Novels by TheShadyButterfly

The teenage girl on the hospital bed winced as her eyes flickered open, her hands were connected to a life support monitor while several tiny pipes were inserted in her nose and an oxygen mask was also placed over her nose.She had been in a coma.The hospital room was very illuminated with various LED light bulb installed in the ceiling.Everything in the room was neat and well kept.A bouquet of flowers rested on the drawer besides the hospital bed where the teenage girl lay, attached to it is a small note written in black ink which reads: "WAKE UP SOON K. WE MISS YOU. LOVE, MOM!."Her fingers twitched gently by her side, she tried sitting up and ended up yanking the entire setup connected to her body.She yelped quietly.An alarm rose in the room and almost immediately the door flung open with three doctors dashing in."Oh my God, she is awake." One of the doctors exclaimed."Quickly, place a call to her Mother." The ot

I recommend 'Jocelyn Flores' by XXX Tentaction.***~Lance POV~"I said RUN!" I yelled one last time with all the strength I could muster.She grabbed a key from one the passed out guards and fumbled with the lock in desperate attempts to undo her cuffs as she ran off.I received a blow to my abdomen my insides shook as blood gushed out of my mouth like red puke.My life was gradually living me.She was safe now, maybe just maybe she would adhere and escape through the lobby.I stopped fighting back because I had to fight unconsciousness instead, my head was spinning in many different directions, my body had had enough and my mind had given up, even my soul was literally tired.Johnny gained consciousness and stood up like a predator and dashed out of the room without even looking my way once.He was going after Kara, I wanted to run and literally do anything I could to save her but I couldn't even stand on my feet, I was w

~Kara's POV~I have been in here a day and half, refusing to eat nothing and hoping Lance was okay.I mean just when we thought life was promising and we could finally have a happy ending and live normal lives, then this happens.So much for our Christmas plans, it was already the day after Christmas now.Have I tried escaping? Well yes, but there were guards everywhere and just one me isn't enough for nearly twenty well trained by Johnny to assassinate guards.I wonder where the killer in me had gone, that night after I killed Earl, that fire and burning desire for blood, that cold heart and resilience suddenly just died down, now I was just some sappy weakling who can't even defend herself.If this is what the normal life feels like then I don't want to be normal anymore.I stood by the window looking out to the compound hoping someone was coming for me, wishing that maybe Anna had heard about my dilemma and was back in town to save

~Kara's POV~RECAP...The one whom appeared to be their leader raised a pistol up in the air and pulled the trigger twice, the loud bangs got everyone's attention fast.Many women exclaimed in fear while some whimpered.Everything moved in slow motion.I looked at the pistol in the person's hand and my heart sank, real horror crept into my soul, Lance and I exchanged glances, he had seen it too.It was a goddamn viper crest revolver.I thought this war was over the moment Don Starllion dropped dead... Who could this be?***So much for Christmas Eve...This town really is the Devil's Basket. You can't have fun without the worse happening.The one whom I perceived to be the gang leader slowly took off his mask.My breath really caught in my throat.Holy heavens!"Johnny!." I exclaimed in utmost shock.Lance just stood beside me dumbfounded, I was literally shook to my spine.

~Kara's POV~TWO WEEKS LATER...The charity ball had kicked off about an hour ago, it was a rather traditionally stunning event bringing very large number of people together in such a splendid venue.The venue was the large Western hall in the Sterling Enterprises, it was nicely decorated without too much bling but yet it held elegance enough for the elites present.Some faint R&B music filled the atmosphere while people chattered around the hall.Everyone was dressed rather formally and looked ready to enjoy the calm fall evening of socializing, entertainment, food, drinks and most importantly raising funds for a worthy cause.The goal this year was to raise $1,500,000 for the orphanages in the Basket so they could get more kids out of the streets in the narrows.My heart swelled with great compassion as I remembered my time in the narrows several years ago with all those wonderful kids whom were basically homeless with no guardian.

~Kara's POV~Everyone was present at the Sterling's Manor for their annual Thanksgiving party but unlike the usual, this year it was just us from the alliance minus other siders, company employees and stake holders.The Sterling sons which were: Edward, Johnny and Lance.The Starllion daughters which were: Anna, Risha and myself.Then the rest of the alliance: Barbara, Sam and Detective Harvey her Dad, Daniel and Johnny's Mom, Elaine Jackie Briggs.We were complete and it was now time for the feast to begin. This last supper was the ultimate reunion of a life time with all our surviving family members present.I was sitting between Lance and Sam at the table."Can we all hold hands and bow our heads as we say the Grace." Barbara called out to everyone present at the table.Barbara recited the grace and we all chorused, "Amen".The maids began bringing the food in, a savoury smell that made mouths water filled the air as eve

NINJA NINE:~Marina's Pov~If I die... Tell Mom and Dad I love them, tell Jason he'll always be my fuzzy brained fish, tell Jakob he was an amazing driver and finally, tell Topaz she deserved better than me. Sincerely Marina!Good days by SZA echoed faintly in my ears.~ ~ ~I felt something heavy applying force on my chest yet it seemed like I was far away from my own body. My throat was closed and the air entering from my nose couldn't get to my hot lungs, a violent cough shook my shivering body back to life and my eyes flickered open. My vision blurred, then slurred before finally settling and I winced as pain shot up behind my eyes due to the sunlight.Am I dead?Is there sunlight in heaven?Panicking, my arms flailed and I found myself screaming in a fit of hysteria as water gorge out of my mouth, where was Jason?A pair of arms drew me in and I relaxed. I was no longer stuck in the ocean."I guess we meet again." Someone who seemed awkwardly familiar hovered me, grinning.The m

EDEN EIGHT:~Marina's Pov~"YOU DID WHAT?" I shouted into my phone unable to believe what my ears just heard.I couldn't believe my ears. Jakob had killed Topaz.Can I file a case of Rabbit homicide?"I'm sorry, Marie, Kiara's Mom doesn't like animals inside her home, the pet store was the only option, besides would you prefer it stayed home without care and died of starvation? Because I personally won't think about feeding that animal."Okay maybe he had a point."But what if she gets sold before I get back.""It's just one week Marie, by Monday I'll take you to the pet store myself and you can have your bunny back.""Fine, thanks Jake." "Sure thing, how you enjoying your getaway?""Quite well," I lied, chewing on my lower lips, "Actually, I think I have a crush on Jace."Jakob laughed over the line, "Yeah I always knew that.""Eww how? The feelings just literally came.""No baby sis, it's always been there, you just started paying attention to it, Jason is literally the only boy y

SARDINE SEVEN:~Marina's Pov~After the wholesome two hour car ride with this pain in the ass fuzzy of mine, we finally reached the beautiful city of Santa Monica. As we rode through the streets in search of our lodge, basically Jason had made reservations for one close to the Pier, I inhaled the different atmosphere, absorbing every inch of it all."Nothing feels better than this..." Jason sang along with Khalid's voice booming from the car's speaker.Well after some pleading, Jason allowed me connect my phone to his car's Bluetooth speaker so I could vibe to my playlist and forget about him, but as you already figured, he ended up vibing to it and forgetting about me. Cruel joke. He was enjoying himself and I struggled with the urge to turn off the music.Jason took a right turn into Bicknell Avenue, we drove by ocean avenue on Tongva park scanning the area then we saw a neon light signpost that read; Ocean Lodge. "Is this it?" I asked impatiently waiting to get off this car."Yeah,

~Marina's Pov~"Can't believe you're going away for the entire week." My mom sighed with her eyes fixed on the road as she drove us to the spa for our nail appointment."That's why I booked this appointment for both of us, because you never have time anymore you're so busy lately, I wish it was like old times, you know, mommy and Marie, taco Tuesdays, pyjamas Saturdays, spa and makeup Sundays, massage Mondays, fried chips Fridays, what did we use to do on Thursday?" I asked pressing a finger to my cheek while pouting.Mom laughed, "I'm pretty you just made all those up, I only remember taco Tuesday... Besides Honey, you know I've got to work right, I really love my job and–""Yeah right." I deadpanned, "It's always about work Mom, what about me and Jake and Dad." I stared out the window feeling a pensive air envelope the car which was a red Toyota prius prime.She gently placed one hand over mine, "Sweetie, you know it's not like that, I just have a tight schedule, okay, let me make i

~Marina's Pov~My five senses were in a literal discord.There are very few times in my life when things take my breath away or make it get caught in my throat. This moment was one of them.I just stared at him speechlessly as he gripped the white double convex fence which he basically towered over and expertly scaled.His biceps flexed and I could spot three veins hardened in the process, he was wearing a white jockey boys' vest, black baggy cargo pant and black slides.Then I finally found my tongue, "Scaling someone's fence isn't exactly friendly." I chorused and held my basketball under my arm firmly."Neither is staring at them," He said flatly as he walked up to me.Two questions...Marina Hunter why are you so unfortunate??AndDude! Don't you know how to forget??Yep, I was right, he was taller than Jakob. His tranquil ever green eyes penetrated mine like one of those moments when you know something romantic was going to happen but then his virile voice broke the reverie of th

~Marina's Pov~"You should totally run for student body president," Jason suggested as he eyed me with his classic lopsided smirk.I shook my head and gave a chortle, "Yeah, no.""Seriously think about it, vote Marina Hunter for president!" He said dreamily that it almost made my heart flutter.I found it crazy how I was popular and still invisible at the same time."No, Jason." I replied killing his enthusiasm.It had been a regular high school week, consisting of notes, classes, jubilant students, assignments, having to make the dreadful journey from home to school daily, the divine power of being able of get off your bed every morning and all of that.It was Friday afternoon, Jason and I were hanging out at my place, I'd barely even changed out of my school outfit, I had only taken off my off white jacket, leaving me in my brown crop top and off white skirt that was below my knee.We were sitting at the kitchen counter enjoying our makeshift lunch, Jason basically lived in my house