«Shackles not visible to the eye, are harder to break than iron fetters.»Cal.
One day, a young man, in a depressing reflection on money and success in general, finds a notebook, once written by an unknown person, to achieve his own grandiose goals. Reading the notes, he decides to take them as a guide, which gradually reveals to him the essence of things, finally leading him to action. The development process is also facilitated by the contract concluded by Cal and Timothy, as well as other characters and important events. Upon reaching important heights in business, similar note holders go out to Cal, revealing to him the real state of affairs. After which, Cal needs to take sides and fight, risking absolutely everything, including his own life. Cal will make the final decision at a meeting with Timothy when he considers that the terms of the contract were met.
(The original book is being written in Russian language. You a reading an amateur version of translation)
Elliot's partner was his whole world, but after Allan's death, his ghost haunts Elliot's dreams. Everyone tells Elliot to move on, but he isn't sure he can.
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It's been a year since the love of Elliot's life, Allan, passed away. Everyone thinks he should have recovered after that much time, but Allan still haunts Elliot every night. He struggles to maintain relationships with his family, and despite a coworkers interest he can't summon up the courage to date. Elliot is living for the past, because to live for the present means he'll have to live with a hole in his heart. But the question Elliot has to face chases him through his monotonous days: is mourning Allan with everything he has truly living?
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