came the gruff reply. "The team is ready. We're just waiting for your signal." Maxwell's lips curled into a cold smile. "Excellent. Remember, we need this to be quick and clean. No mistakes."