Life has been easy for Zoe. She names it, she gets it. Clothes? Done. Shoes? Done. But things that matter like freedom? Nah-uh. So when she sees an opportunity to leave the country and fly to Japan as an exchange student, she instantly grabs it, leaving her best friend and maybe-boyfriend behind. And then on her first day, Kaito, a Filipino-Japanese student, comes into Zoe's life and offers his friendship. He lives in the building next to hers, and despite having opposite personalities, they just click. Small talks turn into deeper conversations, and beneath the enchanting cherry blossom trees lining the streets of Mitaka, Kaito and Zoe discover a bond that transcends any they've experienced before. BOOK ONE of the TOKYO SERIES Featured on Wattpad's @Romance Hidden Gems Reading List last 11/02/2022 1st Place - Those Romance Awards - New Adult - 12/2022 Started: July 20, 2022 Ended: October 28, 2022 Revision: July 29, 2025 - January 30, 2026

"You know you need me, but even before I get close, you're pushing me away." Thalia grunts, "I need you? Where'd that come from?" Miguel runs his fingers through his hair, maintaining their proximity as his breaths become heavier and more ragged. Out of nowhere, he brushes his knuckle against her jaw, then to her cheek, and finally, he grasps her nape. Thalia stands frozen, unable to even blink. "My parents want me to settle down. You need your status secured," he states. "You need me." ****** Thalia Sarmiento, once a shining star as class valedictorian and university cum laude, is thrust into an unexpected role after the untimely death of her family's patriarch. To support her mother and younger sister, she leaves behind a promising career and ends up taking refuge in the unlikeliest of places--a Filipino grocery store in Edmonton. Struggling to make ends meet, Thalia faces an additional hurdle with the looming expiration of her work permit. Enter Miguel de la Cruz, a 27-year-old Filipino Canadian set to inherit the family grocery store and a YouTube sensation with thousands of subscribers. Born into privilege, Miguel's curiosity is sparked by the industrious charm of the girl behind the check-out counter. Amidst Thalia's challenges and Miguel's parents persistently urging him to settle down, they discover a surprising alignment of interests. And perhaps, dealing with it together will be the best solution... Start Date: February 2, 2024 End Date: May 31, 2024

"You have cute freckles too..." he mumbled nervously. Despite the dim lighting inside the house, I could still see his cheeks turning slightly pink. I was shocked. Only my parents and my bestfriend knew about it."You noticed?" "Of course," he said as if I just asked him if the sun is yellow. I gave him a sad smile."Harry never did."

(UNDER EDITING) Briana Vasquez and Asher King have been best friends since elementary school. She wasn't going to lie, she did have a small crush on him, and it was no secret to Asher. He was the school player after all, and he knew her better than anyone. That all changes when they get into an argument, which ultimately ends their friendship. When Asher moves a year later, they are completely out of each other's lives. What happens when after 4 years, they reunite once again? Will old sparks ignite? Or will everything go to flames? ________________________________________ He got closer to me and whispered in my ear, "Don't you ever leave me, I've lost you once and I won't lose you again." I couldn't move. It was as if I was paralyzed. Before I could say anything, a pair of lips crashed onto mine. I was in shock. This can't be happening. He's my enemy, he caused me so much pain. After all, that is the reason why he's my ex best friend....

Meet Stella a goody two shoes girl but that doesn't stop her from being sarcastic, crazy and bubbly. When her parents decide to take a break on work and take a 6 month holiday to travel. She is forced to live with her mum's friends. Her mum's friend has a boy her age. The boy turns out to be the notorious bad boy, Matthew York. What will happen when they are forced to live together?

Kenickie is none too pleased when his cousins from England transfer to Rydell High. Will they join the Pink Ladies? Can he keep his fellow T Birds away from them? His head hurts just thinking about it. Highest ranking No 1 in Grease

Kayra Walker moves to Rydell from New York City and the day she moves there she makes some new friends and meets a potential lover.

The T Birds rule the school but the Pink Ladies rule the T Birds!

Miles Rivera wants nothing except to graduate high school. Having two younger siblings, he's taken over as being the man of the house. Helping with the bills and taking care of his siblings, Miles has his hands full. Being one of the few Latinos at school has it's challenges. People give you side glances and the whispers can get overwhelming. When he finds himself at the wrong place at the wrong time, Mile gets hit with what he least expects. Blending in high school is easy unless you're Diana Lewis's new boyfriend. Diana Lewis. The perfect girl. The world thinks she's got her whole life figured out. Her family is highly respected and she's got the guy of her dreams (kind of). In the comfort of her house, Diana's parents are barely around and her so call boyfriend actually sucks. Three and a half months of pure chaos as Miles and Diana try to convince the whole high school that they are suddenly dating. The lines between fake and real start to blur leaving Diana and Lewis more confused than ever. Now together, they both learn to deal with racism, family issues, and high school drama.