Novels by Ashley Aurora

August 30th (Sunday)At Jaspers, you would usually run into your close friends, old high school classmates, and new faces eager to have a good time. They played a variety of music: classic rock, alternative, and some pop. This club definitely met a lot of people's needs in the area, and the best part is that it was nearby, so you did not have to travel outside of Ashville to have a good time.Sunny had taken a cab to meet up with Finn at Jasper’s to have some drinks. She wanted to have some fun, as the next day her family would be returning from Ocean City. And she hoped deeply that, by chance, Layla would join them.__The sound of Sunny's favorite song started playing as soon as she walked through Jasper's in her little black dress. The atmosphere was lively and packed with people dancing and enjoying themselves. She couldn't help but feel excited for the night ahead, and she was hoping to clear her head with everything that was going on between her and Layla.Sunny moved through th

August 30th:Prior to Sunny and Finn going to a nightclub together, Sunny had invited Finn and Layla to come hang out for a while. It would be the first time Sunny saw Layla since their argument, which made things a bit awkward. Two people in a room shared a love connection that they could no longer explore due to it not being accepted. Despite the tension, Sunny hoped that spending time together would help mend their friendship and ease the awkwardness between them.Sunny and Finn chatted away while taking bong hits, while Layla sat across from them in a chair, drinking beer and keeping quiet. Every now and then, she would chime in and act like everything was okay, but Sunny knew that it wasn't. Sunny was aware of Layla's forced attempts to maintain a sense of normalcy, but the underlying tension was palpable.Sunny begged Layla to come out with her and Finn to a nightclub nearby that they often enjoyed going to as a group. Layla hesitated for a moment, her eyes darting between Sunny

August 30th:Prior to Sunny and Finn going to a nightclub together, Sunny had invited Finn and Layla to come hang out for a while. It would be the first time Sunny saw Layla since their argument, which made things a bit awkward. Two people in a room shared a love connection that they could no longer explore due to it not being accepted in their social circle or really anywhere. Despite the tension, Sunny hoped that spending time together would help mend their friendship and ease the awkwardness between them.Sunny and Finn chatted away while taking bong hits, while Layla sat across from them in a chair, drinking beer and keeping quiet. Every now and then, she would chime in and act like everything was okay, but Sunny knew that it wasn't. Sunny was aware of Layla's forced attempts to maintain a sense of normalcy, but the underlying tension was palpable.Sunny begged Layla to come out with her and Finn to a nightclub nearby that they often enjoyed going to as a group. Layla hesitated fo

August 19th:Sunny was battling heartbreak all through her work shift, with Beth being different than she usually is. Sunny couldn't help but notice Beth's distant and cold behavior, which only added to her sadness. As the day went on, Sunny wondered what could have caused such a sudden change in her friend. And then it hit her, as she had thought to herself, "I really hope she did not see Layla and I kiss on her balcony." She then reconsidered, saying, No, there is no way she saw that." Sunny's mind raced with worry as she replayed the memory.When Sunny arrived home from work, she soon saw that her brother was doing much better and that his cough was nearly gone, which meant he would have a successful Ocean City trip.Later that evening, Grace Sweeny pulled James and Sunny aside to have a talk, as she was seeing someone new and wanted to share the news with them. Grace explained that she had met someone and wanted to take things slowly. It was a difficult conversation to have, espec

August 16th (Sunday)Sunny wanted to visit Layla, so she took a cab to her apartment. Sunny walked up to the door and gave it a knock. Layla shortly opens the door with a surprised face as she says, "Sunny! "Come on in."Sunny and Layla sit down on the sofa together as Sunny explains the paranormal events that happened to her at night. Layla listens intently, her eyes widening in disbelief, as Sunny fills her in on the Ghostly gray smoke that went right through her body and the strange whispers that filled her room.Layla rubs her arm almost as if she felt goosebumps from hearing Sunny's story. She leans in closer and says, "That sounds absolutely terrifying." She comforts Sunny and tells her everything is going to be okay. However, Layla happens to have a lot on her mind, so she gears the conversation in a different direction. "Luckily, you're safe now, and I'm here for you," Layla reassures Sunny. "But I actually have something I want to talk to you about."Sunny nods and says, "Oh,

August 15th (Saturday)Finn came by to visit James, Sunny, and, of course, sweet Mrs. Sweeney. James happened to have a bad summer cold. He kept coughing and sneezing as his mother looked at him and said, "Boy! That awful cold better be gone before the trip, and I sure hope I don’t catch it! "Finn then looked at Mrs. Sweeney as he asked, "When are you guys going?" “And for how long? “Mrs. Sweeney kindly answered, "From the twenty-eighth to the thirtieth. " We will arrive home on Monday morning, the thirty-first to be exact. I just wish Sunny would go with us! "Finn then looked at Sunny, confused, as he said, "Why are you not going?" Sunny grinned and replied, "I need some alone time. “ Finn nodded understandingly and said, "Ah, I see. Sometimes we all need a little break from each other." ___Finn and Sunny chatted on the couch for a while before they departed to get a quick bite to eat at an outdoor bar in Ashville. Usually James would have gone along, but he was not feeling we