City Stories

After falling in love with a younger and much less successful man, can Yiwen convince herself and her parents to accept him into their wealthy family? ***** When Yiwen Wang suddenly finds herself 30 and single, she lets her well-meaning best friend talk her into a blind date with the handsome Zi'an Li. And not only is he plucked straight out of a movie screen, his witty banter over dinner also convinces Yiwen he's exactly the type to make her toes curl. Yet, by some wicked twist of fate, he's five years younger than her and has no house, car, or stable, high-paying job. So how is she ever going to convince herself and her parents that he's the right choice? Especially when her new, attractive boss makes it very clear that he's interested in her? [[1st Place, Flower Awards, Chicklit Category]] [[1st Place, The Golden Awards, Chicklit Category]] [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]]

[This story will become free on June 15th 2022] In the sequel to When Best Friends Kiss, Liam is faced with the life Alex has built without him. Can their love survive when they've become so different? ***** Fresh out of university and settled into a new apartment, Liam and Alex are ready to start their life together. While Alex finds passion in journalism and has more friends than he can count, Liam is frustrated with his photography and awkward around Alex's LGBTQ friends. Seeing the life Alex has built without him, and how different they've become, Liam finds his insecurities resurfacing and mental health spiraling downwards. After the time they've spent apart, do Liam and Alex really belong together? Or will their love story end before it starts its next chapter? (Sequel to When Best Friends Kiss.) [[word count: 30,000-40,000 words]]

After the fall of L Corp, the people trapped within the facility were pushed to their very limit to keep everything contained within it, fighting for both their survival but to also stop the AI known as Angela. Unfortunately, with the abnormalities on her side, they could only delay the inevitable. In the end, as predicted, they all fell, perishing while attempting to stop her plan. Y/N, one of the employees, closed his eyes in defeat after losing at the hands of the very AI he feared. Falling on the ground, everything became cold and darkness circled him. At least he could find solace in that pointless endeavor, dying with the one he loved. ...Until he was forced back to the world of the livings, brought back from the dead by the the one who caused this, Angela. Now in her hands, both of them will see their place of residence, the "Library", expand along with its many visitors. No, unlike the OG game, This book is not structured so that a newcomer can read it without the first story.

"𝘚𝘰 𝘪𝘧 𝘪𝘵'𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭, 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘭𝘦𝘵 𝘮𝘦 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸, 𝘐 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥𝘯'𝘵 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘥, 𝘪𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸." HMH Neo 🌟 🥝 - As a stand-in makeup artist working under Hesong Media, 𝘚𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘓𝘪𝘯 often gets swept from studio to studio in order to get her job done. But when a key makeup artist gets hurt while working on a new drama called Fangs of Fortune, it's up to her fill in for a whole month. Work, work, work. That's all that's on her mind. Until she accidentally spills a her trauma to the main lead and the two bond over shared experiences. Will their relationship survive the netizen backlash, or will they part ways and never see each other again? || Hou Minghao X Reader || this story is purely fictional! I am not in any way affiliated with Hesong Media or Hmh- 🥝 Rankings- 1# Hou Minghao (12-7-25) 1# Neo Hou (11-28-25) 1# Chinese Drama (11-28-25) 1# Chinese Actor (11-28-25) 2# Actor x Reader (11-28-25)

When you are all alone in a world, that has ruined you, and taken away your life. What will become of you? Insert yourself, in this action, drama, and horror elemented thrilling story. That is set around one city, where all you ever known, has been lost. Who will find their way through? At the city's heart?

The mask is off, the secrets are shared, and the wolf has finally claimed his partner. In the wake of a harrowing raid and a soul-baring confession in a forgotten graveyard, Kev is no longer just the "mysterious human assistant." He is Fang's partner, a role that brings as much danger as it does devotion. Maffa and the Council are no longer just fighting over property lines, they've set their sights on the ghost in the system... Kev himself. Act One was about Kev finding his footing and falling in love. Act Two is where the world pushes back. We're moving from 'Fish out of Water' to 'The Phantom in the Machine.' Expect more politics, more action in the park, and a deep dive into the trauma that built the club. Expect more "real-time" day by day goodness, every breakfast, every shave, every drink in the VIP booth with the enigmatic wolf-man Fang.

In the glowing city of Santa Vega, strange celestial events have begun appearing across Mexico. Meteors fall without warning. Spirits walk at night. Ancient myths are waking up. Seventeen-year-old Lucía Reyes wants nothing more than to leave her sleepy neighborhood and become a photographer famous enough to travel the world. She's stubborn, sarcastic, impulsive, and terrible at admitting her feelings. Everything changes when she accidentally photographs a falling star that crashes outside the city. Inside the crater is not a meteor... ...but a boy. A mysterious runaway named Adrián de la Cruz, carrying a relic tied to ancient legends about "The Sleeping Sun," a power hunted by secret organizations, criminals, and spirits from forgotten myths. Now Lucía gets dragged into: supernatural adventures hidden temples dangerous cartels searching for relics magical creatures from folklore chaotic road trips across Mexico and an extremely inconvenient crush on the emotionally unavailable boy from the stars. Unfortunately: Adrián has a secret. And Lucía's family may already be connected to the legend.

Chiara Lizette had already lost hope of finding love through an organic encounter. She thought meeting someone naturally, without searching or forcing anything, was something that only happened in stories. Until one summer vacation in the province changed everything. She wasn't looking for anyone, yet she found Rafael Austin, the person she never expected to meet: her cousin's brother-in-law. What started as a simple summer connection slowly became something neither of them could ignore. But when the season ended, so did the comfort of being together. With distance, uncertainties, and the fear of losing what they had standing between them, Chiara must discover if Rafael was only a chapter written by summer, or the person she was meant to find for a lifetime. Start: July 31, 2026

Totoo nga ba ang Biringan City? Ang lugar na hindi nakikita? Paano nga ba kung mawala ang bunsong kapatid nina Khian at Jheezy na si Rhaica? Hahanapin at papasukin ba nila ang nasabing lungsod kahit alam nila na walang kasiguradohan kung totoo nga ba ang lungsod na mahiwaga? Halina't alamin natin! 🌿🌿🌿🍁🍁🍁 Fantasy-50% Romance-40% Horror-5% Comedy-5% _Xiam19_

Vairien Selene Calla Reyes Vee has been living in Canada for years, but somehow, she is still trying to figure out where she truly belongs. She is the kind of person who looks like she has everything under control a fearless, unpredictable, and maybe a little dangerous when she wants to be. The type of girl who can laugh with you, get lost in the moment, and still walk away knowing she can handle everything on her own. She knows how to have fun. She knows how to survive. But what happens when the girl who is still trying to find herself meets someone who believes that every person, every moment, and every coincidence happens for a reason? Maybe some people are not meant to be found. Maybe they are meant to find their way back to each other.

All starts here at Berlin Man City are training fir the ucl final but all goes wrong drama teammates cheating on others girlfriends it plummets down

Ah, the teenage life. Rebellion, parties, skipping class, procrastinating homework. Just perfection. When our teen rebel, Katsuki Bakugo (who is not much of a rebel), is led to a street race, he finds thrill, shock, and another unexpected teen rebel. Of course, the first thing he does is challenge that rebel, but I doubt that he'll win unscathed. Or without a special someone on his arm. We'll see. WARNINGS: No quirk AU Katsuki Bakugo Mentions of underage drinking and smoking Terrible writing Tea queen Mina Class 1A Inspired by Izuku in episode 11 of season 8 of MHA.

Crystal beings defined as a different species than humans but with similarities. They both have the same body types but crystals each have a crystal on a specific place on their body that is their weak point. Crystals don't have any organs or blood, they are just built of crystals. They have higher durability and strength than humans. It is a rare occasion that crystals are born with magical powers. Crystals have their own civilization underground ruled by The Colored Crystals. They each have a power of their own that they use to protect the civilization, or do they?

tta | boys' love story

Logan Stone is drowning. He's carrying four metal chairs down West 45th Street with $14.32 in his bank account, a hole in his left shoe, and an off-off-Broadway play that pays in dust mites. Clara Vance is suffocating. As a junior associate at her father's ultra-prestigious Manhattan law firm, her entire life is mapped out in 14-hour workdays, liability margins, and corporate expectations. Their escape? The Cast & Crew app, where they get hired as "atmosphere actors" to play guest-fillers at high-society events. When a last-minute algorithm pairs them as an "established couple from Prague" for a lavish Princeton wedding, they expect to eat free salmon, fake a few conversations, and collect their paychecks. But under the blue lights of the country club ballroom, the boundary between performance and reality begins to blur. As Clara uses her razor-sharp legal mind to protect Logan's dreams and Logan teaches Clara how to breathe outside the corporate machine, their fake backstory becomes the only real thing in their lives. But with controlling fathers, high-stakes careers, and hidden insecurities threatening to tear them apart, they'll have to decide if their connection is just a temporary intermission-or a love story worth fighting for.

Follow along to learn about random events that happened in London, England. It will include but not limited to: 1. Blitz 2. London Underground 3. Great Fire of London

In the middle of a restless night traffic jam, she notices him for the first time - a quiet motorbike rider who appears ordinary at a glance, until a brief moment when he lifts his helmet visor and their eyes meet. It lasts only seconds, but it's enough to stay in her mind long after he disappears into the flow of cars. She doesn't see him again for days. Then weeks. At first, she tells herself it meant nothing. Just a stranger. Just a passing moment. But something about the timing, the feeling, and the way he vanished so cleanly refuses to leave her thoughts. Without fully understanding why, she starts adjusting her routine - leaving at certain hours, choosing familiar routes, paying attention to traffic patterns she never cared about before. Not because she is actively searching, but because part of her expects him to reappear. And sometimes, he almost does. A bike that looks like his. A familiar posture ahead in traffic. A presence that feels just close enough to make her doubt herself, only for distance or timing to pull them apart again. Each near-encounter deepens the same question between them: Was it just coincidence... or are they always one moment away from finally meeting properly?

(Shorter 'chapters')Continuing the journey of Xavier with companions of new and old, he tries to deal with all sort of issues, ranging from small to large issues alike. (Has had no edit pass yet) Be sure to vote if you like it, and maybe drop a comment. It helps!

More than five thousand years ago, in the magical world of Allterra, there was a book forged by the dwarves. A book that contained the powers of a God. Time had passed, and the book was never found again. In the present day, in the central city of Augmenttur, there was a humble librarian who was curious, bright and resourceful. Arthur. In his youth, he was an advocate of magic preservation, and wished to document rare magic. But fate had a sense of humor. He finds himself set on an unexpected adventure. A wish that came true. When an accidental message he sent out to inquire about the missing pages of a book had spread across Allterra, he learned that the book in his possession was an ancient magic holder and divine in origin. It was the missing book, forge by the dwarves all along. And the dark forces have been long waiting for its return, as the book could grant whoever reads its text, rare power. Tasked by the Elven King and determined to amend his mistake, he must find the lost pages together with a band of misfits, before the dark side gets their hands on them. While also protecting what's left attached to the cover he was holding. But thanks to his error, they have learned that something was brewing in the shadows. In their pursuit of the lost magic pages, they had travelled the kingdoms and uncharted territories and met all kinds of people. They uncovered the truth behind the world, a truth that changed the course of their lives forever. ************************* Get ready to unfold and experience the immersive lore in Allterra. Expect, world-building and magical kingdoms. A high fantasy blended with steampunk and medieval history. Meet various characters and their exciting backstories. Action and adventure awaits you! Go, deep dive to the world of magic, kingdoms, creatures and warfare and enjoy the ride!

In a calm morning in the populous Standart City, lies Nate Elfirm preparing to go to school accompanied by his childhood friends. He learns that the city is not as safe as the people believed to be, and that terrifying monsters roam because of a special material that surfaced in the city. Nate and his friends fights against these creatures while learning more about the power of Theomic, and what effects do they have on the whole entire city.