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It started on a night with broken glass.

First the glass, then the screams, and then the blood. And then, their lives were changed forever.

It marked the beginning of her brother's suffering.

As Else Schüffen struggles to define everything that is happening around her in Germany 1941, Maximilian faces a different kind of struggle. 

An adopted Jew in a Christian family, Max faces betrayal and loss, forgiveness and anger. Being a divided family with a Nazi as a brother, his fears become a reality. He must go into hiding, but with a different identity: Henrik Brandenburg, an Aryan shopkeeper.

And then there's Else, a young Aryan girl, in the midst of her brother's tumult. Painting, it seems, is the only way of escape, and the only way to keep her brother, Maximilian, in her heart forever. Through it all, there is one thing she learns. Sometimes, in order to survive, we must repair our broken wings and learn to fly again~

 #39 in historical fiction//March 29th

Edited by the lovely @jgfairytalesAll Rights Reserved

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A Country Not Your Own by NekaPorter

In 1939, as World War 2 began, a Jew named Analiese Baldwin is rescued from an explosion by a German soldier. She has only his dog tag to remember him by. Now, four years later, she is rounded up like all the other Jews to be placed in a cruel concentration camp. Cruelty is not unfamiliar, though. While she cant remember her past, she knows it is not one worth remembering. It is not full of love or happiness because Jews cant find love or have happiness. Yet, little does she know that the place where she loses it all will be the very same place where she finds everything.

Old Love Dies Hard (spinoff of life happens) by InfinitelyRadiant

COMPLETED: 28th OCTOBER, 2017 --------------------------------------------- "Every time she cried she remembered that every teardrop is a waterfall but her tears weren't waterfalls, they were floods and every time they came, they shook the building of her soul to its foundation. Yet, like floods do, they spread a layer of oblivion over her soul so it wouldn't know it was falling apart" -------------------------------------------------------- Think of the worst possible thing that can happen to you? Does losing your parents, one way or another, count? Because that is what Amna has been through. She lost her father to death and her mother to life. But she gained some beautiful relations throughout those intense years too. Nonetheless, she's one of the most cheery people out there Her theory: all that is wrong with her life is because of her. Then, just like a breath of fresh air, comes Mason Rogers and both of them become best friends instantly while Amna is on vacation. 5 years pass They cross paths again by a certain coincidence on Amna's part and no coincidence at all on Mason's part. But there is something peculiar about Amna. She's no longer one of the most cheery people. She has changed like the day turns into the night. Like the sun is replaced by the moon. Now it is up to Mason to figure her out, to bring back the girl he calls his best friend. Amna tries hard to resist Mason, to not let him break down her walls. Fate has its own plans, and they will unfold in the most beautiful way possible --- or will they? That's for me to write and for you to find out DISCLAIMER: This story contains Muslim characters but they don't "depict Islam" in any way. This story can also be read as a stand alone

No New Friends (Completed) by BiinkyBoo

Heaven was born and left at the hospital. She was adopted at a very young age. She was living a pretty good life but it was slowly changing for the worse. Through this story, she's gonna go through death, lies, and betrayal. An old childhood friend comes back to town and now we have to see where Heaven's life is going. Simone is Heaven's adoptive sister. But blood couldn't make them any closer. But when Simone hides the biggest secret of all time from Heaven, will their bond be broken? We know friends come and go, and they say blood is thicker than water , will they keep their #1 rule "No New Friends. Or will it all become slaughtered ? Now let's all take this semi-crazy ride, I'd like to call a story.

Love Me Like You Do by aaradhana_adithya

Previously titled as 'His Masterpiece' ***************************************** "I hate you" she shut her eyes and screamed at him. "But I love you" he confessed for the first time. Her eyes widen on his confession. Her heart skipped a beat when he confessed. She had been expecting him to say those words for a long time, but now he is late. She shook her head. "No. You still pity me. You are feeling guilty. You don't love nor you are going to love me in any future. Leave me." she sobbed. "I have always loved you but I didn't realize that soon enough. Please forgive me." he begged her just like she did. "There is nothing to forgive. But I can't love you again." saying that she walked away. ***************************************** He was keen on painting a masterpiece, but he failed to realize that she was his masterpiece. She was busy on running away from him, but she didn't knew that fate was trying to unite them both. ***************************************** Dive into the world of colors to witness the fusion of art and love

Humanity of the Broken [ Band of Brothers ] 2 by Silmarilz1701

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The Cuckoo's Cage by RebeccaBala

'Ernst's gaze seemed to draw closer. "Does that shock you?" he asked. "I'm not sure anything shocks me anymore," she said. "That's good to hear," he said, settling back in his seat. Anna felt uneasy. She wrapped her arms around herself, trying to resemble some form of protection. Yet, she knew full well how futile it was.' Desolate and alone, Anna finds that, yet again, her loved ones are just beyond her grasp. Determined to do everything in her power to reunite with them, Anna makes the decision to align herself to the one person who has control over life and death in the camp; the Commandant. She now lives every day in the threat of his affection, trying her best to stay one step ahead of him at all times. Yet how long until he tires of her games? And with Germany on the precipice of loss, can anyone outside the camp's reach intervene and save her? That is... if they are even willing to any more. Book Two in the Cuckoo Series #1 in Jewish-Holocaust #1 in WW2 #1 in ConcentrationCamp #1 in Jews Trigger warning for graphic violence, graphic sexual content, mature language and adult themes.

The One Who Stole the Sky by WhiteRice1718

*COMPLETED* "Liesel, what's the matter?" Max's concern was that of a mother's, so flat, but so serious. "Max, there is no one to thank left." Liesel changed her view to peer at the dusty floor. She missed Max's countenance gaping mouth and large eyes afflicted by her words. Not only had Max stolen the sky, he stole Liesel's heart too. Now, in Post-WWII Germany, the Allies have brought relief. Life is just beginning to come out of hiding, ready to blossom and flourish as it once did before. No one no longer cowers in fear. But something stirs in Russia: Communism. How will a Jew and innocent German girl make it safely in this ever-changing world that is right out their door? NOTE: This is after The Book Thief story (sequel if you will), so there are some spoilers if you haven't seen/read anything about it. However, if you don't care about the movie/book/spoilers, then it still makes for an eye opening, post-WWII fan fiction. Personally, I feel this is my best piece of writing I've ever shared on Wattpad. I hope everyone enjoys! NOTE: I DO NOT own any of the characters or the cover picture!

Convalescent by AugustLikeTheMonth

When war erupted across Europe in 1939, sixteen year old Katherine Montague had known what she wanted to do - what she had to do. Now, five years later and a trained nurse in the British army, she finds herself thrust into the thick of that same war. But as the fight for the Western Front rages on, Katherine discovers something amid the rubble of the death and destruction around her. Something that will plunge her into a completely new war - a war she'd never intended to fight, but has no intention of losing. The war for William Hughes' heart. Love might be enough to win the battle, but will it be enough to win the war? If not, her own heart just might pay the price.

Tulips in Her Hand by ellieerose_

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Mildred by Laligirl_5

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A Country Not Your Own

In 1939, as World War 2 began, a Jew named Analiese Baldwin is rescued from an explosion by a German soldier. She has only his dog tag to remember him by. Now, four years later, she is rounded up like all the other Jews to be placed in a cruel concentration camp. Cruelty is not unfamiliar, though. While she cant remember her past, she knows it is not one worth remembering. It is not full of love or happiness because Jews cant find love or have happiness. Yet, little does she know that the place where she loses it all will be the very same place where she finds everything.