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  • A Peregrine Soul  by quixotic_p
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    Elena carries a history that does not belong to her, yet shapes every hour of her life. She is the eldest daughter, which means she is the keeper of the family's quietest fractures. While the rest of the household sleeps, her reality exists in the dark, structured by the rigid routines of survival: the rhythmic scraping of the morning kettle, the careful mending of frayed edges, and the heavy silence of a girl who has learned that to complain is to fail.
  • 1:40 for Alicante  by playboycriminal
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    The plane takes off leaving behind the protagonist. A poignant poem about lost opportunities and political dreams.
  • the larry stylinson kumquat fic by HazeLilyBluera
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    last year, in grade 7, my social studies teacher wanted us to write a really really short story that included immigration vocabulary because we were learning about immigration or something. i can't remember lmaooo. it turns out mine was the longest one in the class and of course i decided to write about larry because why wouldn't i, and he picked up my story and read it to the entire class because i was too embarrassed to do so. everyone couldn't stop laughing and i just wanted to share it because it's so stupid and cringey and funny ? ? ? ? HAVE FUN READING
  • Don't get your hopes up by DFHeath
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    A message from my mother
  • The Governess by Mordanicus
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    In a future where jobs on Earth are increasingly scarce, a young woman is excited when she is offered a job as a governess in a space settlement. After accepting the job, however, she suddenly find herself in a strange web of government secrets - with her mysterious pupil at the very center of it. Cover credits: photo by Vincent Anderson on Unsplash, edited with GIMP
  • My horrible work experience in Luxembourg by alex777_2
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    A story of programmer from Russia relocating to Luxembourg for work
  • Nightmarish Life in America (cancelled) by Windowsxp2019
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    note: this story has been cancelled indefinitely because of rushing and disruptions of the ongoing pandemic, sorry about that :( (sorry, for misleading title) (or yes, or not) here's a fictionalized version of my original future emigration and my life in the united states! (now unknown)
  • A Touch of Fire by susan9988
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    She left home, he hadn't been home in years but both were still scarred. She left all she knew to become all he wanted to know!
  • Why I left? by astratow
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    You ask me why have I left Poland and went to United Kingdom. Here is kind of answer.
  • Becoming A British Bombshell  by TheBritishBombshell
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    Becoming "A Bombshell" isn't easy! This story is a fictitious one that can be connected to so many real life issues that immigrants face!! It will bring U through the life of teenager entering a new school for the first time, trying to make friends, navigating a new world, & trying to find themselves. The episodes will allow U to connect to the characters & question could this possibly be true? Ultimately, you'll find out what being a "A Bombshell" really means & how it can truly empower U!!
  • A Match Made in Heaven by RandyAttwood
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    The Mormons have left earth to populate the Planet Moroni and discover their destiny among the stars and themselves.
  • INNOMINATE by Libro61
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    Alba has lived more than one life. She sinks to the depths of despair, rises and avenges the murder of Hemani, a talented researcher whose name would otherwise be forgotten forever.
  • MEXICO WITHOUT LIES by ReneIG
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    No other event has change the history of mankind as the invasion of the "New World" by the Europeans in the 16th century. MEXICO WITHOUT LIES explains the evolution of the most representative pre-Hispanic culture, that of the Aztecs, from the invasion to the present days. In a rather colloquial way, it discusses the collective psyche, social behavior, political approach, economy and the future of modern Aztecs. RENÉ IGNACIO GARCÍA FERNÁNDEZ mexicosinmentiras.com recordarparaentender.blogspot.com
  • The start of a new living for my grandmother. by Marcel_Bischof
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    This is the story of how my grandmother emigrated to Canda after World War 2 I hope you like it. In a week or two I will release this part in Spanish
  • The Rochfort Family by ralphmonclar
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    An Irish family in America
  • Just a little longer (Butterflies) by Unknown_Boy007
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    Dae-Hyun grew up with teenage parents. His mom always made clear that he destroyed her youth, while his dad cared for him and gave him all his love. An untypical Korean family until his dad decides to move, and Dae-Hyun decides to leave with him. It shows how hard it can be, for a foreigner to get used to a new surrounding. [Characters and plots are completely fictional/inspired by my own experiences]
  • The London Property Boy by PatrickBrigham
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    This story is about the middle life of Michael Mostyne, a thirty-something property developer and dealer, who has fallen foul of Great Britains 1970s economic recession, and the weak ineffectual government of Edward Heath. A property crash like no other, it seemed the inevitable end to a promising career for Mike, but it is also the end of his unhappy marriage to Lavender Mostyne. An account of the painful struggle to get back on his feet, whilst dealing with the past and acrimonious divorce from Lavender, Mike Mostyne finally leaves Newbury; his place of birth, and moves to London. Away from the chaos and in need of a fresh start, he initially takes temporary work, but then he finally lands a managerial job, running the branch office of a West London real estate agency in Hammersmith. West London is practically unknown to him, but he soon finds his way around, and finally, success turns to success and his life begins to change. But it is not that easy, because he also has to manoeuvre around the company bosses, their narrow self-interest, and his own objectives. Because, Mike is looking for big money, and ultimately to start his own business. London is not short of girls, and Mike Mostyne is rarely on his own. Anne was his rescuer from his Newbury past, but Christine - a West End PA and a good time girl - who looks at him through a cloud of cannabis smoke - only sees him as her weekend treat. Sofie is a minor Dutch diplomat and although a bit more serious, she lets him down when his son Mark is kidnapped by the IRA. And finally, there is Nadezhda Antova, who friends say is a honey trap, but who Mike marries despite their warnings. From rags to riches and back again, is Margaret Thatchers 1989 property crash going to finish off Mike Mostyne, as Ted Heath and the Conservative Party had in the 1970s? And, will he find personal happiness with Nadezhda?
  • Upside Down Under by owlbot
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    Belle is one confused going-on-sixteen year old. She's just found the love of her life, she's pretty, popular, and it's her last year of high school. She's nearly made it. How will she cope when her life is literally turned on its head as her parents make the move halfway around the world to Australia?