The Other Novels & Stories

"We have to find the others." "The others." Sandra brain clicked, releasing her younger sister from her arms. "We have to find the others Luna. Can you hold on?" "I will–i can." Luna shook head, whipping off her tear stained cheek with her muddy hand. "Let's go, let's go." Nash pushed. "The night is just beginning. It sure doesn't gives a good vibe." And deep down his guts was a feeling that confirmed it. Then there was another. Silencing even the tiniest breath was a loud scream that echoed through out the woods.

Amanda turned round to see another person that looked exactly like her. "And who the fuck is she? What's going on? Where is Alex?" "Oh Lord, I think it's time for another explaining."

“Stop! Stop saying this, you don't get anything, there's more to it….” “Then for the sake of whatever matters, tell me. Tell me!” “It is because of ANTI, it means Antaleum Nagaxium Tilogydo Tiransodi.” “I thought no one knew what it meant.” “Who told you that? Haughter, right? Like I said, she doesn't know much, in fact, no one alive beside Aunt Joanna and me knows shit.”

"Thank you." "Tell us the story!" Ana persisted, I smiled softly. "Ready?" They both nodded, I cleared my throat before I began. "She stood in her office the fresh smell of blood greeting her nose as the screams sounded outside, she tried to ignore it, but she couldn't overlook the men and women losing their lives in the battle the Other kingdom caused." Ana raised her hand, I made a gesture for her to speak. "What's the Other kingdom?" "It's a kingdom filled with werewolves which are creatures who have the ability to turn into wolves."

IN THE SYNTAX QUARTER, “ Did you see what I see?” Victoria asked Luna and Jacob who was with her in the living room watching an action movie. “ What?” Luna and Jacob asked. “ It felts like Devon is glowing, I even noticed the little smile on his face.” Victoria gossiped. “ And why is that?” Luna asked in a frown. “ It felts like he is happy.” Victoria said and grinned widely. “ What’s wrong with that, everyone can be happy.” Luna said.

“And besides, I’m here.” Janine looked at Johann at the screen and gave a small smile. He always tells her the right words. She sighed and smiled at him wider. “I know. I know.” She muttered. “I shouldn’t be talking about some other guys in front of you.” She teased. Johann smiled and shook his head. “No.” He replied. “You better be talking about other guys in front of me because that would make me know about the ‘other’ guys in your life.” He beamed. “I’d rather hear about them from you than from some other else.”

My procedure was scheduled for the following month. The doctors always looked like they wanted to say something more, yet none of them would tell me the truth. I already knew why. Even if I underwent treatment, I probably didn't have much time left. I visited the Skyview Gondola where Alex and I had once pledged ourselves to each other. With my own hands, I removed the two plaques engraved with our names. Alex Stewart. Autumn Valencia. I deleted photo after photo from my albums until only a handful of pictures of myself remained.

That evening, we sat around the dining table, enjoying a steaming hot roasted turkey dinner. Dorothy kept loading my plate with food. "Zachary, you should come visit more often. You're always welcome here," she said. I smiled and nodded, feeling a comforting warmth in my chest. After dinner, Melissa suggested we take a walk in the nearby park. The winter park was mostly empty, except for a few couples nestled together, enjoying the rare tranquility. We strolled along the lake in silence. Snowflakes drifted down like a thin veil, settling softly on our shoulders.

"But honestly, it just feels wrong. Can I throw it away?" The ring had been our symbol of commitment years ago, but now, looking at it, I felt nothing. I opened the window, took the ring in my hand, and tossed it out without a second thought. Then I lay down on the bed beside Douglas, exhausted. We left Fellaton and headed to Ameesia. I shared the photos from all the countries I'd visited over the years with my mother, hoping that in some way, in that other world, she could feel the joy we shared.

"What was I supposed to ask?" Levi was shaking his head. His best friend was too good for the world. To make his mood better, he told him that he got him melons which he hoped didn't get crushed when he kicked his bicycle earlier. He was able to remember to bring them on his way there. "Where did you get splashed? What kind of car was it?” Levi asked.