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A gritty, contemporary YA novel from the heart of Russia. Dima's world is held together by two things: his beaten-up fake sneakers and his best friend, Vanya. They're just trying to survive their crumbling neighborhood-scraping for cash, avoiding trouble, and dreaming of something more. Then two shocks hit at once: Vanya's mother is diagnosed with terminal cancer. The treatment costs half a million rubles-an impossible sum. And Dima, who's been secretly in love with his rich classmate Yulia since second grade, gets a text from her: "Maybe we could hang out?" Now Dima is torn between two impossible tasks: finding a small fortune to save a woman he loves like a mother, and stepping into a world of money and privilege for a girl he thought was out of his league. In a race against time, where every honest road leads to a dead end, how far will he go to keep his balance? For fans of THE HATE U GIVE and gritty, realistic coming-of-age stories. This novel is translated from the original Russian. Updates weekly.

| 8𝘅 𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗗 · A YA Beauty and the Beast gender-swapped retelling. Bit of a Stranger Things vibe going on, too! Life was going mega well for Beatrice-Bea Laurent, a soon-to-be 18-year-old certified Insta star slash posh gal. She was spending every waking breath throwing parties, and dodging responsibilities. Until one fateful day when an Instagram scandal has her parents banish her from New York to New Town. Next thing she knows, she is cursed by a creepy old lady and is... changed. She starts growing fur, claws AND fangs! *** Beatrice Laurent is your average posh teen girl, who goes to classes when she feels like it. Which is basically... never. She spends her days lounging on her couch, staring at her phone screen, sharing fab life insta stories with her "friends," and sliding into their dms. Dodging real life responsibilities left and right, she does nothing, yet has everything. And, she has no problem with that. In fact, she enjoys it. Chartering planes-check. Private yachts-check. Designer duds-check. No expectations, no responsibilities, no worries. But that all ends when Beatrice gets grounded and banished from New York to New Town. Cherry on top: she is cursed by a creepy old lady at a party she threw! Suddenly she is friggin' growing fur, claws and other feline attributes, and having the incredible urge to roar and pursue tiny rodents. What's a girl to supposed to do when she involuntarily transforms into a beast and can't attend classes no more? Can Bea count on Ross Thorne, a bookish classmate who is struggling to stop living in his older brother Gus' shadow... To keep her secret? And perhaps aid her in the un-cursing when their budding affection becomes more than apparent? © 2022 EvelynHail Exclusively on Wattpad

Ema Muratovic is 17 years old and the ambitious daughter of Bosnian immigrant parents. She has two goals during her senior year; get a chance to win states for indoor track and break the barrier between her nearly all-white high school, Westbrook High, and the neighboring town's Timothy High School. These goals are not easy to achieve. Along the way, she realizes the immense sacrifices that she has to make for the betterment of herself and other people.

Reclusive, emo poet, Erioluwa Jesukite has demons that possess full control of his mind-thus reducing him to a vessel laden with anxiety-ridden thoughts and dark compulsions. He has gotten quite acclimatized to this tortuous hell, but his ploy of survival gets compromised, when college rears its head with a plethora of new challenges and daunting intricacies. Alienated and estranged, Eri's new life is a maze of change that threatens to be the bane of his existence. At the verge of his limits however, fate entangles him in the schemes of one beautiful Elienai Anisiji, who with her liberal persona and charming mien-becomes a much needed breath of fresh air. Thrust into the manic campus lifestyle of sinful pleasures and exhilarating experiences, Eri's delicate world is bound to collapse. And as vicious predators lurk in the shadows, ready to relish his pain, he'd realize the only way out of hell-is through it.

One man is her family's dream. The other could be her undoing. Suraiya Rao has never quite belonged. She's not white enough for society, not brown enough for her family... not enough for anyone. She's spent her life walking a tightrope between British reality and Indian expectation, doing everything by the book, no matter the cost. Then one chance encounter changes everything. Haydn Ellis Clarke isn't part of the plan. He's rich, ridiculously handsome, and absolutely not the man her family has chosen for her. But he sees her - not the dutiful daughter or the girl buried beneath generations of pressure, but the version of herself she's never dared to be. Mendhi My Heart is a story of identity, belonging, and choosing love, even when it means breaking every rule. Because love doesn't always arrive in the "suitable" package. Sometimes, it wears torn jeans... and gives your grandmother a heart attack.

***A sequel to Fright Fest 2016 Gold Winner RED RAIN*** "Surprise! This is a different kind of superhero story!" -Deadpool Red Rain was just the beginning. Blue Monday made everything worse. Luca Scagliotti used to be on the sidelines as far as the increasingly weird - and lethal - goings-on in the life of his best friend were concerned. Alex Snow no longer wanted to be involved, especially after losing the two people he loved the most in the space of only a few months. Destiny had other plans. The war against Preston Holly and his armies of light scrivs will be fought on two fronts - one for each of the two universes, Prime and Second. As they get dragged into this fight to save the mortal souls of both 'verses, Luca and Alex will reunite with loved ones, race to prevent acts of terror, and confront the mysteries of life, death, and the afterlife which have spent so long boggling their minds. (Third in the Red Rain series. Cover designed by @Whisperingwater.) Reader Reviews: "I think my mind may have just been blown." @WhenWeBleed

In the vibrant world of Eltryia, Ryn stands as a shining star, celebrated for her mesmerizing performances that light up the virtual realm. As the monthly competition approaches, anticipation crackles in the air. Gamers from all corners gear up for a series of intricate puzzles that promise grand rewards. Yet, as Ryn dives into the challenges, an unsettling realization sets in---the puzzles delve into her personal story in a way that could unveil her real-world secret as she is the final piece. VRChat meets Belle meets Ready Player One meets Code Lyoko #1 Cyber Love

The family's smart but lazy crackpot once wished to get her youth back. And by that, she meant- to lose the dark circles and those damn joint pain. She did not want to move back to the neighbourhood she grew up in, only to play 'parenting' while dealing with her paradoxical younger sister who's slightly scaring everyone with her new persona; her self-proclaimed fitness expert of a mother who thinks she's a successful influencer; her father who is too attached to his culture to stop making new experimental dishes; and her sister's three kids, including an obnoxious one, who may possibly help her out on the angst-ridden-self-discovery journey that she thought she had given up years ago. Worse, she'll have to listen to her mother's scathing sass in person instead of their long distance calls where she usually tunes out the aging (not aging!) proud influencer.

Seventeen-year-old Lia navigates high school with a sharp tongue and an even sharper mind-memorizing footsteps, decoding voices, and refusing to let her blindness define her. But when a heated rivalry with Brittany, the school's charismatic but guarded queen bee, twists into something deeper, Lia's world tilts on its axis. As their unexpected connection grows, so does the backlash-from Noah, Lia's childhood friend turned jealous bystander, and a school that loves labels more than truth. Between whispered rumors, brutal honesty, and fragile trust, Lia must ask: Can you truly love someone if you've never seen them? And does it matter, when their touch speaks louder than words? A fierce, radiant YA novel about rewriting the rules-of love, identity, and what it means to see someone for the first time.

Dandara está grávida do namorado. Ela o ama, mas um cara branco às vezes parece não falar sua língua. Durante um ultrassom, ela tem coragem de pedir que ele se retire pela primeira vez. Isso porque sua melhor amiga de infância reapareceu. Talvez tenham se perdido uma da outra apenas porque os estudos apertaram para Simone, tão determinada a se tornar uma médica e ajudar com as contas da casa que abandonou sua vida afetiva e qualquer tipo de diversão. Juntas outra vez, cada qual com seu silencioso pedido de socorro, elas percebem que precisam de muito, mas também têm um tanto a oferecer. Uma para enfrentar questões difíceis sobre seu relacionamento e a chegada do bebê. Outra para lembrar que a melhor forma de lutar pelo futuro não está na solidão, mas na abertura de espaço para a amizade e, quem sabe, o amor. _ ATENÇÃO! Esta é uma degustação do título "Você por aqui?" das autoras Ana Rosa e Wlange Keindé, que faz parte da série Melhores Amigas do Clube P.S.: em 2020. O livro é impresso em tiragem limitada por pré-venda e assinaturas, disponíveis até 7 de janeiro. Não haverá exemplares extras ou e-book da obra. Veja os pacotes e garanta o seu em http://psdoispontos.com/clube-literario/

Vicar Andrews is avoiding his brother's funeral by hiding upstairs in the family house, rifling through the boxes that will inevitably go to an estate sale, when he discovers a journal far too old to be his brother's. Possessed by curiosity and eagre for the distraction from the guests he's supposed to console, Vicar finds himself lost in the world of the journal's owner, Winn Peterson - a resident at his very house one hundred years ago. As he loses himself in her increasingly disturbing recollection of events within the house, the similarities between their situations grow to an incoincidental degree. The sudden appearance of the doctor in both Winn's life and his late brother's, as well as the rapid decline of their respective states of health, prove a worrying trend in the dark history of the Andrews Estate. Battling the traumatic memories of his own turbulent past, Vicar begins to suspect that the connection between his brother's death and the unfortunate fate of Winn Peterson are tied together by something far more sinister than a suspicious doctor. . . . Completed 25 July 2023 at 100k words Featured 2x on StoriesUndiscovered

Prom. It's a time for goodbyes and new beginnings. One magical night for every high school senior - Everyone except for Estela. An introvert who would rather dance with the literal stars than some cheaply made cardboard ones. With the presence of her two least favorite things, Estela couldn't think of anything worse than Prom night. Worst of all? Her mom wants nothing more than for her to have a normal high school experience. But, slow dancing in the middle of the school gym wouldn't change the fact that she wasn't interested. Things like prom, and dating were never on Estela's radar. She'd rather be at home, sitting on her rooftop looking at the stars; feeling free from the pressure of her mother and everyone else around her. - A Open Novella Contest 2021 Entry - Prompt(s) 28) You're never without your playlist so much so that it dictates every asset of your life. 85) "This prom is not my cup of tea, I would rather be up on my roof watching the stars."( main) Edited by Ahseya Aye Cover by me

A Dance so sweet and beautiful that you cant look away, yet so flawed and broken that nobody wants to dance it. A kingdom in shambles, a princess made victimn even before she was aware of what she was. "You destroyed her when she was just a mere child... Now I will destroy you"... #OwnVoices

𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐕𝐄𝐋'𝐒 𝐌𝐎𝐎𝐍 𝐊𝐍𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓. 𝘴𝘰 . . 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘢 𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘱𝘦𝘥 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘯𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘦𝘶𝘮 ? steven grant x fem!oc marvel standalone

ACTS 1 & 2 Fully released! Total: 88,000 words The draugh invaded Earth sixteen years ago, destroying hundreds of cities and decimating the population in a single swift attack they celebrate as the Arrival. Now mankind is under the aliens' brutal control. Most of the living population remains herded in cities, mere cattle for the draugh to feed on. They are kept under control by a network of sophisticated drones and mechs. But outside the city, the rumors whisper, there is a resistance. People actually fight. Ronan Hampton has never wanted to fight, but when a devastating secret endangers his half sister Shiloh, Ronan is going to have to do just that if he wants to protect the last family he has left. Now on the run from the aliens and the humans collaborate with them, Ronan and Shiloh must put their faith in Ethan Choi, a resistance fighter, if they hope to make it out of the walled city of Memphis alive.

from the swahili word meaning "bridge." let this connect my queerness to my blackness. let this connect all those that are different. let this connect you to me.

How far would you look?

I have too many words and not enough time to write them all down. Honestly though? I'm just trying to create more and I think this is a good way to try and do it. I'm putting up almost all my poetry on here bit by bit, the good and the bad. Hope you enjoy :)

It's a good thing Rudy was born without vision - imagine how much more big-headed he'd be if he could see how girls reacted to him. But they don't know how gross he is. Only I, his best friend, have that rare pleasure. A foul mouth, devil-may-care attitude, and stubbornness that would put the period stains in my sheets to shame - I pity the girl who decides to date him. But when Rudy is the only thing that stands in the way of me going to prom with my dreamboat crush Shahzaad, you best believe that I'm going to do all I can to get this stubborn mule to do my bidding. Sure, he'll be mad when he finds out I've used him like a pawn, but I have best friend privileges. They'll save me from his wrath. Right?

Memories of him, but he's not really dead.