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Let Me Tell You A Story You Won't Understand

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africa awayfromhome children journey

A coming of age story: a little white girl runs away from home in Botswana, Africa - on the same day as the Rwandan Genocide. Her journey moves her through familiar spaces in an unfamiliar. She is alone. As the truths of Africa bounce off her, she realizes her place in society is different than others. An existential crisis ensues about her class and race. Her courage is tested as day turns into night and as the truths about humanity are slowly revealed to her through the people she meets. Her gardner finds her and brings her home, forever changed. Forever in his debt.All Rights Reserved

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Egypt Is Away. by sugatrapnaee_

This is the story of Egypt Trinity James a newly 17 year old who was born and ran from her home that's located in a third world country. She ran from her home at 12 after a group of dangerous men was sent to kill her entire family including her due to a large amount of debt. She finds her self in america after a long journey and ends up adopted by a family who took her in legally. But after a few other complications as of recently, she had to move in with another family in a whole new state miles and miles away. She seeks a healthy home which she could take shelter in and also starting at a new school where she meets very... interesting people. She ends up getting sucked in to that regular high school life when in reality she's still on the run from these horrid people who still want her dead.

School Bus Graveyard | Aiden x Fem! Reader by elswif

You never would've thought a school trip could change everything. (Note that this is written for a female reader :D) ~~~~ Life is normal. You're going to the same school with your triplets, just a couple of "minor" family issues in the background, but other than that, it's normal! You develop small feelings for a new kid, which you know he doesn't feel back because he's in love with another girl... right? Then there's the school field trip. Just a small problem. You find yourself somewhere totally different every night at 12 am. The sky turns red, and the phantoms come out to play.

My Professor × Lover S1 [fayeyoko] by Ash_Mlsrn

***Will edit the grammatical errors once the book was done*** There's a woman who's in her 30's, she's a professional licensed teacher and owner of a cafeteria near at the bus stop. She had this aura of being gentle yet cold personality that a lot of students she's teaching had crush on her, beside of being gentle and cold she also being admired for how handsome yet gorgeous she is but for her love is nothing and no one was worthy for her. Everything went change when a extrovert girl who's in her 20's transferred at the school where's she's teaching.

Children's Control by Vijfsnippervijf

It is the year 2030, and in many countries across the world, children rise up against adult society. From now on, all adults are under the control of children. The children who lead this uprising have created very clever ways to control the adults, and nothing can stop the children. They easily take over many countries, and all resistance has become completely futile. Pascal is taken away by his own daughter, and taken into a prison, where he meets his true love. But the children don't want him to fall in love with anyone. Pascal keeps a diary about what happens inside the prison. NOTE ABOUT COVER: "Woman and child in Africa" by International Livestock Research Institute is licensed with CC BY-NC-SA 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/ Mature Story: this story has a lot of violent scenes spread across multiple chapters.

The Wild Within by AsteropeBlack

Once, she woke up in a warm, soft bed surrounded by towering city buildings. Now, she wakes up wrapped in threadbare sheets in the wilderness. Once, she raided the fridge for delicious food, snacks and ice cream. Now, she hunts for meat every day to keep the hunger at bay. Once, her goal for life was to get a job, make money, be happy. But now? Now there is only one goal: To survive. ➳ ➳ ➳ This is the story of Leila, a lost girl in a broken world. The pandemic of 2020 was the catalyst for a reaction that shook the planet, leaving it barren, devastated and ruined. The Earth as we know it exists no more and each day is a struggle to stay alive. But when Darius, a mysterious boy, enters Leila's life, her world turns upside down. Together they embark on an emotional journey, figuring out what it means to live, to love, and most importantly, to survive. ➳ ➳ ➳ WARNING: This story will contain descriptions of violence and unsettling scenarios. It also centers around COVID-19, which may be triggering for some readers. I hope that you are all healthy and safe during this time :)

A F R I C A. by Brittany_Ragbeer

“You’re so dark!” “You blend in with the night” “Girl you need some color” “Aww! She wish she was light skin””You burnt!” Discrimination and Bullying are what 18 year old Africa is faced with on a daily basis. She’s a dark skin beauty but her color is the only thing that seems to catch their eyes. “Stop being so insecure about everything, I’m not going to hurt you. I’m a thug but I know how to love too” “I don’t want to be another girl you screwed, Tyler!” When she runs into Compton’s most respected man, Tyler, she starts to get insecure about everything. Her age, color etc. Knowing how the thugs do it, she tries to stay away from them but it seems as though, everywhere she goes Tyler is there. Will they become something new? Or will this just be another Thug Love story?

Imaginary by etherealfolklore

Faye gets dropped off on her first day of preschool, where she begins to feel the excruciating agony of loneliness, for the first time in her life. She notices weird smells, strangers she hardly knew, germ infested toys, and some teacher telling her everything was gonna be alright. But how could she know that for sure? It had only been a few days of attending this godforsaken place, and Faye had suffered enough. Everyday was a different version of screaming and crying, until one day, she heard someone doing the same. Which intrigued her, who was this new girl that felt the same way as she did? And how come no else could see her? Tag along with Faye in this coming of age story, as she navigates self love, self acceptance, body confidence, the overcoming of fears, and a new restoration of faith. Based and Inspired by a true story.

THE ARRIVAL by iam_fisaj

An all based African story. "When you begin a journey of revenge, start by digging two graves: one for your enemy, and one for yourself." It all started when Rose found her parents both dead. Living without them wasn't so easy! When your favourite person is your worst enemy in disguise!!!🤔. Love came around accompanied by so many complications. When your revenge is staring at you straight in the eyes but you can't have it. After uncovering all mysteries, Rose accepted that her parents got what they deserved! Why? How? That's what you'll have to find out YOURSELF!

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Egypt Is Away.

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