This One Summer Book Novels & Stories

I took a couple of pictures of us, dance with Kal on my arms as I planted a kiss on his forehead. We headed home and I went inside my room to change and took a long bath. That night my parents went in my room when I was about to sleep. We talk about the deal and that I should prepare for Mr. Cold-foot, I mean Mr. Cole Ford will be coming any day this week. I sighed as they took their leave. I guess my freedom ends as summer starts. Summer, it’s like my favorite of all the seasons but at the same time I hate it.... •••

The atmosphere of the island was serene and warm, despite the nearness of the sea and the lightness of swimwear. — At the center of the square There stood a massive book, bound in dark brown leather. Its pages were thick, as if made to bear the heaviest of emotions. It lay open to a blank page. This was the Book of the Lovers’ Remembrance. It was said that every name written within it could never be erased, never forgotten, but would be immortalized with the island itself. Naomi approached slowly, her eyes gleaming with pure wonder, curiosity mingled with an inexplicable sense of awe. Adel followed her, stood beside her, and gently placed his hand on her shoulder.

I liked the old Summer more. Summer ~”I recall you calling the old Summer a whining girl.” Devan ~”I did not say that.” Aaron ~”Oh yes you did.” Devan ~”So much for friendship.” Aaron ~”I did not know I was supposed to consider you as a friend.” Summer ~”You guys are still a bunch of idiots though.” Aaron ~”Me too?” Summer ~”No not you, the ass guy and his friend. Please tell me he does not have to babysit me anymore because he annoys the living shit out of me.”

I hadn't planned on ever seeing either of them again. Then, a few weeks ago, my mother mentioned moving back to the state, back to the same city where I'd spent that one unbearable summer, and when I looked into the schools nearby, there it was. Ashbourne Academy. Cole Sterling's name, still attached to a hockey roster online, still exactly where I'd have expected him to end up. And beside his, hers. Kayla Sebastian. I couldn't quite believe it, at first. Fate, handing me the exact same two people, a decade later, wrapped up together again like nothing had ever changed.

Kash got rewarded and a title because he participated in this case. He was a little embarrassed. After all, he did that for me. "You deserve it. You're going to be on our family book for saving me." Kash held the umbrella for me as we bought groceries and headed for home. "You have a family book?" "Yeah." "Please you must write me in your family book. How about I tell your parents tonight? We can go to their graves." I didn’t know what to say.

“Totally thrives on this. Loves every second.” I nod. “Yep. And Josh… well, he’s chaos incarnate.” We both laugh softly, glancing at the boys and then back at Gavin, noticing the subtle way he shifts his weight, always quietly aware, letting the antics play out around him. “And that,” Gemma whispers, grinning, “is why summer will never be boring with this crew.” I chuckle, letting the thought settle in. “Never boring… definitely not.” Eben stretches dramatically, still dripping, and grins. “By the way… bonfire tonight. Full-on chaos. Fire, drinks, music—the works. Don’t worry, it’s going to be wild.”

"O-Of course. We're friends." Satisfied with my response, Bethany finally let go of my arm and followed me inside. I opened the door, but the office was pitch-black. "Dad, these are the friends I mentioned, the ones coming to work here for the summer," I said cautiously. Before I could introduce them, they pushed past me and crowded into the room. "Hello, Mr. Parker. We're here for the summer jobs. May I know what the pay is like? Is ten thousand dollars a month okay? Oh, and I'm not really into factory work. Can I get an office job instead?"

Arya We only have a week left of being at the cabin before we need to go back to our real lives. My book is nearly done! Which is amazing! It usually takes me longer to write, but I think this one was easier because of the experiences I’ve had this summer.

I looked up, and under the shade of the trees, he stood quietly—tall and composed—but his face was hidden in shadow. It was summer, and the cicadas buzzed noisily in the background. It suddenly brought me back to the end of the video I had seen in the theater. He had been sitting there, hands clenched tightly together, saying, “Sadie, I want you to be happy.” Even now, I couldn’t forget those words. So, I answered him, “Because someone wants me to be happy.”

"Is she a kid? Our baby girl is already an adult!" Luke sighed helplessly. The three of them entered one after another. Summer shut the door behind them, feeling doomed. Ever since her rebirth, she had faced many intense situations. Yet, it was the first time she felt like the world was about to end. "Are all these the books you've been studying every day?" Kristen glanced at the towering piles of textbooks and workbooks on her desk. "Yep!" Summer nodded as she poured some water for them. With her back turned to them, her eyes were glued toward her bedroom.