When Never Comes Novels & Stories

“Shawn, I’m coming to you with our baby.” … I was back at Shawn’s funeral when I opened my eyes again. My body felt translucent. No one could see me. But it was all right. I was dead now, which meant I could see my Shawn again. I scanned the room and searched for his presence. Finally, I saw him. He was standing beside Jenna. I instinctively rushed toward him. “Shawn, I finally found you! We’re having a baby!” However, my hands passed right through him. Shawn did not seem to hear me. He turned to comfort his grieving parents and said, “Dad, Mom, don’t cry. It’s me. I’m not dead.”

"Guess never.” “This wolf is very rare, and fortunately, it chose our prince. It is full white like snow and has an enormous power that could destroy planets. Isn’t that exciting??” “Emm…” She pulled Noelle into the middle of the dance floor as the music blared. Lights flashed and a smoke filled the area with weird-smelling fog. They twirled and laughed as some friends and a few of the other kids joined them. The music cut out suddenly and the lights turned on mid song.

He lowered his gaze to my lips. “Really?” He nodded. “But we’ve never…” “Never what?” “Nothing. I’m just going to go die now.” I tried to pull away, but he kept hold of me, keeping me in place. “Jules.” His voice was soft, seeking, and I stopped struggling and looked at him. “Finish what you were going to say.” “We’ve never even kissed,” I whispered. His gaze flicked between my eyes and my mouth, his expression dark and intense.

She didn't know where he came from. "You recognize him," Noah said. His voice was a flat, dangerous blade. "I don't," Ava whispered, her voice shaking. "I don't know who this is. I’ve never seen this man in my life... but I feel like I see him every time I close my eyes."

"I invoke my right to remain silent." Treasure smiles, and there's something almost predatory about it. "We can do this the easy way or the hard way. Remember, there are only three places in this city that you can't enter without a pass. I have a lot of time on my hands. From the moment Blair texted me that she was driving you home, I left everything, canceled all my plans for today, and rushed to meet you. And then I chanced upon that annoying scene with that sperm donor, which was honestly the worst welcome home gift ever."

She was given a keycard and informed that the vending machines only accepted quarters by the woman at the front desk, who hardly raised her head. Arabella didn't get any rest. All night long, she sat on the edge of the bed while the television flickered against the cracked walls at low volume. On the nightstand, her phone buzzed. missed phone calls. dozens of them. Also, texts. Mum: "Don't make us look bad. Speak up. Colette: "What took place? Are you all right? Roman's mother remains silent. "Miss Graham, we need a statement regarding the cancelled wedding," said an unknown person.

Oh, no! That is not going to happen. Never.

Alive. I never want to let go.

I will never survive it. Never.