Up North Novels & Stories

The Pillars of Unity, a timeless symbol in the heart of the empire, bore witness to the continued collaborative efforts that celebrated the interconnected destinies of both cities. One of the most impactful initiatives was the establishment of the United Academy of Wisdom. This educational institution, located at the crossroads of Athena and Rome, aimed to foster a deep understanding of the shared history, languages, and cultural nuances of both civilizations. The academy became a melting pot of ideas, where scholars and students from Athena and Rome exchanged knowledge, bridging the gaps that had once divided them.

I began asking Cassi softly. "I'll take upstairs, you take down" she replied. "Trinity we're going upstairs," she announced ending their back forth. . . . . . . .

When I got home from work, I saw my mom sitting on the sofa in my house with her stepson, Kaden McCartney. They were critiquing the place. "We should knock out this living room window and replace it with floor-to-ceiling glass. That would look so much better." "That walk-in closet facing north—I'm turning that into a game room." "The whole decor in here is way too cheap. I want to switch it to European style." Hearing them talk, I got a bad feeling.

Taylor “Sure,” Julian replied with reluctance. “I’ll go ahead and pay the bill and have them bring the car around.” I gave him a smile and watched as he sulked away. “How can I put this…Izza has a lot of layers, like an onion, maybe even a double or triple onion. However, once you get through all those layers, you find this really amazing and wonderful, loyal to no end, go through hell and back for you, give you the world kind of guy. And getting through those layers takes for-freaking-ever, but you, you came out of nowhere and it was instant, he was automatically open to you.”

ANN Anchor, Lina Virelle The announcement of the upcoming United Nations Alliance (UNA) Summit, set to take place in New City, Aeternum, has been met with widespread enthusiasm across the 31 member nations. For many, especially the smaller member states, this gathering represents not just a diplomatic event but a monumental step toward greater legitimacy and security. Being part of the largest and potentially strongest alliance in the world, covering 35% of the Central Continent's landmass, offers unparalleled opportunities for growth and protection.

But just then, the front doorbell rang. "Honey, I'm home!" Greg's voice filled her with joy, and she felt like she was walking on air. She hurried to the door, saw a huge paper bag from Burger King, and smiled. "Is that mine?" she asked, knowing the answer. Greg insisted she sit in the living room, put her feet up, and let him serve her. As she did, she thought, "Someone pinch me, how did he just change overnight? Could it be true that babies bring people together?"

I'm always reluctant to start something new, afraid that I won't make it or fail myself in the end. Riding my old bicycle, I took the road to the University. It's a thirty minute drive to downtown. The school was far so I need to get up early to avoid getting late. The rusty creaking of the pedal and the sound of the rustling leaves felt so therapeutic and calming. I let out a breathe. With my twenty years of living, I don't want to admit but I've been passive the whole time. I've been just going with the flow with no directions headed to.

The North Pack mansion was a fortress of glass and white stone, perched high on the snow-dusted peaks of the Rockies. Unlike the warm, cedar-scented air of the Medina River Pack land, the North was crisp, smelling of pine needles and ozone. Inside the grand study, the atmosphere was typically one of quiet efficiency—until the morning the letter arrived.

He asked next. I hesitated for a moment before I replied briefly, “North.” Ken’s eyebrows shot up, “The north? You mean the tribal north?” The people around the country believe that the tribes in the North are just some indigenous tribes of humans. The North isn’t welcoming to humans, that’s why only rumors make it to the rest of the country. I nodded my head.

He said pointing at a spot on the map. Patrick looked over at the map. He saw several trade routes. They were the most frequently used. He ran his eyes over it. He noticed his father had marked off their contract trading points with red. There were several others in blue. If they obtained this one in particular they would have a majority of the north west. He then saw why he wanted that spot in particular. It would open him up for trading further north. Like most parts of the world no one has traveled too far in any directions. The Abners had made it the furthest now making trade deals with the east. “What are the blue markers?” He asked softly.