Stricken Hearts
Meet Valentin Rousenberg, the one and only son of the two popular celebrity and professional athlete in the industry, who is seeking for a peace of mind. And meet Jake Padilla, the rising artist in the writing industry who is known by everyone for his romantic and poetic books. Both are looking for two different things yet meeting halfway as the two of them wanted a thing that they have been seeking for a long time — peace of mind.
As Valentin searches for his lost self, Jax had travelled to his hometown hoping for some fun and relaxation. Going through and forth within their plan, coincidences would bring the two of them together. Is it actually coincidence, or fate that they crossed ways? One event doesn’t seem to be enough, but in this story, one would have to forget, and one would have to sacrifice.
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Chapter: Chapter 11 JAX screamed and panted. Sweat clung to his skin as if it were a corrosive acid. The circumstances shown in his dream were frightening. He swore to forget about the past so he could move on from what had happened and forgive himself, but it appears that he hasn’t been able to soothe his inner child in the last few days. He groaned, recalling something that had been bothering him ever before that event began to appear in his dreams. Is it possible that nightmares serve as a type of internal connectivity? And, if so, what is it attempting to communicate?Jax shifted his gaze to his nightstand. It’s only past three o’clock, as is customary. This is why he prefers to sleep during the day; no dreams, no abrupt awakenings, nothing. Pure slumber, in which he can truly relax his mind. He sat up, his back on the bedrest. Maybe he should stop running away, maybe it’s time he confronted his own demons. He took a gulp, thirsty. But he resisted
Last Updated: 2021-12-15
Chapter: Chapter 10I’ve been paired with the guy for a week now. When Jess swiped right, I was afraid I wouldn’t have a shot with him because he appears to be quite attractive and wealthy. But because we share similar interests, I have a sliver of optimism that he’ll be a good match for me. And there are no words to describe my joy when I received notification that he had accepted my request and had even messaged me first. Even if it was just a sticker, it’s better than nothing, right? For the past week, my friends had been living in the same house as me, Chase, and Nate, and it had been a blast. We spent our days watching Netflix series and documentaries and having movie nights. We also experimented with cuisine and performed some DIY. Not to mention the fact that we went inside camping. It was so much fun that I forgotten to check my phone for a whole day.We just finished viewing a recently released film, and it’s now 3 a.m. Everyone had already dozed off. I gue
Last Updated: 2021-11-05
Chapter: Chapter 9 “MOM?” Young Jax nudges himself to a sitting position, blinking to clear his vision. It was only four a.m. when he looked at the clock beside his drawer. Outside his chamber, there were loud yet incomprehensible sounds. Jax gently stood up while embracing his favorite teddy bear, perplexed and lethargic, to see what was going on outside.He was taken aback by what he saw. His mother is bloodied and motionless on the floor, surrounded by masked guys. Jax’s only thought was to flee, but his body appeared to have frozen. His father is out of the country on business that Jax is unaware about. All the servants and bodyguards were tied up and unconscious when his gaze darted around.What frightened him the most was the constant flow of blood from their heads. Fearful, Jax produced an unintentional sound that drew the robbers’ notice.“Get that kid!” One of them yelled, pushing Jax to run away. He went into his ro
Last Updated: 2021-10-30
Chapter: Chapter 8 AS the sun slipped through the blinds, I yawned. It’s a new day, and it’s time for a new adventure. Chase was really concerned about me yesterday, as I had expected. When I told him what had happened, he merely stared at me with a strange expression on his face and said nothing. I didn’t make any inferences from it, but I was intrigued as to why he seemed so interested.I mean, it’s not like I’m already dating someone else. That is, nevertheless, not a bad starting point. Who, after all, adheres to the three-month rule? To be honest… I’ll need more than three months to get back on track.Of course, I checked my phone for notifications as part of my morning routine. As usual, I received a slew of spam emails, which I promptly deleted. I spent an hour responding to my friends’ messages and scrolling through Facebook. There was nothing new under the sun. I only see what’s going
Last Updated: 2021-10-25
Chapter: Chapter 7 It had been a long and exhausting day. To say it was grueling would be an understatement. I’m completely exhausted. The jet lag is setting in, and the heat is making me dizzy. I’m bummed that I wasn’t able to take a tour of the town to appreciate its beauty, but I believe I’ll be in for more than a migraine if I stay with Ivy. My younger sister is a real pain in the neck. I dropped myself into the bed with a heavy sigh, my mind racing with things. Earlier, it was quite humiliating. Ivy had to holler that I like guys because the ‘pick me’ girls have begun to appear. It was, nevertheless, a good riddance. I can’t say I blame her for that. People who act as if they are so different from everyone else irritate me. That’s a total embarrassment.I was beginning to feel sleepy, so I began counting sheep, which is an excellent way for me to fall asleep quickly. I was ready to close my eyes
Last Updated: 2021-10-24
Chapter: Chapter 6 I came to a halt at my tracks, drained of breath. When I cast my gaze around, all I see are throngs of people buying knickknacks, conversing, saying hello to their peers, and eating… but I have no idea where I am. I’d like to ask them, but my social anxiety is getting the best of me. I grumbled my feelings of frustration.I’m lost. That is impossible to deny.I kneaded my head and took a deep breath, upset. I panicked as I took my phone out of my pocket. I can’t seem to find it! Because I was in a bit of a rush, it must have fallen when I raced away. I’m freaking out right now because I feel so utterly helpless. What should I do now that I’m lost and on top of that, can’t contact Chase? My mind is telling me that I’ll be abducted, that my organs would be sold on the black market, that my friends will be unable to identify my corpse, and that my death will be a horrible event.I sneered. Yes, I
Last Updated: 2021-10-21