Cultureshock Stories

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.

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.

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

There's a 15-hour difference between Billings, Montana, and Tokyo, Japan. A 14-hour difference from Manila. A 6 Hour difference from Dublin. I can recall certain things from every country I've visited. The scent of rain brings back the green pastures of Ireland. Gray rumble can't help but cause my mind to spur with visions of Scotland. Distant fires bring smells that make me remember Ghana. Family pictures take me back to the beaches of the Philippines. Every country I've stepped foot on will always have a place in my heart. And yet, as I sit here at midnight, it always comes back to Japan. I think about the strangers I saw, the temples I walked in, the long hours on the trains. The quiet nights of listening to the dwindling sound of the nightlife outside my apartment, letting the dull glow of the street lights whisk me to slumber. My time in Japan inspired me to keep track of every detail in every day remembered. If I knew that everything I knew would come to a sudden stop, I would have taken care of my journals. I would have made a more vigorous attempt to save the pictures and videos that had been lost from computer corruptions. I would have tried to keep that strong sense of being connected to something higher and meaningful. I'd give up anything to return, even blind to return to the places I once walked in. I miss it all. I cannot forget everything. The stories in this collection are ones I've heard over the past. From family, friends, and strangers, as well as my own personal experiences. I've accumulated a large volume of short stories. How much of these are fake and authentic? I've decided to let the reader to find for themselves.

"It's Never the changes we want that change everything." (Chresanto August Story)

"Lee does a commendable job capturing the voice of a disaffected teenage boy. Gabe's struggles come across as authentic and true to life... vibrant depictions of Hawaiian culture and language—vital to the characters' lives—are skillfully blended into the story... a worthwhile glimpse into a colorful culture." --Kirkus Reviews * * * * * * * * * * "Lee deftly presents teenage angst and the feelings of being uprooted from home and dropped in a completely new environment. Her portrayal of Hawaiian culture is honest and straightforward... Employing a realistic writing style, Lee authentically describes how many people deal with grief and change. This comedic and fast-paced coming-of-age story is engaging...A great title for those looking to add diverse works to their collection." --School Library Journal * * * * * * * * * * Everything in Gabriel Kane Foster's life is shady: his family's move from California to Hawaii immediately after his sister Makena dies, his parents' strange relationship with the relatives, and the fact that his deranged Mother is constantly carrying his sister around in a bottle. And then there are the secrets. So many family secrets. Can Gabe stay strong while adjusting to his new life without Makena? “Makena’s Shadow” is a Young Adult novel that takes place in Pupukea on the famed North Shore of O’ahu. It is a coming of age story written from the point of view of a thirteen (and-a-half) year-old boy who, born and raised in the mainland, is forced to immerse himself in the culture of his ancestors. Without his older sister beside him, or his grieving parents to guide him, he finds himself lost, angry, and alone in a world that doesn’t make sense. When Gabe's cousins challenge him, he takes them on and discovers the depth and beauty of his heritage, the calm that the ocean brings, and the excitement of the sport of outrigger canoe paddling. * * * * * * * * * * Download the book for free (through Kindle Unlimited) at: http://

"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

Five women each from different countries make discoveries and go through experiences that will change their lives forever,and force them to question who they really are.Nehal Singh, Vitalya Koroleva, Temiloluwa Folarin,Hwang Ji Hyun, leave their respective countries to find their biological father in England who turns out to be the same man who is also Alyssa Graham's and Lady Melissa Ruthvyn's Father. What happens when they all come together at Brentford House and not only their cultures but personalities clash as well? will they find family and love and will they find much needed answers to their questions?

((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.

This is a blog written in Steven Easton's point-of-view. Steven's aunt, Jen offered him a teaching job up in Iowa because she is the principal, and he was a teacher down in Alabama for about five years. Steven is learning how to adapt to the Iowan way of life, which is quite unique. His sister took someone's life when she robbed a bank, causing her to be in prison for life. Ava knows her mom robbed a bank, but doesn't know that her mom killed someone. Therefore he is raising his nine-year-old niece, Ava. He is only 27, himself.

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...

The teen and the friend start dealing with the odds as their friendship goes on. Year: 2012 Part 3 of Despite All Obstacles. The clean or censored version.

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.

Eryn Gwózdek has taken a risk, moving from her family farm in eastern Poland to the land of freedom for a mercenary job. And oh jeez it is NOT what she had imagined at all, with nationality tension, weird/scary science, unexpected sexism, battles unlike any she's ever experienced, and Eryn is way less prepared in terms of English than she thought she'd need to be. !SLOW POSSIBLY OUT-OF-ORDER UPDATES!

I have been living in and out of Korea since 1999. I got my Korean citizenship in 2003 and it is embarrassing that after living in Korea for so long my fluency in Korean is stagnant at intermediate level. I have many friends who visit Korea three to five times a year because of KPOP and KDRAMA. I never understood the fascination until I watched and fell in love with Gong Yoo in The Goblin. The Goblin is the first Korean drama series I have ever watched from start to finish. Now I push myself to watch Korean movies and other series. I am so overwhelmed by all the Korean series available on Netflix. Pushing myself means being determined to watch the first episode. Usually I give up watching after ten minutes. Now I push myself to finish the first episode and decide if the series is worth watching till the end. I want to tell my stories as autobiographically accurate but I don't want to embarrass my friends and family. I will share good stories and nasty stories. There are still more good people in the world than bad people. But it's a fact that bad tragic stories are more entertaining and interesting. These stories are based on my personal experiences, opinions and realisations. I cannot promise that every chapter is a hundred percent accurate. I have to change names and locations but I can 99% promise the anecdotes will be 95% based on true events.

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