The Way Back Novel Novels & Stories

He paused, then continued, "But it's been so many years. Your leg muscles have long since atrophied. Still, if you're willing to endure the pain and commit to training, there's a small chance you might be able to stand again." The possibility alone made my heart swell with gratitude. I thanked him over and over. No matter how much hardship lay ahead, I was going to keep moving forward—to become a better version of myself. After I got home, I packed my bags and took my mother's keepsake with me before leaving. At the airport, I called my mentor. "I've already arranged for someone to erase your identity once you arrive," he said. "You don't need to worry about the rest." I thanked him, but he

That once earth-shattering chapter of malice finally came to an end. I looked at my still-shaken wife adoringly, then pulled out a ring and slipped it onto her ring finger. The warm sensation snapped her out of her reverie. I pressed a kiss to her cheek. "Jenny, this is a new design, inspired by you. I named it 'Eternal Love'." My life may have been rough and uncertain, but perhaps it was my troubled past that brought Jenny into my life. The ring was called "Eternal Love" not because my love for her would never end, but because it served as a constant reminder to stay in love with her eternally.

Or read all the books in the romance section of the local library! "I'm sorry! I haven't stolen anything! I don't do drugs! I haven't even seen any type of drugs before... Well, I have, you know, Ibuprofen, Paracetamol, Advil, Lo— Well that's not the point! The point is, I don't deserve to die! I'm so young and growing..." Charlie keeps rambling on in a high-pitched voice. The mysterious man scrunches up his brows as an amused look crosses his eyes. Charlie would've noticed this if she wasn't staring at his big hands that clutch two duffle bags in a tight grip.