The illusion of tommorow
Historical_goblin
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Historical_goblin
Complete, First published Jul 23
Mature
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In the bustling city of New York, Mia Walker's life seems perfect. As a talented architect, she's on the brink of career-defining success with her ambitious green skyscraper project. At home, her relationship with David, a charismatic and supportive lawyer, appears unshakable. Alongside their closest friends, Emily, a dedicated social worker, and Chris, a driven tech entrepreneur, they seem poised to conquer the world.

But as Mia's obsession with her work grows, the cracks in their seemingly perfect lives begin to show. David, feeling neglected, finds solace in the arms of a colleague. Emily struggles with the emotional toll of her job, while Chris faces ethical dilemmas that threaten his business and friendships. Each is forced to confront their own challenges, testing the strength of their relationships and their resilience.

As their lives unravel, Mia, David, Emily, and Chris must navigate betrayal, heartbreak, and redemption. Through their journey, they discover the true foundations of their lives are not in their careers or ambitions, but in the love, support, and forgiveness they share.

"The Illusion of Tomorrow" is a poignant tale of love, loss, and the fragile beauty of life. It's a story that reminds us that sometimes, the dreams we chase come at a cost, and that the most important thing we can hold onto is each other.
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Teaching Mia

42 parts Complete

Fed up with her disheartening life in NYC, Mia takes a gamble and embarks on an invigorating journey abroad to business school in Spain. When Mia Fuentes moves to Spain for graduate school, desperately trying to leave her past behind, the last thing she ever imagined was getting involved with Leo Durant, the hottest and most sought after guy on campus. Leo is sexy, confident, and has the ultimate bad boy reputation. Something about him keeps pulling her in, when she knows she should be staying far away in the secluded world she has built for herself. Will she be able to overcome her fears and inner struggles that have brought her here? Or will Leo be able to teach her something about love and that not everything in life happens the way we expect? Contemporary, multicultural, and deeply moving, this is the story of a young woman's trials and tribulations of leaving everything behind and trying to create a new life for herself in a foreign country. It is a relentless journey of self-exploration, healing, and maturity, with a lot of romance, wit and humor.

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