Capetown Stories

Getting fired on your birthday is tragic. Having an existential crisis right after? That's just Darius's luck. Stuck somewhere between introversion and boldness, Darius feels like he's losing his grip on reality. That is, until he meets Ice. She's a mysterious blonde with a know-it-all attitude who seems to have dropped from the sky specifically to challenge him. But Ice offers more than just witty comebacks and unwanted advice; she introduces Darius to a life-altering concept: The Gift. Through awkward encounters and unexpected lessons, she helps him tackle the biggest question of all: "What is my place in this world?" Can Darius find meaning in his existence without losing his mind? And more importantly, can he learn from Ice without falling for her?

Our parents always taught us not to talk to strangers. What happens when a night out after a Matric Ball goes completely unexpected?

Ndivhuwo, a young woman with a painful past, finds herself torn between two loves: Bandile, her constant and familiar companion, and Zayn, a new and exciting presence in her life. As she navigates this love triangle, Ndivhuwo must confront her deep-seated fears and learn to open herself up to love and vulnerability. But will she be able to overcome her emotional scars and find happiness with either of the men vying for her heart? 'On the Other Side' is a poignant and thought-provoking exploration of love, healing, and self-discovery.

I'm Jake Albright, nineteen, chilling in Cape Town - Newlands to be exact, with Table Mountain staring down at me every day like it's judging my life choices. On the outside, everything looks sorted. Big house all to myself now that parents upgraded to Rondebosch. Silver Golf in the driveway from Dad. Studying accounting at Stellenbosch 'cause that's the family plan. But real talk? I'm faking it most days. I'd rather pour my messed-up head onto my Patreon, Manic Manhood, where I go full raw about the bipolar rollercoaster ... the manic highs that make me feel like a king, the lows that smash me flat. Thing is, I've kinda died a bunch already. Not literally, but every time life rips another chunk out of me, it feels like it. Lost my little brother Ezra three years back to some drunk driver's stupidity on Christmas Eve. Still see his gap-toothed grin in photos, still catch shadows in mirrors that look like him. House echoes with stuff that's not there anymore. Parents smile through the cracks, grandparents hide old family secrets like they're buried treasure ... or bombs. Mates drag me into their dramas, feelings getting tangled till I can't breathe. And online? This one creep on Facebook watches everything, comments turning from fan vibes to straight-up stalkerish. Chills me proper. Now it's all building, like those thunderclouds stacking over the mountain before a massive storm hits the Cape. Past crashing into now, secrets crawling out, ghosts mixing with real threats. Seven pieces to this chaos ... each one pulling me deeper into the thriller that's my actual life. Will the storm wash everything clean, or just drown what's left of me? Dive in if you're brave enough. No filters, just the raw truth from a guy trying not to break. (Trigger warnings: mental health struggles, grief, loss, stalking vibes, family drama)

After everything that's happened to Malea last year she and her best friend Nani and her siblings decide to head up to Canada for some fresh air and new scenery but what happens when someone is impressed with their skills?

What Inscription Means Now A Meditation on Heritage, Silence, and the Unprotected Wild They wrote it in gold letters: Outstanding Universal Value. On South Africa's Cape Peninsula-a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a protected landscape of ancient fynbos and impossible beauty-baboons are being erased. Chased from dawn to dusk by paintball-wielding monitors. Shot in roosting sites and on the mountain that is meant to be their home. Buried in unmarked graves. Scheduled for enclosures euphemistically called "sanctuaries," with euthanasia protocols built into the fine print. And those who object are told: speak, and we take the better option away. This prose poem is a refusal of that silence. It is a cartography of the lost-the dispersing males who crossed invisible lines, the troops buried in soft sand, the euthanised whose deaths are spoken of only in passive voice. It is a meditation on what heritage means when protection can be revoked the moment it becomes inconvenient. It is an act of witness when all democratic channels have emptied into bureaucratic sand. What does aversion teach when there is nowhere left to go? For the baboons still running through a home that no longer answers when they ask where they can be. For those who cannot stay silent. For those who keep records. For those who grieve. For what inscription should have meant. This happened/is happening. It has a name. Look. Image courtesy of: Robert Sachowski on Unsplash Cover created with the assistance of Canva.com

It is blood and water in this sequel as MJ Billings and Logan Parker battle a common enemy. There's no weapon as deadly as hidden secrets. It is a game of cards in this sequel as everyone uses their best card to stay at the top of their game, bullets and dead bodies are only casualties, the real weapon can never be uncovered - the past should stay in the past, and some secrets to be buried forever even if it means sending some people with them. MJ is hellbent on taking the law into her own hands in order to protect her brother, but she also realises that his safety will come at a price. She is willing to do whatever it takes in order to save Jorge from Samantha's clutches, but there's more to the story than what meets the eye, and MJ would like to keep it that way. Logan knew from the day he met Samantha Grayson that she was trouble ‐ and he wanted nothing more than to get rid of her. After the little scare that landed her in hospital, he thought she had learned her lesson, but her retaliation cost him millions and cost people their lives. His efforts of revenge are further thwarted by MJ, and while trying to resolve their relationship, he can't help but wonder what her true motive is as she goes all out to get rid of Samantha. Despite years of unresolved issues, they agree to put their differences aside to protect their families. They believe the past is the past, and some secrets should remain buried forever- but secrets of the past threaten to tear their newfound alliance apart. The question remains: who exactly is MJ trying to protect- Jorge, or herself?

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After spending thirteen years abroad, MJ Billings, the twenty-eight-year old multibillionaire and CEO of Billings Corporations; is forced to return to her birthplace; a place she would rather forget. MJ's return is every bit displeasing as it sounds. Under an alias, May Smith, she is forced to work as a PA and serve a man she had hoped to never cross paths with again. One misunderstanding leads MJ Billings and Logan Parker down the road of no return as they play dirty games that may result in the people around them getting hurt. Along the way, the two of them face their worst fears while unwittingly exposing their weaknesses. They keep pushing each other to the limits, and it soon becomes clear to them that the saying is true: "You can't keep two bulls in the same kraal." When a lot of people get caught up in their web of lies, they attract both enemies and friends; and as time goes on, they cannot tell the difference between the two, which leads to the inevitable - betrayals, deceits, a near-death experience, tension, and more lies. Those who know who MJ Billings really is, know that behind all the power and anonymity; lies the real devil. She may be charming to some and intimidating to others with her sardonic smile and devious smirk; but she is heartless and vengeful, and never does anything without a reason. MJ Billings is a ruthless dictator who knows no boundaries. But what could be keeping her grounded in South Africa? How much more can she tolerate, and how long is it going to take before she finally snaps and unveils the devil in her?

[PRODIGAL SERIES | BOOK 0] Beauty comes first; for Cybele it's a lesson she's learned since birth. Cybele's unbelievably lovely, and she thinks that the rest of her life is set in stone thanks to her charming looks. One day she'll become a queen of the fairies and marry a handsome prince, but deep inside she hopes that maybe one day she'll be something else besides pretty. Her wish is granted when a ragtag team of demons show up at the palace door, whisking Cybele away from the only life she ever knew to the world she was taught to fear: Earth. In a whirlwind journey around the globe from Mardi Gras to the Eiffel Tower searching the beaches, night clubs, and crypts for the universe's fated savior, Cybele realizes one thing: she just might be more than a pretty face. And the demons just might have known that all along.

"Dudeee!!!" I said. Ducking away so I could avoid the inevitable bump and to obviously save my precious camera. "Mam! we going to have to ask you to move, you in the way" said one African American, buff guy wearing an all black suit with something sticking out of his ear. His face was stern with seriousness. "But I was here first!", whining I stated. There's lot of commotion around. "Excuse me, Miss. Please find another spot. Mr Styles has to stand here and take some pictures" said the other buff looking guy, but this one was a caucasian male. He was also wearing a fancy suit with an ear piece, i finally observed. "Who's Mr Style?" I said confused, at who the heck this guy thought he was to think he deserved the spot better than me. "Harry Styles" They said in unison. "Okay, and I supposed I should move because he wants to take a picture in the SAME spot as I do", sarcastic I added. "Yes, that would be correct. " the African American guy said. "Well...quite frankly, I'm going to take a picture and then I will move. Sounds fair? Yes? Yes. " I finalised and turned my camera back on and continued to try snap the wonderful, New York sunset. ------------------------------------------------------- Lethu Sithole has been accepted at one of the most prestigious universities in the world! She is now a student at Yale University and has been in New York for 2 months now. It has been a struggle to get around but with the help of her bestfriend Jason she finally got used to the American life. A strange encounter with a worldwide famous celebrity leads to an interesting but weird New Yorker's life. BWMW

❝ i met you, i loved you, i left you in cape town. ❞ ___________________________________________ ┏ "𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐃𝐘𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐌, you meet four guys in a cable car. from there a journey begins as they tour the city of cape town with you and your friend as their guides. relationships, secrets and forbidden feelings unfold along the way creating many 𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐖𝐈𝐋𝐋 𝐍𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑 𝐁𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐆𝐎𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐍." -@nosurprisethere ┛ 𝐂𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑 𝐁𝐘: @pinkishperfume © 𝐎𝐇𝐅𝐑𝐗𝐍𝐊𝐈𝐄

it starts after the press conference... of manali track. here siya didn't wake up and riddhima had to leave VR mansion that night after extreme humiliation... what happened when siya woke up after 6 months and disclose the truth.. in front of every one... what will happen when vansh will come to know about the entire truth. will he be able to find his riddhima... and keep her to himself.. or it is too late.. for him to discover the things... or the fate has something else in store for him... pip into know... and know about vansh's future??

Sono is a eighteen year old girl sent on a mission by her dad to eliminate one of his enemies sons. This mission doesn't go as planned and she ends up falling in love. Will she choose to keep her father's command or live her own way?

Clay's mother knows what it feels like to be ostracised for being different - she's a witch, after all. That's why she moved them to Hekserij, a small town in the Karoo desert with a history of harbouring women accused of witchcraft. When Clay comes out as gay, he expects a bigger reaction from the isolated community. Instead of fear or anger, he receives only polite disinterest - and terrifying nightmares. Clay knows there is a link between all of these things (there are no coincidences when your mother is a powerful being from another realm) - but he may not like the answers he finds.

From the history of Cape town to the Unforgettable Outdoor Adventures

This was first started from a school writing assignment, but turned into a short story. Years after the break up of Panic! At The Disco, the members write to each other about what happened.

Ben and Sarah's story in the novel is one of unwavering love and support. They are the foundation of the family unit, a constant, reliable presence for Thea, Mark, and Liam. Their journey revolves around: **Building a Strong Family:** They are deeply connected, facing life's joys and challenges together. They welcome Thea with open arms, creating a haven for her in their farmhouse. Liam's arrival strengthens their bond further, filling their lives with playful chaos and unconditional love. **Unyielding Support:** Throughout the story, Ben and Sarah constantly support Thea and Mark's relationship. They celebrate their milestones, offer guidance during their struggles, and become integral figures in their wedding preparations. **Personal Growth:** Though less explored than Thea and Mark's romance, Ben and Sarah have their own individual journeys. We witness their roles as parents, navigating the joys and difficulties of raising Liam. The story hints at their own past adventures and dreams, suggesting a well-rounded life beyond their roles within the family. **Enduring Love:** While not the central love story, Ben and Sarah's relationship is a testament to long-lasting love. They have built a solid foundation of trust, communication, and understanding, providing a model for the younger couple. Overall, Ben and Sarah are the bedrock of the story, offering stability, encouragement, and unwavering love to everyone around them. Their presence enriches the narrative, adding depth and dimension to the Outback adventure.