International Stories

𝘼𝙣 𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙤𝙣𝙙-𝙙𝙚𝙫𝙤𝙞𝙙 𝙤𝙛 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚, 𝙛𝙧𝙚𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙚𝙨. 𝙅𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙩𝙬𝙤 𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙨 𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 𝙗𝙮 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙖 𝙫𝙤𝙬 𝙣𝙚𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙨𝙚, 𝙮𝙚𝙩 𝙨𝙞𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙡𝙮 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙤𝙡𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙨𝙩. . . . . . 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐓 - 𝟏𝟐/𝟎𝟑/𝟐𝟓 𝐄𝐍𝐃 - ......

For him, family is everything For her, the nation is her first priority. He played for the nation but lived for the people waiting for him at home. She served the nation, even when it meant becoming a stranger to her own. "Kaam itna zaruri hai ki ghar vaalo ko chhod dogi?" The question isn't accusatory. It's curious. Almost afraid. And for the first time, Naina doesn't have an answer that sounds like the truth.

𝐀 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐥. 𝐀 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐞.

"What happens when your favorite idols most precious moments come to life." A small basement, one meal a day, and big dreams in their eyes - was this enough to conquer the world? This isn't the story of the seven boys who pack stadiums today; it's the story of seven strangers whom the world had one rejected as "Failures." When a tiny company had no money to give, they invested their own and sweet instead. People mocked them, the industry closed its doors, and there were many moments when they thought of giving up. But each time, they held each other's hands and stood back up. Was their music greater than their hunger? Was their friendship stronger than the hatred they faced? Through a journey of pain where every tear was a hope and every wound became a new song - this isn't just the story of a band...it is the sage of the birth of an "Army" that changed the direction of the entire world.

Sixteen year old Filipino-Chinese Jessamine Han, is the typical shy and quiet student from your friendly neighborhood. It was just as peaceful as any other night when her best friend, Courtney, persuaded her to try omegle.com, a chat site where you get to talk to strangers. This caused Jessamine's life to change as she met a New Yorker named Finn Andersen...kind, funny, charming, and inexplicably hot. They talked for hours and soon their friendship bloomed into something else. But, of course, there was always someone - someone who would be persistent in stopping her from crossing. Juggling with her life at home and at school, she thrived hard to overcome all the obstacles in order to be with the love of her life, even if it takes crossing the International Date Line. *** Book #2 of IDL: Prime Meridian is out now Follow for more updates: @poisonous_belladonna Cover by: @oreoandmint

A story wherein a Filipina girl who beleived that she was just lucky to receive success in life, meeting a boy who came from Europe for a huge Project made by the Board of Schools, which was named: THE ACADEMY

A dumb, fighting-game-inspired random story that conjures up from my mind. It is not meant to be a 10/10 story. (c) 1987

two childhood friends seperated by one moving to germany.. never to see each other again, right? wrong. amelia kingston gets a new job in munich and finally speaks to her childhood best friend again, will it end how everyone thought? or will it end in heartbreak again?

once upon a time, In the middle of nowhere In the world where somewhere Two worlds collided in motion Two hearts entangled in real Fiction the journey had it's own grand tour from Chicago to Rome and even Paris was in the view from until then - holding on to until then - almost they were feeling something new. life decisions, career, family, friends, this story has been through every phase and all ends still they never left each other wondering or thought of what ifs, buts, or left to nothing they both just wanted to be with each other nothing more nothing less was their demand just so that they could be with each other they were unbothered about the world's command now will it build them more strong or will they crash like comets will their love bloom on the way or the pain which might be endless so be a witness, and fasten your emotions coz things are almost bout to get real for real as they are almost on verge of giving it all to almost knowing the unknown this time, it's cinematic for sure you know along with that it will be something await to put on a show it's holding on to almost Kairos you won't even know.

"You should've kept the mask on." Manyata's breath caught. Michael stepped forward. Slowly. Deliberately. Like a predator that had finally found what it was hunting. "Do you know what's funny?" His gaze never left hers. "I was jealous of myself." A pause. "The woman from the club." Another step. "The woman from the office." His smile was beautiful. Dangerous. "Turns out they were both mine."

The long awaited High School Graduation Ceremony of 𝙊𝙨𝙖𝙠𝙖 𝙅𝙪𝙣'𝙚𝙣 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙎𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝘼𝙘𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙢𝙮, which supposedly, would recognize the Graduates, bring a conclusion to the School Year, and introduce a new journey to the Graduates. Although, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘢 𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴. The Ceremony had been the very beginning of the awakening of 𝘣𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘥-𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵𝘺 creatures, a 𝙫𝙞𝙧𝙪𝙨 had started. And, High School Graduates, are forced to face, and survive it. 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 exactly started this outbreak? 𝙒𝙝𝙤 is Behind it? 𝙒𝙝𝙮 had it started? 𝘈𝘯𝘥 𝙒𝙝𝙮, had it started specifically on a Graduation Ceremony of the Academy? 𝘛𝘏𝘐𝘚 𝘉𝘖𝘖𝘒 𝘐𝘚 𝘞𝘙𝘐𝘛𝘛𝘌𝘕 𝘉𝘠... 𝟯 𝗔𝗨𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗥𝗦: • @chichicheezes • @gttinghigh • @HelenaDelaCruz3 𝘼𝙉𝘿, 𝟮 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗦: • @Cheeze_cherz • @Xav1ien 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗥: - Every scene in the book is 𝗣𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡. - As expected of an outbreak story, 𝙞𝙩 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙨 𝙜𝙤𝙧𝙚. - This story was made originally by the authors, every similarities to other books are a complete 𝙘𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚, except if a scene was stated to be inspired by other books/films. - Every official schools/universities, products, associations, etc. are 𝙉𝙊𝙏 𝙎𝙋𝙊𝙉𝙎𝙊𝙍𝙀𝘿, and are used only for examples needed for the story. - We do not own any of the Photos, or Videos used in this book, all credit belongs to the rightful owners. 𝘓𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘭𝘺, - 𝙍𝙀𝘼𝘿 𝘼𝙏 𝙔𝙊𝙐𝙍 𝙊𝙒𝙉 𝙍𝙄𝙎

Leah Brooks had always been the girl who danced like the world was watching-and she loved every second of it. At Elite, she'd been unstoppable: they were national champions, she was Miss National Soloist, the one everyone whispered about in crowded hallways and backstage dressing rooms. But when the unbeatable team finally lost-to The Next Step- so when she got the chance to compete with them for a spot at internationals she wasn't going to let anything get in her way. The Next Step wasn't what she expected, but in a good way. Then there was Noah. The boy who danced like he was trying to heal something no one could see. smiling mid-turn, catching her eyes in the mirror, and making her forget her choreography for just a second too long. Maybe Leah had joined The Next Step to win again. But maybe... she was about to learn there are some things worth more than trophies.

"She isn't just the General's princess anymore. She's locked, loaded, and aiming straight for his heart." At fifteen, Faith Aviona "Avi" Sandoval had a massive, unapologetic crush on her father's newest aide-de-camp, nineteen-year-old Mark Julian Altamonte. But to the rigidly disciplined soldier, she was completely off-limits-the untouchable, underage daughter of his commanding general. When a bitter family divorce tears Avi away to the cold streets of San Francisco, their story is cut short for seven long years. Now, at twenty-two, Avi returns to the Philippines as a stunning, sophisticated high-society heiress ready to take over her family's philanthropic foundation. Waiting for her at the tarmac is Mark Julian-no longer a green recruit, but a devastatingly handsome, fiercely protective elite special forces Captain assigned as her personal chief of security. Mark expects to guard a fragile, spoiled rich girl who needs her hand held. What he doesn't know is that while he was fighting wars in the jungle, Avi was secretly enduring a brutal American tactical military academy just to prove she could survive in his world. When Avi effortlessly shreds a perfect five-shot bullseye at the base shooting range, she completely shatters Mark's professional composure-and steals the loyalty of his chaotic elite squad, who immediately salute her as their new "Commander." As they navigate high-society galas, jealous suitors, and dangerous insurgent threats, a secondary, hilarious battlefield erupts between Avi's chaotic beauty-influencer cousin, Chloe, and Julian's deadpan, grumpy elite sniper best friend, Ken. Can an elite Captain protect an heiress who doesn't need saving? Or will she be the one to finally make him break every military regulation in the book?

Within these pages lies a collection of true-life stories, each a vivid mirror reflecting the everyday experiences, decisions, and unexpected turns that shape us all. These aren't just tales; they are windows into lives filled with both ordinary moments and extraordinary challenges, offering invaluable lessons that resonate with our own journeys. From quiet triumphs to poignant heartbreaks, from moments of laughter to struggles overcome, you'll find echoes of your own reality and new perspectives to ponder. Out of deep respect for the brave individuals who generously shared their personal narratives, their identities have been carefully protected and kept confidential, ensuring their peace and privacy as they continue to live their lives undisturbed. Prepare to be moved, inspired, and to discover the profound wisdom hidden in the real stories of everyday people.

The trio never intended to start a country, and they certainly never thought the UN would recognize it. What begins as a late-night joke between friends turns into a global political nightmare when they file paperwork for their micronation based on the historic Forgottonia movement in west-central Illinois. The application was supposed to disappear into the bureaucratic void forever. Instead, an anonymous hacker happens upon and and nudges it on it's way, just for the sheer fun of it. Which leads to the impossible when the UN votes and recognized their micronation. Suddenly the trio find themselves scrambling to figure out what it all means as they struggle to deal with their new reality. What followed was a hilarious and increasingly absurd journey running a government they never wanted. Somehow every attempt to contain the situation just makes them more legitimate. Then they host a peace summit, the duchy gains international attention, and they must finally face that they are leaders of something real. This is a political satire and parody filled with bureaucracy, diplomacy, media chaos, and also friendship. It call comes down to one simple question: what happens when the world takes a joke more seriously than the ones who created it?

What do you do when the one person you're not supposed to want starts feeling like the only person who sees you? In an empty hallway, my story quietly began... There were rules I was bound to obey not because I chose them, but because my mother and I couldn't afford what breaking them would cost. But I fell for him anyway. And suddenly, even standing near him felt like crossing a line i didn't know I was breaking. Because whatever this is between us... it isn't supposed to exist. And someone else already decided he was never meant to be anyone's but hers. So i stopped asking if I should love him and started wondering what it would cost me to keep going.

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Nick, a political analyst and veteran of the Iraq war, is not looking for a relationship when he meets Layla at a conference in the Middle East. What quickly begins with a spark grows into a vast and transcendent connection that neither can abandon, despite Layla's marriage to the telegenic and powerful Iraqi politician, Tariq Saeed. When Layla disappears on a family holiday in southern Portugal a year later, Nick suspects Tariq and has no faith in the Portuguese police. But as he takes it upon himself to investigate her disappearance, Nick also loses faith in everything he thought he knew about Layla, her family, and her marriage.

This is a collection of recipes and reminiscences from over sixty years of boating and cooking aboard. A large part of my inspiration comes from visiting eighty-five countries and experiencing their cuisines. Though I have no professional training, I was an instructor in a major culinary school in the mid-1980s.

[5X FEATURED] After discovering she's been turned into a cyborg assassin by her government, Ray Lovas - a sixteen-year-old fighter with impulsive anger problems - must survive in the enemy country, The Mhinto Empire, to save her family and keep the technology safe or risk sparking the next global war. It's 2582 and tensions are at an all-time high between the country of Cronus and The Mhinto Empire. In an evil plot to defeat Mhinto, Cronus secretly develops a cyborg technology that will force every soldier to comply with every command, without hesitation. When Ray becomes the first successful patient for the cyborg assassination team, she must flee the country to save her family to the only place she can't be followed - The Mhinto Empire. Now, Ray must survive in the enemy country, teaming up with a group of refugees while trying to keep her secret. Struggling to keep herself unattached to the handsome Jesse Wu and the other refugees, she risks everything to keep her cyborg technology safe and protect the ones she loves. *** FEATURED @TeenFiction "Between Worlds" FEATURED @SpeculativeFiction "Breaking the Space Time Continuum" FEATURED @dystopianapocalypse "Rebellion: Against the System" FEATURED @StoriesUndiscovered - April 2022 FEATURED @NewlyWrittenBooks "To Infinity and Beyond | Science Fiction" Recognition! 1st Place: The Sinne Awards Judge's Favorite: The Sinne Awards Hidden Gem: The Sinne Awards Highest ranks #1 - biopunk 12/16/21 #1 - dystopianfiction 12/19/21 #1 - highstakes 1/1/22 #2 - cyborg 4/1/22 #3 - international 12/17/21 #14 - futuristic 12/19/21 #20 - speculative 3/30/22 #23 - cyberpunk 1/8/22 #46 - ontherun 12/18/21