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Just Us by the_essence03
Just Us
the_essence03
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  • Parts 3
Micheal Harding-Bruce, a struggling student, feels suffocated by the weight of his mother's expectations. Desperate to make her proud, he embarks on a journey to pass his final year exams in a new school. However, his solitary focus on academic success is disrupted when he meets Vanessa, a charming and kind-hearted woman, in school. As Micheal navigates his complicated relationship with his mother and his own self-doubt, Vanessa's presence awakens new emotions and broadens his perspective. For the first time, he experiences the warmth of human connection beyond his mother's love. Torn between loyalty to his mother and the thrill of discovering love, Micheal must confront his inner demons and reevaluate his priorities. Will he find a way to reconcile his desire for academic success with the joy of human connection, or will his struggles tear him apart?
Until We Break (Formerly Wicked, Wild, Wonderful) by MatthewD_Writes
Until We Break (Formerly Wicked, Wild, Wonderful)
MatthewD_Writes
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  • Parts 71
Until We Break is now published as a Paperback, Hardcover and E-book from W by Wattpad Books! As a Wattpad reader, you can access the Wattpad Original Edition for free and the Wattpad Books Published Edition here upon purchase. ***** Naomi Morgan, the only black dancer at her ballet school, sacrifices everything to pursue her dream until she joins the Guise and realizes what she's missing. ***** Naomi Morgan is the only black dancer at the Riverside Dance Academy, but the sting of alienation is worth it. When the National Prix de Ballet Competition comes to Riverside, Naomi's determined to win...although, the cost of victory is high. She suffers injuries, lies to her family, and refuses to process her friend's death, all to get closer to her dream career. But when something goes wrong and The Guise, an online gang of anarchists, make Riverside their new target, Naomi finds herself caught up with the group. They teach her things the Riverside Academy never could - that dreams are worth having, but real life is so much more important. [[word count: 70,000-80,000 words]]
AT LEAST WE'RE KILLING NO ONE by jaysoneblakk
AT LEAST WE'RE KILLING NO ONE
jaysoneblakk
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  • Votes 45
  • Parts 11
An average 17 year old in her high school is given the opportunity to hang out and possibly become one of the most popular and respected girls in school Follow Bertha through her heartbreak, her pain, her triumphs, her wins and her growth as a young black African woman. Can she navigate a life filled with secrets, boys, money, sex, drugs, alcohol and drama? Everything says she can't but Bertha seems to be on a mission to prove everything wrong. After all it's not like they're going to kill anyone...
 E FUGAE FELICITAS by the_essence03
E FUGAE FELICITAS
the_essence03
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  • Votes 6
  • Parts 1
The narrator, a soldier, recounts the harrowing experiences of war, including the loss of comrades and the psychological toll of witnessing death and destruction. The story follows the narrator's unit as they fight to survive, facing dwindling numbers, low ammunition, and harsh weather conditions. The narrator volunteers to stay behind with a few others to create a diversion, allowing the rest of the unit to escape. The plan is successful, but not without losses. The narrator is injured and wakes up in a hospital, relieved to be alive but struggling to come to terms with the loss of his leg. He is reunited with his family and later attends an award ceremony to honor the fallen and surviving heroes, where he is overcome with emotion. The story concludes with the narrator paying tribute to the memories of those who have fallen, finding a sense of closure in the midst of tragedy. The story explores the themes of war, sacrifice, survival, and the psychological toll of combat on soldiers. It highlights the camaraderie and bravery of soldiers in the face of overwhelming odds and the emotional reunion with loved ones after a long and brutal deployment.