Location: Ancient China Date: T'ang Dynasty During the most flourishing era in Ancient China, all seemed to be well for the people. The kingdom was governed by a wise Emperor, the enemies were kept far from the borders, trade increased, as did the arts and other things... One may just wonder how everything seemed to go wrong for Zhao Jiayi and her cousin Tai Huazhi. Jiayi is the middle daughter of seven to a wealthy merchant of China. Gifted with a silver tongue and vast knowledge, she helps run the house and tries to convince her father to let her elder sister marry. That wish is fulfilled with the arrival of the Emperor's nephew, Li Xiao. Yet when things do not go as she planned, she finds herself thrown into the world of the Royal and Imperial family, fighting not to drown in the midst of all the secrets, lies, and deceit. Huazhi is an outcast, and she chooses to stay that way. After being orphaned at a young age and taken in by her uncle, she becomes accustomed to not being wanted....that is, Until another outcast is thrown into her world. Now she must fight to stay alive no matter what the consequences, even at the risk of losing the ones she truly cares for. Both Jiayi and Huazhi become part of a war greater than themselves; a war of survival, loyalty, love, and family. Yet even a pebble thrown in the water can make a great ripple of impact. Tears of Kai Yuan: All rights reserved Perpetrators will be prosecuted Wattpad Version

Who sees us when we cry? Who accepts us? Who comforts us? Who protects us? Who hears us? Who becomes us? Or, rather, what?

Chip Honeycutt has a girly name. That's not the problem; his real problem is hiding the fact that his family owns a bakery. And that he loves to bake. What will happen when a new guy comes along and finds out his secret? Will he tell everyone? Or will he keep it? © 2015 by theCuppedCake. All rights reserved.

These are just some life lessons you should always remember. These are important and they might help you. I won't guarantee that, but whatever.

Lucas Bradley was one of the most well known boys in the 8th grade. He was tall, athletic, popular, easy to talk to, and pretty good looking. He had light brown hair and hazel eyes and was good at making comebacks. Many teachers didn't like him, giving him a bad-boy reputation. He seemed like the guy that wouldn't care. The kind of guy that would stab you in the back. The kind of guy that was a playboy. The kind of guy who did graffiti or something. But he wasn't. In reality, all he wanted was friends. On the second to last month of the 8th grade, two months until graduation, he has to go on an errand with another student for a teacher. He simply shrugs it off and tries to finish it the fastest he could so he could get back to his "friends". He had to go with a girl with long brown hair, pale skin, and a hoodie. A nobody, basically. Then the girl surprises him. She drags him into an unknown world, a life full of mystery and fun and keeps him on edge, not knowing what'll happen next. She brings him into the other side of life. Her personality, her attitude, her reactions, her style, everything, it was different, strange but refreshing. He had always judged a book by its cover. That was, until he finally opened up the book with the ugly cover and started reading.