When the Rain Stops
Sometimes, we need to lose ourselves to find our way back home.
Lucas Gallagher lives his life feeling empty, trapped in the monotonous rhythm of gray skies and relentless rain in Seattle. Haunted by past failures and lost dreams, he feels disconnected from everything he once loved-especially photography, the passion that used to give him purpose.
However, when an unexpected encounter leads him on a spontaneous trip to Ireland, Lucas embarks on an adventure that will change his life. Alongside his cheerful coworker, Emma, and a mysterious tour guide, Niamh, Lucas gradually rediscovers the beauty of the world-and a part of himself he thought was long gone. Amid the charm of rugged coastlines, ancient castles, and quiet moments under the rainy sky, Lucas must confront his past and decide whether to embrace a hopeful future or continue escaping from reality.
With tender moments, emotional depth, and breathtaking landscapes, When the Rain Stops is a poignant story about love, loss, and the healing power of a journey of self-discovery.
As Claire aims to leave her oppressive stepfamily behind, she befriends Zion. Will he be her ticket to freedom or a distraction in achieving her dreams?
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Claire Olsen has had a crush on Zion Petrakis since the first time she laid eyes on him, but he never noticed, instead only having eyes on the school's it girl, Maddie Jennings. Knowing she couldn't compete with Maddie, Claire hid her feelings for Zion, satisfied with admiring him from afar. However, when a series of events led Claire closer to Zion, her feelings for him grew from infatuation to love. And despite fighting hard to keep her feelings contained by distancing herself from Zion, he was determined to show her that he's earned a spot in her life.
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