The Scarlet Letter Full Text Novels & Stories

He growled low in response and my body reacted with a violent shiver of pleasure. But when Caliban broke away from me and grunted with pain I gasped as I realized that my hand had left his throat in our heated moments. The dagger was still in my hand but in my carelessness, I realized that I had let my hand slip and there was now a deep gash on Caliban's arm. The black material of his shirt has pated like butter under a hot knife and blood was seeping into the fabric. Bile rose in the back of my throat as reality came crashing down around us and I realized what had happened. We had been caught in a strange moment of passion and as a result I had sliced through him. "Oh no! Oh, by the gods, I

She took her usual seat in the third row, hyper-aware of every movement. Today’s lecture was on The Scarlet Letter, sin, secrecy, and the delicious torment of hidden passion. How fitting. "Desire thrives in the shadows," Alexander said, his deep voice rolling over the room like velvet thunder. "It intensifies when it’s forbidden. Hester Prynne didn’t just wear the letter A out of shame. Part of her reveled in the knowledge that her lover carried the same burning secret." His gaze locked on Sophia again, holding her captive. She shifted in her seat, pressing her thighs together as warmth pooled between them. He continued speaking, but the words felt directed solely at her, each example of con

Milady, I know you don't know me and probably will never know me or hear from me after this, but there is something you need to know. My name is Scarlet and I am a bar wench down by the taverns. Your Austin talks about you often, and I know many things about you. The reason I do is because he has slept with me time and again while he was looking for you and assumed you never wanted to see him again. He has no intention of telling you any of this for fear that you will never trust him again. I hope you get all that you deserve, milady. Scarlet

Scarlet was. “I don’t believe you.” Was all Arabella said. “I have proof.” Scarlet rummaged around her huge purse until she came up with a bundle of papers. Stretching out her hand, Scarlet offered the top paper to Arabella. Reluctantly, Arabella took the paper from Scarlet’s well manicured hand. She looked down at the document and felt her whole life implode. It was a marriage certificate with both names typed neatly with both signatures at the bottom. Arabella recognized Lucian’s signature even though it seemed a little shaky. She almost crushed the document in her hand. Arabella handed it back to Scarlet before she inadvertently destroyed it.

The scar which still looked fresh as yesterday. Sighing I move back and unzip my dress, it falls down my shoulder and I let it slide down further. My hands stop at my waist and I see it....the biggest scar that remains hidden. The memories make tears slide down my eyes, and that's when I close my eyes. Not able to see it any further. I don't want your forgiveness Ethan. I don't want anything to do with you. You think I came back for you? If only you knew I have learned to live without you.

Above The Devil, she places The Lovers. "The Lovers. You hope for true love. I'm sure he will find you, drawn to you like the rest of us." She smiles, glancing at the empty space between them. Anna's demeanor changes, her smile slowly wanes. She leans over the table, her dark eyes locking with Sera's, looking for understanding. "This next card indicates the inevitable outcome of your question." Anna pauses, internally collecting herself before releasing another breath, she flips the last and final card. Sera vaguely hears a gasp and Anna's voice whispering, "Death."

“From now until forever, whether in good or bad times, rich or poor, in health or sickness, happy or sad, I will always love you, cherish you, and be faithful to you, forever and ever.” “No!” A screech interrupted the sweet atmosphere. Aaron ran into the wedding as if he had exhausted all his energy. “How did you get in?” The security of this island was very strict. Everyone had to be verified before entering. “I swam here. It took me an hour! Do you know how desperate I felt in the ocean? But when I thought about you, Elena, I managed to persevere.” Aaron almost got down on his knees. “I really can’t lose you anymore. Please don’t marry him. Please come home to me.”

The people continued to cheer him, chanting his name from every corner of the field. Scarlett settled down, closing her eyes. By the time she opened them again, they were staring intently at Caliban's legs. They were studying his movements, and registering every move they made. Even when Caliban charged at her again, Scarlett stood still, her eyes still on his feet. Before the young man could raise his sword on her, Scarlett swayed her sword to the left side, and it caught Caliban right in his ribcage, sending him crashing to the ground with a heavy loud thud.

We drowned in a sea of pain and pleasure, until the sky began to lighten. The next morning, I slowly opened my eyes. The soreness in my body was a stark reminder of what had happened. I found myself pressed against Caspian's broad chest, his arm still wrapped possessively around my waist. I blushed, trying to quietly slip away, but the moment I moved, his arm tightened. "You're awake?" Caspian opened his eyes, his voice raspy with sleep. He leaned down and placed a gentle kiss on my forehead. The coldness was gone from his eyes, replaced by a deep, undeniable affection.

"No way! Natalie's the one who sold her kidney," Evelyn snapped, shoving Natalie aside to inspect me. "She has lost a kidney," the leader confirmed. "Taking the other would kill her." Just as Evelyn's hand reached for me, Natalie cried out and collapsed, revealing a prominent scar on her abdomen. "Go ahead and take her to the hospital. She is faking to win your love." Evelyn flinched, rushing back to check Natalie's scar. "I almost fell for her trick. Don't worry. I'm taking you to the hospital now."