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  • The Curse of Mysterion by stacerae
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    Kenny McCormick is 16 and is the poorest kid in South Park, but he loves his 6 year old sister, Karen and he protects her as the mysterious hero of the night, Mysterion. But not everything is that simple, Mysterion has secrets older than time itself and he's not too willing to share them, but maybe he'll share them when the time is right. This South Park story is full of mystery, love of family, tragedy, and secrets that will finally be found out
  • "π’π“π„π€π‹πˆππ† 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐒..." 𝒀𝑰𝒁𝑯𝑨𝑡  by Zhanxianyibo
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    π—π’πšπ¨ π™π‘πšπ§ was born into a powerful and wealthy family that valued status above human life. Diagnosed with a severe heart condition that required a transplant, his family used their money and influence to ensure his survival-no matter the cost. In their desperate attempts to save him, many innocent lives were destroyed. Then, one day, a perfect donor appeared: a pregnant woman whose heart was an exact match for Zhan's. The question is... would they take her life too, just so Xiao Zhan could live? *** π–πšπ§π  π˜π’π›π¨ grew up in crushing poverty that eventually claimed his father's life. His mother lost her sanity and disappeared without a trace, leaving him alone to care for his newborn sister-the only family he had left. To protect her, he was willing to do whatever it took, even if it meant crossing dangerous lines. Raised amidst hardship and the cruelty of those around him, Yibo fought for every single day of survival. Life taught him to trust no one, forgive rarely, and never tolerate being treated as less than he deserved. When fate brings Xiao Zhan and Wang Yibo into each other's lives, buried truths begin to surface, forcing them to confront a painful question: How many lives are worth sacrificing to save one?
  • The end justifies the means  by HerMajestyDiiz
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    One hospital One revenge A man loses his entire family in a planned accident . He suffers alone an decides to revenge .He swaps the babies at birth For 25 years, a rich girl suffers in poverty and otther in luxury. Humph! the silly man pays school fees for the poor girl indirectly
  • To Weather the Storm by Reverink
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    Faith was all she had when she moved to the city, faith to survive, to stay strong, to carry the weight no one else could see. Growing up, Adyrheign Alegre witnessed all the struggles her mother had to endure as the eldest in the family. Hindi pa nakatulong na ang haligi ng kanilang tahanan ay nalulong sa bisyo, at kalaunan, humantong pa sa pisikal na pang-aabuso, hindi lang sa kaniya, kundi pati sa nakababata niyang kapatid. When the time finally came for her to leave home, she carried just one dream, to earn her degree and give her family the life they were denied for so long. No room for distractions. No time for drama. She promised herself that nothing,not loneliness, not exhaustion, not even the pressure of living alone in the city, would get in the way. But sometimes, fate has a way of testing even the strongest promises. Then came Cohen Adam Monternel, student council officer, effortlessly charming, and far too curious about the quiet, guarded world she tried so hard to protect. With a smile that could disarm even the toughest defenses, he seemed to see right through her walls. He wasn't just interested, he was relentless, showing up when she least expected it. But can he actually make things easier for her... Or will he be the storm she never saw coming? Start: May 17, 2021 End: December 30, 2021
  • Unexpected Family  by Iloveoriginal34try
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    Shalini Sharma, an awkward and shy 10th class student with an interest in birds. She has everything she could ask for; loving parents, a pet bird but not friends. Rishabh Oberoi, the most powerful mafia boss in West India. He is known for making his enemies and defaulting borrowers disappear. They are two very different people. A shy and awkward teenager trying to find her path and a dangerous and hardened man trying to hold onto his humanity. It should have been impossible for them to cross paths but fate had other plans. (Warning: Swearing)
  • The life i haven't finished living  by inkafternight
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    She carried her family before she was old enough to understand what responsibility meant. Then she found love, married, and entered a life of poverty, pain, and abuse. I grew up watching my mother suffer while no one understood her. This is her story. And somehow, it became mine.
  • Shadows of the Vanished; A Dystopian Awakening || seongjoong || ATEEZ by roserosierosey
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    Seonghwa welcomed the taste of blood, even smiled at the sight of it pooling under his feet, because that meant he was still alive. That meant another day on the front lines protecting the one place that still remained free until the rebellion was successful. That meant there was still a fighting chance, there was still hope that would come with the new dawn as more forces from the government would be sent in. Only today it did not taste like victory or revenge. The pounding taste of the foul liquid was vile and defeating in the worst way. While Seonghwa knew of the powerful feeling of looking down on his fallen opponent, he wasn't completely unfamiliar with the feeling of being the one on his knees instead, completely defenseless to take each beating that came without pause. There was no pride in his soul, not with the taste of his own blood in his mouth. Or: Welcome to the 47th celebration of The Games.
  • Oasis by Justawritershe
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    What happens when a young woman puts her trust into a complete stranger. Things aren't always as they seem. Karena is dealing with her difficult past, being forced into a life she never asked for, fleeing her captives only to stumble upon a people and introduced into a new way of life she is not familiar with. When Karena has given up on people she comes across "him". The one who changed her life forever.
  • Lady and the Tramp [E.G.D] by pineapplepizza0
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    Ethan. Parents so ashamed of him they threw him out of the house. Permanently. Ethan. Homeless, lost in life, hopeless. Ethan. The tramp. Parker. The girl who just managed to emotionally get by like most teenage girls. But she was different. Parker. The girl who liked what she liked, wanted to do what she wanted to do and said what she wanted to say. But she was different. Parker. She was different. Ranks: #71 - poverty #91 -self love #121-homeless
  • Colourful  Darkness πŸ–€ by lifetoback
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    COLOURFUL DARKNESS What happens when destiny makes two people meet who were never meant to belong to the same world? He comes from a world filled with everything she has never known. She comes from a life he could never imagine. Hridaya - a divorced young man who seems to have everything. A life people would call perfect. A man everyone believes they would be lucky to have. But behind that perfection lies a past he never talks about. He is surrounded by colours- yet somehow, his world remains colourless. Nandini - an orphan raised by her grandparents. A simple girl with little to her name, except her dreams, her innocence, and a heart that refuses to give up. Her life has given her every reason to lose her colours. Yet somehow, she still knows how to fly with them. Two strangers. Two completely different worlds. Two hearts carrying wounds they don't know how to heal. And then- destiny makes them collide. Will they fight against everything standing between them- their age, their class, their past, and the secrets that refuse to stay buried? Or will the world they come from prove stronger than the love they find? Because sometimes... the person who brings colour into your darkness is the one you were never supposed to meet. Will their love bloom? Or will their story become another beautiful thing that destiny was never meant to let survive?
  • Unraveling Fatimahβœ…UNEDITED by NanaAmiinah
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  • The Portal by Sourboy
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    Cheryl still has the emotional scars of spending the first fourteen years of her life constantly on the move with her young single mother, Zelda. Time and time again, trying to avoid the inevitable bullying that came from being the poorest kid in her class. Fighting the tears every time she and her mom left friends behind. Fast forward to 2035 and Zelda's bitterness toward Cheryl and her family takes its toll. When Cheryl is given the chance to step into the past and witness moments that shaped Zelda's hardened heart, she expects answers. What she finds instead are wounds deeper than she ever imagined and truths she may not be ready to confront. Will Cheryl's journey to the past allow a new chapter with her mom or drive them further apart? Will it improve or damage the fragile stability she craves with her husband and son? What is the risk when you visit the past, uninvited?
  • Flop Revolution by Confetti_party
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    Waddup babes 😍 time to educate yourself with flop historyπŸ’…
  • // loveless [#WATTYS2017] by minhthuann
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    "We're all in the same game, just different levels. Dealing with the same hell, just different devils." In a world where love was so brilliantly deprived, those who felt such an emotion would receive an immediate death sentence. Copyright Β© 2017 by thuan m. tran. only available on Wattpad.
  • One Last Breath by huzailazahid
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    When Nur finds herself a new job, after being fired from her previous boss, possibilities and doors of success, happiness and love open up before her. But everything needs a price. Out of three, Nur has to sacrifice one thing wisely or the balance in her life would destroy EVERYTHING. **** Nur is an American-Muslim who, in a month, has lost three things: 1. Her mother 2. Her job. 3. Her dignity But that same month gave her three things: 1. A new job 2. A new experience 3. Attention of a Billionaire It is Autumn and as the leaves shred, Nur's live changes colours. Marriage, love, success-happiness- knock on her door one by one but soon enough, all the good things creep out of her life as she is faced with a dilemma of losing one of three things. Now the time is ticking away and good things are slithering out. Nothing is good. Nothing is left. Yet, someone in her heart, yearns for one last breath.
  • The Pearl Principle by jgg_hearts
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    What happens when your greatest wound becomes your greatest strength? In the Philippines, a country of vibrant faith and crushing poverty, three teenage friends make a pact to live for God. But their decision leads them down a path of relentless hardship. They are called fools by their family, cast out by their church, and told by the world that their potential is being wasted. Faced with hunger, humiliation, and spiritual warfare, they discover a profound truth: a pearl is not born from comfort. It is a precious gem created by a wound, an answer to constant, agonizing pressure. The Pearl Principle is an unforgettable Filipino Christian drama about the transformative power of suffering. It is a story for anyone who has ever felt like a failure, for those who have been told they are not enough, and for all who dare to believe that God can use the most painful parts of our lives to create something beautiful and unbreakable.
  • fruitful by raweggbad
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    A bit of a cliche story about a boy finding out he's gay.
  • Cure for SURE by mooodygal
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    **#Cure for Sure** _"If you have faith, then you are cured for sure."_ Does faith truly heal, or is there something more sinister lurking beneath? Raghav, fresh from completing his medical studies, returns home to India, driven by a passion to serve his country. His journey takes a promising turn when he secures a volunteer medical internship in the picturesque village of Arthara. Under the mentorship of Dr. John Smith, the head of Arthara's community hospital and a renowned neurosurgeon, Raghav feels ready to make a difference. But as he delves deeper into his new role, Raghav begins to unravel the dark history of the hospital and uncovers chilling secrets about Dr. John Smith. The most horrifying revelation is the truth about MUKTIDHAAM. The entire village is in grave danger... What is this lurking menace? Can Raghav solve the mystery and save the village, or will he become its next victim? --- **#Note from Author:** This story is purely fictional. Any resemblance to actual persons, places, or events is coincidental. This narrative contains elements of violence, crime, psychological manipulation, and brainwashing. Reader discretion is advised.
  • The Therapist by MissLadyNoire
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    Alexandria is a depressed young teenager living a life of poverty, barely making it by. Despite the hardships she faces, she still shows kindness, compassion and empathy to others, and always offers a listening ear and does her best to give good advice, much like a therapist would ideally do. But what if the therapist needs therapy themselves? Huge thanks to @fallingtide for the cover!
  • The President's Daughter.  by oromiplus
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    This is an emotional story of a twelve year old girl who was separated from her parents by circumstances beyond everyone's human power. She was dragged through the muds and dirt of this life but and her life was in great peril.