A marionette is a puppet, its joints strung together with delicate threads, mimicking the movements of a human. The strings, pulled from above, control its every motion. But what if we, too, are marionettes? What are the strings that govern us, tugging at the core of our being? And who-or what-pulls them? Oukami cannot silence the questions that plague his mind. His thoughts twist and knot, the strings of his consciousness trembling with uncertainty. He feels something is amiss, as if he is being controlled, yet the source remains elusive, hiding just beyond the reach of his awareness. Driven by an insatiable need for answers, Oukami embarks on a journey that will take him deep into the labyrinth of the human psyche. Along the way, he confronts his darkest fears, unearths forgotten truths, and unravels the terrifying possibility that the truth of his existence may be far more elusive than he ever imagined. In this story, Oukami's quest for self-awareness is not just a search for answers, but a dangerous descent into the very nature of reality itself. What happens when the strings are severed? And what if the one pulling them... is himself?

Tessa Young is an 18 year old college student with a simple life, excellent grades, and a sweet boyfriend. She always has things planned out ahead of time, until she meets a rude boy named Hardin, with too many tattoos and piercings who shatters her plans.

This is the sequel (continuation) of After. Hardin and Tessa's relationship will be tested in ways she never expected, but he knew of all along.

The passionate story of Tessa and Hardin continues as family secrets, deep betrayals, and career opportunities threaten to tear them apart.

[COMPLETED] What would you do if your roommate was the person you hate the most? Amy now lives with her enemy. The one who broke her heart and she hated. The one and only, Harry Styles. © londonstars