Northern Stories

"The Sakura" is a journey from the south of Japan to the north - from losing her home and family to facing the darkness within. Sakura ventures into the forbidden forests, meets the forest spirit, learns ancient spells and swordsmanship, and joins the secret group of Emperor Hirohito. Alongside Takaharu - an idealistic police officer caught in a brutal war with the Yakuza and a nobleman named Moroto - Sakura walks the twisted path of revenge and justice. From the imperial prisons to the mansion of Lady Helena, a beautiful and ruthless woman. From battling the armored warrior Takashi Mura to hunting down Iwamoto and Mizuki, a greedy blacksmith obsessed with the legendary sword. But destiny waits for her in Hiroshima. A wave that takes everything... her memories, her face, even herself. Until one familiar face brings it all back. "The Sakura" - a story of darkness and light, revenge and justice, and a sword that never falls. 📖 7 chapters | 300 pages | A5 format

I killed a plant once because I gave it too much water. Lord, I worry that love is violence. -josè olivarez.

Two wounded hearts... A chance meeting... A cup of coffee... A story of redemption, hope and of course, a story of love.

[COMPLETED] This is the story of a young lady who found herself being the only child of her parents which seems normal at first, but it comprised of hardship, struggle, grief, love and partial joy. ~ My name is Ikhbal, I am 19 years old from Abuja Nigeria. Ever since the first day of my life, the one person that I adore and love sincerely is my mother. My father on the other hand is gentle, kindhearted and he has all Father material but I'm not kinda close to him, albeit I questioned myself on that but I don't have a reason. ~~ Ikhbal Adam, a pharmacy student of Nile university Abuja, shouldered by a wonderful family and a happy one until the occurrence of the catastrophe that will shatter her life, till she met the one person that will change her life and make her see the world in a good way. ~~~ Highest Ranking: #1 Nigeria (16/06/22) #4 Africa (27/08/22) #4 Hausa (28/08/22) #1 Northern (15/09/23) #3 Religious (01/01/24) ••••• Behind My Walls. Written and published by: Kherdeeniasse.

✨ Forced Marriage to the Emir's Son ✨ Zaynab Bello never imagined her life would change with a single sentence. "The Emir's family has chosen you for their son." Independent, stubborn, and fiercely protective of her freedom, Zaynab refuses to become another quiet wife trapped behind palace walls especially not for Khalid, the Emir's cold and feared son. But Khalid is not the man people think he is. Silent. Powerful. Dangerously calm. A man every woman wants... except her. Forced into a marriage neither of them expected, Zaynab enters a world of royal traditions, hidden family secrets, jealousy, pressure, and a love so intense it slowly destroys every wall between them. But loving Khalid comes with one terrifying problem The more he becomes her home The more afraid she is of losing herself in him. In a world where duty speaks louder than feelings, can two stubborn hearts survive a marriage that began without choice? Or will love be the very thing that ruins them both? 🔥 Northern Romance 🤍 Islamic Love Story 👑 Royal Family Drama 🌙 Slow Burn 🖤 Emotional & Romantic ✨ Forced Marriage Trope

Nadia Suleiman had everything planned-her wedding, her future, her life. Until the man she was meant to marry disappeared... and took her dreams with him. Humiliated. Heartbroken. And left to pick up the pieces, Nadia swore she would never let love make her weak again. But fate had other plans. Nasir Razeen Al-Zahrani-self-made billionaire, a man of power, silence, and control-doesn't believe in coincidences. When Nadia walks into his world, broken but unbowed, something about her pulls him in... dangerously. He doesn't chase women. He doesn't lose control. And he definitely doesn't fall. But for Nadia? He might just rewrite every rule he's ever lived by. Because some love stories aren't chosen... They're destined.

(ZUKOxOC) Soana: Princess of The Northern Water Tribe, a beloved sister to Princess Yue, and daughter of Chief Arnook. A betrothal to Prince Zuko to make peace with the Fire Nation has been set until Soana decides her own destiny. Although the bad blood between the Fire Nation and the rest of the world is a great weight, will the world be balanced once again? I'm only writing this for my amusement. If you wish to read then have at it! I hope you like my imagination!

Sultanah is a 21 year old girl from a wealthy northern Nigerian Family studying Petroleum Engineering. She is smart, pretty, badass, proud and does things her way. She lives life on her own terms and does the complete opposite of what she is told to do. Khalifah is a 28. He is a celebrity Architect from a wealthy family known for being a player. He is handsome, Egoistic, Proud and Charismatic. He does stuff how he wants and when he wants. At first sight, they despise each other But when both of their behaviours get out of hand, the 2 close familes decide on arranged marriage between the 2. None of them are happy about it. Will they cope and accept their fates?

Destiny brings together Dina, a Northern Christian, and Ahmed, a Hausa traditionalist, in a beautiful tale of love and unity."

Anila is an introvert who finds solace in the soft rustle of pages and the gentle hum of nature. Her world is a quiet one-built from the scent of old books, the shade of neem trees, and the calm after rain. She believes true love is something that belonged in dreams and fiction, a devotion no man of this generation could possibly match. Arman is the opposite in the eyes of the world-one of most respected architects, a man whose quiet demeanor and sharp presence make him both intimidating and untouchable. But with Anila, the armor falls away. Around her, he is no powerful figure-only a man hopelessly in love, willing to give her the kind of affection she thought only existed in history and dreams. They first crossed paths under the skies of Saudi Arabia, their meetings a strange dance of fate. On their last encounter, she gave him a riddle: "Find me in Nigeria, and my answer will be yes." he searches for her with nothing but her name and the weight of his dua.

Constable Elizabeth Fraser thought she'd spend her whole career policing the Canadian north. As a third generation Mountie, she knows how to track suspects through wilderness, handle a dog sled team, and press a scarlet tunic in a log cabin, but only knows American cities from family stories. Every day she strives to live up to her family legacy, but too often falls short of her own expectations. Yet when her best friend turns up dead, the trail leads to Chicago, where her old-fashioned skills are as welcome as a spring blizzard. The Chicago detective assigned to the case, an old friend's estranged son, wants nothing to do with Frasers or Mounties. To solve the case, she'll have to mend a broken family, adapt to a strange new place, while bringing her loyal wolf-dog and a dose of Yukon politeness, duty, and honour to the big city. In this Due South fan fiction, thirty years after Benton Fraser went to Chicago, his daughter follows in his footsteps. Content level (violence, profanity, sexual content) is similar to the TV show (on the clean side of mid-90s prime time network TV). No explicit sexual content or graphic violence. Contains spoilers for the original show. Complete. Also on AO3.

One heart although has never been in love, detest the idea of it. The other hurt to stupor comes to stop believing in it. Neither thought that they would end up with a spouse because they had given up on the idea of finding one in this world of twisted lies. But here they are. What do you think will happen?

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