| *161 in #SwordArtOnline, *40 in #Player |Book One| |Complete| The newly released NerveGear and Sword Art Online VRMMORPG has made a huge splash in the gaming community. However, disaster strikes when the game creator, Saitou Macyntire traps all 10,000 players within the game. It is here that the two Min brothers, Thomas and Karim, got thrust into. Versed in survival and martial abilities, the two brothers stuck close to each other, determined to escape. On their journey, they will meet other people, people who are just as determined as them to survive. These people will have to band together and forge strong bonds, bonds that will decide the fate and outcome of their entire lives.

'Pain isn't remotely kind in that way. Pain wants its promised pound of flesh, ounce for ounce. It won't settle until you're left with nothing but a flaky shell of who you were. The burn of betrayal and the sting of rejection hurt, but nothing compares to the pain of being empty. Nothing hurts worse than not hurting at all and it makes no sense and perfect sense at the same time and I'm convinced I'm going crazy and I'm actually okay with that.'

The passionate story of Tessa and Hardin continues as family secrets, deep betrayals, and career opportunities threaten to tear them apart.

This is the sequel (continuation) of After. Hardin and Tessa's relationship will be tested in ways she never expected, but he knew of all along.

Tessa Young is an 18 year old college student with a simple life, excellent grades, and a sweet boyfriend. She always has things planned out ahead of time, until she meets a rude boy named Hardin, with too many tattoos and piercings who shatters her plans.

Emily is the usual college student, trying to eventually work her way up into getting accepted to Medical School. She meets Harry Styles, charming, funny, and the biggest sweetheart. They begin to develop a strong friendship.. Harry wants more. One problem, Emily's not going to leave her boyfriend, Brandon, for someone she just met. Will Harry get the girl? or will he be.... Friend Zoned. © DO NOT COPY THIS STORY! *Copyright Violators Will Suffer The Consequences*