The Black Ring Ch 9

9  took the ring off and tilted my head at him. “Because I don’t love you anymore.”  Liam remained silent for a long, heavy moment.  I pushed him away. “I’ve explained everything. Don’t come looking for me again.”  As I turned to leave, Liam grabbed my hand. “Sarah, can you give me one more chance?”  … Read more

The Black Ring Ch 8

8  I had once asked Liam what looked like in his eyes.  He’d said I had a radiant smile and pearly teeth, beautiful as an angel.  I’d brushed it off as a joke, never taking him seriously. But now, I wanted to know what I really looked like in his eyes.  I handed him a … Read more

The Black Ring Ch 7

7  I dodged the jacket he tried to drape over my shoulders. “I’m fine. I’m going back now.”  Jake paused. “I’ll take you.”  I still refused. “We’re not close.”  Jake gently took my arm. “It’s late. Taxis are hard to find. Just think of me as your driver, okay?”  Liam, standing off to the side, … Read more

The Black Ring Ch 6

6  Liam’s brows furrowed, his eyes rimmed with a raw redness. “Sarah, you…”  “Are you writing it or not?”  Liam retorted, “I want to talk to you.”  I immediately shot him down. “We have nothing to talk about.”  Liam stood up, his eyes bloodshot, his jaw clenched. “How could you change so fast?”  I raised … Read more

The Black Ring Ch 5

Chloe chuckled. “Sarah, you’re such a total bookworm.”  I smiled back. “Studying is how I’ll make a real difference in the world. What’s the point of dating? Besides, I’ve read some amazing books lately, I can recommend  them to you…”  The moment I brought up studying, their interest evaporated. They mumbled a few perfunctory replies, … Read more

The Black Ring Ch 4

4  I frowned, a growing sense of dread coiling in my stomach. “What are you talking about?”  Liam‘ gritted his teeth. “You know exactly what I’m talking about.”  I fell silent, a wild, absurd thought blossoming in my mind. If I had returned six months in the past, was it possible Liam had, too? If … Read more

The Black Ring Ch 3

I met Liam’s gaze, my own eyes flat and unreadable. “I’m allergic to alcohol.“”  Lucy awkwardly tugged at my arm, explaining to Liam, “Sarah really is allergic. One sip and she’s out.”  After I sat back down, Liam remained stone–faced, not uttering another word throughout the rest of the meal.  I didn’t care what his … Read more

The Black Ring Ch 2

2  A few days later, Chloe was begging me again.  Liam had organized another gathering, specifically inviting Chloe and telling her to bring her roommates.  “Sarah, please, please, just come with me!”  Annoyed, I called out from my bunk, “Liam said you could bring your roommates, right? So everyone in the dorm can go. Why … Read more

The Black Ring Ch 1

Chapter 1  I found a ring. The moment I slipped it on, Liam Sterling, the hottest guy on campus, fell head over heels for me, pursuing me with a furious intensity.  I was just… average. Yet, he swore I was the most beautiful girl in the world. Even his friends thought he’d lost his mind, … Read more