Unlikelyfriendship Stories

Fifteen year-old Akira is a very...what's the word...depressing girl. She doesn't talk or smile, and hasn't done this ever since she ran away from her home when she was ten years old. She's been this way for a long time. Naoko on the other hand, is also an orphan, but he will do anything for anything. He gets in trouble a LOT, but doesn't care. He is a VERY happy & playful boy. When the two bump into each other in a very bad situation, they both have different plans to get out of it. Since they had to do something, Akira takes a risk and goes with Naoko's plan, and so begins the most exciting summer of Akira's life. There will be bumps & bruises, as Akira learns that she doesn't have to be sad & depressed all the time, and what it takes to lighten up.

space. friends. and a life-changing journey. What could go wrong?

In soccer, being offsides means that you are ahead of the ball and the other team. To Benji, being ahead was a bad thing. He wanted to be exactly where everyone else was, even if that's not who he truly was. Rodanthe was the exact opposite. She didn't care if she was different than everyone else. She was proud of who she was. Benji and Rodanthe never assumed that their paths would cross, until Benji realizes that she might be the only person who can help him. One simple request leads the pair to an unlikely friendship filled with dramatic high school romances, the problematic diversion of popular and unpopular, and the struggle to find out who you really are.

Ellie Bishop has been given her very first undercover assignment. And as Proby to Gibbs team she's making it her mission to not let him down. Nick Torres, a professional undercover agent, has been clear instructions to watch over Ellie Bishop, without her realizing it. Both playing a game around each other while hoping the other doesn't find out. But then something happens. They begin to slowly fall in love. Will Ellie be able to prove her worth to Gibbs and the team? Or will this unexpected stranger wipe her off her feet? Can Nick play the con long enough to past the test the director has given him, or will love threaten to take everything he has worked for away? For the sake of the story, Tony is with Ziva, even though it takes place 6 months after Ellie arrives. (Please don't hate me😔)

In the mystical world of Enchantia, imagination holds extraordinary power, and dreams have the ability to shape reality. "The Inkheart Chronicles: A Tale of Enchantia" weaves a spellbinding narrative that will transport you into a realm where magic reigns supreme. Join Luna, a young girl with an extraordinary gift, as she discovers a hidden book that unlocks the gateway to Enchantia. With her trusty companions-a mischievous fairy named Willow and a noble knight named Arden-Luna embarks on exhilarating adventures, facing mythical creatures, uncovering ancient secrets, and battling against a malevolent sorcerer who seeks to control the fate of Enchantia. This captivating tale celebrates the power of imagination, friendship, and the resilience of the human spirit. Prepare to be whisked away on an epic journey, where ordinary children become heroes and the bonds forged through storytelling transcend the boundaries of reality.

Three dragons meet under unlikely circumstances. Normally they would never meet let alone form such a close and unbreakable bond. But then again the realm of Ficarain never was the same after Her.

Ellis is a high school student and her father is an astronaut. Two years ago he left on a five year mission, mission control lost contact after six months, her mother lost hope after a year. Now it's Ellis' senior year and she is about to give up hope when she meets the town drunk, Ben, who shows her an old observatory. With hope, science and a miracle Ellis could find a way to bring her father home.

"In the shadowy world of secrets and seduction, where danger lurks in the most unexpected places, follow the enthralling journey of two hearts destined to collide. Meet Emily, a young woman drowning in a sea of anxiety, searching for meaning in a world that seems to have none. And then there's Alex, a brilliant and enigmatic businessman with a dark secret that could change their lives forever. When their paths cross in the most unexpected of places, their lives are thrust into a whirlwind of passion, danger, and intrigue. As Emily and Alex's connection deepens, they must navigate the treacherous waters of love, trust, and the dangerous underworld that threatens to tear them apart. Join them on a rollercoaster ride of emotions as they discover that love can be both their salvation and their greatest peril. Will their love conquer all, or will the secrets of the past destroy their future? Get ready for a heart-pounding, pulse-quickening tale of love, suspense, and desire that will leave you breathless. This is a story where love knows no boundaries, and danger is just a heartbeat away. Welcome to a world where passion and peril collide, and where every page turned brings a new twist in their epic love story."

What if you had a free ticket for a murder? A "get out of jail free card"? Not everyone gets that one chance to save someone else's life. Nate was on the wrong bus at the right time and managed to get himself a little black stamp on the top right corner of his record. AKA; A card. One saved life = One free murder for the life saver. No consequences; no jail time, no death row, and certainly no heartbroken mothers talking you behind thick glass through a phone line. Unless you count a guilty conscience of course.

Contemporary Women's Fiction Novel about healing from grief through sometimes hilarious failures and misadventures May Johnson used to be an ordinary wife and mother. Now, she's a middle-aged millionaire, grieving the loss of her family. The only living relative she has left is her smothering younger sister. May's sanity is already threatened when tensions rise, so she sets out to find solitude down south in the marshes Florida. However, life and a large obnoxious bird have other plans for her. Animal encounters, unlikely friendships, sisterly squabbles and hilarious scenarios take May on an unforgettable journey from the depths of grief to a new life. But, will she embrace it? •SAMPLE CHAPTERS• Published on Amazon, www.ejstillings.com •To read the full story visit amazon.com/author/ejstillings or find the links to my book on amazon on my website www.ejstillings.com

Zayda thought that her life was normal after all the crap in her childhood, but it turns out that ready or not the past will come to haunt her. She can't run or hide because it will find her. With danger lurking around every corner, it's hard to keep her sanity and make sure her family is safe. Will she manage or perish?

"Don't stop thinking about tomorrow. Don't stop, it'll soon be here. It'll be, better than before, yesterday's gone, yesterday's gone..."

When a fifteen‑year‑old girl steps out of the subway on a scorching New York afternoon, the last thing she expects is to meet a self‑proclaimed knight on an electric scooter. But Don Quixote - aluminum‑foil helmet, mop‑lance, and all - charges into her life with a mission: to protect the innocent from the "metal beasts" terrorizing Times Square. Dragged into his chaotic quest, she witnesses him challenge taxis, confront tow trucks, and nearly get himself arrested - all in the name of chivalry. What begins as a ridiculous encounter slowly becomes something strangely inspiring, as she realizes that beneath his delusions lies a heart determined to make the world better, one imaginary monster at a time. In this modern retelling, a girl discovers that sometimes the bravest people are the ones who dare to see the world not as it is, but as it should be.

A 72-year-old mad Soviet genius - illegitimate son of composer Dmitry Shostakovich, fugitive physicist, and connoisseur of blini - fled to the UK in the 1990s with miles of stolen superconducting wire. Now in 2025 he's dragging a baffled postmistress to Riga in a clunky Volga, dodging Interpol (or is it the Kazakh mafia?), while his motorbike-obsessed British sidekick tries to untangle why Igor's "harmless" string theory research might just be the universe's deadliest weapon. Chaos, curd-cheese pancakes, and cosmic chords ensue. Tone: Darkly comic, Big Lebowski meets Cold War spy farce. Comparisons: "If A Gentleman in Moscow crashed into The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window... with extra vodka."

What do a homeless street performer and a jaded small buisness owner have in common? Nothing ... except 40 hours of community service. Take a journey with an extraordinary couple (Zara Dixon and Adam Cain) as they learn to see past their differences, casting aside stereotypes and misconceptions to find unexpected love and understanding waiting for them. * 2020 Watty Awards Entry

Evil has entered Ellestar, royal city of the antlered Cievan people. The life of Adrastea, wilful and attention-starved daughter of the king, is shattered completely when she witnesses the murder of her parents by a scar-faced Human. Wounded and despondent, Adrastea narrowly escapes death herself and finds unexpected refuge and friendship in the remote cottage of a crippled Cievan. Soon the news spreads that Adrastea is wanted for the murder of her parents. Five years later, the scar-faced killer strikes again. This time, however, he is pursued by an accomplished artist of the blade, the fierce Cievan Aleta, who hates Humans and who never smiles. Aleta reluctantly joins forces with Daphne, the humorous Human girl acrobat on her own hunt for scar-face and the bitter Cievan almost learns to smile. Will Daphne, Aleta and a sampling of colorful characters from the world of Orbis succeed in installing Adrastea's brother on the Cievan throne and in restoring the princess to her people? Adrastea opens the courageous combat against evil by the five peoples of Orbis, the Cievo, the Humans, the Shefro, the Elves, and the Snow Sprites, as recorded in the six Annals of Orbis. This fast-paced fantasy novel with a dash of subtle humor is set in a heroic, Tolkien-inspired world.

Bella is the kid that people look at and think one of three things. The first, "That kid is perfect. I want to be her," the second is, "I hate her," and the third is, "She's hot." From the outside, it looks like Bella has the perfect life. She lives in a mansion in Beverly Hills that is as big as the White House, and her parents were famous movie stars. What could possibly go wrong? Everything. Ivy is the girl that walks into school with her thick rimmed glasses, and her jet black hair pulled into two sleek pigtails. She's the kid who takes her math book everywhere, and treats it like a newborn child. In other words, she's the perfect target for high school bullies. When an unfortunate event pulls the two girls together, the impossible happens. They start to fall in love.

Wishing is for those with fortune. Or maybe it's for those who long for a taste of it. The night connects all who stumble through and it is there we find each other. Together we sit, the stars we wish on so stark but only for us in the dark.