Wichita News Today Novels & Stories

Who knows, but right now, I’m enjoying my life. As I sit on the couch and crack open a bottle of beer, I turn on the television. As I flip through a few channels, I come across the nightly news. This should be fun, let’s have a watch. “New York City is in mourning tonight with the death of William White. Mr. White was shot down leaving his apartment building a little while ago. The police are reaching out to the general public for any knowledge of this heinous act of violence.” Wow, that was by far the best news piece that one of my unalivings got.

For some reason, that set her off. Is she leaving? Stay with me. “No...” Hollis gripped onto Whitney’s arms tightly, unable to express her desperate need to have her near. “I’m not leaving, baby.” Whitney whispered, letting Hollis’ head rest on her shoulder as they panted for breath. Auburn’s local News station was on, covering the details of a car crash that’d happened only an hour and a half ago. Hollis’ ears perked up, and she slowly found the strength to walk toward it, batting away at Whitney’s attempt to keep her on the off white tile floor.

“Oh my God! I can't believe this!” Holding up two plates of mac and cheese, Kate looked funny as she pointed excitedly at the TV screen where live news was displaying a bold and clear headline. ETHAN HAWKINS: THE NATION’S HUSBAND RETURNS! Zia scrunched up her nose at the weird report and stood up to save her meal from Kate, digging into it hungrily. “Ethan Hawkins? What’s the big deal about him?” Zia asked curiously as she ate. Her gaze returned to the TV screen showing a reporter giving a briefing as they ran towards the entrance of a big building.