Crossdressing Nick Burkhardt

After loosing everything dear to him, Nick is given a second chance to fulfill the dream of living a life full of travel and adventure. The world where legendary beasts, Qi and sword masters rule turns out to be the perfect playground for the young training addict.

[Participating in WSA 2024] #SYSTEM #GENDERBENDER #CROSSDRESSING Yun Shu crossed over in a game world and became one of the suitors for the General's daughter aka the Female Lead? In this world, the Male Leads are obsessed with the Female Lead, but she has no interest in them whatsoever. To have a safe long life and avoid the bad ending, Yun Shu decided to propose the Female Lead with an assurance of a contract marriage. She also agreed with the conditions in the contract and married her in a moment of desperation to get her freedom back. After the marriage everything became peaceful and all, but why does the Female Lead look at her in a weird way? She will snuggle in her arms and even wants to sleep together in the same bed? "Why are you doing this? You know it very well that I'm not interested in girl's!" Yun Shu yelled at her. But the woman pressed her in bed underneath her as she whispered in her ears, "I'm a man and you are a woman? What's the big deal?" Yun Shu, "..."

Match your pulse with the rhythm of combat, and you'll dominate any fight.

One breath, one motion in the wind, and you could make empires fall.

[MATURE CONTENT] [NICK AND AMELIA] Nicholas Zhao was utterly confused when his ailing father woke up from his coma and immediately asked where his ex-wife, Amelia, was. His father, having lost parts of his memory, still believed that Amelia was his daughter-in-law. Nick eventually tracked Amelia down, only to be shocked when he discovered that she had twins, Sean and Maddie. When Nick confronted her, Amelia firmly stated that the twins were not his children. Desperate to fulfill his father's last wish, Nick pleaded with Amelia to come back with him. Amelia was hesitant, but Nick made an offer she couldn't easily refuse: his company would fully fund her research. Reluctantly, Amelia agreed, on the condition that her family wouldn’t know she was back with Nick, fearing their reaction. Living under the same roof again, Nick initially harbored resentment toward the twins, but over time, he grew close to Sean and Maddie. This newfound bond made Amelia question her feelings, realizing she still loved Nick. Would fate bring them back together? *** If you want to know more about their past, you can read the first book titled: "Billionaire's Secret Marriage: Hubby, Love me 100 Percent" But you can read it as a standalone.

~Updates Daily~ (usually near 7PM ET / 12AM GMT) Other Tags: #GL #Slice of Life #Comedy #TheStrongActingWeak #ChildhoodSweethearts (It counts!) Single love interest Yuri! No lengthy misunderstandings over this fact~ --- After failing to ascend to the heights of Divinity despite all her preparations, an ancient cultivator finds herself not embracing the emptiness of the void - but the interior warmth of a womb. Her memories intact despite her spirit being a merest fraction of her height - and her trusted Astralism unchanged - she carefully starts over from an infant. How to navigate her family: [really easy with only two parents and an estate full of servants!] How to portray herself: [everyone likes 'sweet' kids and trusts (underestimates) 'weak' girls!] How 'quickly' to reveal the power she gathers: [this region is a 'backwater', let's just take it slow~] How her marriage was arranged before birth: [my parents adore me so at an appropriate time I'll just have it cance- oh?] Dealing with an 'amusing' deceit: ['he' looks worried still, but 'he' doesn't have to worry from me!] Confronting the 'boy' in private: [whatever their iffy plan is, I just obtained a husband-wife~] Even in a new life, | Elua er Goltbred | can't and doesn't *want* to change who she really is. A scheming cultivator. A possessive lover. Neither of those things had been a real hindrance to the Peak of Demi-God. Balancing the two in this life - without driving away the young 'boy' she decided would be hers - centers as much around helping | Qatrand er Yecine | find herself... as it is hoping to ease the fiance into how messed up the 'younger' girl honestly is. It's a good thing that the reborn cultivator can improvise with her ridiculous control of an Illusion Astralism - because plans fail and unexpected things happen when you're not *really* a genius. Like her Physique in this life allowing the lightest 'grip' to crack stone... | Qat | (the nickname picked almost instantly!) despite being a little stunted by her family environment early on, finds her future wife to be 'cute' on their first meeting. ... she really shouldn't have let on. It made her | El | kind of vain. Oh, and muscles. | Elua | : I just like looking at them, okay!? Is it so weird? People can have hobbies... - - - > Types of Cultivation // Spiritual (Soul), Physical (Body), Essence (Qi) > Aspect Trinity // Astralism, Physique, Element 'Ranks' Initial - Early, Mid, Late Lower Realms // Enchanter, Primalist, Breacher Upper Realms // Defier, Demi-god, Divinity - Echelons (First -> Seventh[Peak]) - - - Cover Art: AI Text Prompt Generation + title (etc.) added with an image editor. I also tend to do other 'fixes' in post! Potential trigger warnings: > A FL that may seem (to some) like they are being groomed due to 'true age' difference. > A MC that gets a little 'thirsty' a little 'young' but tries to 'keep her own pants on' until the proper age. > A toxic family environment willing to force an unloved child into the role of a crossdresser. A child that grew more than okay with it. > 'Pretty Good Dad' intentionally 'picked on' by his 'sweet daughter' for being a relatively 'minor obstacle'. Seriously, you were warned, average fathers with teenagers. Do not engage your trauma.

When archaeologist Nick Stolhm inherits his mother's unfinished quest, he uncovers a hidden world of ancient mysteries and mystical powers. But it's not just the secrets of the past that haunt him - it's the deadly forces seeking to control the future. After his mother's mysterious death, Nick seeks guidance from her longtime friend, Dr. Hassan. The elderly scholar reveals a shocking truth: the Shadow Security Force (SSF), a clandestine organization, silenced Nick's mother to protect their sinister agenda. The SSF will stop at nothing to exploit the Library of Fates, a realm where destinies are written and altered. Nick must assemble a skilled team and outrun the SSF to reach the Library first. From the physical to the Spirit World, they brave treacherous landscapes, rival expeditions, and mythical creatures. As Nick confronts his mother's killer and unravels the mystery of her death, he faces an impossible choice: avenging her or protecting humanity from the SSF's evil grasp. Will Nick's determination and loyalty be enough to overcome the forces of darkness? Will Nicks thirst for revenge and closure jeopardise the fabric of fates , or will he find a new path to redemption??

What do you desire? Great riches and wealth? World-class fame and influence? Absolute authority and power? Or that which transcends them all? After a failed suicide attempt, Nick Lewis receives an invitation: [Become the Top Idol, and you shall be granted your deepest desire]. #Showbiz #Crime #BattleRoyale

Nick unexpectedly travels back to the day when the virus broke out. Confronted with his zombified roommate and the perilous situation of the roommate's girlfriend, he decides to take action. In this post-apocalyptic world, he vows to become the strongest man and create an incredibly secure refuge. The story begins with Nick's rebirth as he discovers the opportunity to change the future. He becomes close companions with his roommate Miya and Riya, as boyfriend Amol. However, when Amol is infected and turns into a zombie, Nick must act decisively to protect himself and Miya. Nick awakens to a supernatural ability called the "Art of creation," which allows him to create any things like food and other technology and construct buildings, becoming his weapon for survival. He uses this power to strengthen himself continuously and seek the path of survival. However, his relationship with Miya starts to undergo subtle changes, forcing him to confront emotional challenges. As the story unfolds, readers will immerse themselves in gripping plots and complex character relationships. Nick's growth, struggles, and emotional development with numerous women and a create for woman life as a luxury fantasy like a hidden city where he is king of all women in the post-apocalyptic world form the core of the story. It's a world full of challenges and opportunities, and Nick's narrative is about continuous growth and overcoming oneself, showing readers the hardships of surviving in the apocalypse and the complexity of human nature.

Nick Capitol is a young man who has no-one in this world but himself. All alone in this wonderful world, he wants to create his own laws in order to decide his destiny. He will educate and train himself to exhaustion just for a chance at the only thing that matters to him. What will he find? Adventure or empty skies.

Nick and Natalie Dawson are a young couple deeply in debt, struggling to make ends meet. Their financial woes weigh heavily on their once vibrant relationship, leaving them desperate for a way out. In a bid to forget their troubles, they decide to take a trip to Las Vegas, hoping that a stroke of luck might turn their fortunes around. At a high-stakes casino, they cross paths with Rhett Remington, a charismatic and enigmatic billionaire known for his wealth and influence. Intrigued by Natalie’s beauty and presence, Rhett makes an audacious proposal: he offers the Murphys one million dollars in exchange for a single night with Natalie. Shocked and conflicted, Nick and Natalie grapple with the moral implications of such an offer. However, the lure of financial freedom proves too tempting, and they reluctantly agree. The night with Rhett is a whirlwind of luxury and emotion, leaving Natalie both enchanted and confused. She returns to Nick with the promised money, but the experience leaves an indelible mark on their marriage. As they attempt to rebuild their lives with the newfound wealth, Natalie discovers she is pregnant—with Rhett’s child. This revelation shatters the fragile stability they had begun to regain. Nick is torn between his love for Natalie and his resentment towards the circumstances that have upended their lives. Meanwhile, Natalie finds herself increasingly drawn to Rhett, who expresses a genuine interest in being part of her and the baby’s life. His wealth and charm begin to fill the emotional void in Natalie’s heart. Caught between her loyal but wounded husband and the powerful billionaire who fathered her child, Natalie faces an impossible choice. Her decision will determine the future of her family, testing the bonds of love, loyalty, and the true meaning of happiness.

A love from the first sight makes the dead mafia boss’ heart bloom again. What will Nick Martin do after getting kidnapped by a mafia boss who’s asking him for a chance to make him fall in love with him in the three month of summer? _______ SWITCH Couple (both MCs top/bottom) Word Count: 50k-100k Mafia bossXCEO MenXMen BL book

Every scratch a little less remains. how many does it take before there is nothing left? the human body kind of binds itself together to continue on until it doesn't have the energy to. but what of a species that gave up that ability for wings? how high can they fly before the nicks and cuts become too much? This is the story of how several of these people tried to fly higher and how pride comes before the fall As someone coming into this with little experience, there will be a lot of things for me to work on, and I would like to get people's criticism.

Hazel, she was given that name because she was a darling but after her mate took every thing away from her and she and dethroned her father as the Alpha and crowned himself the new Alpha of the Claw slasher pack, she vowed to take revenge on her mate and not to make the mistake that she made by trusting her love one. Watch how things get messy when she finds out that the person who raped her that she thought was her mate is'nt even her real mate : turns out her mate is not the Alpha , not the Alpha king but the almighty LYCAN KING ''who is nick named the demon king'' .FIND OUT MORE IN THIS BOOK ...........

To my love Bella. How have you been? I hope you are fine and will remain fine after reading my letter. I’m glad I fell in love with you and thank you for loving me back. Unfortunately we can't build a relationship even if you can accept me with my virus i can't accept it. So I want you to move on and be happy with someone who can love you the right way. Please forgive me to say this, but am sure that as you read this am already in New York City. Forgive me and always remember that i love you and will always do . I will wait for you Bella and will come back when I’m free from this virus. Thank you for coming into my life. SIGNED MIKE . I couldn't believe my eyes after reading the letter, i took my phone and called his number but it sent me to voicemail so i called Nick who picked up, almost immediately. ”Hello Bella". ”Where is Mike?” ”Ermm…”. ”Just tell me if it’s true that he went to New York?” " Forgive me Bella, but as we speak, he is in New York, he is staying there for his college degree". I felt tears flow freely from my face as i end the call. I ran out of the house without a destination, I ran as far as my legs could carry me in tears. "Mike, please don't go". I cried.

Ethan Cross is a bank teller who feels stuck in a dull life and wants more. His life changes drastically when a violent robbery leaves him unconscious. He wakes up in a strange, dystopian world. A voice tells him that he has been chosen to use the Anime Villain Summoning System. This power lets him summon anime villains from different dimensions, but it comes with a high price: his family is no longer in his memory. As Ethan struggles with this new reality, he summons his first villain, Johan Liebert, and receives a task: he must make Johan attract the attention of Nick Fury. If he fails, he will lose his empathy. Ethan soon realizes he is trapped in a dark game where each action demands a sacrifice.

In a realm where boredom is practically unheard of, three fairy sisters—offspring of the immortal realm's mightiest warriors—decided they had enough of celestial monotony. Seeking adventure (or maybe just a break from their all-too-perfect existence), they make a break for it, leaving behind the wonders and restrictions of their home. Enter me, Nikolas, but you can call me Nikko or Nick if you're feeling friendly. Just a regular guy navigating the complexities of university life, nursing a not-so-secret crush on the most captivating woman on campus. Imagine my surprise when what I thought was an unattainable dream starts looking like a reality. There's just one tiny, slightly terrifying catch. She comes with a warning label: impress her parents, two of the five rulers of the immortal realm, within a hundred years or risk facing their wrath for daring to woo their precious daughter. Oh, I wonder if their wrath will triple when they hear I'm going after all the three precious daughters. *Contains r18 scenes of love. These themes appear in the book although it isn't necessirily focused on them: #Yandere #Tsundere #Mafia #Dual-cultiavtion #Idol #Gamer-girl

"A beautiful love story between Liz and Henry. She, an architect who, along with her friend Penne, started their own company and are focused on their work. In their group of friends, there's Peter, who is fascinated by Liz and desires to win her over at all costs. However, over time, he will truly fall in love with Liz. There's also Zoe, Peter's cousin, who works with Henry and tries to win him over. She will scheme to try to break up their relationship. Penne also finds her love in Nick. Henry and Liz will face many obstacles until they can be together. You will be moved by their love story."

Zou Yue jumped to the side, dodging an extended claw of a growling zombie. A pair of warm hands gripped his small waist from behind and pulled him over to a sturdy chest. The same pair of hands slowly groped his chest. “Brother fan w—what are you doing?!” Zou carefully looked up at him. Fan Xui smirked mysteriously at him and removed the huge shades stylishly. A clear pair of eyes met Zou’s challengingly. “since I saved you just now, why don’t you give me a kiss?” “you... you can see!!! Aren’t you blind!!!” Zou Yue glanced in shock. He pushed himself for of his body. Fan Xui laughed out loud, gently caressing Zou’s long black hair. “are you gonna leave me now?,” he continued groping his barely their chest through his girly tank top. “Fuck yeah!! Let go you poser.” he pushed him away and started shooting the zombies outside with renewed passion. Fan suddenly caught his wrist. “You bastard, what are you doing, let go of my hand. The zombies are coming!!!” “Hmm okay,” Fan Xui let go. He swiftly snapped a fluffy handcuff snugly on his wrist, tying them both together. “Now we are tied together for live and death,” “FAN. XUI!! Get this off of me!” Zou growled at him, but the young man just laughed happily. “Sigh, you are beautiful even when you are angry, dear,” Fan Xui whispered and pulled him up for a passionate kiss. He gently bit those soft lips and moaned. “Delicious,” Letting go, he slowly waved his hand towards the upcoming zombies and they are reduced to ashes.

Zhao Xi’er transmigrated into a novel, becoming a cannon fodder crossdressing female who disguises herself as a man. The male lead of the novel, Xiao Mohan, later becomes a business genius in S City, performing business miracles one after another. However, he was just a poor, pitiful man right now. Because of the lack of love and indifferent treatment he received in his younger years, Xiao Mohan developed a paranoid and cold personality. To change her own fate, Zhao Xi’er secretly cared for Xiao Mohan while still maintaining her villainous cannon fodder character. When Xiao Mohan fell ill and had a fever, she ignored it while in front of others, but immediately had medicine delivered to him after school. When Xiao Mohan was insulted, she taunted him in front of others, and secretly taught those bullies a lesson behind his back. When Xiao Mohan was falsely accused and helpless, she worked hard to collect evidence until the truth came out. Zhao Xi’er felt like she was going to explode from all the pretending! Fortunately, Xiao Mohan’s attitude towards her had improved a lot, so she was relieved! If one were to ask Xiao Mohan what he hated most in this world, he would say one was his birth father who abandoned him, and the other was Zhao Xi’er, who was in the same school as him, the guy who bullied him but also treated him well like some kind of maniac. One day, at the entrance of an alley, he heard someone speaking and saw Zhao Xi’er, who he hated the most. Zhao Xi’er was kicking a boy from the school next door who always bullied Xiao Mohan, and he said coldly, “You’ve got a lot of guts, huh? How dare you touch what’s mine?” “Yours?” the boy on the ground was confused. “I didn’t touch anyone who belongs to you! I’ve only beaten up Xiao Mohan recently…”Zhao Xi’er glared harder. “He’s mine!” Xiao Mohan: “...” Shameless! Zhao Xi’er was getting more and more shameless!

In her past life, Qiao Xi was blinded by love. A jerk scammed her of all her money and killed her entire family, including her. Surprisingly, she reincarnated as Sheng Jiu, the young lady of the rich Sheng family, whom everybody knew was an idiot. Qiao Xi pretended to be a fool in the Sheng family during the day. At night, she'd transform completely by crossdressing as a man to have fun outside. She unintentionally found herself entangled with a big shot. Everybody in Jingdu’s rich circles knew that the Shen family's fourth son, Shen Xiuwen, never got close to women. He was always cold and distant. However, a fair and pretty-looking boy suddenly appeared by his side one day. People secretly said Shen Xiuwen was into guys. Shen Xiuwen responded by saying that Sheng Jiu might be a boy, but his body was weak, and he was a coward. He warned everyone against bullying him. At the same time, Sheng Jiu single-handedly beat up four strong men in an alley. All four of them were close to tears. Who was bullying who right now? For some unknown reason, Shen Xiuwen didn't clarify things when he heard about him and Sheng Jiu being a couple. In fact, he even openly admitted that he didn't like women. Due to an issue of angles, he didn't see the shocked expression on Sheng Jiu's face when he said this. When Shen Xiuwen finally confessed his feelings for Sheng Jiu, Sheng Jiu gave him an apologetic look. "I'm sorry. The truth is, I'm a girl. We can't be together~" "Huh?!" Shen Xiuwen was taken aback.

It's incredible how two souls can struggle to find one another, often turning the world upside down in their quest for unity. This is the story of Alexandra and her friend Nick. Their connection, though brief, was profound, and as time passed, hidden feelings blossomed between them. Tragedy strikes when Alexandra falls into a coma just as Nick receives the opportunity of a lifetime: to showcase his crafts at the Beijing International Art Exhibition. On his way there, his plane crashes, leaving no survivors. When Alexandra awakens, she is heartbroken but determined to rebuild her life. She meets Daniel, a kind man who offers her solace, and they become engaged, with their wedding just days away. But fate intervenes when a stranger claims to have seen someone resembling Nick months ago. What will Alexandra do? Join us on this captivating journey of love, loss, and the possibility of new beginnings. "ALEXANDRA" @prosper_kenny

Ranked 79th in fantasy carnival. My second work although first isn't finished. I hope you guys give it your love as readers. Synopsis:- A teenage boy died. The End . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Just kidding And he got reincarnated in Pokemon world as son of the richest parents in that world. But this world is a lot cruel then what is shown in anime will our mc can survive with is kind behaviour? Read to find out more My entry for fantasy carnival. (Begging) Please show some love, Please. Tags:- Comedy, crossdressing(only in volume 1 and may come in further chapters), romance, harem, R-18, ecchi, rich mc, evolution, possesive characters, slice of life Note: English is not my first language Catching girls will be more easier for mc than Pokemon The Biggest Harem ever in the Universe of Pokemon Cove art doesn't belong to me.

Main tags: Crossdressing, romance, royal family. An illegitimate daughter of the throne, hidden under the identity of Ciel Marcellus, the Crown Prince of her kingdom. She lived half of her life as a man until her kingdom was defeated and she was forced to become the evil Duke's manservant. The Duke who was rumoured to have a strong hatred for women, it was dangerous for her to live under his nose with the guise of a man. However, she must do this to survive.

Abandon All Hope Ye Who Enter Here In the twisted realm of Ezuno, where reality merges with the fantastical, morality is but a fleeting illusion. Viktor Kirchner, a soul burdened by tragedy and despair, is thrust into a world of unrelenting darkness. Nick Carlin, once an ordinary boy with dreams of living a normal life, meets a grim fate, perishing in a futile attempt to save another. But death is not the end for him. Instead, he is granted a twisted rebirth by a deity cloaked in shadows and whispers, offering him a chance at a new existence in Ezuno—a realm steeped in sorrow and suffering. As Viktor navigates the unforgiving landscapes of his new reality, he is confronted by the harsh realities of this bleak world. Corruption festers within every corner, and innocence is but a distant memory. Haunted by visions of his past and tormented by the weight of his choices, Viktor grapples with the darkness that threatens to consume him from within. In a land where hope is but a distant memory and despair reigns supreme, Viktor's journey becomes a harrowing odyssey of self-discovery and redemption. Will he succumb to the temptations of power and abandon his humanity, or will he find the strength to defy the shadows and forge a path of light amid darkness? Amidst the relentless onslaught of tragedy and loss, Viktor must confront the demons that lurk within his soul and confront the grim realities of a world teetering on the brink of oblivion. In this haunting tale of sorrow and sacrifice, Viktor Kirchner must navigate the treacherous depths of Ezuno and confront the darkness that threatens to consume him, lest he be lost to the abyss forever. *This story is for the fantasy contest, so If you enjoy (which you will ;)) please send power stones!*

Falling in love wasn't part of the package. Revenge was more important. Zafira, a sexy down to earth succubus who has a nick for sinners has a revenge scheme on her mind but would need the help of a human, an innocent one. Cole comes home one day to find his pregnant wife stabbed and raped. His entire world crushing down. He has to find out who had the audacity to do this. Zafira and Cole joins hands together in this amazing sequel. #General warning# Mature content 18+

Summary The story is a fantasy story with a slight horror aesthetic coupled with slight romance but not too much for this is mainly an action novel. Disclaimer: lots of gore and profanity will be used, with lit RPGs. Yes it's another reincarnation story but one where the MC doesn't know how to make everything in modern time. There will be slight evolution but not much for I want to keep him as close to a sheep as possible but he will get humanoid form but he won't turn into a human. No Graphic R18 scene. I'm not writing a smut story! I will add art of the characters and monsters as much as I am able to in the comments at the end, so please check them out when you finish reading the chapter! If you really like the story and or character art please help support my work by visiting my etsy store where I will be selling them on t-shirts or other nick-knacks. Alright that enough self promotion now onto the main sum. Summary: Enter the world of Redsorrth, a world filled with magic and dangers >:)! A world filled with all the fantasy classics like dwarves, elves, beast-men etc.. with classic monsters such as… goblins, demons and dragons. This fantasy classic story takes place where our hero Babbitt is a newborn sheep where he must survive to become a shepherd, but how will he survive when his race is always being hunted! For sheep flesh makes the best sacrifices to the gods as well as to feed their enemy stomachs, for sheep is the most prized of delicacies! For they are Hunted down for their wool, blood and flesh, while their innocent souls make the best conduit for the demons and gods alike. How long will he survive being born at one of the human farms? Will he escape to find the higher forms of his race? Or will he forever be stuck as a sheep for the slaughter? Will he meet a cute female sheepy…. Well I guess the only way to know is to read and find out!

At Celestia Academy, where angels train to wield the power of light and uphold the principles of harmony, everything is about to change. Desmond, a mysterious demon from hell, arrives mid-term as an exchange student, shaking the very foundations of what the academy stands for. His presence ignites tension, forcing students to question everything they’ve ever known about good and evil. Lily, the confident and graceful president of the student council, is determined to protect the academy’s celestial ideals. But when Desmond walks into her life, her resolve is put to the ultimate test. Old fears and painful memories resurface, threatening to unravel the image of herself she’s fought so hard to make. As light and darkness collide, alliances are tested, and the line between friend and enemy blurs. "Demon at Celestia Academy" is a gripping story of rivalry, redemption, and the grey areas between good and evil. Get ready to dive into a world where nothing is as simple as it seems, and where the battle for balance could change everything.

Nick Alexander is a boy with a hidden past and has now come to live with his Aunt,Uncle and cousin in Atlanta,Georgia.All through this Journey he will meet many and discover a lot of things about himself,his past and the world while also dealing with high school and his new crush Violet.This is A series of Extraordinary Events,Characters and secrets:Nick Alexander.

In the year January 2060 The volcano erupted. People thought it would eventually die down, but it didn't. It kept on spreading and soon took over the entire continent leaving people homeless, starving and practically turning on each other. The world is dying, animals getting extinct and leaving nothing to take their place. The Lava was spreading fast and the only few people left living in the world were us. Meet Alex, an orphan girl who has a heart and wants to do right by finding a cure. She puts people's lives over hers and never gives up. Meet Nick, a guy who has a dark past but hides it under a facade of happiness. He wants to protect Alex and joins her on this adventure. Join them on the journey where they fight cannibals, struggle for food, climb buildings, emotions heightened, and love prospers between them while learning about each other.