Novels by Mac Nicholas 🖊️

It had been a month since Julius was brought out of prison, and everything was going as everyone had hoped for. He had been of good conduct, keeping to the conditions that were given to him by Jason. But that didn’t mean that any chances could be taken with him. His reputation as a notorious criminal who had claimed lives made it quite difficult to trust him. The fact that he had been exonerated from the guilt of his actions was too much grade for him, and it would have been foolish of him to let it go to waste. He had spent the entire month begging for Shirley’s forgiveness, but she kept her distance, maintaining a mutual relationship with him which was based on the fact that they had a child together. Xavier on the other hand was old enough to understand that sometimes things don’t always go the way we want them. Even though he wished that his parents could be together someday, he also knew that his mother was only trying to be safe. She didn’t want to have to repeat the sam

Days turned to weeks, and then to a month. Jason fulfilled his promise to Xavier and made sure he went to one of the best schools in the city. He knew that the boy still thought about his father even though he stopped talking about him, probably because his mind was occupied with school assignments, and some of the things Jason got him involved in just to make sure he stayed away from silly acts. Seated with Lord Walker, Jason waited patiently for the old man to speak, aware of what was about to be heard. “Jack?” Lord Walker leaned forward before he continued. “I know that Julius isn’t particularly the best Uncle in the entire world, but he is still family. I know that this is a very difficult decision for you to make. But you have to do this for the sake of the boy…” Lord Walker paused for a few seconds just to be certain that Jason was listening to him. He sighed softly and continued with a more audible tone. “Keeping him there way cause be painful for the boy even thoug

Standing in front of Jason was Clark, the same best friend who turned out to be one of his enemies. He had lost his charm and confidence and almost looked like a better. He couldn’t even look at Jason for more than a few seconds before he bent his face to the ground in shame. It appeared that his outfit was oversized, but that was only proof that he had lost a lot of weight. “Why are you here, Clark? I am sure you didn’t just come to stare at me.” Jason broke the silence between them, staring at Clark with a smirk on his face. Brenda would have asked a few questions, but as soon as Jason mentioned the name of the man standing in front of them, she remembered some of the stories he told him about how his best friend betrayed him and went after his wife. She was only interested to know why Clark was there. “I am here to ask for your forgiveness, Jason. I also want to appreciate you for getting me out of jail.” Clark managed to say with a shaky tone. He couldn’t even look at Ja

It had been three days since Xavier and his mother pleaded that Julius be set free but nothing had been done about it. Jason was taking his time to make a decision about his step-uncle’s fate. It seemed like it was going to take more time before he could be able to come t a conclusion. Lord Walker himself was wondering why Jason had not said anything about it, but he also knew that he was worried about his safety. After seeing and hearing what Julius was capable of, Jason had no other option than to keep the decision pending until he was done with some of the plans he had in mind. First, he enrolled Xavier in high school. He attended one of the best schools in Granada Hills, and the goal was to make sure that the young man didn’t need up on the streets ever again. Shirley on the other hand was going through a rehabilitation process. She was made to speak to someone and undergo struct measures of check which were often conducted to make sure she didn’t go back to her old habi

The next day, it was finally time to bring back Lord Walker from the hospital after his recovery. Jason went together with the Butler, Brenda, and Xavier who insisted that he was going to go with them. Not only was he eager to see his mother, but he also wanted to see his Grandfather who almost sacrificed himself for his sake. By the time they arrived at the hospital, the old man was already seated on the bed while one of the nurses attending to him handed him over his drugs and a glass of water. “Thank you, my dear.” He said to the nurse as soon as he was done with his medication while he handed over the empty glass to her. He turned to his visitors and the brightness of his face increased at once, causing him to gesture to them at once. “I know what you are about to say, Jack…” He shook his head, but that wasn’t going to stop Jason from expressing himself. “That was really silly, Grandpa! You almost got yourself killed!” Jason walked up to the old man ahead of the other

Xavier hesitated for a while, but he eventually mustered the guts to move. “Go ahead.” Jason urged him as soon as he took the first steps, and he continued moving, eyes on his father who was shocked to see him. Julius could tell that Xavier was truly his son, he didn’t think he needed any DNA to prove that. The resemblance was alarming, and the fact that the boy reminded him of himself when he was about the same age was enough. But he didn’t seem like he was the proudest father at that moment. He was glad that he had been given the opportunity to see his son, but he was equally ashamed of himself. Unable to get closer to the iron bars, he stood where he was, waiting patiently for Xavier to get closer to him. The boy stood in front of his father, staring at him without knowing what exactly he was supposed to say at that moment. The reunion wasn’t as pleasant as he had expected it to be. Father and son remained for over a minute, but their eyes said a lot to each other while

The silence from the other end was doubtful, lingering for more than ten seconds.“Hello, are you still there?” Brian asked, but there was no response.“I know that this is a lot to take in, Frank. But…”“I am not interested…” Frank’s response was unexpected; cold, swift, and interrupting.“I don’t care about that old man. Why won’t he just let me be?” He groaned, his anger echoing through the speakers.“Listen to me…” He was already sounding the stern warning, and only God knew what would have happened if Brian was physically with him.“I don’t care what the old man has promised to give to you, or why you are doing this. Tell him that I don’t want to have anything to do with him. He waited all these years to reconnect with me. What exactly did he think? That I was going to jump up in excitement the moment he told me that he was my real father?”Brian took a deep breath, then he cleared his throat.“So, you know about your father…” His remark was inquisitive at the same time, his mind

He quickly input the number on his phone and dialed it, pressing the device to his right ear.He patiently waited to hear a voice, but there was no response.His eyes were beginning to get heavy, reminding him that he needed to get some rest.But he was determined to get what he wanted, his eyes glued to the screen of the phone. He was relentless, pressing the icon once again before he returned the phone to his ear.“Pick the damn call…” He grunted, almost losing his patience.“Hello?” Brian broke his silence, thinking that he was going to hear a voice.But the call had only just finished ringing, and no one answered again.He sighed in annoyance, lowering the phone slowly.He moved his eyes slowly to the right, looking from one picture to the other.He was unable to confirm the thought that nestled in his mind, staring at the faces in all the pictures.He decided to go back home, but just as he reached with his thumb to press the start button, his phone rang.Brian turned at once, a

“Relax, Brian. I am not your enemy…” Manfred replied, then he cleared his throat.“I never had any intention of killing the old man. What happened to him was quite unfortunate, and I called to offer my sincere apology, and also to tell you that my offer still stands…”“Now that your Concierge is no more, don’t you think that it is time for you to join us?”Brian snarled inwardly, and even if the old man heard him, there was no guarantee that it was going to be enough to stop him from speaking.“We are going to protect you and your family, Brian. You are all alone in this world now. You need us more than you can imagine…”“No, I don’t…” Brian replied coldly, the rage still flashing in his eyes.“You killed my parents, and now you have killed the one person who was willing to do anything for me…”Manfred scoffed, then he got a grip on himself.“Diego was not a saint, and you know it. He betrayed the trust you had in him. He was the reason why we were able to take your babies…”“You must

“Come in…” He held onto the handle of the door while he waited for Brian to come in.Brian looked the middle-aged man in the face, but the only thing he could see was the fear written all over him.“Please…” The Mortician pleaded in a cracked tone, peeking at the hallway.Brian obliged him almost immediately, but he had barely taken two steps forward when he heard the sound of the bang.He turned at once, wondering why the man had hastily shut the door.“Please, sit…” The Mortician pointed to the chairs in front of his desk, then he hurriedly moved to his own chair.He stood next to the chair, holding onto it while he returned his eyes to the door.The tension had made him forget if he had actually locked the door, his heart beating really fast.“What did you say Diego wanted you to give to me?” Brian asked, sitting calmly while he stared at the middle-aged man.The Mortician took his eyes off the door, looking at Brian.Finally, he sat down, then he cleared his throat while he placed

The silence lingered; even the walls felt the tension hovering in the air.Brian stood before the cold body, staring without saying a word.There was nothing to show that he had any emotions on his visage; the plain countenance lingered no matter how long he stared.The Mortician stood silently behind him, watching from a distance.He could count the number of times he had wanted to break the silence, yet he couldn’t.Taking a deep breath, he made up his mind that it was best to let Brian finish before he could say whatever was going through his mind.Brian exhaled sharply, his eyes observing the bare body while he stood like a statue.He looked at Diego’s face, almost counting the number of wrinkles on his forehead.His grey hair was still the way it had always been, straight and with sharp strands.Then there was the smile on his face.Brian almost felt the urge to call out to him, just in case he wasn’t really gone.He had a quick flashback the moment he moved his eyes toward the o

“Mr. Regal?” The Doctor called out from the other end, his voice sounding like he was trying to prepare Brian for something unpleasant.Brian took a deep breath, then he cleared his throat.“Did he make it?” His voice was cracked, his mind almost giving him the impression that he already knew the answer to the question.“I am so sorry. He didn’t make it. We tried our best to save him…”‘But he had already lost so much blood. Some of his organs were badly damaged…”Brian gasped, the phone almost slipping away from his grip.He swallowed hard, tears almost trickling down his face.“Mr. Regal? Are you there?” The Doctor called out in a low tone, uncertainty laced in his voice.“I am here…” Brian responded after a while, then he cleared his throat.“Thank you for letting me know, Doctor. I will speak to you later…” He ended the call, then he sniffled while he exhaled sharply, the pain written all over him.“What happened?” Arya’s voice broke the silence, already sensing the agony.“Why di

The four men were marveled that their revered leader didn’t do anything even after he was slapped very hard by Scarlett across his face. He staggered backward, rubbing his left hand on his cheek without saying a word. Scarlett was ready to hit him again. “What are you doing here?!” She was furious, fuming in an intense rage. Lucas turned to his mother and gave her the kind of look that was eager for an explanation. The leader of the group was rubbing his cheek, and as some point, he looked at his companions who were expecting him to react. “We are here to see the Divine Healer, Scarlett. We were told that he lives here now.” Lucas stepped forward. “Who are you?” He was still curious, and since his mother was not prepared to say the reason why she hit the man, he didn’t bother to ask. “My name is Seth, Divine Healer, and these are my companions. We are the messengers of the Emperor of Narmia. We travelled all the way from the East to see you.” From what the leader of th

Logan was beginning to pay attention to his brother, but each time he turned to his wife, she shook her head to dismiss Lucas’s claim. “My wife is not a child, Lucas. I am sure you must be mistaken.”“No, I am not, Logan. She is pregnant and needs all the attention she can get. I am guessing this is your first son.” Iris laughed hysterically, and Logan had to force himself not to join her. “First, you said I was pregnant, and now you already know the gender of the child you claim is in my womb.” “Hmm-mm.” Lucas’ confidence was unwavering, and to help resolve the issue, Briana decided to step in.“I have a pregnancy test kit!” She announced, avoiding her mother’s eyes.Scarlett furrowed her brows. “What do you need that for?!” She asked, but Briana was already on her way out of the living room.She returned as soon as she could and handed the kit over to Iris. “I think this will tell us the truth, Iris.”Iris scoffed. “There is no way I am doing any stupid test! I am not p

In the midst of everything that had been going on, no one considered what Lucas had to say.His silence was considered a consent to everything that Vance said, but that wasn’t the case. “Don’t I have a say in this, Mr. Phoenix?” He finally broke his silence, expression a little displeasure while he stared with a smirk.Vance took a deep breath. “I know how this sounds, Lucas Foden. But this is the only thing that will make me happy. Marry my daughters, and you will give me profound peace.”“All of them?” Lucas inquired, and the old man nodded. “Yes, all of them.” Lucas scoffed. “I don’t think I can handle your three daughters all together, Mr. Phoenix.” He looked at Lara and her sisters, and because they were still upset, they rolled their eyes at him one after the other. “I have some other things to do, Mr. Phoenix. We are done here since the purpose of my coming has been fulfilled.”The Divine Healer was ready to leave, but the old man was still desperate. “Please, Lu

Lucas forgot that he was in a hurry to leave. “You knew my father?” He asked, and Vance nodded with a smile. “We were best of friends, Lucas. Your brother didn’t tell you?” Lucas shook his head, unable to fight the urge to hear more from the old men.Vance turned to Lola. “Why didn’t you tell me Lucas Foden was the Divine Healer?” He didn’t look pleased with his daughters, and none of them had any excuse for their omission.”"We are sorry, Father.” Lara apologized on behalf of his sisters, but their father wasn’t bothered anymore. “I am sorry for what happened to you, Lucas,” Vance had an emotional look in his eyes, staring with wide eyes. “That was a long time ago, Mr. Phoenix.” Lucas forced a smile, not certain of which of his ordeals the old man was speaking of. Just then, the old man made a decision that was about to change the fate of his three daughters. He cleared his throat, and when it seemed like he was not going to be able to get rid of the clog that gripped h

Vance gasped as soon as he heard those words that resonated with echoes of hope and recovery in his ears.“The Divine Healer is here?!”His eyelids flickered, but his blinded eyes were not going to see Lucas. “Are you sure you brought him, Lola? I heard he was killed in a fire.” “He is standing right here in front of you, Father,” Lara assured, turning to Lucas with an assuring smile. Vance nodded, and then he started gripping, trying to sit up.The two stewards behind him quickly grabbed him and helped him up.“Divine Healer? If you are truly here, please save me!” His voice was laced with pangs of pain, but he still tried as much as he could to hold onto the hope that his daughters had given to him. Lucas stepped closer to the old man, still making his observations while everyone turned their attention to him. “Your Brain, Mr. Phoenix.” “What about his brain?” Lola asked the same question that her father would have asked if it had been possible for him to get rid of th

Logan had gone to remind Lucas about his promise to the Phoenix sisters. He knocked on the door twice, and then he pulled the handle. “Going somewhere?” He inquired, seeing that Lucas was fully dressed that early morning.“I made a promise to Lara and her sisters, Logan. I don’t intend to go back on my words.” Lucas was already on his way out of the large bedroom, and Logan joined him at once. On their way striding along the hallway, Lucas looked at the portraits of his father hanging in different spots on the walls.A heavy sigh left him, but he was distracted by the appearance of his sister.Briana was curious. “Where are you going so early, Lucas?” She was worried that he was leaving them, especially as she saw the brown portable box he was carrying. Lucas chuckled softly, amused by the look on her face. “Cheer up, Briana. I am not leaving.”“So where are you going?” Briana returned her gaze to Lucas since Logan didn’t look like he was going to answer her question.“So

The teenage boy who had come to deliver the bad news had to take a seat next to him while he struggled to get a grip on himself. “I am coming with you, Maya.” Liam said, and the he led her to his car. He drove as fast as he could while Maya was still unable to deal with her restlessness. From afar, she could see that the five children were standing outside the house with tears gathered in their eyes. “Dave! Audrey! Billy! Are you guys okay?” Maya ran to them, and they embraced her tightly. “They want to destroy our home, Maya!” Amy cried, and Maya consoled her at once. While Liam walked slowly to Maya and the kids, he had his eyes on the bulldozers that were set to demolish the old mansion. The two drivers inside the bulldozers were just waiting for further instructions from their supervisor so that they could crush the building into pieces. “You must help us, Emrys. I beg you…” Maya said, and then she sniffled to control the tears that were almost dropping. Lia

Liam returned to the tavern as early as he could. By the time he arrived, Maya was already up and serving some of the early customers to grab a drink. From afar, Liam could see that there was a customer who looked like he was about to cause trouble, and he hastened his steps as he marched toward them.“Why are you so uptight, pretty? Come here!” The man seated on a round table grabbed Maya’s hand and pulled her backward.He was young and vibrant, more than the usual customers who flooded the place. He didn’t look like he was used to such a place, and it was obvious that he had come for her.“Let go of me, I beg you,” Maya said politely, but the man refused to budge.“You should be very grateful that I have my eyes on you, Maya. I have so many girls flocking around me, waiting for me to pick them.”“That’s good for you then. But I am not interested.” Maya attempted the umpteenth time to free herself from the man’s grip, but that was to no avail.Then she saw Liam approaching,

As the griffins approached, soaring toward them while they screeched with reverberating echoes, Liam was caught between facing the one on the right or the one on the left. To ensure the safety of the dwarves who were the main targets of the creatures, he pushed them aside and grabbed one of the griffins.While the other was still far away, attempting to soar at Kiro, Liam hurled the first at it, and they crashed midair. They both fell, making painful screeches that made them cover their ears. “Let’s go!” Liam gestured to everyone, and they made their way out of the castle before the creatures could struggle to get up from the floor.“Return the castle to the sea!” Liam instructed the druid, and he quickly gestured with both hands. Before the griffins could soar out of the castle, it had already been engulfed by the water, and Mr. Gary fell to the ground and sighed heavily.“That was very close.” He remained on the ground for a while, and then the dwarves joined him one afte

Liam and his companions were surprised at how short the dwarf was, he was barely more than two foot tall.“Neo? Can you hear me? Are you there?” Bari grabbed the bars of one of the cells and tried to peep inside, but his height became a hindrance, stopping him from being able to see who was inside. “Neo? Are you there?!” Bari said with a louder tone, but there was still no response.“Help me!” He turned to face Liam who hurriedly walked up to the cell and dragged the door away effortlessly.“Neo?!” Bari ran into the cell as soon as he saw his brother on the ground. “Neo?! Wake up! Wake up!” Bari cried. All efforts to get his brother to open his eyes had failed. Liam stood by the entrance of the cell, watching as Bari struggled without being able to wake his brother up.“I think we should check the others,” Maya suggested, and Liam quickly moved to the next cell. As soon as he pulled the door and hurled it away, he saw another dwarf, curled up by the corner and shaking prof

The three of them looked ahead, attempting to see what was ahead of them, but there was nothing, not even a shadow.“Whatever that was, it doesn’t sound friendly all all.” Mr. Gary said with a shaky voice, struggling to get a grip on himself just like Maya who hurried to stand behind Liam. “Stay close, guys. Whatever that was, it senses us as threats, and I am sure it’s going to come out from wherever it is.” Liam said calmly, looking ahead while the others stood behind him. The growl came back again, accompanied by louder echoes that reverberated from several corners of the dungeon. They could hear the sound of chains rattling from some of the dungeons, but that was the least of their troubles. As soon as the echoes from the growl went silent, the sound of heavy tromping on the hard floor followed suit, causing more tension in the bodies while they kept their shaky eyes staring in its direction. Taking in a deep breath, Liam exhaled some of the tension inside him while he he

After almost an hour of driving on the road, they eventually arrived at their destination and alighted from the car before heading down the hill that led to the sea. The hill was located on the outskirts of the city, a place where anyone hardly came, and they could hear the sound of birds and crickets chirping from a distance, and owls hooting from the top of the trees where they nestled. Darkness was already upon them, and even though Maya was afraid that she could fall from the hill as they climbed down, the thought of Liam being close to her made her continue. “That’s the sea over there, Lord Emrys!” Mr. Gary pointed as soon as he saw the sea, still surging under the effects of the wind, cascading from one point to the other while the three of them moved to it, eager to accomplish their mission.Standing in front of the sea, Liam and Maya looked at Mr. Gary who was the only one who knew what next to do, but the look on his face showed that he was struggling with a strange fe