It Starts With Us Summary

in a world of cultivation and magical realism only the strongest of yokai can ascend to become immortal. it was Yuuma's 13th birthday and the day everything would begin, today was the day he would find out what his elemental affinity was and if he could train to become an immortal.

Finding Us is a heartfelt tale of love, resilience, and self-discovery. Mira and Jake, two college students with contrasting personalities, are drawn together by an undeniable connection. As their romance blossoms, an unforeseen dilemma tests their bond, threatening to pull them apart. Faced with challenges that force them to confront their fears and insecurities, Mira and Jake embark on a journey of healing and growth. Through love, trust, and determination, they find their way back to each other, proving that true love can endure even the toughest trials. Finding Us is a moving story about navigating life’s obstacles and rediscovering what truly matters.

In The Weight of Us, two people are forced to face the wreckage of their broken relationship and the unresolved emotions that have haunted them for years. Torn between the past and the possibility of a future, they must confront the pain of separation, the ghosts of old wounds, and the undeniable connection they still share. This deeply emotional novel takes readers on a journey of healing, forgiveness, and rediscovery. As the characters grapple with their mistakes and try to rebuild what was once lost, they find that love is not always easy, but it’s worth fighting for. With themes of redemption, the power of honesty, and the struggle to overcome heartache, The Weight of Us will captivate readers who believe in the transformative power of love and the resilience of the human spirit. Perfect for fans of heart-wrenching love stories, second chances, and journeys of self-discovery, this book is a testament to the strength it takes to face your fears and embrace the unknown. For anyone who’s ever wondered if love can truly survive the scars of the past, this novel will give you hope that it just might.

Female Protagonist | No Romance "Isn't it only natural that the heavens give handouts to the best?" Alchemy Ennis, ranked first In the popular MMOTD game Ancients of Ascension, was celebrating the announcement of the new massive update with her friends when she was suddenly dragged into the world she once conquered. Will she fall to the new dangers and mysteries? Or will she rise to the top once again?

Jeff Anzon, a young man who had just turned 18, was instructed by his father to inherit their family's fortune. He was stunned by this news since what was he going to inherit - their old wooden house? He didn't argue and decided to go back home since he missed them. But a huge problem occurred when he went to the airport and boarded the plane. During the flight, a weird phenomenon happened. Even though it was a bright and sunny day, suddenly it turned stormy, dark, and rainy. As the plane crashed to an uncharted island, Jeff found himself stuck on this island. So, what should he do? Of course, move on and build shelter. Luckily a suitcase floated before him, and he saw an axe inside. As he chopped a tree, he was stunned by the sudden occurrence. 10 Golden Tickets = 1 Bonus Chapter 100 Power Stones = 1 Bonus Chapter

This is an R18 story that will definitely send a shiver down your spine with its intense mix of love and romance. Bianca has a vivid dream about a passionate encounter with her soon-to-be boss on the morning of her interview. But when her alarm wakes her up, she's quickly snapped back into reality, rushing to get to the interview on time. Upon arriving at Schuyler Enterprises and meeting Ken Schuyler in person, Bianca is stunned to see that he looks exactly like the man from her dream. During the interview, she tries her best to hide her reaction to his irresistible looks, all while struggling to shake the images of her dream from her mind. As things unfold, the interview is moved to Ken's home that night, where Bianca passes with flying colors and earns the trust of Ken’s twin boys. To her surprise, Ken tells her to move in the very next day. But when Bianca starts packing, she makes a shocking discovery—her incredibly handsome boss, Ken, is already engaged! Want to know how things turn out for Bianca and her secret crush? Read and follow me to find out more! Expect: STEAMY SCENES? You bet! DRAMA? Oh yes! Horror? Not at all! DAILY UPDATES will depend on how much support I get from you! Enjoy!!!

The life a college girl whose bound to misfortunes and disasters. A destiny in where was born hundreds of nights and days before her day,born from a single lie that ruined a man's life. A life of a man who has been chased with the same nightmares until his current day. The same man who seek for every inch of way make the nightmare disappear,but found a mischievous means;by creating a nightmare himself to counter another nightmare. How about the lie? Can the lie itself save the girl from all the misfortunes? Will it lead something good to her if she chose to meddle with the lie she made in her past life?

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After being killed by a reaper by mistake and obtaining justice for himself from the King of Hell, Lux hears the mocking and clear taunts from the reaper, deriding him about his meager existence, holding no value, and how he would inevitably be at the edge of her scythe, merely prolonging his life while waiting for her at the end of his journey to kill him once again. He decides to take revenge on her for his death instead of just seeking simple justice. He chooses a path filled with more than just death. However, he not only dies himself but also takes the reaper down with him, ensuring that if he can't make her suffer alone, then both will jump into hell together. Reborn in a world as an extra ruled by a powerful woman, this story narrates an engaging plot of a system involving a reaper and a man born as an extra in a crippled body, holding the power to create an invincible domain around him, with death itself under his palm.

It's a romantic novel about two different people falling in love .

What would happen if you put 150 students together in a school-like system and had them compete in various challenges to earn points to try and become number one? The outcome has been pretty bland for the past few years at Astral Academy, and the results are not what the higher-ups who run it want, until now. New students have enrolled and will change everything. New faces with clashing personalities will compete against each other to get the reward that first place offers. Five different classes with thirty different students in each class. Who will come out on top? Malakai, who came from London to compete in this academy? Maria, the daughter of a famous actress? Alexander, who has got everything he has ever wanted? Ryan, who can get anything he wants? Isabella, who has never had to try for anything she's done. Dillon, who wants everything everyone else has? Adam, who wants to prove a point? Too many names but only one top spot. Will they be entertaining? I post chapters every Saturday.

Love is blind as well as it sees clearer than any eye can, it is kind on one side and ruthless on the other it is the best thing to happen to loving heart but the worst nightmare to a broken soul

Fragments of Us follows Lila, a new student at a high school, who becomes entangled in the complicated lives of Mia, the perfect student council president, and Cole, the rebellious troublemaker. As the two clash, Lila finds herself caught between forbidden attraction, school expectations, and the desire to fit in.

In the year 2184, love is manufactured, families are artificial, and the natural human connection is a distant memory. Society thrives within the bounds of strict norms: virtual intimacy replaces the physical, and traditional relationships are viewed as relics of an ancient past. Toshi, a quiet but inquisitive student, and Aiko, an introspective young woman nursing a broken heart, find themselves out of sync with the world around them. A seemingly ordinary question ignites a cascade of discoveries: Why has humanity forgotten its past? As Toshi and Aiko delve deeper into forbidden history, they uncover a secret buried in the foundation of their society—one that reveals the truth about their world’s origins and its ultimate purpose. But their search for answers doesn’t go unnoticed. When an unseen entity intervenes, pulling the strings from the shadows, Toshi and Aiko are forced to confront terrifying possibilities. Is their reality what it seems, or are they part of an experiment far grander than they could have imagined? Every step forward brings them closer to a choice: risk everything to find the truth or surrender to the comfort of the lie. --Cover Art By: facebook.com/long.hand.3517

Heru Jumantara is a man who was sentenced to life imprisonment because of an evil scheme, one day he tried to escape and got caught by one of the people in the organization who hated him, he then died and found himself in a day before coronation day as a king of a ruined kingdom

Our protagonist is a vampiress that has everything, that all would envy. As she matures, Men after men, after men, they all are in constant turmoil with one another for her hand in marriage. Will she be able to pick one? Marry the 'one' the love of her life in a living in a simple life filled with contentment or will she succumb to greed as a Villainess and be the seductress they all love, to have handsome guys in her beck-and-call wrapped around her finger? ************************************************* 3RD PLACE | BRONZE WINNER WPC# 219 | MARY SUE *************************************************

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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.

"I should have known... I should have never trusted you." "Please, I'm sorry Ethan. It was a mistake." Nancy and Max had been best friends since childhood-inseparable, unshakable, and always standing firm in each other's corner. They were two halves of a whole, their bond the one constant in a world of uncertainty. But their perfect balance was shattered the day Ethan entered their lives. He wasn't supposed to come between them. He wasn't supposed to disrupt the unbreakable rhythm of their friendship. So how did it come to this? Nancy should have seen the signs. She should have known that liking him would only lead to heartache. But how could she have guessed? How could she have prepared herself for the truth? Because Ethan... Ethan didn't feel the same. His heart belonged to someone else-her best friend. And now, the unshakable bond between Nancy and Max trembles on the edge of breaking, tested by emotions they never saw coming. How do you move forward when the line between friendship and love becomes blurred?

Teesha didn't know that "pretend dating" could make her actually fall in love with that guy. "You left me when I was really melting down with you. This isn't just about you, William. It's about us."

In a world where soulmates exist. They found love and acceptance. Wounds that heal overtime. Soulmate Mark appears at the age of 18. Some even have multiple soulmates. Soulmark is the first words you say to your Soulmate. Kim Jae(age 20) had a difficult childhood. A drunk mother and an abusive father. He found love and acceptance in music. Eun-Woo (age 27 became an idol trainee at the age of 16 and debut on 17. Music was his way to escape reality and to be a save place for others. Group name DCT[Dreams Came True] Fandomname [Dreamers] Ju-won (age 26) became an idol trainee at the age of 15 and debut on 16. Part of DCT. MinJun(age 25)  became an idol trainee at the age of 15 and debut on 17. Part of DCT. Beom seok (age 24) became an idol trainee at 14 debut on 15. Part of DCT. Si-woo (age 23) became an idol trainee at the age of 13, and debut on 14. Part of DCT. Ha-joon (age 22) became an idol trainee at the age of 13 and debut on 16. Part of DCT. Do- yun (age 21) became an idol trainee at the age of 12 and debut on the age of 16. Part of DCT.

A journey from a scientist, to a lover, to a believer, to a father, to the saviour of all humanity.... A journey from an angel, to a guardian, to a wife, to a mother, to a human. What if the third world war isn't between countries, not even with aliens but with interdimensional creatures who can literally control our very flesh and mind? Cassandra Angel is the meticulous secretary to the kindhearted Michael Sutherland. When Mrs. Sutherland passes away, Mr. Sutherland suffers a stroke and is paralyzed to his bed. Cassandra meets her new challenge in the form of Ray Sutherland who just doesn't know how to take no for an answer. The fact that she cannot control herself around him is also alarming. What will happen when their union brings destruction to their planet? Will the truth of who they keep them apart or will they be able to stand side by side during the coming war?

As the last of the mist was expelled from her lips the man holding onto her stiffened further. He could only watch on helplessly as her silver eyes that used to glower at him with disdain slowly dim. His hands quiver out of despair and helplessness. "Wang Lan Biyu, keep your eyes on me. Do not fade away yet, do you hear me? I don't permit you to die!" The woman's pale face splashed with bits of blood rose into a weak disdainful smile. "You-*gasp..still want *gasp to act better than me..in the end*cough-" His eyes redden as another splash of red covers her pale lips. "Lan Biyu..." "-Chuanli*cough my guqin from master,...you hold onto it for me...ok?" Her last sentence was a faint weak whisper before her eyes flutter close shaking his heart and rattling his mind. "Lan Biyu!" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ -Please be civilized and don't steal my cover as your own.

Lia Carter, a successful event planner, returns to her coastal hometown of Clearwater Bay to help her best friend, Caroline, plan a lavish wedding. It’s been five years since she left, but the town still holds echoes of her past—especially Ethan Rivers, her first love. Their relationship ended in heartbreak, with words unspoken and wounds left to fester. When they unexpectedly cross paths at a charity gala, the past comes rushing back. Ethan, now a successful architect, hasn’t forgotten Lia, and neither has she forgotten him. The spark between them is undeniable, but old hurts and unresolved feelings make reconnecting difficult. Forced to work together on Caroline’s wedding, Lia and Ethan are thrown into each other’s lives again. Their chemistry is undeniable, but so are the ghosts of their past. Ethan wants to make things right, but Lia is hesitant to trust him again. As they navigate their strained interactions, both begin to realize that the breakup wasn’t just about love—it was about their own fears, insecurities, and the ways they hurt each other without fully understanding why. As they face the truth of what ended their relationship and explore the ways they’ve both grown, they must decide if they can rebuild what they once had—or if they’re destined to repeat the mistakes of the past. Can love truly be rekindled, or will the echoes of their former selves keep them from moving forward?