Againsttheodds Stories

They said we wouldn't make it. They laughed at our love, judged our past, and wrote us off before we even began. But Ngiyaphila: Against the Odds is our story - raw, unfiltered, and 100% real. From the dusty streets of Sidvwashini to building a family out of pain, I chose love, chose fatherhood, and chose purpose when the world gave me every reason not to. This is an African love story - broken, beautiful, and bold. Not perfect. But ours.

Raised by her Grandmother after the untimely death of her parents at age 16, Khasheena Kane puts her focus into being the Doctor that her always wanted her to be. However, pursuing her dreams becomes increasingly difficult after graduating from University. Not able to land a job at any of the prestigious institutions she applies to, Khasheena settles into a reluctant position at a less than reputable clinic. The Director, a snarky, entitled, good-for-nothing playboy, who calls himself her boss, adds spark to her career oriented life, drawing out the bright side in Khasheena that she didn't know she'd lost. Will Khasheena shy way from love as she struggles to build a name for herself and the clinic she is now committed to saving? Or will she embrace this romantic freedom and grow with this seemingly reckless playboy?

Elace Casimere Saavedra, 22, never thought a swipe would change anything. As an Industrial Engineering student from Lucban, she's focused on surviving exams, juggling responsibilities, and keeping her heart safely tucked away after ending a four year relationship. Syruss Kendrick Torealba, 23, a quiet Civil Engineering shiftee from Cavite, didn't expect to care either. Neither of them were looking for love. Yet when late-night conversations turn into laughter, shared fears, and small confessions, they find comfort in each other that neither knew they needed. But life doesn't pause for feelings. Distance, family responsibilities, and the pressures of the future test their budding connection. Can a relationship born in pixels survive reality, or will the odds of life keep them apart? Sometimes love isn't about finding the perfect moment-it's about choosing each other, again and again.

In a future world a mutation has changed much of the population into vampires. That's why they created Hunters, human teens trained to hunt down and kill these being while still protecting the humans. Rebecca was been a Vampire for over 734 years since she was brutally attracted and turned. She stays under the hunter radar and moves constantly to hide her secret. But when she moved this time she meets a boy named Jake. He's tall, dark, strong and utterly handsome. Rebecca soon starts to fall in love but pushes him away but can never truly commit to keeping him a far. She has live though tragedy and know all to well what it feels like. But while Rebecca tries hard to counsels her secret from everyone including Jake , we find that Jake has a secret of his own that he will do anything to protect. Will there love survive there differences? Or will it shatter under the pressure of the truth? And will they Against All Odds make it through?

"I love you..." "You can't love me, you're marrying my sister. The contract remember?" "You mean more to me than any contract ever could."

Five high schoolers against the government. Cobalt, Victoria, Patience, Sylvia, and Audius come up with a plan to take their country and thier freedom back.

Annie leonhart the strong and intimidating bad girl of Shiganshina High gets paired up with Armin Arlert the class nerd for a project. Will the two opposites attract? Or will it all lead to a mishap? Can they survive the trials of love and everything against their way? Read on to discover their journey! Credits to the artist for the cover💖

SEQUEL TO THE TRIBUTE. BOOK 2⃣ Piper Lockly, against all odds, survived her Hunger Games. But despite her reunion with Haymitch and Peeta, the fight is long from over. The Capitol taxes her strength, and the knowledge that she is the Capitol's new favorite toy leads her to new allies...and new risks. But one thing is certain: the Games never truly end for the victors.

The novel, Letter to My Daughter, is a heartfelt, introspective journey of a father writing to his young daughter, sharing the lessons he's learned through his own struggles, missteps, and moments of redemption. Set against the backdrop of his turbulent college years and the dynamic cities of Delhi and Mumbai, the story reveals the father's transformative journey, marked by powerful relationships, personal failures, and his quest for meaning and love. As the father reflects on pivotal events-his complex relationships, his reckless ambitions, and his evolving connection with Nancy, the love of his life-he distills these experiences into life lessons for his daughter. Each chapter unravels another phase of his life, where moments of joy and heartbreak intertwine with themes of resilience, personal accountability, and the pursuit of redemption. Through candid admissions and touching confessions, he shares the wisdom he hopes will guide her, including the values of kindness, financial responsibility, discipline, forgiveness, and true love. In a powerful shift, the novel dives into the father's eventual reunion with Nancy, leading to marriage and the joyful yet challenging journey of impending parenthood. The arrival of his daughter brings a renewed purpose, one that drives him to work tirelessly and set aside pride to build a stable life for her. This deeply personal narrative of fatherhood, love, sacrifice, and redemption is both a tribute to his daughter and a reflection on the profound ways in which love can transform a person. Letter to My Daughter is a beautifully woven story about the unbreakable bond between a parent and child, underscored by timeless life lessons that speak to resilience, hope, and the enduring power of family.

not everything has to be ideal to be beautiful..

Based on a true story. In a world where love often follows a predictable path, Gerard and Joy Marie's story stands out as a testament to the unpredictable nature of the human heart. This true-to-life narrative chronicles their journey from a chance virtual encounter to an unbreakable bond forged through trials and tribulations. Join Gerard and Joy Marie as they navigate the complexities of life, love, and everything in between, proving that sometimes, the most unconventional paths lead to the most beautiful destinations. This heartfelt and genuine tale will leave you believing in the power of love and the strength of the human spirit.

Against the Odds Elara Collins believes in dreams, faith, and second chances. Life hasn't been easy on her, but every setback has shaped her into someone stronger, wiser, and fiercely ambitious. She lives in the present, trusting that God has a plan-even when the path ahead feels uncertain. Asher Sterling lives by plans, discipline, and the future. Quietly brilliant and deeply focused, his only goal is success-Harvard Business School. Emotions, distractions, and risks have no place in his perfectly structured world. Or so he believes. When their worlds collide in high school, sparks don't fly instantly. Instead, something deeper grows-friendship, understanding, and an unexpected connection that challenges everything they thought they knew about life and love. Both carrying hidden struggles, family pressures, and dreams bigger than their fears, Elara and Asher must learn to trust-not just each other, but themselves. As ambitions clash with emotions and the future tests their bond, they are forced to ask one question: Can love survive when everything is stacked against the odds? A heartfelt story of ambition, faith, resilience, and young love-Against the Odds proves that sometimes, the hardest journeys lead to the most beautiful destinations.

We promised each other forever but only I kept that unprovocable promise.

Sapphire Jones took everything life threw at her, so when life threw her off a boat, she did what anyone would; she became part of the water. With bound legs and salt burning my eyes, I took a final look at my watery grave, and with my last breathe... I was reborn. There were so many rules, and I broke all of them one by one; and I would do it all again if it meant I could be with him, with them, my future.

Romance contest entry #RomanceToBeorNotToBe Prompt: forbidden/taboo romance. I fell for my best friend. Not a big deal right. How about this? I fell in love with my bestfriend, who happens to be my stepbrother, and his mother hates me to the point of insanity. Can it get anyworse? Well it did because, He regrets the night which was the only evidence of our love. Yep, right. Wow. Lets throw a creepy STALKER into equation.... that's the life of Katie or Kay(for him). #617 in romance on 23-11-2018

the elders of a small town in the middle of nowhere are trying to get rid of the youth without raising suspicion

While performing repairs on a malfunctioning oil rig 100 metres beneath the North Sea a routine operation turns into a fight to save one of their own or lose him forever and the pups will risk all to bring him back.

☆ 𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒇𝒆𝒍𝒍 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒊𝒓𝒄𝒍𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒓𝒚, 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒚 𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒆. 𝑭𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒈𝒍𝒐𝒓𝒚, 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒖𝒍𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒐 𝒄𝒐𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏, 𝒂 𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒏𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒐 𝒂 𝒅𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒎, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒎 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒐 𝒂 𝒋𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒏𝒆𝒚. 𝑰𝒕 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒎𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒍𝒚 𝒂 𝒔𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒇𝒊𝒄 𝒋𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒏𝒆𝒚, 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒃𝒊𝒓𝒕𝒉 𝒐𝒇 𝒂 𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒃𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒅 𝒈𝒍𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝒊𝒔 𝒎𝒂𝒅𝒆, 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒅. 𝑨𝒏𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒆𝒏𝒅, 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒚 𝒅𝒊𝒅 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒂 𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒆... 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒚 𝒃𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒕 𝒂 𝒇𝒖𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒏 𝒖𝒏𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 - 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝑰𝒏𝒗𝒂𝒓𝒐𝒕𝒊𝒙. ☆

It's been a year since she turned down his proposal and left with no explanation. Now she's back. Will he listen, or is she too late?