We Were Never Here Novels & Stories

Not now. Not ever!

After we get engaged, the six of us plan one last trip together before the wedding. That night, my best friend, Vera Lambert, suggests a game called the "24-Hour Couple Challenge." We each draw a card. Anyone with matching symbols has to spend the next 24 hours acting like a couple. Whoever draws a blank sits out and gets stuck taking photos and carrying everyone else's bags. I'm the unlucky one in the first round. My fiancé, Joshua Renfrow, and Vera both draw the moon. They hold hands as they watch the sunrise, while I trail behind them carrying their bags. The second round goes exactly the same way. I get another blank, while Joshua and Vera draw matching roses. This time, they have t

Because closure doesn’t always come with perfect words or final hugs. Sometimes, it comes in the quiet knowing: This chapter is over. And I’m not rewriting it.

There is no turning back now or ever. TO BE CONTINUED!

alive. “It’s... over,” I whispered, breathless. His grip tightened, his voice hoarse but steady: “We’re still here.” Or Was It...? But even as the horizon stretched, I couldn’t shake the cold certainty... Those shadows... never die.

Not now, not ever. ***

We weren’t the first ones here. And whatever had happened in this place— Was far from over.

This wasn’t over. It had never been.

Never let you go Just be with me Just be around us Because your presence is just not enough Yeah yeah yeah yeah You being with us Means everything to us You are the world to us (Olivia) Your memories will be forever us Embraced in our heart Remembered by us Cherished by all (Zack) Go where ever you want A sky, moon, or mars Be who you want A sun, light, or star (All) Just know that You will always be A shining star to us A brightening light to us Cause you are not just a friend As our friendship has no real end (Stella) I never knew it was you Who kept us all together Now that you are gone It’s only you who bought us back all together (All) Just know that You will always be A shining star to

At the end, I made a smiley-face and wrote, ‘You’re forgiven’ on the hood of the now colourful car. “Now, let’s go make art on your neighbour’s car.” Paige said. “Actually… I was thinking about leaving all this and just going to eat some burgers now.” I sighed. “I think we’ve done enough for one day. And besides, Ryan’s car is usually locked in his garage.” I shrugged. “Okay, burgers sound good.” Paige agreed. The two of us walked in silence of the night to the diner that was close to Dan’s house. “Will you ever forgive Dan?” Paige suddenly questioned as we walked. “Or Ryan?” She added.