Multicultural Stories

[This story will become free on June 15th 2022] In the sequel to When Best Friends Kiss, Liam is faced with the life Alex has built without him. Can their love survive when they've become so different? ***** Fresh out of university and settled into a new apartment, Liam and Alex are ready to start their life together. While Alex finds passion in journalism and has more friends than he can count, Liam is frustrated with his photography and awkward around Alex's LGBTQ friends. Seeing the life Alex has built without him, and how different they've become, Liam finds his insecurities resurfacing and mental health spiraling downwards. After the time they've spent apart, do Liam and Alex really belong together? Or will their love story end before it starts its next chapter? (Sequel to When Best Friends Kiss.) [[word count: 30,000-40,000 words]]

A heartbroken fashion designer escapes to Tokyo to be an assistant on a movie set, only to get caught up in an illicit, whirlwind romance with the lead actor. ***** After discovering her fiance is cheating on her, heiress and fashion designer Lily Porter is whisked away to Tokyo to help a production company adapt one of her great-aunt's novels. She isn't thrilled about lying about being her aunt's assistant until it throws her into the path of the movie's lead actor, who is enough of a distraction to keep her mind off her ex for good. But can there really be a future for them when their relationship is built on lies, false identities, and a secret engagement? [[Wattys' Longlisted]] [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]]

After discovering she's a descendant of Hades, Avery must find a way to escape those hunting her and ultimately choose between her two opposing soulmates. ***** Once Avery Stavros kissed her best friend's older brother Vladimir, she knew there was no turning back. But as the only living Stavros left, she needs to make a careful decision between him and Adrian despite being able to read both of their minds - something that should only be possible between her and her one soulmate. Love or life? Which one is more important? Loving someone or saving your own life? When the Greek gods and goddesses start meddling with the life of humans, everything's doomed to crash and burn. What will Avery do to protect the one - or ones - she loves? [[word count: 70,000-80,000 words]] [[ Wattpad Picks: Saturn Needs Sequels]] [[ Paid Stories 2018-2022]]

Arata copes with rejection the only way a sociology and psychology student knows how: by turning his heartbreak into a documentary project. He interviews, films, and photographs people right before they confess their love, and immediately after they get their answer. But after completing four cases, superstition takes over-in Japan, four is an omen of bad luck and death. ​Unwilling to leave his project on an unlucky note, Arata searches for a fifth subject and finds Yuki Usui, a high school senior preparing to confess her feelings to a classmate. As Arata follows her through the lens, watching Yuki's fragile resolve face the ultimate gamble of the heart, he is forced to confront his own quiet grief-and discover what it really takes to move forward.

Wedded in the Shadows In the underworld, love is a weapon-and she became his favorite one. Anya Sharma never believed in monsters-until the night she was dragged into a world ruled by one. Aleksandr Volkov is more than just a name whispered in fear across Europe. He is the King of the Russian Bratva, a man with blood on his hands and ice in his veins. When a secret alliance binds them in a hidden marriage, Anya finds herself trapped in a deadly game of power, revenge, and deception. To the world, she's just a translator. To him, she's his bargaining chip-his wife on paper, a pawn in his empire. But what happens when the pawn starts to play her own game? She was never meant to enter his world. He was never meant to crave her fire. But in the shadows, obsession grows faster than trust-and love is just a lie they both forgot not to believe in. A forbidden marriage. A brutal king. A girl who was never supposed to matter. This isn't a love story. This is a war between hearts and thrones.

This is part II of The Burning of Sana Lightbourne. As Sana and Rhyel's relationship continues to bloom and her gifts awaken, they realise the darkness coming for her and the realm isn't what it seems. There are more secrets that lie in the mysterious lands of the beyond. The perceived enemy in the east may just become Sana and Rhyel's ally and the wraiths eager to consume Sana's soul might be the key to unlocking her transformation. Confusion and deception abound in Sana's rising, but one truth remains: The love blossoming between Sana and Rhyel could burn brighter than the stars and be the light that saves the realm from the darkness and destruction threatening to devour it. So long as they trust in each other and believe in the flame burning between them.

When Jasmine was murdered by her bullies to see if she would "scream like a boy or like a girl", she finds herself reincarnated as the villainess in the otome game she hates the most, Flowers for the Holy Sword Maiden. Conflicted with the fate of being given a second chance at life, she ultimately makes the decision to embrace her identity as Lady Fadda Ult Ahaggar. At the Royal Academia of Yuthika, she explores the 4 Houses the students are sorted into, tries her hand at this world's magic system, and navigates tough social situations. Being dumped by the prince and hated by the future sword maiden made life hard, but with the help of her friends, she's able to get through it. Oh, and one last thing. The world she was dropped into is in the middle of an ongoing war. It's up to Jasmine to judge the history and morality of each nation, and decide what kind of villainess she wants to become. One day, true love's kiss will kindle, or extinguish, the fire in her heart.

When first love's flame flickers out, can it be rekindled? Set against the vibrant backdrop of South Africa, this heart-wrenching tale follows two souls who dared to love in the halls of high school, only to be torn apart by betrayal and heartbreak. But fate has a way of rewriting the past. A year later, they find themselves reunited on university grounds, their embers still glowing. Will their love rise from the ashes, or will the scars of the past forever define their future?

# Book 1 from "𝐓𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞" series........ --------------------------------------------- Ruhi Sen is sweet, introverted by nature, and kind at heart. Aditya Roy, on the other hand, is funny, confident, composed, and extroverted kind too, but only to the good people who deserve it. They both used to be childhood sweethearts but got apart from each other because of his further studies and his father's business expansion. Later, she also shifted to another city due to her father's transfer. Soon, both got busy with their own lives, and the memories of each other slowly began to fade away. But years later, fate brought them together again, as both of their fathers decided to rekindle their friendship in a new way by tying Aditya and Ruhi in a bond of marriage. But things had changed between them. Once non-stop chatter had turned into awkward small talk; those who were childhood sweethearts had now become complete strangers bound by family ties. In the sudden shift of their equations and with the newfound stir of old feelings, both found themselves engaged to each other. However, destiny had not stopped surpriseing them. on the first day of her new job, Ruhi found out that her fiancé, Aditya, was the CEO of the company she had joined as an employee. ___________________________________________________________ Now, what lies ahead for them? Will they be able to balance their professional and personal worlds? Or will love struggle to bloom amidst office politics, family expectations, and the pressures of being two hearts brought together by destiny, yet two people balancing love and career? ___________________________________________________________ To know all the answers start to read from now...

# THE WIND, THE BLOOD, AND THE LEGACY She survived the night they tried to erase her. But some things cannot be buried forever. Years ago, a girl disappeared from a dark road in Northridge-and a different girl eventually learned how to live under a borrowed name, in a country far from everything she once knew. Hazal has built a quiet life around the pieces she was given. New name. New home. New memories. Or so she thought. When old nightmares begin to surface and someone from the life she left behind appears again, the carefully constructed world around her starts to unravel. The past is closer than she remembers. The truth is more dangerous than she knows. And the wind has a way of remembering what people try to forget. **The Wind, The Blood, and The Legacy** is an epic fantasy and political suspense novel about identity, survival, family, grief, belonging, and the secrets that refuse to stay buried. Some truths save you. Some destroy you. And some were never meant to be remembered. --- ⭐ **DISCLAIMER** All characters, locations, cultures, nations, organisations, and events in this story are entirely fictional and created for the purposes of this novel. They are not based on real individuals, celebrities, idols, organisations, or real-world events. Any resemblance to real persons or places is purely coincidental. *This story is currently being reedited for consistency, formatting, and flow.*

In a hidden village, there lives Buhle- strong and unknowingly destined for something far greater than herself. When she meets Weiji, the feared Tang general, their worlds collide in a moment that changes everything. From that encounter, a forbidden bond begins to grow between them-dangerous, undeniable, and never meant to survive. But war and betrayal soon tear their worlds apart. Buhle loses her brother in the chaos, and in her grief, she enters a marriage with Weiji driven by vengeance, believing he is connected to her loss. Yet nothing is what it seems. As buried secrets of the Tang dynasty begin to surface, Buhle discovers a far deeper conspiracy-one that ties her own family to the shadows of the empire. Truth and lies blur as enemies hide behind noble titles, and the real betrayal is far greater than she ever imagined.

Can a soul raised in silence survive the chaotic rhythm of an unfamiliar city? Pravin is a boy sculpted by deep-rooted traditional values, strict moral boundaries, and an immense sense of respect. Exceptionally reserved, shy, and fiercely introverted, he has always preferred the safe sanctuary of his own deep thoughts over the noise of the world. He is the kind of boy who could never look a girl in the eye. But life has other plans. Leaving behind his quiet, closely-knit village in Rajasthan, Pravin relocates to a fast-paced, bustling town in Gujarat to start his professional corporate journey as a state bank clerk. Suddenly thrust into an overwhelming, unfamiliar world, he must navigate not just a new career, but a completely alien lifestyle. Will this big, chaotic town change the innocent village boy forever? Or will he find a way to stay true to his roots while surviving the corporate rush? Step into a heartwarming, emotional, and culturally rich journey of self-discovery, resilience, and quiet courage. #rajasthan #gujarat #smalltown #desi #indiansocial #shyboy #reserved #traditionalvalues #relocating #bankclerk #newadult #contemporary #comingofage #drama #diversebooks #multicultural #witty #emotionaljourney #indianculture #sliceoflife #romance #introverted #smalltown

It's been 500 years since the last tsunami. The next one is 300 years overdue. No way it's my fault, right?

The story continues as the mysterious warden of Zig-Zig is eventually informed about Herschel's escape. Against every principle of his precious Dalmicir school, Lyeasrakardsul submits and asks the Knomes for help before finally receiving the dreaded p-wyrd. Herschel is arrested as a chicken thief and brought to the town Stagna where he has been prejudged as a p-e-r-v-e-r-t by popular opinion, and where he will have some of the most significant encounters in his life.

An elite, invite-only institution known for its rigorous programs and unmatched faculty, The University draws top students from across the globe. With sprawling sectors dedicated to specialized disciplines, state-of-the-art facilities, and a tradition of producing world-class graduates, it offers an environment where talent is sharpened to its highest potential. For Nico Shaw, receiving an invitation was both an honor and a challenge he couldn't refuse. Now surrounded by the brightest and most driven minds of his generation, he must navigate a demanding curriculum that tests discipline, adaptability, and ingenuity at every turn. Here, success is earned, limits are broken, and the future is shaped by those willing to rise to the occasion.

Five strangers, unknowingly altered as babies, are brought together by a brilliant but morally questionable scientist who claims to have visions of an impending disaster. As they train to face an unknown threat, they uncover a terrifying truth. Ashen, a powerful but unstable experiment gone wrong, is already wreaking havoc. If they don't stop him, his destruction may be just the beginning. Thanks for giving it a shot; new chapters out every Saturday. :)

Aarya Montclair was starting a new chapter of life in Australia with her mother. She expects it to be normal, just like how it was back in Sri lanka. But when her eyes find his, things change. Maybe she might be able to find out the reason for her past anxiety. She never wanted to involve the son of the wealthiest man around, in her life. Well, he doesn't seem to let her lean away from the pull she feels towards him. Lorenzo Lucien Corvo is the richest in the college with a hidden personality and a dark past. Plus, with an unwavering poker face. Kind of man every girl would drool for. But his eyes? They never waver from her. Not even for a second. His supportive, sweet nature comes out when he's with her. Without her, he's a mess. She's the reason for his sanity. No one can guess the place he has for her in his heart. Four years later, it remains the same. More intense. Though he'd been forced to drive her away. And he wouldn't mind crawling on his knees to have her back. * * * "I told you!" I yelled. "You don't belong to me! Fucking deal with it already!" A slow desperate smile spread across his god-like face. "Not happening. You. Own. Me." My breath hitched. "You don't get to decide that Lucien." His gaze darkened at the mention of his name. "My gem," He murmured, his eyes burning holes through my own just like they did four years back. "I've already done that, a long time ago." *Important* This is a story where the ML is sweet but possessive with the FML at first. But when he loses her for her own safety, that's where he gets darker and grovelling. So, wait for the best :) Love<3 RavenWritezz

When eighteen-year-old Teri meets twenty-three-year-old Shalom in London, all she wants is a hole to crawl into and hide. An embarrassing stain and an unforgettable smile are all she has to go on, but finding her savior after summer break feels impossibleㅡuntil social media steps in. Teri tracks Shalom down, only to learn he's a budding actor. She writes, he replies, and a flirtship sparks between the French-Kinoise and the English-Jamgirian. Three months later, their spark ignites into a second encounter. Just as Teri's saxophones start getting louder, Shalom gets the call that changes everything, launching him from an acting hopeful into global stardom. Years pass. Teri moves on, earning her degree and building a career as one of the industry's most popular movie podcasters, all while watching the boy from Peckham become an A-lister and one of the world's most sought-after bachelors. The big screen is now the only place Teri can see Shalom. At least, that's what she thinksㅡuntil life finds a crazy way to make their worlds collide onboard a long-haul flight.

THE NINTH LEDGER Five girls. Five boys. One secret buried for seven hundred years. Aadhya Sharma and her four best friends have always lived ordinary lives in Amritsar, Punjab. School. Family. Friends. Dreams. Until one night, their ordinary world disappears. The five girls are kidnapped without warning. There is no ransom. No explanation. Only a strange photograph left behind. A photograph of five girls who look exactly like them. And a date that should be impossible. Thousands of kilometres away in Japan, five famous boys are living a life completely different from theirs. Ren, Haruto, Kaito, Sota and Yuki are members of KAGE, one of Japan's most popular groups. Fame. Money. Luxury. And families hiding secrets. When the boys receive a mysterious message connected to the kidnapping, they discover that their families have been guarding an ancient secret for generations. A secret connected to India. A forgotten merchant network. Five bloodlines. A mysterious cult. And a ledger that disappeared seven hundred years ago. Their search will take them from Punjab to Japan, and eventually Vietnam. But the deeper they go, the more dangerous the truth becomes. Because the girls weren't chosen at random. The boys aren't involved by coincidence. And someone has been waiting for these ten people to find each other. Some secrets are inherited. Some are buried. Some find you.

One childhood wish. Two lives forever intertwined. ​Seven-year-old Park Jeong-min lives in the high-pressure shadow of Busan, while across the world, Kimya survives the rising violence of war in Congo DRC. Through a pen-pal exchange involving a pair of sneakers and a wax bracelet, the two form a unique bond and share a secret: they periodically swap bodies. As the years pass, they navigate each other's worldsㅡone a sanctuary of safety but suffocating expectations, the other breathtaking but scarred by relentless violence. At fifteen, a spiritual intervention severs their psychic link, trapping one in isolation, the other in constant peril. Years later, still haunted by Kimya's fate, Jeong-min becomes a doctor and volunteers in the DRC, risking his life to find her. Meanwhile, Kimya, now alone in a foreign country, battles unfamiliar customs as she searches for him in Korea. ​No longer children dreaming of escape, they are survivors seeking the only person who truly knows their souls.