Intercultural Stories

Seeking quiet solace at the Han River after a frustrating day, Ese has a second encounter with Young ho. They find an instant, unexpected rhythm in their connection, easily bonding over their shared experience of living between two worlds. As their conversations unfold, their two separate lives quickly fall into profound, quiet harmony proving that sometimes the best relationships are the ones you didn't see coming. -Rominaj♡

"잘 생각해봐. (Think carefully.)" That's what my best friend said when I told her I was flying to South Korea to meet my idol. But did I think carefully? 아니요 (No). I packed my bags, made up a fake student exchange program, and ran halfway across the world... all for a guy who didn't even know I existed. Was I crazy? 네 (Yes). Did I regret it? 아니요 (No). Because life had other plans for me. I thought I was chasing a dream, but fate threw me into a K-drama-worthy mess-complete with a cold, infuriating but dangerously attractive bodyguard, a whirlwind of stolen glances, and a love story that wasn't supposed to happen. He fell first. I fell harder. And just when I thought I had found my own happily ever after... bam! Reality hit. Strict parents. A ticking clock. A heartbreaking goodbye. But this isn't just a love story. 이건 운명의 이야기야. (This is a story of fate.) Of finding love in a foreign land. Of fighting against all odds. Of knowing when to let go... and when to hold on. So buckle up, yeoreobun (everyone). This isn't just any romance. This is THE love story. And just like in every good K-drama... expect laughter, tears, heartache, and a love worth waiting for. 운명이라면 다시 만나게 될 거야. (If it's fate, we'll meet again.)

The search of a long lost love

Jasmeet Hailee Kaur has it all, an amazing boyfriend, great grades, an amazing best friend and family that supports her no matter what. However still the last year had been a rollercoaster. Not only got she together with the best friend of her tormentor, she also had unsettling dreams and fantasies about her tormentor. This all ended last year when he brutally told her to back off. Hurting Jasmeet went back to India to lick her wounds and to forget all about the moments they had experienced together. When she comes back from the holidays, she is ready to ignore Shawn and just to focus on her relationship with Enzo and on her grades. However, when she witnesses Aiden and Enzo's growing closeness, she cannot help but be confused. Was it right to be Enzo's girlfriend? Or did she make a mistake? And why is it also so that Shawn tries to talk to her after their last encounter last year. What will happen now? And will Jasmeet find her true happiness? Find out by reading this book.

This is an original love story which is set in Portugal

Author's Note: This original book is a Romantic Memoir in which creative narrative is used. ♡ DESCRIPTION ♡ : Mistress : a woman in a position of authority or control. Belizean girl, Romaine, is a bit paranoid. She views every male as potentially having a dark secret such as being a serial killer or wife-beater and her biggest fear is getting trapped in a relationship with a wicked psychopath or otherwise bad man. Getting into a Long Distance Relationship would seem to complicate things but Romaine finds many advantages and is eager to find her perfect match. "Sex, is easy to get from a man; Achieving the commitment of his heart and mind is a true gain." Romaine thought to herself. Though the daughter of a car-enthusiast, Romaine never cared much about cars. Her interest in airplanes✈ however, suddenly peaks as she meets a handsome pilot online; His name is Alim Aslan and he lives in Turkey 🇹🇷. Men come and go but he seems to be the one that stays. The two want to meet in real life. Will things go as planned? Meanwhile, life indoors suddenly becomes more exciting and frustrating. ........................................................ Excerpt from a chapter: The second, younger, and tallest workman asked me something when he caught me alone. I was washing my underwear and quickly bunched it up to hide it when he stopped next to me. He was leaning on the door and gave a charming smile. "How is it that I don't see your boyfriend coming to visit you?" He asked. Lol, not that he was with me every day 24/7 so that was a gamble with words. I smiled nervously and said I didn't have one. "But how does a pretty girl like you not have a boyfriend?"

Viet girl friend and I check into the rotten best hotel in town. At the reception, dual pricing also applies for mixed east-west couples. Welcome to Sa Dec, the former capital of Dong Thap province in southern Vietnam's lush green, water soaked Mekong delta. First we need a motorbike. We want to cruise Phuong's home province for some days, visit her friends and family, enjoy "the best sticky rice in the world" (Phuong), see famous flower nurseries, explore hidden palm tree alleys and those lovely Mekong delta villages lost in the midst of rice fields, jungle and orchards.

A story about a man who encounters unexpected challenges and tries to break the rules around him, to invent a better future

**English version of the WATTYS 2019 WINNER story** 1672, Caribbean Sea. He lost everything for her. She risked everything for him. But maybe love is not enough to bridge over so many deep differences between them, and the only way for them is goodbye. However, the sorrows the sea brings, only the sea washes away. And what the sea brings together, no human will can tear asunder. Second installment of the Legacy Saga, a love story full of adventures at sea, set in the thick of the war between Spain and French pirates. And a different look at the challenge of being a woman in a world ruled by men. Castillano is charged with treason and on his way to the gallows, and Marina is determined to save him. She and Dolores take on a perilous journey to Spanish territory, two women alone with their cunning as their only weapon, to get to him before he's executed. But Marina's reunion with Castillano exposes that sometimes feelings are not enough to bridge over all the odds, and thei legacy of their past still holds a heavy yoke on them. They still have hard battles ahead, both real and with themselves, if they want to be truly free.

The moon deity does not remember his past. He has spent his life dedicated as the god of moon, continuously listened to the prayers for the people of Yue. The people of Yue has been worshipping the moon god for ages due to the believe that the moon god has helped them during the war 5,000 years ago. One day during the moon festival in which was dedicated for him, he decided to descend down from his palace, disguised as a human. There he was filled with joy on the festivities until he accidentally touched a human child where a heart-wrenching memory flashes through him.

Trisha Gunadi is an ordinary Indian girl living with her Dad while her Mum was away, soaring in business. She made a couple of mistakes in her life which still haunts her. Scratch that: A couple of big mistakes. She came to her senses before her entire life broke apart and turned her life around for the better. Even so, she still let her past define the person she is now. She believes that her life is perfect, perfectly ordinary. That was before she met and fell in love with Will Scott, vocalist, famous British band, Daylights. Will Scott is bold, confident, outspoken and extremely handsome. Mouth watering hot. A little bit flirty, slightly immature. He is the dream of every girl in the world. His life is a typical glamorous life of a celebrity. But his whole world turns upside down when he meets this beautiful Indian girl who captures his heart. Can they accept each other even though they love each other or will fame, judgement and fear tear them apart? Read on and find out.

1. "A forbidden love blossoms between a young Muslim woman and a Chinese man, threatening to upend their families' traditions and expectations." 2. "When cultural differences and family obligations collide, a Muslim woman and a Chinese man must navigate the challenges of their forbidden love." 3. "A chance encounter between a Muslim woman and a Chinese man sparks a romance that defies the conventions of their respective cultures."

Historia larga que narra las experiencias de estudiantes internacionales enfrentando y superando desafíos de comunicación intercultural. A través de personajes de diversos orígenes, la historia explora las dificultades y triunfos en un entorno académico multicultural.

"So, you don't care that we are so different?" I ask him, his face inches apart from mine. "Does it bother you?" He asks back in his husky voice. "Not at all," I reply. "Okay then," he says bringing his face closer and kissing me. Marie-Anne and Dylan are from two different worlds, but fate brought them together. With their differences: he is rich, she is poor, he is white, she is black and with his mother not afraid to do anything to ruin their relationship it seems like the whole world is against them. Will they fight the world together or will they eventually realize that the world is right? And yes, it's a little cliché, but it has twists and turns that you would have never expected. This book is based on my imagination, please do not copy it. Cover by: Me❤

Alba is a bartender in a big city. Josh is only looking for trouble - and a place to live. What happens when they they live together ? Only time will tell. Something sweet, something sour and there you have your pink margarita.

How can I love someone so much yet want to kill him at the sometimes, I close my eyes and wonder did I rush into this, because there is this guy that still makes my heart skip and I sometimes wonder what it could have been with him, but he got skeletons too I just don't know them, but a girl is allowed to dream and have her comfort bubble when things get too messy. I'm I not allowed to have secret fantasy as a young wife. I wish someone had told me all of this about marriage that way I would be more prepared, I never knew I was the jealous type until I got married and the drama and the sex,the lies, the secrecy.