The Silver Hope Novels & Stories

’ Leila mentally thoughts. She swallowed the lump in her throat – as she felt the coldness slowly creeping into her system. She didn’t know why – but at that very point, she felt like hopelessness slowly sneaking in inside her mind. But she was so sure that it wasn’t just a pigment of her imagination. She knew that Silver is true. She saw her… She stopped all of a sudden. Then, doubt filled her heart. She was getting more and more agitated as seconds passed by. She couldn’t deny the fact that she was becoming more and more desperate in passing this challenge. Because she had to. This is her only hope to be part of the pack.

She used her silver light to create barriers, protecting the students as they ran for the exits. “Get them to the woods!” Killian roared, throwing a soldier across the room. Hope looked at the students. She saw the fear in their eyes, but she also saw hope when they looked at her. They thought she was Faith. She didn't correct them. She stood tall, her silver eyes glowing, acting as a shield for the innocent. Go! Now! Hope commanded, her voice sounding exactly like her sister’s. But then, a heavy thud shook the Hall. The front doors were ripped off their hinges. A man in gold armor walked in. He carried a spear that glowed with a dark, oily light.

Alexa cuts in excitedly. Facing her, "What do you mean by my face has changed, Alexa?" I was getting more confused by the minute. "Okay, you need to see it for yourself to know what we are saying." Saying this, she grabbed my hand, brought me to the car door window, and pointed, "Look.". Still confused, I slowly turned my head to the window and was shocked by what I saw. My straight ebony-black with strips of silver has completely turned into wavy silver with strips of gold and is reaching my waistline.

She studies me. "Am I actually getting out of here alive?" I ask her. Silver seems hesitant with her answer. "Well-" I cut her off. "Because you see, last week I was at my house with my family and I so happy. And I never saw any of this ever happening. One week. One! Silver, I have lost so much hope. So please, tell me the truth." I beg. Silver gathers the right words together. It takes her some time. Too much time. I already knew the answer.

Hope sits among the roses until dawn, gathering strength for whatever comes next. Because the fight isn't over. The Architect remains. Raven remains. Fifteen covert Iron Circle members remain. And somewhere in the darkness, extremism continues spreading. But Hope has allies. Has evidence. Has Council backing—even from Elders who initially opposed her. She has scars and trauma and grief. But she also has determination. And sometimes, determination is enough. Hope Silverclaw is fifteen years old. She's survived genocide attempts, demon summoning, fascist networks, assassination plots, and combat operations.

But now… “Ma’am, how can you boldly say something like this? The contract stated clearly that you are not to do anything that can be detrimental to the company’s image or ruin its reputation and as of today ma’am, can you say that you with no doubt have abided by this contract? Do you know how much the company has lost just by having you as its spokesperson? We respect you due to the help you rendered in the past and the significant role you played in the rise of Hera Diamonds to fame, a service that has been paid for in full and is still being paid for. Ma’am considering this favor, we have waited for you to come over and terminate the contract with our company yourself.”

He quickly pinned all his hopes on Nora's pregnancy, convincing himself over and over that he loved her and that their child would bring him salvation. Unfortunately, after Nora gave birth, the baby's blood type didn't match Miles's at all. A seed of suspicion sprouted in his heart. He took the child for a DNA test, and it turned out the baby wasn't his. After sending the child to an orphanage, Miles locked Nora in their home and stabbed her to death with a knife. Before his death, he asked Carter to tell me, "I'm sorry, Lani. I failed to see people clearly in this life. I mistook a worthless rock for a precious stone and lost the real gem…

“You are my redemption Liana. You and our children. I do not deserve you but I am grateful every single day.” We held each other for a long time talking about the future. About names for the baby. About Mia’s marriage. About the life we wanted for Hope. The conversation was soft and full of hope. The next morning a small package arrived at the door addressed to Hope. No return address. Just her name in neat handwriting. John opened it carefully while I watched from a safe distance. Inside was a beautiful silver bracelet with a small note. For Hope. From someone who has been watching over you. Wear it and remember you have more family than you know. The game continues.

Behind her. She turned. Hope was standing there. But her eyes were black. "Evelyn..." Evelyn rushed toward her. "Hope!" Hope smiled. "I found something." "What?" Hope opened her hand. Inside it was a tiny silver key. Evelyn stared. "Where did you get that?" Hope's smile disappeared. "It was inside the Silence." "What does it open?" Hope looked behind Evelyn. Then whispered: "The door you were never supposed to remember." A door appeared in the darkness.

At least I had changed the first part of our fate. Silver Springs was famous for its natural geothermal steam rooms. Clara dragged Liam off to the buffet. Those two were always in sync when it came to food. It was good to see. Seeing her so innocent and carefree, I felt a wave of emotion wash over me. In this life, I just want my sister to be happy. I found an empty sauna. The steam rose, blurring the world around me. I closed my eyes, savoring the moment of peace.