On The Bridge Todd Strasser

"You and I need to declare to them that we are dating." "Neither stingy love nor false feelings tell of the inner beauty of a person. Only purity in the soul, to which people's gaze is subject, is worthy to cause amazement about the fullness of the person in whom that trait is placed." "Do you know what that made me realize?" Ryo said surreptitiously, and slowly turned around. "People need care," he added slowly, with a confident tone. "Why does one's happiness not return with a coin…? Why should I endure it for more than a decade? Did I do something wrong?" she said quietly, leaning on her knees. It was the cycle of her life. *** Tokyo, 2022. During puberty, adolescents encounter a tremendous amount of emotional outbursts. Relationships and love, commitment and peacefulness become important in their lives. These factors give them a sense of carefree adolescence. But Ryou Hayashi doesn't see it that way. Having had difficulties in dealing with socialization since childhood, he suddenly and unwillingly moves to Tokyo from his hometown. Taking nothing from home with him, his life begins to change under the patronage of new acquaintances. Whether his outlook on life will change with the new city, or whether he will wallow in loneliness, never having felt the touch of teenage life, is up to him to decide when he meets four other high school students. It is a story about new acquaintances of completely different Japanese students in their final year of high school. By chance, their views cross each other, but neither of them knows until the end where their acquaintance will lead. It is a story of friendship, animosity, love, and colors. It is a story about community. Tokyo, the city of dreams. This city fulfills the dreams of workaholics and casts the lazy into exile, relaxes and never stops tiring, brings happiness to some and takes it away from others. From this beautiful city, covered by a veil of blinding lights, their story filled with dramatic challenges and tragedies begins. The story of a group of teenagers, who are unaware of their affections. The plot takes the reader straight to the eastern country, where the sun begins to rise first. Being wrapped in sakura petals, the roads lead to the prudence of a nature unseen anywhere before. A country with mind-boggling virtues in culture and tradition tells the story of ordinary schoolchildren, suggesting a life around endless youthful unrest and human outlook. Modern Japan (Nihon) introduces people who are able to live simultaneously under difficult but beautiful living conditions. This country teaches residents to love.

Billionaire CEO Jang Jaekyung, pressured by his family to marry their prestigious family friend's daughter , finds himself struggling to find a suitable fiancé. His solution? A fake engagement with talented but financially strapped artist Lee Sangwoo. Their initial arrangement, fueled by a lucrative sum of money, soon becomes entangled with real feelings and misunderstandings. As the boundaries between real and fake blur, they navigate public appearances, clashing expectations, and their growing affection for each other.

Dunia porak-poranda oleh tsunami maha dahsyat yang menghancurkan seluruh daratan, menyisakan lautan tak berujung dan manusia yang bertahan dengan mengais sisa-sisa peradaban. Awan, seorang pemuda tanpa ingatan, terbangun di atas sepotong papan kayu yang terombang-ambing di tengah samudra. Tanpa tahu identitas atau asal-usulnya, ia harus belajar bertahan: mengumpulkan air hujan, menjaring ikan, dan merakit perahu dari puing-puing gedung, plastik, serta kayu yang terserak di lautan.

"If the world stands in my way, if people threaten me or those who are dear to me, then I shall become the true darkness, the fear in their hearts that haunts them forever!" Lee Gaon was a professional gamer until one day she was framed as a cheater by a big gaming company and betrayed by those she held dear. Now she is known as Death Eater, a powerful dark entity in the game system world, slicing her enemies in half if they dare mess with her. Her path is now filled with blood and adventure as she desperately tries to find all who were dragged with her into this world—those who destroyed her life. She has only one goal now... "Revenge!" Content Warning: This work contains scenes of gore, violence, and strong language. Reader discretion is advised.

Emily’s world wasn’t just broken. It was strategically dismantled. Three years of love. One devastating betrayal. A single moment that would leave a scar forever. The day Emily caught her boyfriend Jaden and her best friend Mika tangled in bed, something inside her died. 2 years later, she has worked to be everything Jaden said she could never be— a star actress, loved by many. As Emily climbs the treacherous ladder of the entertainment industry, her betrayers return with a sinister plan. Mika, consumed by jealousy, doesn’t just want to compete – she wants to annihilate. Even if it meant becoming an actress herself. And Jaden? He’s the perfect weapon in her arsenal. But in the entertainment industry, Power surpasses power. And there he was, Noah. Noah. The king of the entertainment industry. Feared by many and had the lives of many wrapped around his fingers. He met Emily 2 years ago for the first time, snot mixing with tears, her broken glasses sliding down her face- she kept screaming at him “You can’t die! Not today!”. She saved him, and he owes his life to her. But now, she doesn’t remember him. Also she has changed. She almost looked nothing like the ugly woman he saw that night— Mascara streaking down her blotchy cheeks, glasses bent and crooked, hair disheveled, looking utterly destroyed, a walking catastrophe of raw, ugly pain, far from what he was seeing now— who is this woman? This isn’t a love story. This is a war. And Emily? She’s the prey. Would Noah be her Prince Charming that saves her?

what can you make out of it,when a rich,handsome and proud young ceo fall in love with a poor stripper “sir I have found the perfect match for your search “ “Alex is time,the contract had expired ,let proceed with the divorce “what if I don’t want a divorce,I want to keep you, what your price”

Mission Details: Discover the dark secret of the Abandoned Mansion in the Outskirts and survive until dawn! Failure to comply with the quest will result in the reduction of the host's lifespan by 30 years. Danny is a struggling streamer who suddenly receives weird messages from a phone he bought from a shady merchant. What makes matters worst for him is that his life is at stake if he didn't finish what was being told in the message! "Wait a minute, maybe I can use this as content for my videos? If I am being threatened to die by this, might as well earn money from it!"

In the Calabriani’s trusted lieutenants, Rocco and Enzo, were discovered killed in the streets with messages scrawled in their blood, the game was afoot. Someone had crossed the line. Luca looked down at the bloody letters scrawed on the wall. “Vengeance knows no master,” they read. A challenge. A declaration. “Who would dare?” he mumbled, his fist tightening around the edge of his desk. His thoughts wandered  who would be so bold as to defy him? It wasn’t merely some frenemy or a betrayed ally. It was something more profound, more intimate. Whoever was coming for him, and the hunt was on.

a Sci-fi story about a group of friends enlisting in a space navy. somewhere between star treks exploration based setting and space operas. ( this book is currently a closed project willing to reopen if there is interest.)

No one knows their origins. No one knows where they came from and why? But for as long as humanity can remember monsters were always a part of their lives. People did not feel the need to care as they had people to protect them. ‘Rangers’ were the name of the people risking their lives to save mankind from extinction. As the most sought after career in modern society. Academies all over the world have been training young minds to achieve this goal. One such academy was by far the most superior of them all. Evergreen Highcrest Academy from the kingdom of Eldoria a kingdom ruled by elven people. Accepting only talent regardless of their backgrounds. As spotless as their reputation has been these past years they will find it difficult to keep it clean this year as the new students isn’t what anyone was expecting.

In a world devastated by war and radiation, Dylan, a battle-hardened lieutenant, awakens trapped in a mysterious cavern, surrounded by strange creatures—some resembling myths he believed existed only in books. As he struggles to make sense of his surroundings, he encounters a series of unexpected events. Torn between the brutality of his past and the strangeness of his new environment, Dylan begins to question his reality. Is this a lucid dream or a new existence he must face? What he does know is that this reality is no kinder than the one he left behind. Wars, suffering, and violence still reign supreme, now in a world filled with mythical beings and all-too-real dangers. This dark continent, vast and shrouded in mystery, has been explored only up to 5%. The majority of its lands remain unknown, cloaked in darkness as deep as the secrets they hide. Determined to uncover the mystery of his arrival in this world, Dylan quickly realizes he cannot do it alone. On this cursed land, no one has ever survived in isolation.

Dear readers, the contents of this book have been moved. Please search the book again: New World, New Life: I Became A Bigshot In The Ancient World to find the current book and read the latest chapters.

In a world of gifted werewolves and deadly Lycans, Nina, born into the Crescent Pack, inherits the responsibility of leading her pack after her father's injury by the vengeful Lycans who target their pack due to their deathly bite that can kill a Lycan. Desperate to save her pack from extinction, she seeks help from Christopher, the Alpha of the Red Moon Pack, who she learns is her mate. However, their union turns treacherous, when on their wedding day Christopher mates with her best friend and orders the destruction of her pack before killing her as well. Reborn as a wolf within Lycan territory, she forms an unlikely alliance with Rider, the Alpha of the Lycans, to stop Christopher's genocidal plans to end the Lycan population. Together, they must defeat their common foe and establish a new era of harmony between werewolves and Lycans.

Ignis, a weary priest with shaky faith, battles demons and curses armed only with a rosary, holy water, and an unrelenting dark humor. Amid supernatural struggles and mental chaos, he discovers that even in hell, there’s room for irony. Facing horrors and secrets far beyond his grasp, Ignis must fight not just against evil, but against himself. "A Hell of a Job" blends dark fantasy, sarcasm, and the supernatural in a chaotic yet hilarious adventure.

Ava, a young medical graduate, lost her life in an accident and was reborn inside the body of a young girl who just lost her life in an alternate world. On a request from her new family, she was arranged to marry a powerful alpha named Leo. But in her path were many obstacles which she must navigate to become the true luna.

On a dark, desolate road, Arjun's bike breaks down, leaving him stranded in eerie silence. As shadows close in and a mysterious figure with glowing eyes emerges, Arjun realizes this isn't just an ordinary night—it’s a fight for survival.

A story about the great Saint Joseph, which is the background of the Crucifixion of his beloved son Jesus on earth. A very beautiful and epic story about Joseph's position in heaven and a bridge of redemption connecting heaven and earth after Jesus' death on the cross.

In a near future ravaged by climate change and resource depletion, Earth is on the brink of collapse. With continents at war over water and food, and entire regions devastated by natural disasters and nuclear conflicts, humanity faces its greatest existential crisis. Amidst this chaos, a last hope emerges: Mars, the red planet, could hold the resources necessary for survival. A select group of individuals is sent on a desperate mission to secure the future of humanity in a new and unknown world. Will they succeed in saving what remains of civilization, or will this be the end of the human species?

"You keep playing like I won't fuck the shit outta you" Ra smirked, studying Samiyah's body slowly. "We don't do empty threats here Ra," Samiyah smiled, biting her bottom lip slightly. Without saying a word, Ra reached over and grabbed Samiyah's neck. "Empty threats?" He questioned rhetorically. With his free hand, Ra snaked it down her stomach and into her pants. "Ra.." Samiyah whimpered as he made contact with her wet secret. *this book contains a series of flashbacks* there's always a little bit of truth in my stories. I hope you guys enjoy:)

Crime

This is a story about teenagers struggling to grow up, and growing up is full of choices that affect how you choose to define your character.

“Dad, I’m bored. What should I do?” “Why don’t you roam the world for a bit?” “…What?” And that’s how it started. I thought I’d spend my days doing something fun,You know, normal kid stuff. But No. My dad, being the totally normal and not at all intimidating person he is, thought “roaming the world” would be the perfect solution. Now I’m out here, trying to figure out why people keep staring at me like I’ve got two heads or something. It’s not like I’m that different. …Right?

[Heavy world building + magic] In a world on the brink of collapse, a courageous young boy stumbles upon a mysterious artifact hidden deep within the woods. Little does he know, his discovery sets in motion a perilous adventure that spans the uncharted reaches of the universe. Determined to find his way back home, he embarks on a quest to collect thirteen ancient relics. But he is not alone in his pursuit. A divine being, burdened with the knowledge of the impending cataclysm, vows to rewrite the future and prevent the boy from unknowingly triggering the destruction of the entire universe. Racing against time, their paths intertwine in a relentless chase where the stakes couldn't be higher. As the boy's journey unfolds, malevolent forces take shape and threaten to consume everything in their path. With the very fabric of existence at stake, the clash between gods and the impending doom looms ominously. Will the boy unlock the secrets of the relics and save his world, or will darkness prevail, plunging all into eternal chaos? Prepare for an epic adventure where destiny hangs in the balance, and the clash of gods heralds the ultimate battle for survival.

When a billionaire tech mogul and a brilliant literature student with a secret collide, their winter road trip will test the limits of trust, jealousy, and love. He's the grumpy, overprotective CEO who's always had everything under control-until she walked into his life. She's the sunshine in the chaos, the hidden novelist who's been keeping her talent a secret. They've known each other since childhood, but years of tension and unspoken feelings have turned them into frenemies.

Amelia Wilson had a dream life with every potential, every opportunity but all that began to come apart at the seams when her in-laws began to shame her about her inability to bear children. The wife of Williams Jones quickly got used to life which turned out tobе nothing more than a dead-weight marriage filled with disillusionment and resentment. Amelia has satisfied her in-laws for three long years until she mаde a brave decision to stop hoping and going crazy every day. With her resolve crumbling, she found comfort in a man bearing the name of Alexander Robinson, who she met in New York City on the night that changed everything for her. The issue is, when Amelia later finds out she is going to have twins, her happiness is overshadowed by the sad truth about being a single mother. After all the dreams of a father in Alexander are buried, she surrenders her fate and brings up Daniel and Daniella by herself. She has come such a long way and as if that is not enough, a few codes to the other surprises her, Amelia becomes a manager at JAMES.M. Company. But as usual, twist occurs, and this time quite an awful one. At the meeting, she sees him, Alexander, now impressive-looking heel of the company who has called the meeting. When their gazes meet, the flashbacks begin, ones full of grudge and anger, deep pain caused by relationships that were never meant to be. Once again interwoven into one another's existence, the bygone hurt is resurrected and the fear of revelation looms over their weak bond. The specter of Alexander’s marriage to the scheming Ariana hovers over them, ruining any chances of a simple romance. Amelia has to deal with a chemical mutiny where the whole world is against her and their love is broadcast for all while Alexander has to put up with his own issues and the things he did in the past.