Cross-cultural Stories

Dilemmas of a self-conscious polyglot who lives in China and speaks no Chinese.

This is the story of Ian an American boy who is struggling to find the love of his life until he met.. --- Her soft cheek pressed against his, the warmth of her breath grazing the side of his neck. Her hair fell like a curtain around them, strands brushing his skin. And then that scent-sweet, fresh, strawberry-wrapped around him, dizzying and soft and utterly unforgettable. When she finally looked up, her face was only inches from his. Her eyes-wide, startled, beautiful-met his, and in that one glance, something shifted inside him. Something deep. Something he couldn't name. His heartbeat pounded in his ears. His breathing turned shallow. What is happening to me? The heat that rushed through him was unreal. He couldn't tell whether it was panic or something else entirely. "Oh God... is this a heart attack?" his mind screamed. "What is this? Someone-please-help me!" Naina quickly pulled away, her face flushed with embarrassment. "I'm so sorry!" she said, avoiding his gaze as she dusted herself off. "I didn't mean to-I just... Are you okay?" "I-yeah," Ian stammered, trying to sound casual, trying not to look like his soul had just been knocked out of orbit. "I'm... good. Don't worry." Good? He felt like he had just touched fire and ice at the same time. Like the earth had tilted beneath him and nothing was steady anymore. "Okay... take care then. See you tomorrow." And just like that, she walked away. He just sat there, eyes fixed on her fading figure, the echo of her scent still lingering in the air. "What... was all this?" he whispered to himself, staring into nothing. "What am I feeling? Why does being near her feel like this... like everything inside me is trying to say something I don't understand?" "If I keep feeling this way, I'll go crazy." Highest Ranking #1 college romance apr 23 # 1 cross- country Apr22 #1 cross-culture july 22 #2 Indian July22 #1Ian somerhalder May 22 #1 Indian American April-August 22 #3 dream come trueAugust 22

Gia's life is a gilded trap: a secret legacy of dark magic and a future tied to a sacred obligation to her family. ​When she meets Jackson Fletcher-her best friend's charismatic brother-she discovers a fierce, forbidden love that promises to burn down her world. Jackson, who thought his heart was immune to attachment, finds his soul shattered by her, willing to risk the inevitable violence of their secret. ​Now, with the forced wedding looming, Saanvi must choose: honor the obligation that saves her family, or fight a bloody war for the only love worth ruining an empire for. ​Note: I used "Gia for the main character in the description for a more distinctive voice, as "Saanvi" can also be used as a nickname.

A love affair that crossed oceans, borders and barriers but ended in unexpected tragedy.

He has been listed as the sexiest Doctor alive by the Youth magazine. Girls drool over him for his Greek god looks, but he is also known for his humble and down to earth behavior. She has turned her passion into her profession. Her restaurant is known to serve tasty Indian dishes, her shop is famous for her authentic recipes of Indian sweets. Her new experimental line of sweets are also gaining a slow but stedy popularity.The real secret behind her growing customer base is her friendly nature and warm behavior. On one eventful autumn morning, Dr. Malakov stumbles upon the morning routine of the beautiful Anaya Bajaj - the owner of Ana's Kitchen. He is instantly smitten and she is extremely irritated. They are two of a kind - smart, friendly, honest and caring. What follows is a tale of two people who are oddly similar yet dissimilar. Let us embark on a journey of friendship, trust, understanding and love.

It is the story of a young engineer who recently moved to Seoul with his parents from a cross-cultural background. Crossed paths with Jeon Jungkook, his project manager at his new company. How their journey started as colleagues turned into something unexpected and their relationship teetered between love and hate.

"Two People Meeting for the First Time" is a reflective story about a chance encounter in Athens on a blistering summer day. The protagonist, impatiently waiting at City Hall, meets Hiba, a young Syrian refugee. As they start a conversation, the narrator learns about Hiba's harrowing journey to Greece, marked by resilience, family bonds, and survival. This unexpected connection brings a profound sense of self-awareness to the protagonist, who starts to see her own life through a new lens-questioning privilege, comfort, and the quiet solitude of modern life in contrast to Hiba's struggles and strong family ties. The story is a thoughtful exploration of empathy, the strength found in human connections, and the universal search for meaning.

A highschool girl must team up with a man claiming to be her husband from the future in order to solve her own murder. *** Witnessing a murder is bad enough, but when the victim looks just like you, right down to the birthmark on her neck, that's when things start to get interesting for highschool student Sunny Adler. With the killers hot on her tail, she's saved by a mysterious man who steals a rather passionate kiss. His line? He's her time-traveling husband from the future. Now, Sunny has to navigate senior year with a time-traveling husband pretending to be her foreign exchange student, a kdrama obsessed best friend, evade the mysterious government agencies hunting her down, and find the top-secret data that her future self stole and hid in the past. Oh, and try to pass English. Senior year just got a whole lot more interesting.

"Night Swimmers" tells the tale of an improbable romance between Estelle, a fearless Chinese journalist, and Ryan, a dedicated Korean swimmer. Amidst their disparate worlds of uncovering truths and pushing physical limits, their love transcends boundaries, uniting them and revealing the transformative power of passion against all odds.

When the Sen family secures a rare invitation to Eldoria-one of the last monarchies in Europe-brothers Aaron and Ishaan expect little more than sightseeing and ceremony. What they stumble into instead is the secret heart of a kingdom. In the shadow of Eldoria's grand tradition-the Reveal, where hidden heirs are presented to the nation-Aaron and Ishaan save two sisters from danger. The bond that follows is immediate, fragile, and transformative: days of laughter, trust, and unspoken affection draw the four of them from strangers into something closer to family. But Eldoria thrives on secrets. On Reveal Day, the truth shatters everything-the girls are not commoners, but Princess Isebella and Princess Estella von Eldoria. What began as friendship is suddenly tangled in politics, betrayal, and impossible choices. As love collides with duty, and youthful hope with the weight of crowns, the brothers must confront not only the princesses' hidden lives but their own scars-Aaron's broken trust, Ishaan's fight to be taken seriously, and the lingering question of whether bonds forged in honesty can survive the sting of deception. From stolen moments in cobbled streets to the echo of royal halls, The Kingdom Between Us is a sweeping tale of love, loyalty, and coming of age. It is about the courage to risk everything for the people who make you whole-and the discovery that family is not only inherited, but chosen.

Once upon a time, in a quaint town nestled in the heart of a bustling metropolis, lived a young boy named Alex. Alex had always possessed a deep curiosity for languages. He believed that each language held a key to unlocking new opportunities and connecting with people from different cultures. Little did he know that his fascination with languages would pave the way for an extraordinary career. As Alex grew older, he discovered a hidden gem in the world of linguistics-the Russian language. Its melodious sound and intricate grammar fascinated him, and he dove headfirst into learning its nuances. With dedication and perseverance, he quickly mastered the Cyrillic alphabet and began delving into the language's rich vocabulary and complex grammar structures. What started as a personal hobby soon evolved into a passion. Alex spent countless hours studying, practicing, and immersing himself in all things Russian. He devoured books, watched movies, and even sought out native speakers to practice conversing with. The more he learned, the deeper his connection with the language grew. ortunity is within our reach.

When Ethiopians mount a relief mission to save the starving masses in London, they arrive only to set in motion the seeds of revolution for an enslaved Bangladeshi population. In my novel, Nocturn: The Ethiopian Orthodox (78,000 words), a crew of thirty-nine set out from Ethiopia for England on a hybrid steam and sailing vessel. The unlikely crew includes a palsied ship's captain, a Down Syndrome engineer, and Hakim, a 10-year-old boy with strange healing powers. After spawning a revolution in London, they are exiled across the Atlantic and plunged into the ashes of American society. It is a profoundly cross-cultural work. The heroes are characters who would never have succeeded in modern society but have distinct advantages in a postindustrial world. H Nocturn: The Ethiopian Orthodox is the first in The Nocturn trilogy (the first two books are written). The novel will appeal to lovers of books like The Sparrow, by Mary Doria Russell and Station Eleven, by Emily St. John Mandel.

Lilly Jones, a semi popular webcomic author finds herself in a similar situation as her main character after bumping into the leader of her favourite Kpop boy band.

She came to the Middle East to work, not to fall in love. After nearly a year working quietly in Mr. Al Rashid's house, Nia has learned to keep her head down, her heart guarded, and her past buried. But everything shifts when the boss's eldest son returns from Europe - confident, half-European, and everything she was warned about. Luca is drawn to her immediately. Soft-spoken but strong, Nia becomes the one thing he can't ignore in a home full of rules, secrets, and expectations. But in a house where love is forbidden, walls are thin, and traditions are thick, how long can they pretend nothing is happening? A slow-burn, cross-cultural love story about longing, duty, and the kind of passion that can't be spoken aloud. - Featuring African and Arabic proverbs, real Saudi customs, and a romance that dares to breathe behind closed doors.

LA Love || An International PJM Story By MsSoCali "I'm...I'm sorry...that was very forward of me...I didn't mean to make you uncomfortable..." Christy stammered, her heart pounding, as she continued to stare at his face. Jimin was staring back at her, his eyes unreadable, before reaching behind her head, sliding his fingers into her hair, and pulling her mouth towards his. This time, the fire raced through them both, and Christy felt her heartbeat ratchet way up, as she connected with Jimin's mouth. His mouth was warm, pliant, and his movements gentle. His kiss was everything she wanted it to be and more." --- Christy Kim is a Los Angeles-based realtor. Her next client? Members of superhot Kpop group BTS, looking to purchase property in LA to expand their horizons. She's used to international business dealings, and so are they, but when the connection becomes something more, will a secret from the past derail any business OR romance deal? I'm excited to publish my first completed Wattpad story! This is not really a "mature" fanfic, more like PG-13, sort of "mildly mature." Let me know what you think - comments are welcomed. 6/14/20 - #3 cross-cultural