Southeastasian Stories

A love that grows in poetry, cigarette smoke and quiet gestures cannot always survive the world outside. Amelia and Judah must discover whether love is enough - or if some endings are necessary to truly begin.

Welcome to Austronesia, an alternate-reality fantasy world inspired by the rich cultures of Southeast Asia and the breathtaking landscapes and wildlife of Australia. In a world where danger lurks behind every corner, orphan Mai and her best friend and roo, Suriya, are forced to make difficult choices to survive. The pair of adventurous rogues spend their days searching for valuable artifacts to help feed their fellow orphans in a nearby monastery. But everything in their lives begins to change when they start the search for a long-lost artifact, one that seems to exist only in rumors. Throughout their journey together, they will face powers unlike any they have ever seen before and will uncover something bigger than they could have ever imagined.

Love is sweet, but Rith and Wes's meeting was anything but that. Drawn together by lust, fate, and maybe a hint of feelings, can the two strangers overcome their awful run-ins and polar lifestyles for a shot at true love? ▃▃▃▃▃▃▃▃▃▃▃▃▃▃▃▃ 🏳️‍🌈 #NaNoWriMo2019 🏳️‍🌈#3 in #Rugby as of 4/11/2019 🏳️‍🌈 #1 in #NaNoWriMo2019 as of 14/11/2019 🏳️‍🌈 #1 in #Cambodia as of 14/11/2019 ▃▃▃▃▃▃▃▃▃▃▃▃▃▃▃▃ [Longer Blurb] Meet Rith Duong and Wes Spurnrose. Rith's an underappreciated writer, struggling to get the respect and recognition he wants (but denies he needs) from his stubborn, scientist-or-nothing family. He slaves day in and day out at his family's Cambodian restaurant slash bar and dreams of leaving one day to become the next best writer the world has ever seen. Wes' only ever known the insides of the closet he's become comfortable in, straying out only when alcohol comes knocking or when porn suggests otherwise. His bisexuality's something that just can't be shared in his line of work, as queer and rugby player simply don't mix. His girlfriend of two years just left him, and all he wants to do is to be left alone. But after an unfortunate meeting at Rith's restaurant, and a more-than-fortunate meeting at a party, Rith's family is nothing but a distant memory and Wes secret no longer feels worth keeping. What happens if feelings mix together, but their worlds are so different it can't work? Like chalk and cheese, the two are total opposites, but can true love find a way around it?

What happens when you don't want to take the high road? When the situation is so unfair you can't help but hate the world? When you're tired of always losing? Rowena Tremont is tired of being on the losing end of love. Now she has an opportunity to get her best friend to fall in love with her she is not passing it up. This time she's fighting back, she's fighting hard and she's fighting dirty. No matter what anyone says, it'll all be worth it in the end. *STILL IN PROGRESS* This is my first novel. Please comment about whether you would like to read more! It's so encouraging hearing people's views

Lura was born a demon without fire-a century-long disgrace. A birthday gift changes everything. Now, a cursed bracelet rages on her wrist, granting her the untamed power of a god and marking her for death. She is hunted. A fanatical cult wants her power. A corrupt Council wants her erased. Every time she uses her new magic to defend her family, she risks succumbing to the same corruption that drove a legendary king to madness. With the bracelet now fused to her skin, countdown to her soul's destruction has begun. Alongside her human family and a fugitive elf spy, she must master the elements or become the world-ending threat everyone believes she is.

A tale about a group of friends, who had their Crackhead energy turned on 24/7.

["MY HERO ACADEMIA" MEETS "THE MAGICIANS"] Nin, a coffee-obsessed college student, exists in a world ruled by Senses-those with extraordinary Senses become Heroes, while others fall through the cracks and live their lives as Neverheroes. For Nin, appearing Sense-less, it's an uphill battle. ONC Prompt #51: "Life hasn't been easy, but it has taught you about all the different variations of what family can really mean." Word Count: 2,695 **"Coffee Hero" is the creation of W.L. Ink and is legitimately posted to Wattpad. If this story is present on any site other than Wattpad, it was plagiarized and the author cannot guarantee the quality of the story or the safety of accessing it outside of Wattpad.**

This story was created in order to learn to write in English, therefore I am very grateful if anyone is willing to correct mistakes in the form of word selection, grammar, diction, and others. In this book there are dozens of stories that tell stories about everyday events, sometimes with heavy themes as well. With the number of words limited to only 600 words, so some stories feel hanging and anti-climax. However, that is life. Never finished, but continues anyway.

Four heirs are dead. One remains. And the crows have finally found their own. In Jakarta, the children of powerful families are dying-quietly, impossibly, and without witnesses. No suspects. No rumors. Just "accidents" too precise to be coincidence. Adi Surya Wijaya was never meant to be the last one standing, but as the deaths mount, the rational world he trusted begins to unravel. Crows gather where they shouldn't. Old houses grow heavy with a malevolent presence. A ritual keris trembles in its sheath. To survive, Adi must rely on Irfan "Laks" Kusuma-an investigator bound by rigid discipline and a life lived at arm's length. Laks is everything Adi is not: cold, calculating, and far too familiar with the shadows. Forced into an uneasy alliance, the tension between them simmers beneath every unspoken glance and restrained touch. From the neon streets of Jakarta to the mist-shrouded temples of Central Java, they are pulled into a world where myths linger and the ground remembers every drop of blood spilled. Adi and Laks must uncover the truth behind the Orde Gagak before the curse claims its final sacrifice. Orde Gagak is a dark urban fantasy steeped in Southeast Asian folklore, blending supernatural mystery with a slow-burn M/M romance. It is a story of inheritance, belief, and the quiet pull between two men standing on the edge of the old world. Note to Readers: This version of Orde Gagak is a sample of the completed story. If you've enjoyed walking through the shadows with Adi and Laks, you can find the full, finished novella on Google Play Books. To see how the mystery ends and support a solo indie author, simply search for "Orde Gagak by Jem Goe" on the Google Play Store to download your copy today. The full ebook is currently FREE for a limited time. Thank you for following the crows!

The sequel to "Why We Fall" You've got to read the first book to understand the story line of this one. Hasan asked Aleya a question. The question whose answer would probably change both of their lives. What did she answer him? What could she answer him? The forbidden love story of these two continues...

Explore and witness the richness and cultural diversity of Southeast Asian literature via folklore. Filled with magic and lessons that made our lives realized and learned. Featuring a compilation of folktales from different Southeast Asian countries; particularly Indonesia, Laos, Thailand, the Philippines, and others. DISCLAIMER: I'm not the owner of these folktales. They are compiled by permission to the author. If any stories have similarities, the compiler will apologize for the incident.

Step into the enchanting world of Mei, a dedicated worker at the massive casuarina tree office building that serves as the heart of a backward spirit town.Living in a cramped HDB flat with her deceased grandparents, Mei's life takes a thrilling turn when a young human boy enters the spirit world in search of his missing sister. As they unravel a secret about Mei's past, she must make a risky decision that could change everything. Join Mei on a mesmerizing journey filled with mystery, friendship, and the power of courage in "Under the Dragon Bridge"

Will be written by @eppyphantomhive and @sweetchemicals.

A journal containing the trauma of a person goes missing. A journal containing the trauma of a budding author goes missing. For Mari (pronounced as "Mary"), the world stops spinning the day her complex traumatic past is published for all to consume, in her own handwriting. Terrified of her own future, she can either face the chaos head on or escape it. .... This is a short story.

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Isla Fernandez's life is suddenly going downhill, and she wants to blame that fortune teller she met during her 20th birthday. However, as a struggling college student, she doesn't have time to lay down and cry or bitch about it. She's determined to put back everything to its place again, but it seems like the universe is playing some nasty trick on her.

Khraviell Tarax is admitted to the prestigious first-ever exclusive multicultural, mixed-ethic school in Imperial Manila where he clashes with The Queens, the elite and powerful quartet clique girl group in the university - Machyllyn, Chassiah, Rafflienne, and Ylleniah. When he stands up against Machyllyn for his best friend, things just got worse and more complicated putting in jeopardy his dream and his friends. As secrets about the group are slowly being unveiled to him, his life might be in danger. Will he able to surmount the challenges of knowing these girls or will he find something more confusing and precious than his heart? An enemies to lover's romance in an alternate futuristic setting with diverse multiracial Southeast Asian characters.