Ricky From The Secret Life Of An American Teenager

She’s a brilliant venture capital executive, driven, intelligent, and fiercely committed to achieving financial freedom through her own efforts. He’s a handsome, highly educated, and capable man, but with one fatal flaw—he’s always looking for shortcuts, including marrying into wealth. When she finds out she’s become his "target," she feels powerless to resist, torn between her rational mind and her emotions. But one extravagant gala turns her world upside down. He appears as the heir to a prestigious family, exuding an aura of cold authority and unshakable composure that commands attention. Standing amidst the crowd, she’s frozen in shock, silently mocking herself for mistaking this man—so deeply rooted in privilege—for a pretty boy chasing her financial support. Overwhelmed with shame, she quickly makes her exit, only to find him leaning casually against a Lamborghini outside. A teasing smile plays on his lips as his eyes lock onto hers. “Running away already, darling?” he asks, his tone light but provocative. In this city where power and wealth intertwine, their story begins—a clash of pride and sincerity, and perhaps, a love reborn from misunderstanding.

In mid-19th century California, USA, this is the epic tale of a generation of Chinese gold miners who uprooted themselves from their homeland, enduring harsh challenges and racial discrimination to carve out a place in the American Gold Rush—and in history

The Aryans are a normal family, as normal as any other family could be. They're pretty well-off and the children are all successful. It's just that as a family with an immortal bloodline they have side jobs that aren't public-friendly. Say for example, guarding the boundary between the underworld and the mortal world. Or dealing with supernatural creatures here and there. Suffice to say, it makes it really hard to date.

The action takes place in 2119-2120. Since 2113, a protracted nuclear war has been going on between the Asian and Western Blocs. The war was preceded by the "Pre-War" for Indonesia, which began in 2107. The historical period of the Pre-War & War has already formed an entire generation. The "war process", as it is called, has little in common with ideas about a global Armageddon. The economy of the Western Nations is privatized by two superholdings - "constellations", which are parts of a single whole and do not compete. Over the years of the War, the ruling circles of different levels have achieved goals that were not initially set. This is the write-off of the US national debt, which paid for the construction of the global defense of the West, the implicit occupation by the US of its allies, partial privatization of the US itself by constellations. In the Asian Bloc, the picture is similar. Between the Blocks there is a channel for concluding and observing shadow "anti-apocalyptic" agreements - the "seventh headquarters". This is a nuclear-powered superplane-headquarters constantly flying over Antarctica. By the end of the 2110s, a peaceful settlement of the "Only War" is no longer being considered. Instead, the option of "Conversion of the Military Process" is being actively developed - minimizing military actions on the fronts, denuclearizing the War and "pushing" military actions into "high space orbits". The top of the constellations and the billionaire technocrat Bandon the Third in particular are interested in such a scenario. The "converted" War will open up freedom of action to form a new society, industry, morality and the exit of a selected part of humanity to the development of other planets. The moral values of the top of the constellations and Bandon are quite dubious. A certain crisis event, the details of which were determined later, was chosen as the impetus for launching "Conversion" several years earlier. An important element of this scenario is a certain personality - the leader of the rebels who seize a nuclear base, an aircraft carrier, etc. The role of the personality is doubly important due to the fact that the crisis event must develop on display, "in front of the cameras", to the whole world. The question of the motivation of such a personality is complicated by the fact that most candidates for this role will inevitably see such an enterprise as risky and having an outcome that is unpredictable for them. The problem is solved by preparing an agent with a processed consciousness - a fragment of memory and life that contains preparation, moral pumping and technical training for such an agent is hidden, erased. One of these sleeper agents, Andrei Zavirdyaev, lives the life of an ordinary CSCE employee (the old-new name of the OSCE). The crisis event is determined - it must be the hijacking of a new shuttle. Zavirdyaev, who completed his "sleeper agent course" in 2113, regularly undergoes a "technical inspection" - during trips abroad, he is received by secret services, partially "de-mothballed" by his memory, checked and "updated". During the "update" in 2120, he is told that he is to hijack a shuttle. He does not need to control the vehicle and mission - he is a supermedia "monkey with a grenade". The plan starts successfully, the media machine successfully carries out the stages of the program developed by the constellations. Another character is an extraterrestrial life form that looks like a 35-year-old northern European woman. This is Haldoris Landskricht. She is an "avatar" of the mind of a black hole located in one of the arms of the galaxy. Despite all the exoticism, the psychological appearance of her personality is quite human. Living among people, possessing a number of superhuman abilities, she avoids directly and openly influencing the historical process, not wanting to make things worse. Haldoris Landskricht does not agree with the plans of the constellations…

Magic, in and of itself, is neither good nor evil; it is only subject to the will of its user. It is the Primordium, the source of all things—life and death are formed from it. It is the quintessential element of all existence under the sun and the Tiamant Root, from which all things grow, whether of virtue or calamity. — Sage of Oracle For thousands of years, the hidden sages have safeguarded the secrets of sorcery, ensuring that arcane knowledge does not fall into the wrong hands. The Sage Pantheon has guided the land of Mistharrow, protecting it from descending into despair and madness. The Aurora Spire serves as the cradle of the next generation of sorcerers, training them in the arts of Runecasting and Spirit Channeling to secure the future of the land. Among these young aspirants is Preston Hobbs, a late bloomer who receives an acceptance letter to the Aurora Academy. Due to his delayed spiritual awakening, he must join the academy as a fifth-year student—among peers who have already amassed considerable experience. Despite his late start, Preston quickly proves his talent in Runecasting, mastering the basics with remarkable speed. However, strange occurrences begin even before he sets foot in the academy. He survives a mysterious accident, witnesses bizarre phenomena, and—most notably—becomes the only one able to see an enigmatic Rune that seems to conceal the secrets of an ancient magic. As a series of inexplicable events unfold at the academy, Preston begins to question everything he once believed in. Shadows stir in the background, and he senses that a deeper scheme is at play—one that could change the fate of Mistharrow forever.

``` Debt, economic decline, immigration; hippies, anti-government, freedom. At the end of the 1980s, a wave of change encompassed a country boy from the Rust Belt. As the gate for upward mobility was on the verge of closing, he struggled to move forward. College, Silicon Valley, entrepreneurship; HP, Apple, Microsoft. To become part of the 1%, or even 0.1%, he sacrificed a lot, but also gained a lot. ```

Andrea Russo è uno studente di Scienze e Tecnologie Agrarie all'Università di Foggia, un ragazzo brillante ma riservato, con una passione per la botanica e la ricerca scientifica. La sua vita universitaria procede normalmente tra lezioni, esami e amicizie, fino a quando, una sera, tornando tardi dal laboratorio, scopre il corpo senza vita di un professore nel campus. Inizialmente considerato solo un testimone, Andrea si ritrova ben presto coinvolto nel caso quando emergono indizi che lo collegano alla scena del crimine. Deciso a dimostrare la propria innocenza, inizia a indagare da solo, scoprendo che il professore stava lavorando a una ricerca rivoluzionaria su un nuovo tipo di coltivazione sostenibile, un progetto che avrebbe potuto attirare l'attenzione di aziende potenti e senza scrupoli. Con l'aiuto di Giulia, una collega di corso esperta di analisi chimiche, e Marco, un amico hacker, Andrea segue una scia di indizi tra documenti nascosti, esperimenti segreti e rivalità accademiche. Ma più si avvicina alla verità, più la sua vita è in pericolo. Qualcuno all'interno dell'università vuole mettere a tacere il caso e farà di tutto per impedirgli di scoprire il colpevole. Tra inseguimenti, tradimenti e rivelazioni inaspettate, Andrea dovrà usare tutto il suo ingegno per smascherare il colpevole e sopravvivere a un gioco mortale che si svolge proprio nel cuore del campus.

A frivolous rogue teacher vs. a retired agent with a mission

Hana's life was never perfect, but at least she had it under control... or so she thought. Until things get completely messy! One day everything is going well, the next day she finds herself in the middle of chaos: Friendship crises, family pressure and an unexpected secret... While Hana tries to put her life together, she realizes how complicated being a teenager actually is. Should life really be lived without a plan, or does Hana have a way out?

Ricky Dagger. Inventor. Visionary. Genius. Had his share of problems– a missing father, a high body count (not the sexy kind, unfortunately), and a city full of idiots who didn’t deserve his brilliance. But this guy? Victor? Victor was his biggest problem. Since freshman year, that bastard had been everywhere. Same classes. Same hallways. Same unsettling, ever-present smirk like he knew something Ricky didn’t. At first, it was annoying. Then it was really annoying. And now? Now it was just creepy. “Why won’t you take a hint, dude?” Ricky huffed, crossing his arms. “Should I make you a PowerPoint presentation on personal space?” Victor, as always, ignored him. “You already know the answer to that.” The taller man tilted his head, watching Ricky like he was some kind of science experiment. Great. Now he was dealing with a six-foot-four stalker who just couldn’t take a hint. “You suck!” Ricky screeched. He was angry– furious, actually– because nothing he said ever got through to this guy. Victor chuckled. Chuckled. Like Ricky was adorable instead of a mass-murdering mad scientist. “I know you like me.” Ricky’s face burned. He took several steps back in embarrassment, but Victor was always too close. Every time he tried to push this guy away, he just got closer. And that ulterior motive lurking behind Victor’s actions? Yeah. Ricky noticed it. Sure, Ricky was quite the catch if he had to say so himself– but Victor’s obsession definitely went further than flirting. He had been asking too many questions about things he should know nothing about. He made Ricky feel like prey. And Ricky hated feeling like prey. Victor closed the distance, voice dropping low. “And you're mine.” Okay. That was it. Ricky officially hated this guy.

Meet the world's greatest superhuman American Man Defender of global peace and protector to all! the world is safe under his watch... right?

Geet has always found solace in the words she writes, weaving stories from the fragments of a life she doesn't fully understand. Raised by her grandmother in a quiet village, her parents remain a mystery, locked away in whispers and shadows. But when Geet leaves home to pursue her passion in the bustling city, a chance encounter with her literature professor unravels secrets she never imagined. The professor, once her mother's closest friend, holds the key to a past long buried. As truths emerge, Geet embarks on an emotional journey to piece together her family's hidden story-a path that will test her heart, her courage, and the very fabric of her identity.

Growing up is hard, but when dreams start blending into reality, it becomes even more complicated. Caught between the pressure of exams, expectations, and a life that feels like a never-ending race, a teenager begins experiencing dreams that feel too real to ignore. As the lines between fantasy and reality blur, hidden emotions—fear, anxiety, hope, and rebellion—rise to the surface. Is this a dreamlike escape from the overwhelming stress, or a deeper truth waiting to be uncovered? A journey through teenage struggles, self-discovery, and the weight of expectations, this story captures the raw emotions of youth in a world where dreams refuse to stay just dreams.

(Warning: 2nd Perspective Story) 23 year-old Sienna is far from calling herself an artist– she is a fraud. With a single stroke of her brush, she creates art works unlike any other– hallucinations on canvases. Wishing for what any artist would want, a chance for fame and as well as her master's praise, she found herself confronted with an opportunity of her lifetime. To paint for nobility. No matter how shrewd she is welcomed into the new world of art... She finds herself drawn to the allure of wealth, and love along the path. A gothic tale of art, ambition and déception.... Between her obsession and true love, Seinna Muller will be conflicted.

A book for young teens in middle school. Where I want young readers to connect to. This story will continue on for 8 more years and everything here will be written about experience. Don't worry children you're not alone.

Rira Arow reborn into a new world after accidentally touched a mechanism in the mysterious ancient tomb. The once kingdom's strongest warrior, now reduced to be a normal highschooler of the Earth. Her wishes to live a healthy, leisurely life before rebirth finally achieved. Thus, leading her into the world of an idle school student. But, was that simple to be a good student nowadays? Seems like someone looking forward to shed her vests one by one. Excuse me, who are you?

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Naven had never attended school before and didn't think of it as something "strange and abnormal". He had led an unusual lifestyle until now. Together with his friend Ilyan, they planned numerous terrorist attacks. They are known all over the world, but only recently have the police started to connect each individual attack as a case of the same terrorists. After the murder of the Prime Minister of Ireland, Ilyan is tracked down by a special private police team, whose targets are ONLY Naven and Ilyan. However, they still have too little information about the second associate of the green-haired terrorist, because he began to appear at the scenes less and less often for an unknown reason. Avie - Naven's classmate. Her father was a famous policeman and detective, unfortunately he disappeared a few years ago. The girl never knew that he played such an important role and that he had such a profession. Avie was recommended by him to follow in his footsteps and begins her education in a special private police department. Unfortunately, she doesn't get along well with his mentor. Will Avie discover the true identity of Naven and his friend, Ilyan?

Sheyi Bell was just an unassuming video-game YouTuber, obsessively crafting pixelated kingdoms and cities in niche simulation games—until the Cosmos plucked him from obscurity and thrust him into godhood. As one of the newly ascended deities, Sheyi is granted dominion over a planet teetering on the brink of collapse: a world ravaged by apocalyptic decay, its population dwindling by the hour. While the other gods despair over their doomed realms, Sheyi sees chaos as a blank canvas. Armed with the irreverent creativity of a teenager and the strategic mind of a lifelong gamer, he vows to treat this cataclysmic wasteland as his ultimate sandbox. But godhood is tedious bureaucracy, and Sheyi’s attention span is… mortal. Can he outwit celestial expectations, reverse entropy through sheer ingenuity, and turn a dying world into his playground—or will the cosmos regret handing divinity to a bored kid who’d rather *play* god than *be* one?

As Felix is trying to help his friend unlock his true potential, Felix's brother has different plans. This thriller is one for the his history books how love, betrayal and mystery unfolds in this novel

Andrew, a high school student, finds himself involved with a narcissistic girl. He slowly becomes depressed, but after breaking up with her, he experiences a glow-up and successfully finishes his school life.

This is a sequel to my story, Secret of An Alpha: Retribution. You can find it on Radish fiction. The link: https://radishfiction.com/stories/25595 Alpha Luke knows the truth. He is struggling to forgive his mate and move on. He finds himself tangled with lies and secrets. His Pack still doesn't know that he had found his mate, knowing what would happen if they did know. He gets involved with someone unexpected, someone who his Pack would question if they ever find out.