To Risk It All Novels & Stories

But for the first time… I wanted something that I considered bigger than me. “Yes, and I am willing to take any risk that comes with it,” I declared. Unknown to me, the simple decision I just made, was going to send my life into havoc. And one that I won't be able to come out of.

“You’ve been worried all night.” “Not worried, just considering things,” she admitted, stepping away and looking at the ocean. “Do you ever have those all-or-nothing moments in your life? Like a crossroad moment when you know everything is about to change. No matter what you do, the knowledge is there. No matter how much you feel like you should hold back... you can’t help but want to take a risk.” “I need a little more than that.” I joined her, leaning on the balcony. “Are we talking personal or business?”

She remembered this rule vividly because it was one of the most bizarre. "I know, Praewa! But it might be the only way out!" Boom replied impatiently. "Are we going to wait for these crazy rules to take us out one by one?!" He believed in his own instincts and wasn't afraid to take a risk. "Listen! It's just like business. Every opportunity comes with a risk. But if you don't take the risk, you'll never profit! This is the same. If we don't take a risk, we'll never have a chance to survive!" Boom said, quoting his personal mantra, as if to instill confidence in himself.

Hollis asked once she was able to breathe normally again, looking on as Whitney gave her an incredulous gaze. “And risk being guilt tripped for the rest of my life? But seriously I did. Sort of. I just asked everyone to stop meddling in my romantic life unless they knew any cute, single, drama free lesbians laying around Hollywood. Which they didn’t of course, so I got my wish. What about you? How’d you come out?” Whitney sat straight up, gathering her thick black curls off to the left side of her shoulder to start braiding them into something manageable.

My stomach fluttered with a mix of fear and adrenaline. Marco nodded, his expression now serious. “It’s advanced. This demonstration is by a certified fire top. Don’t try this at home.” His tone left no room for humor or misinterpretation. “In BDSM, there’s a motto called RACK: risk-aware consensual kink. It acknowledges that some practices aren’t entirely risk-free. Instead of pretending everything is safe, you discuss and mitigate risks. Fire play falls under that. They’ll have wet towels, fire extinguishers and a plan.”

Once upon a time I would do anything for him. I trusted him with my life. My entire life.. And still he broke me. Without thinking twice. “Are you not a risk taker Mr. Leota?” I smiled nonetheless at him. “-Or have I been mistaken?” “I am.” He leaned away at the railing, watching me with curiosity. “Then you just have to convince yourself that it’s a risk worth taking.” I stated, like I was so sure of myself. He was about to speak when his phone rang through his pockets.

“Do you think it’s safe to risk it?” Risk it? RISK IT? She should not even be considering this, the greedy little idiot! I already know what she’s thinking. Ruelle would not let an opportunity like this slip through her hands. But this isn’t an average Alpha we’re talking about, this is the King of them all. She’s literally going to risk her life here.

He says to him. The guy drives off, slowly this time. I once again, look and cross the road for a second time. I see James, still trailing behind me. "Are you following me?" I ask him. "Just making sure you get across the road and back safely." He says, closing the gap that was between us. "I can handle it from here. The near death experience was enough for me for today." I tell him as I head to the kiosk. "I'd rather not risk it. Besides, I'm doing this for me. Not for you." He says, as he stands next to me in line.

--- Because choices that could be undone— --- Were never truly choices. --- The core surged— --- Waiting. --- Demanding resolution. --- Everything— --- Hanging in balance. --- Everything— --- At risk. --- And as the system strained under the weight of uncertainty— As the future stood undefined and unformed— As one decision threatened to save or destroy everything— One final truth emerged: --- The greatest risk… --- Is not losing everything— --- It is choosing what everything becomes.

he asked, his voice barely above a whisper. I stared at his face, the touch on his palm sending shivers down my spine. With tears welling up in my eyes, I nodded slowly, feeling a sense of hope and courage I hadn’t felt in a long time. “I want to risk it all, even if it means losing everything else.” Hollis smiled softly, his thumb gently wiping away a tear that had escaped down my cheek. “You will not lose me, I promise.” With those words, I felt a weight lift off my shoulders, knowing that no matter what happened, I had someone by my side who was willing to take the risk with me.