Vacant By Choice Novels & Stories

which is basically where most of the people of the pack live like a big family unless they want to make their own house which most of the time new families do to get some privacy. Most of the teenagers live here if they move out or something. Even adults live there who can’t afford to own their own house but mostly there are teens, Kevin and Angel went there a couple of times and they told me it’s a big mansion, to say the least. But there aren’t that many people living there because most of them have their own house so people do get some privacy, even though I still can’t believe how people live like this. It looks fun to like a big family, eating together and stuff but there’s no privacy.

I ask as utter terror fills me, and Xiu stiffens. "After the females are chosen, the ones left without a mate are free of the Harvest treaty agreement. Humans can't return to Earth due to your planet's policies, but you may become a citizen of your chosen planet. The females not chosen approach looking for a mate like all the other females. But deaths a very rare. The damage to the body must be extreme for our healing practices not to work," Zalu answers, and the feeling only grows. "What...what would be considered uncurable," Xiu asks quietly, and Zalu studies her for a moment before answering.

Even if I somehow gained the ability to never eat again, it would be a stretch. "It's very generous of you, but even with my roommate there's no way we can afford the place." Which is a damn shame because I can literally see her law college on the other side of the street if I stand far enough to the left. We'd both be super close to the places we need. "It's the end of May and the college kids are moving out. The vacancy rate will only grow and I'm planning to offer discounts to employees based on years of service. I trust you'll be able to see a good deal and take it."

She started to gather up her papers but Mr Vance motioned for her to remain seated. “There is some good news,” he said, “a huge housing development company, Bazaar Abodes, are giving us a chance to pitch a proposal to them to be their sole selling agents.” He glanced at them both. “I will decide on which one of you stays based on how many units you can sell in this development. Sorry it’s come to this. You have both been assets to the company. But now times are hard.” Suhaira stood up to follow Mr Vance out of the boardroom.

I asked their were vacancies in his estate. "A duplex or?" He asked me. "Aelf comtain, please," I requested. "I'm shocked that you're taking a self contain. The estate with free houses is down the village would you like to take them?" I looked down at Beverly, who was still on her knees. Taking a house that was too far from the town would be a bad idea cause that would be an excuse for Beverly not to go there. "Just check around for a self-contained and let me know when you get one."

“Yes, I can. My true name is Fate.” My jaw drops. “You’re…Fate.” “Yep.” She confirms. I look at her. “And you can give me Grey?” She nods. “If that’s what you want.” “Are you kidding?!” I bounce in my seat. “Yes! A million times. Yes!” She puts her hands on me to stop me from bouncing. “Wait. You can’t make the choice that easily.” I stop. “Why?” She stands, walks a bit with her hands in her shorts pockets and turns. “There are a few….consequences.”

A child who wasn't wanted never should have been born at all. Weak and drained after the procedure, I returned home only to find the house dark and empty. Just then, my long-silent phone lit up with a message from Yvonne. It was a video. In it, at the city's most luxurious maternity retreat, River hovered at Yvonne's mother's side, doting on her every need. His hands rested protectively against her slightly rounded belly, his face glowing with joy and anticipation.

She approved my resignation without even looking at it. Now, all that remained was to finish the handover in three days. After that, I would be gone for good. After a moment's thought, I called Charles Lawson, my advisor at an overseas research center. Right after graduating, I joined the research center as a top student, enjoying excellent pay and benefits. But when Beatrice said she needed people to start her company, I quit without hesitation. Charles tried again and again to stop me, but I still chose to return home and build something from scratch with her. Looking back now, I realized how foolish I had been.

"For now." "Yours?" Julian released me. He walked to the table. He picked up the lease I had left sitting next to the empty coffee cup. He read it. His knuckles turned white. "Vanguard Holdings," he read aloud. He looked up at me. His eyes were blue ice. "Elias Vane." "He offered me the space," I said, lifting my chin. "Rent-free. No strings attached."

"Village approved with conditions. Wire $2M new terms by noon — same $2M divorce papers oil stained once now clean concrete 365 lots. Vacate lobby 365 into Lots 7-371 review closed. One suitcase = 365 houses every year. Extra for thirteen." Directors rose shaking hands relieved not twelve twelve but 365 plus builders. Damian lingered as room cleared until only Maya and Elias and Elena and EXTRA and EXTRA'S DAD pretended to check phones far window concrete dust. "Ava," he said quietly. "Three hundred sixty-five. Where will we put them? Mall parking lot is only dirt. No plumbing. No kitchens. No garlic potatoes extra for 365?" "You own company builds tech parks across America," I replied voice