Louisa and Kinsley have been best friends since their first day of college. As graduation approached, they were determined to finish their studies in style - by planning a crazy cross-country road trip to California. But when family issues send Louisa back to the UK early, they're forced to put their plans on hold, and settle for a one-year reunion instead. Twelve months later, as the pair hit the road, it soon becomes clear that things have changed. A year is a long time to be apart from your best friend - especially when you're on opposite sides of the Atlantic. As old and new lives mix, Louisa and Kinsley realize it may have been more than time zones that left them out of sync, and that a week-long road trip could be the perfect way to get their friendship back on track.

[FEATURED] Juan Solo comes from the South Side, a world of deserts and heat. Zachary Flynn was born on the North Side, where the sun never shines and the cold bites. Breaking the law on either Side carries the ultimate penalty: banishment to the Line, the storm-wracked strip of sea between the two Sides. The impenetrable force field that surrounds it makes escapes impossible. Juan is certain he'll spend the rest of his life trapped inside the Line. At least, until an unexpected encounter with Zachary, a fellow prisoner who devises a plan that could free them from their cage. Today, that plan will finally be put to the test. (Cover by @benjammies!)

Everyone knows the rules of growing up. Once you're eighteen things become clearer, childhood problems melt away, and you're ready to go out and conquer the world. You're now an adult. You can look your parents in the eye as equals. Officially, you're on your own, and now you'll only look back fondly at what you once were, an immature child still learning about life. Or so you'd think. Jake is a young adult who grew up with the support of his family, especially his mother, Elaine. Though he experienced some rough patches as a child and fitting in was a constant challenge, she's been there for him. But it's time for Jake to "grow up" and for him, that means no longer needing his family. It turns out that life without them is a far greater struggle than he ever imagined. Living independently is hard, but admitting it is even harder. Join this true story of conflict and heart-pounding moments, as both mother and son explore the concept of parenting as a lifelong commitment.

"Give me ten days, and I can give you ten reasons not to die." Evan paused. "And if I can't change your mind by then, you can go jump off that cliff."

••• This is the Indonesian version of the short story Ten Reasons Not To Die. All the copyrights and the original work go to @RiceLover ••• Ini adalah terjemahan dari buku cerita pendek Ten Reasons Not To Die. Hak cipta dan karya asli milik RiceLover. (I'm just a nice person who re-wrote it into Bahasa.) ✒ "Berikan aku waktu sepuluh hari dan aku bisa memberimu sepuluh alasan untuk tetap hidup." Evan terdiam. "Dan jika nanti aku tidak bisa mengubah pikiranmu, kau bisa melompat dari tebing itu." EDITED | #40 SS - 2 Okt 2016 #20 trueshortstory - 7 Mar 2021 Cover by me