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CHAPTER 5: First Impressions Never Matter 2024/Amelia’s POV Taking a deep breath, I walked past the revolving doors of Kane Corp with a silent prayer. The last thing I needed was a repeat performance of what had happened in the lobby yesterday. After I’d walked away from Adrian, I’d met up with the head of … Read More “The weight of the brown ch 5” »
CHAPTER 4:The Bad Kind of Trouble Year 2014/Amelia’s POV “Overreacting?”I sputtered,snatching the crumpled cheerleader tracksuit from Kaylee’s outstretched hand.The bright blue fabric,plastered with the overly enthusiastic mascot of our high school,seemed to mock me in the girl’s changing room.”This outfit is a crime against fashion,Kaylee!” Kaylee rolled her eyes,her amusement barely contained.”Look,Ames,I know you’re not … Read More “The weight of the brown ch 4” »
CHAPTER 3:First Day Jitters Year 2024/Amelia’s POV The shrill chirping of the alarm clock seemed to mock me.Sleep,that glorious visitor I usually embraced with open arms,had eluded me completely.Every time I squeezed my eyes shut,visions of how everything could go wrong assaulted me in different dimensions.It was my first day at my new job,and a … Read More “The weight of the brown ch 3” »
CHAPTER 2:Splashed by a Hurricane Year 2014/Amelia’s POV Portland.The land of perpetual drizzle,whispering pines,and the occasional rogue downpour that seemed to target you specifically.Today,that target was me,Amelia.Of course,the one day I forget my trusty umbrella,the heavens decide to open up. Frustration bubbled in my chest as I pedaled furiously down the rain-slicked street.My hair,usually a … Read More “The weight of the brown ch 2” »
CHAPTER 1:When you were mine Year 2024/Amelia’s POV New York. A city of dreams for some,and a place of heartbreak for others. For me,it was both—a stepping stone to my dreams and the hometown of the boy who’d broken my teenage heart. The cab screeched to a halt,narrowly missing a delivery cyclist who cursed loudly … Read More “The weight of the brown ch 1” »
4. H I got my ass beat for being out so late. viller My foster dad whipped me with a willow switch soaked in saltwater, right across my already scarred back. He got tired, started breathing hard. Then, he got all shifty. “The Johnsons next door are bringing home a new wife tomorrow, you need … Read More “A shining life Ch 4” »
15 16:08 Tue, 25 Mar NO Chapter 170 Bringing him oatmeal Chapter 170 Bringing him oatmeal But Eleanor had never ventured this deep before. 53% +10 Free Coins As she stepped into the building, she glanced up. The design of the intersecting hallways above her head was striking, sophisticated. Today, however, her goal was the … Read More “There Was Burning 170” »
Chapter 169 There’s No Regret +10 Free Coins Elijah held her body in a vice–like grip, his voice low and steady. “No. There is no such thing as regret with me.” Eleanor looked up, her eyes meeting his. For a moment, the air felt thick, as if time itself had stopped. His gaze was so … Read More “There Was Burning 169” »
Chapter 168 Elijah Gets Jealous Chapter 168 Elijah Gets Jealous Before Eleanor could even react, the door to the hospital room swung open. 53% +10 Free Coins Logan and Elijah stepped inside, their eyes immediately locking onto the hands that were still tightly intertwined.. Logan looked surprised. Elijah, however, was as cold as ice, his … Read More “There Was Burning 168” »
Chapter 167 Jaxen’s Injury Chapter 167 Jaxen’s Injury His arm was in a cast, and even sitting up was a struggle. Eleanor quickly reached out, but hesitated, afraid to hurt him. “Jaxen…” Her voice wavered, a lump forming in her throat as guilt gnawed at her. If it weren’t for her, Jaxen wouldn’t be lying … Read More “There Was Burning 167” »