Cultureshock Stories

An Indian girl came to the US because of her father's job, and she tells about her expectations compared to her experiences and how she felt after starting this new temporary life

A civil war rages in Talestor. A boy from a forest chases after his friend, leaving the safety of the trees and thrusting himself into a world he can barely comprehend, happening upon a weary sword whose only wish is for peace. A group of slaves are freed, and a wife is reunited with her husband. A general struggles to lead her troops to victory. An old king sits on his throne and commands with grief. A member of an underwater kingdom is pulled to the surface world, haunted by the spirit of a man he barely knew. Before a key battle in the war, a soldier lies in his tent and prepares to die. This is their story.

When two worlds collide, she is the heat, the light with all of the ferocity of a strong willed woman. What happens when a cold hearted warrior must bring her across the world, away from everything she loves and into the realm of ice...

From the sea dwelling serpents came the merciless Norse men in search of land and treasure. Forced to witness monstrosities, the young heiress, Rey, was ruthlessly bound and gagged; stolen from all that she knew. Immersed into a culture very different from her own, she discovers a world filled with contradictions and beliefs that she can only summarize as barbaric. In this world, her title held no value, for a thrall owned nothing, was nothing, and would always be nothing. But not in the eyes of the raven haired warlord known as Kylo; the very man who brought down her village with a clean sweep of his sword and a victorious battle cry. With strict beliefs and a faith that is unforgiving, Rey finds herself faced with a difficult path and a master she is unable to resist.

Black Hermione x Armin Hermione, in an effort to improve the Wolfsbane potion, becomes trapped in the world of Attack on Titan. ATTACK ON TITAN x HP Crossover

COVER CREDIT-@-BUBBLEGUYM / Cross-posted on Quotev / UPDATES EVERY FRIDAY / Rowan Evergreen, age 14, will be attending Saint Clair's Academy, one of the most prestigious schools in Ardeville. There they will meet numerous friends, rivals, and maybe even a potential partner. But things aren't as laid-back as they seem. The stress of school work, competition, and petty drama will challenge Rowan and their peers to mature and grow as people. Join Rowan and their friends as they experience teenhood and learn about their world's history!

"When your randomness is showing." - ArcXys: I'm a living fact not living meme. (Stranger): technically, your whole life is a meme. Your "I'm alone and forever alone" moment? Yes, I'm speaking about your first memory ever live. ArcXys: that's rude! but fair. I ain't giving any fucks about living partners but books? That's life mate. - Hoshihito: Tsuna, ever thought you're an idiot for one sec? Tsunayoshi: I'm a living epitome of "no-good" what do u expect? Math??? Rosa: sfhsjjsk Rosa: I'm wheezing. The bunny is savage today and that's not normal. Rosa: but expect the unexpected is my motto so it's normal. Hoshihito: I'm not hyped on sugar enough to understand this level of philosophy =_=; - • This book's chapters may consist of anime and manga to some extent. KHR, KnB, STARMYU, etc. [ ] Complete [ ] Open [ √ ] Closed [ ] Hiatus ©ArcXys - May/2020 Cover by -idxris

In the wake of graduation, Seraphina Hawthorne finds herself at a crossroads. Leaving behind the comforts of her small hometown, she embarks on an adventure to a vibrant new city, searching for purpose and passion. As she navigates the complexities of adult life, including unexpected friendships, self-discovery, and a budding romance with a charming local artist, Seraphina must confront her past and her dreams. Will she find the courage to embrace her true self, or will the weight of expectations hold her back?

You break it, you bought it. Welcome to earth!

Sweet, sheltered Andie Newton lives on the plains of Tanzania, Africa, with no TV, no Internet, and nothing but two lion cubs for company. Until a Hollywood film crew comes to town, and she meets Devon Ritter, a heartthrob from a world she knows nothing about. Devon is handsome, worldly and sees more to her than she sees in herself. But with Andie's overprotective mother in the way, and people everywhere clamoring for Devon to get back with his superstar ex-girlfriend, is it really love or is Andie just destined for heartbreak?

Ava never expected high school from the other side of the world, to change her life-but when she meets Liam, everything shifts. From late-night study sessions to stolen moments in the hallways, their friendship grows into a love neither of them can ignore. Set against the backdrop of small-town life, this story explores the excitement, confusion, and heartache of growing up. Ava navigates friendships, family pressures, and the challenges of first love, all while discovering who she truly is. Liam, steadfast yet tender, learns what it means to support someone he loves, even when life gets messy. Full of laughter, tears, and unforgettable moments, this coming-of-age romance captures the sweetness of young love, the courage it takes to open your heart, and the bonds that shape who we become.

In the distant land of Myth, Magic still thrives. It's where Fable, a young, elven potion maker, works to make her own way in the realm. But after one of her potions strikes fear into the very heart of her village, warning them of an old foe returning, Fable does the unthinkable in hopes of saving her world. She returns to earth. On Earth, two college boys are taking it easy before finals begin, Nick offering his family's cabin in Pikes Peak as a place for relaxation and preparation for the next chapter of his and Brendans, lives. Though things take a turn for the mysterious after Nick discovers an old family secret, an elf turns up on their doorstep, and a brand new world beckons to them. With whispers in the shadows and nightmares running rampant, is it possible for Elves and Men to mend the past for the sake of the future? Or will everything fade into dreamless sleep? - Long Book Description - After the fall of Hireath, the beings of Magic fled to a world called Myth, leaving Mankind alone with the legends behind. But there's a knocking at the Door once again. The one who caused the fall has returned and wants to finish what he started. Follow Fable, an elven potion-maker, as she embarks on a quest to save the magic her ancestors sought to protect. To do this, she commits a taboo that's been in place since the dawn of Myth; She allowed Humans through the doorway. Together, Fable, Brendan, and Nicolas need to see the truth in the myths and legends that surround the past in order to rebuild what Man and Myth had lost so long ago.

ONGOING: This is basically a reworking of some older characters I created when I was in middle school, a prince who was in love with a princess who was much larger than him. However, I reworked with this a bit. Prince Hans is excited to marry the beautiful Princess Elwyna, but differences between their cultures prove to be challenging. But Elwyna has worries of her own.... It also seems Zenonis is a matriarchal society in Part One, slut-shaming Hans for his clothing and changing the wedding traditions. But in later parts, you will see it only benefits certain women. A critique of modern society, if you will. And yes, Ozgovy is a combo of "Ozempic" and "Wegovy." Cover pic not mine

A story about two people who accidentally rent the same apartment and are forced to stay in the apartment together for a month.Due to Quarantine laws they are prevented from getting another place because of the recent outbreak of the corona virus. The story follows Dominic and Sadé, two very different individuals; Sadé is a very critical, organized introvert who has always longed for her own space while Dominic is quite the spontaneous, outgoing wanderer as they go through an interesting experience . They butt heads heads and struggle to coexist in the same space and to both their surprise they end up learning lessons from each other that they will never forget.

[If you want to use/change/alter the concept that I wrote, you certainly can and pls credit ok~~<3] [Also wanting a better story cover than that... ugggghhhh potato potahto teto forgets to eat her potato-] Ever since I was a young orphan, as a child, it always tugged in my mind that everything, everywhere and everyone was a wonder and it enticing me to try reaching it to ask. I felt of wanting to know, wanting to understand the whole world around me so I've asked everyone around me. The people around me shunned me away as I am being too curious and always asking questions about everything and couldn't adopt me as I was full of energy and too independent unlike others. Even so, I worked hard, studying, researching as I went through the city's library as I explored everything around me, writing it down trying to understand everything, getting hobbies that none would anticipate me having. I've strived, became independent and as I reached at age of 10, I've tried applying to become a knight as I was trying to find my purpose with my own life. But as I've reached the age of 14, I participate as an squire-a knight in training in the Knights of the Lynx, after the squires are being examined and trained in the castle grounds, while at the knight-ordaining ceremony, an unanticipated phenomenon happened while one of the mages had malfunctioning on casting their magic , affecting others and I unexpectedly got hit and now I transported to a very unknown and unfamiliar place. My eyes widen as I gaze upon my surroundings... At this point, I haven't expected that this would be the turning point that shook my whole perspective and clashing about everything I have learned, teach and understood about. And maybe, just maybe, I might find something that I can finally found worthy to pursue in this very strange world...

Zack lives his life to the fullest - enjoying his work as a YouTuber, his friends and freedom. With determination and clear goals he succeeds in life. When freethinker Misha appears in his life his emotions get the shock of a lifetime. Six months is a short time but it can change not one but two lives. This partly is a fanfiction but it is loosely based on an idea of a certain YouTube personality and not following it precisely.

I've been wanting to make a list of things that are new to me when I arrived in the US. Culture shock is not an unusual occurrence in someone's life when they visit a foreign country. I'm willing to share my experiences here. I know that comparing the Philippines (a third-world country) from America (a first-world country) isn't a wise thing to do as they are too different from each other in many aspects. However, we can't ignore the cultural differences between the two countries. I won't criticize the differences in any of the countries rather commend the positive ones and be more understanding with the ones that aren't pleasant to follow. America is the first foreign country that I've been to and there are things here that I wished the Philippines implemented. I will tell you beforehand that there are hundreds of laws, rules and restrictions here that I find ridiculous and there are some that I'm glad they have here. I believe that without laws, a country is doomed to a more chaotic system. People are disciplined and the system is organized if a country is strictly implementing laws. It's just funny when they claim America is the land of free that has hundreds of laws, rules and restrictions! No wonder people break them as they are free to do it. Never condone it, though! It is said that people in America break laws in a day. They don't get arrested to some of them, pay fine when get caught or just get away with it. However, I commend how the country is organized (especially the traffic laws) and most of the people are disciplined. So, here are some of the differences that I observed living in the US for 2 years. Be reminded that I asked my husband for clarification and a more detailed explanation about a certain law and tradition. Yuchae Moon 28Jun2021

((ongoing)) » After fighting for both his life and freedom in the underground, Eight has finally reached the surface, and he's very quick to become determined to get accustomed to whatever this new and strange life has in store for him. All Eight wants is a chance to live outside of a strict military life, and with help from Off the Hook and the New Squidbeak Splatoon, that opportunity is right at his fingertips. » However, between the drama and potential danger of living in a society that's still growing to accept Octarians once more and returning to the underground in order to restore those who had been sanitized by the insane AI, Commander TarTar, things won't be as easy for Eight as he'd originally hoped.