Zyl and Rei, childhood friends bound by an unspoken promise, were torn apart when Zyl's family moved overseas. Years of longing turned into a dull ache as they grew into different people, separated by distance and time. Now, Zyl returns to Japan, his heart yearning for a connection he thought lost forever. Fate intervenes when he becomes Rei's new neighbor, but the years have blurred the lines of recognition. Rei sees only a handsome stranger, unaware of the shared history that simmers beneath the surface. As they navigate the simmering tension of their unexpected reunion, Zyl finds himself drawn to Rei's captivating presence. Late-night conversations and accidental touches ignite a spark of desire, blurring the lines of friendship. Rei, too, feels an undeniable pull towards his enigmatic neighbor, a sense of familiarity tugging at his heart. Could this newfound attraction be a second chance at love, or will the ghosts of their past keep them from embracing the desires that threaten to consume them? A tale of rediscovery, longing, and the intoxicating allure of forbidden love.

Title: Beyond the Mirror: The Silvering of the Soul Genre: Philosophy / Spiritual / Non-Fiction (or Psychology) Tagline: The truth isn't what you see; it's what makes the reflection possible. Blurb: We are taught that "seeing is believing," but our eyes are the greatest liars we own. Every truth we encounter comes in two forms: The Wrapped Fact and The Raw Sense. We spend our lives staring at the "Front"-the reflection tied with a pretty ribbon of pride, fear, or ego. We judge, we react, and we build our world based on these gift-wrapped illusions. But what happens when the mirror is ripped from the wall? When the glass shatters and the ribbons snap, we are left with the Reality Shock. Beyond the polished image lies the "Silvering"-the gray, unpolished raw sense of history, religion, and the human mind. Beyond the Mirror is a journey through the "why" behind the "what." From the survival mechanisms of our brains to the sacred ribbons of religious history, this book challenges you to stop mourning the broken reflection and start studying the wall. It's time to look deeper. It's time to see what's behind the glass.

( 1 edition ) The disappearance of two students from a consolidated middle and high school in Philadelphia left their parents facing serious psychological problems for three years. In addition, the teenagers suspected of the crime were subjected to inappropriate punishments and sent to a reformatory. The book's narrative alternates between past and present, introducing Athena Clark, a girl who seeks to reopen the book club formerly owned by a girl who disappeared three years ago. Athena must overcome serious challenges to unravel a complex web of riddles and lies. She discovers that the riddles are part of a larger mystery taking place in the magical world of the Netherworld. It's a realm closed to humans that Athena and her newfound book club members must traverse to discover the truth about the kingdom of Morsalia and save it from false truths and despair. The challenge is to find the missing teens and ensure the continued existence of the book club, which is in danger of being shut down.

Desmond Crenshaw doesn't have much going for him. He street races for cash, deals drugs to get by, and drags himself through each day with only one goal: survival. He's a reckless high school dropout with very few talents that won't get him arrested-definitely not someone you'd want around your child. Vaughn Torres agrees, he's been seeking a solid reason to cut off the friendship between the troublemaker and his daughter since the day they met. He gets one, too, when Des's vices begin to bleed into their lives and Winter is officially in danger. Des is given an ultimatum: he can only be around Winter if he distances himself from the crime. There's only one way to do that. A change of employment, specifically to Vaughn's mechanic shop, though that balance is a lot easier said than done. No, things for Des are never that simple. Not when he's working under the watchful eye of a man who hates him. Not when he starts genuinely wanting to be better, and is faced with the rocky road of leaving a life of crime entirely. And especially not when he's been in love with Winter's dad for years.

One reckless morning changed everything. For Jaehyun, it was the moment he finally slowed down. For Claire, it was the moment she let someone in again. What began as a near accident became the start of something real, unexpected, tender, and true. "𝑫𝒊𝒅 𝒘𝒆 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒅𝒓𝒊𝒇𝒕 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒐 𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒉 𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓'𝒔 𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔?" They both said at the same time and bursted into laughter. Oh yeah, They did just crash in to each other.

Roscoe Pierce spent years running from his not-so-secret admirer, Alexander Howell. But when the boy goes missing out of nowhere... Roscoe finds himself running toward him. Haunted by guilt, fear, and the feelings he never dared face, Roscoe becomes obsessed with finding the boy he pushed away, because losing him once was a mistake. Losing him now would destroy him.

These are just small pieces of our days. Bus rides, cold mornings, the kind of talk that slips out without any plan behind it. Nothing big. Nothing that would matter to anyone else. Just the things we noticed before they faded. I wrote them down here because, well... if I didn't, they'd vanish quickly like a wave of the sea does. One moment they're right in front of you, and then they're gone, tucked somewhere in the past where you can't reach them anymore. Maybe putting them here doesn't save anything, not really. But it lets me look at them for a little longer. All I can do is catch them for a moment - the light, the voices, the way the city feels when it breathes - and leave them on these pages. These stories were ours. These quiet seconds, these almost-forgotten scenes. But, it doesn't matter because they belonged to us for a moment. And now, they belong to you for a moment too. PS: I'll release this on Royal Road! Stay tuned! :D

In the world of motor gangs forming In the city of Japan.. A hopeless middle school boy who's called 'weak' by other people in his school its not until he met a delinquent who's let alone a girl. TW: Violence Rape Abuse Gang forming Death !!This story was based on an Anime Tokyo Revengers and was added to the story some characters may not belonged to me!! Inspired by: "Letter from Keisuke Baji" By Ken Wakui and may content OC x Canon Start: 10 July 25 End: 5 December 25