Everand Logo

Welcome to Everand!

  • Discover millions of ebooks, audiobooks, and so much more with a free trial

    Only $9.99/month after trial. Cancel anytime.

    Last Chance for Love
    Last Chance for Love
    Last Chance for Love
    Ebook38 pages36 minutes

    Last Chance for Love

    By Emily Howitt

    ()

    Read preview

    About this ebook

    Ever since she was little, Christmas has been a curse for Alicia. The holiday was always hell, no matter what she tried to do. Now she's told that if she doesn't find her soul mate by midnight, Christmas Eve, bad things will happen. Time is running out for Alicia. Can she find her true love, or is she too late? 

    This is a short story approximately 10 000 words.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherEmily Howitt
    Release dateNov 18, 2015
    ISBN9781519994226
    Last Chance for Love

    Related to Last Chance for Love

    Related ebooks

    Romance For You

    View More
    View More

    Related podcast episodes

    Related articles

    • Article

      Wedding Flowers

      Feb 4, 2021

      Wedding Flowers
      4 min read

    • Article

      Hearts AND HURTS

      Jun 3, 2020

      Hearts AND HURTS
      9 min read

    • Article

      Gabriel & Holly

      Feb 8, 2021

      The first day was the most daunting. It helped that she’d arrived last night to settle herself in the cottage annexe before first contact this morning. Still, nerves attacked her as she stood before the door of the imposing but charming ivy-covered 1

      6 min read

    • Article

      The Walled Garden

      Apr 30, 2020

      The Walled Garden
      4 min read

    • Article

      Not My Cat

      Aug 21, 2023

      The rise and fall of fur, sunlight rippling across his perfectly groomed coat – it’s enchanting, hard to look away. For 30 minutes, she’s watched the cat sleeping on three blankets, folded and piled on top of one another. She’s cold, but can’t bring

      6 min read

    • Article

      Happy Families

      Aug 5, 2021

      Happy Families
      7 min read

    • Article

      POISON ON Pink Paper

      Jan 8, 2020

      POISON ON Pink Paper
      8 min read

    • Article

      Ice cream DREAMS

      Aug 4, 2021

      Ice cream DREAMS
      8 min read

    • Article

      David Sedaris

      Sep 15, 2017

      Our house on Emerald Isle, The Sea Section, is divided down the middle, and has an E beside one front door and a W beside the other. The east side is ruled by Hugh, and the bedroom we share is on the top floor. It opens onto a deck that overlooks the

      12 min read

    • Article

      Fool’s Gold

      Mar 1, 2021

      Fool’s Gold
      13 min read

    • Article

      Justanother Day

      May 31, 2022

      Justanother Day
      6 min read

    • Article

      Healing

      Apr 8, 2020

      Healing
      9 min read

    • Article

      Famous People

      Mar 1, 2022

      Famous People
      15 min read

    • Article

      The Birthday Party

      Nov 4, 2021

      The Birthday Party
      9 min read

    • Article

      The Christmas Day Kitten

      Nov 1, 2022

      The Christmas Day Kitten
      5 min read

    • Article

      A Lonely Hearts CHRISTMAS

      Dec 4, 2024

      A Lonely Hearts CHRISTMAS
      10 min read

    • Article

      Lady with A LUTE

      Aug 3, 2022

      Lady with A LUTE
      9 min read

    • Article

      The King’s passion

      Aug 11, 2021

      The King’s passion
      11 min read

    • Article

      Bring me HOME

      Feb 15, 2023

      Tash filled the teapot from the urn. ‘Centre’s busy,’ she said, nodding towards the snaking queue. ‘Weather’s driving them inside. It’s bitter,’ Vic said, handing a mug of tea to Stan, one of Sleep Tight’s regulars. ‘What’s for eats?’ the old man as

      7 min read

    • Article

      The King’s passion

      Aug 11, 2021

      The King’s passion
      11 min read

    • Article

      Changing ROOMS

      Oct 1, 2024

      Changing ROOMS
      6 min read

    • Article

      The Flower GIRL

      Jul 6, 2021

      The Flower GIRL
      6 min read

    • Article

      The Little BALLERINA

      Aug 5, 2020

      The Little BALLERINA
      6 min read

    • Article

      Finding Joan (again)

      Aug 8, 2024

      Finding Joan (again)
      7 min read

    • Article

      Dark DEEDS

      Jan 27, 2021

      Dark DEEDS
      8 min read

    • Article

      The Life Of RILEY

      Sep 21, 2021

      The Life Of RILEY
      7 min read

    • Article

      A Gift For Olivia

      Aug 9, 2022

      A Gift For Olivia
      6 min read

    • Article

      Hearts AND HURTS

      May 20, 2020

      Hearts AND HURTS
      9 min read

    • Article

      Dark DEEDS

      Jan 20, 2021

      Dark DEEDS
      9 min read

    • Article

      All AT SEA

      Jan 17, 2023

      All AT SEA
      6 min read

    Related categories

    Reviews for Last Chance for Love

    0 ratings

    0 ratings0 reviews

    What did you think?

    Tap to rate

    Review must be at least 10 words

      Book preview

      Last Chance for Love - Emily Howitt

      Last Chance for Love

      Is it weird to be afraid of the dark but crave it like a hunger? To fear going out at night, but to love sitting in a house all alone, no lights, curtains wide, night rapidly falling, cool air rushing in? I feel like the night is the only time I can breathe. The daytime only reminds me of my misery. The night is when I can finally relax.

      Alicia stopped writing in her diary. Her cat had crept over to her and demanded to be petted. It purred to life under her, nuzzling its soft head against her hand. She loved Tony. He would always be there for her. She slid off the bed to go make some tea when she hit something. Something that was not there before. That had just appeared. Out of thin air. Alicia shrieked.

      W-who are you? The wall met Alicia’s back. This, whatever this was, she didn’t want any part of it. Tony leapt onto the bed in front of her, hair rigid, hissing at the intrusion. The intruder, seemed unperturbed by this reaction. He’d had it many times before. Although he hadn’t had too many run-ins with cats.

      Why, my dear, I believe I am a ghost, the intruder said. He didn’t really look that different. His clothes were outdated. He wore a double breasted wool suit that looked to be from the nineteenth century, and his skin was quite pale, but other than that he looked shockingly normal. Rather cute, actually. His soft brown hair curled up a bit at the edges, and he had a gentle, unassuming smile to him. After watching him for a few moments, Alicia stopped trying to become one with the wall. But there was one thing that puzzled her.

      Why are you British?

      What? the ghost gasped, holding a hand to his heart, what do you mean ‘why am I British?’ That’s bloody rude, dear. That’s like me asking you why you have black hair.

      Sorry, Alicia muttered. She didn’t think it was that big of deal, but he was obviously sensitive. It just struck me as odd for some reason. But, why are you here? I know it’s getting close to Christmas but if you’re the ghost of Christmas past or present or something, then you should go find someone else. I don’t have enough money to be a scrooge.

      That’s a good question, my dear, the ghost said, letting the previous comment go. He walked towards her. Alicia watched him sit in an armchair but didn’t tense or move away. The ghost seemed kind of funny to her now. I’ve no idea why I’m here. I’m too old to have any unfinished business, but perhaps there is something I’m supposed to help you with. I am a therapist.

      A therapist? If the universe was trying to get me to see a therapist wouldn’t it make more sense to send me to a living one?

      Maybe, the ghost considered, "but I am

      Enjoying the preview?
      Page 1 of 1