Joseph Aleister was at one point living the life of your average high schooler, with nothing of much interest happening. When he was young, he moved from the United States to the city of Fukushima, located in Japan, alongside his father, Michael Aleister. From a young age, he developed an interest in cars, though wasn't sure what to do with it as he grew older. Eventually, the day came for him to get his driving license alongside his best friend, Kaito Yamamoto. As the two friends come in contact with the world of street racing, and Joseph's talent for the sport is discovered, will Joseph finally find what to make out of his talents and interests? This is the story of a boy who accidentally got himself pulled into the world of street racing, where he finds a great passion and interest for the first time as he goes head to head with several opponents from around the country. Author's Note: This story will contain the usage of images and music in order to try and further the reading experience. If you aren't a fan of the usage of music, then you can feel free to skip the songs used. As a disclaimer, none of the images or songs that are used throughout this book are owned by me, as all rights go to their corresponding owners. Date of Initial Publishing - June 09, 2019 Date of Story Completion - June 28, 2022

The Road to Second Phase... Holidays have arrived as the year comes to an end. With the warmth of joy and celebration spreading onto the snow-filled air, it is a time for friends and family alike to come together and give their greetings to the new year. Among the midst of all these meetings, Joseph Aleister will come to face a surprising reunion with childhood friend and rival, Sharon Bradley, bringing memories of a past lost to time circulating right back into the present. As these two young men face the hunger to burn from within, sparks of childhood rivalry come to be relit in order to further grow. The following short story forms a part of the Gearbox 7 series, taking place between its First and Second Phases.

The second main book in the Gearbox Series... The door of opportunity has opened its path! As the time of them graduating from their lives as high schoolers approaches, Joseph Aleister, Kaito Yamamoto, and Beth Farley continue to enjoy the adventures and joys brought by each day not just as students, but also as members of Japan's underground street racing scene. However, when the recognition brought by the name Joseph's made for himself within the street racing scene brings with it the interest to open the path necessary to bring the Fukushima Runners back to the forefront of the competitive scene alongside the rest of Japan's elite street racers, what decisions will he and the rest of the team make in anticipation to transition into that next phase? As one chapter comes to an end, another must start. Yet between such points a stage of transition shall always be found. As change approaches from the horizon, and each of these young men and women face the different paths to enlighten their futures, the question must be asked... Just what dreams is it that you see yourself pursuing, and how far would you be willing to go to make them come true? Author's Note: This story will contain the usage of images and music in order to try and further the reading experience. If you aren't a fan of the usage of music, then you can feel free to skip the songs used. As a disclaimer, most of the images or songs that are used throughout this book are not owned by me, and all rights go to their corresponding owners.