The Upshot Novels & Stories

I snarled at him. "Ok fine your problem not mines" he responded and left. I've moved in with my sister over three months after I broke up with Alex and I can't get him out of my head or the image of him f**king my bestfriend, it seems like just yesterday. **flash back**

She smirked. “Oh wow. Oh shit! We are going to need to move. A one-bedroom apartment is not enough room for raising a baby.” I slapped my hand to my forehead as my wife laughed at me. “Remember that house we got outbid on in Clinton but got outbid on?” Cassidy arched an eyebrow. “The deal fell through?” I raised both eyebrows. “Yep. Our real estate agent called while you were in the shower. It looks like we will be homeowners in the new year.” She grinned.

Vanessa woke up the next morning feeling numb. She knew that it would be hard enough to simply make it through the day. She had in-laws to deal with and a funeral to finalize. The media would need a statement, as well. She got a cup of coffee and sat down at the table, intent on losing herself in scrolling through her phone.

Cara whispers to herself before working in the bar. ~~~~~~ "People seriously believe anything." Alexander drops the newspaper which has his face printed on the front page on the coffee table. He loosens his tie, feeling chocked by all the bullshit that is happening. People have come up with a story, which paints Alex as a cheat and a deadbeat. What's more painful is that this entire story is favoring Liza. With his side-eyes, he stares at the newspaper again and catches a glimpse of the curly-haired girl captured while pointing at Alex.

I'm giving a background check of myself here! "Do you hear what they are saying? They're making too many noises." I whispered with a glint of frustration from their noise. "Them? The table beside us, right?" Maxine replies in a provocative way that she even points at the other table. Of course, I quickly put her hand down because it is embarrassing. "Ah because there is someone- Wait don't tell me you guys haven't heard the news yet?" Maxine replies with confusion. "What news?" says Ella "Is it today, Max?" Maine quickly hops on the conversation

was uploaded, forwarded, and viral in an hour. It was covered not by the financial news outlets, but by mainstream media and social networks. The clip was cut, taken out of corporate context, and what was left was a compelling, human narrative: a man, besieged and betrayed, standing before his people and refusing to yield. He wasn't a billionaire at that moment; he was an underdog. And America rooted for an underdog.

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He thought that would be the end of it, but the next day, the video of me confronting Lisa went viral. Of course, the hottest topic was the scandal about David and Henry.

But I had little to do anyway, everything was already finished. “ in three, two, one. Hands up!!" The instructor shouted. Groans and murmurs filled the air from frustrated contestants. Some of them hadn't finished and were obviously downcast. I glanced at my work and then at others. Mine looked great but I hope it was enough to get me to the next round. It always is..... Meh

Audrey asked. Penny looked up from the bed and saw her friend's face, concerned, perplexed. Suddenly, she resolved to tell her everything. Audrey would understand and advice her. Aunt Ann always said 'a problem shared is a problem half solved'. It was another cliché but one of the real truths in this world. Just telling Audrey.. Or anyone... Would help.