Close To Home Young Adult

New thrilling book A legendary soldier returns to the city, helplessly forced into marriage by a beautiful CEO.

It's your exclusive stories; in the stories, you can imagine you did this with whoever you love. First story about anonymous online love with your boss~ (18+) There will be second, third......

Slowly through time and a breakup, Nigel falls for his next door neighbor.
He’s sweet and smiles every time they pass each other on the stairs and he’s never once judged him for the multiple times he’s found Nigel drunk in the hallway locked out in front of his door. He’s kind, and Nigel thinks he needs a little kind after Wes.
He’d love to ask him on a date sometime, the only problem is, he’s in a relationship. Nigel knows this because the walls are thin and every evening Nigel hears his voice, “Honey, I’m home!” and it sounds like disappointment. None of this would be a problem, if Nigel could remember that if he forgets his keys there’s no one at home to let in.

Kimberly Ross’s world is shattered in eighth grade when Dave, the most popular boy in school, humiliates her in front of everyone. The whispers and judgmental glances that follow only deepen her pain, but just as she begins to move on, Toby, the class clown, publicly mocks her for being a late bloomer. Insecurity takes root, and Kimberly becomes obsessed with changing her body, desperate for validation in a world that seems to find her lacking. By freshman year, everything changes. Kimberly blossoms, catching the attention of both Dave and his best friend, Jace. Determined not to let history repeat itself, she chooses Jace over Dave only to discover that Jace’s affection was born from a cruel bet. Yet, as she struggles with heartbreak, Jace falls for her for real, just as he’s whisked away to boarding school without warning. Left reeling, Kimberly finds comfort in Dave, who is eager to claim what he once rejected. But their relationship is far from perfect. Dave keeps her a secret, flirts with other girls, and repeatedly pushes her away. When an older senior, Ethan, shows interest, Kimberly dares to believe she might finally find stability—until Dave returns, pulling her back into his orbit. With graduation approaching, Kimberly is caught in an emotional whirlwind of love, betrayal, and self-doubt. But when she uncovers the final, devastating truth about Dave, she faces a choice that could define her future. Will she finally break free from the cycle, or is she doomed to repeat the mistakes of her past?

Julie Thompson just moved into the suburban town to live with her aunt's family and hopes to not have or make any friends at all because she disliked people but maybe liking just one won't hurt. She falls for Uche, her cousin brother's best friend, without even knowing. Follow Julie through her first attempt at love. ... I watched him as he stood there, leaning on the bridge's railing and eating ice cream. The breeze wasn't disturbing his hair today because he had parked it all backwards, he looked cute, I smiled drawing in some breath, satisfied with how today was going. "What?" I heard him ask taking me off my thoughts. "Huh?" "You were smiling." "Oh. I was...." "Can I kiss you?" He asked looking at my lips. "Here?" I asked now, my heart beating hard against my chest, our first kiss could happen now. "Yeah?" He nodded, I could see his Adam's apple go up and down as he swallowed, I bit my lips, nervously. I smiled approvingly, almost getting up from the bench where I sat. "No sit." He said coming closer to sit next to me. The bench was quite small so we were so close to each other. He leaned in and I could smell him more the closer he got to my face. His lips were now inches away from mine and the moment they touched I closed my eyes, I didn't know why but I did. He didn't put his tongue in my mouth, it was as simple as it could get, just a warm kiss and I as glad he didn't. When he lips left mine, I opened my eyes licking my lips. He was smiling, I hadn't yet told him how much I loved his smile. "You lied." I told him. "About what?" He stopped smiling. "You said you were a bad kisser." He laughed now with his teeth showing, those beautiful set. Read more... #genka3na

It was the day of my death. As everything came to an end, I heard a voice, a voice that would ultimately decide both my suffering and my rise. [If you had enough time to play one more game, what would it be?] Naturally, I answered the one game that had been on my mind even before I found myself withering away on my deathbed. The War of Demons and Heroes. An adult game of epic proportions. **** Disclaimer 1. This is my second novel, so don't expect amazing quality; I'm still learning. 2. "Is this a harem?" A common question from my previous novel, so I'll address it upfront: Yesn't. 3. If you decide to give my novel a try, first, thank you! 4. There is no smut in my book. I repeat, there is NO SMUT in my book. I know the title and r18 tag can be misleading, but I put the tag there due to the darker nature of this story, not because of smut. Finally, feel free to leave any thoughts or opinions in the comment sections and paragraph comments. The constructive criticism or inspiration I get from them is always welcome.

Emma is searching for her brother Anton when she visits a house that Mrs. Clara used to live in. As she explores, she stumbles upon a portal that takes her to a new world she's never seen before. She's super excited to be in this mysterious place—it's all new to her. But the real question is: how long can she keep this happiness in such an unfamiliar world?

After an accidental space warp, Xenos finds himself in a place known as the True Universe—a vast cosmos filled with countless races, yet devoid of humans. Longing for Earth and a home he can no longer reach, Xenos trains tirelessly for billions of years, eventually reaching the pinnacle of what the universe can offer. During his relentless cultivation, he uncovers conspiracies, hidden truths, and the devastating reason why the human race is absent among the many races of the True Universe. The weight of this knowledge pushes Xenos to the brink of despair. Refusing to give up, he resolves to take matters into his own hands to rewrite fate itself. However, the ruling powers of the True Universe catch wind of his intentions and launch a brutal attack. Though wounded, Xenos narrowly escapes. After an arduous journey, he finally returns to Earth—only to discover his home universe has been destroyed. Overwhelmed by grief and anger, Xenos uses his knowledge to travel back in time to January 1, 3038. Now in the past, Xenos must act carefully. Using his Paragon-level cultivation risks alerting other Paragon beings, so he remains in the shadows, guiding humanity from behind the scenes. His mission? To lead the human race on a perilous journey through the planes of existence to the True Universe, where they can reclaim their rightful place among the stars. Will Xenos succeed in his quest, or will the forces of the True Universe crush his dreams? Find out by reading his epic journey—one filled with trials, heartbreak, and the burning hope of restoring humanity’s legacy. From the Author (Comedic Edition): Let’s be real, we’ve all had that “Oh, it’s good, but I’ll bookmark it later” moment. Spoiler alert: you’ll forget. Just bookmark it now, save yourself the regret—and me the anxiety of wondering if you’ll ever come back! #Reincarnation, #TimeTravelAdventures, #PowerfulProtagonist #SectBuilding, #ParallelUniverses, #DifferentRealms, #MultiverseJourney, #AncientMysteries, #AncientRaces, #CosmicBattles, #FantasyWorlds.

“Supposedly, the 'Taisu Pulse' is a form of fortune-telling. It can determine one's status, predict good or bad fortune, and calculate one's fate. It's a profitable skill. How about giving it a try? One reading is worth a fortune!” See how easy it is to make money? Why not give it a shot? Pfft! Living two lives, Liu Xi's ideal has always been to just get by. After all, there are always people in this world who are content with being lazy and unambitious. And if someone has to take on this “useless” role, it might as well be her! But when her entire family, looking miserable and desperate, appears before her, Liu Xi's carefree days come to an end. Faced with the precarious and collapsing Liu family, a maid holding an empty money box begs for a solution. Liu Xi has no choice but to take on the responsibilities of the eldest daughter—managing the household, supporting the elders, and raising the children. Liu Xi: I was supposed to have a laid-back life. Who switched my script? Her cousin, who gets scolded by the eldest daughter: It feels like the eldest sister sees us as nothing but trouble! Her third brother, who gets disciplined by the eldest daughter: Be brave and drop the “feeling” part! Her youngest brother, who gets overwhelmed by the eldest daughter's pressure: The eldest sister is mine, and no one can take her away! Later, someone asked Liu Xi what her dream would be if she could live her life again. After a long silence, she replied, To just coast through life without striving for anything!

Transmigrated into a novel she dropped was never on Qi Jianyi’s bucket list. She could still remember how she deleted the novel on her phone after reading the first 30 chapters of the book.  “A book full of bullshit.” She cursed before going to sleep.  Never in a million years would she have thought that one day, she would be pulled into a novel she hated. All Qi Jianyi could think of was trying to look for a way home while ignoring the plot of the novel.  But where does she start? No, does she really have the time to think about it after the appearance of an annoying man who keeps pestering her?  Qi Jianyi could not forget her first impression of that man. He was as cold as ice, but had a fiery temperament. Those beautiful eyes of his had once captured Qi Jianyi’s attention.  But the young miss of the Qi family was too busy looking for a way home. How could she have the time and energy to care about a certain young master?  However, Song Chengfeng would not stop appearing before her. He didn’t know why either. For the first time in his entire life, his mind and body were not in sync.  “Why bother with her?” He whispered coldly, yet his legs already walked towards the woman who was enjoying her life.  “Because I love you, Qi Jianyi! I didn’t even know I was capable of feeling this way, but I do. I love you! I love you so much that the thought of losing you terrifies me. It suffocates me. And yet… you’re not even mine.” - Song Chengfeng "Loving me only ruins you. So stop!" - Qi Jianyi

The father of Kamon a highschool student finally gets a job in Bangkok forcing them to relocate. She has to adjust to life in a big city school, filled with drama, comedy, romance, and a touch of jealousy as she navigates friendships, rivalries, and family dynamics.

The room was quiet, except for the faint sound of the ceiling fan whirring above us. Liya's phone screen dimmed, casting the room into near darkness. Sana had already fallen asleep, her soft breathing rhythmic and steady. I turned onto my side, hugging my blanket closer. The excitement of the night still lingered in my chest, but so did something else, a strange unease. It wasn't like I didn't trust my friend's instincts, but I couldn't understand why they felt something was off about Arun. He had been nothing but kind tonight. The way he and his friends treated us, guiding us around the party, buying us dinner, it didn't seem like the actions of someone untrustworthy. And yet… Why did I feel this lingering heaviness in my chest?

A once in a millennium event is currently being anticipated by all the people of Vesmir. They are outside of their own homes waiting for a special phenomen to happen. They gaze above the skies and saw the one of the two moons of their planet, slowly covered the sun. Suddenly the azure colored sky of Vesmir was hastily change its color into a dark crimson. When the sky of Vesmir became dark crimson, the people of Vesmir was amazed by the phenomenon they are seeing. After a while million of stars twinkle around the moon, slowly turning the dark crimson sky to its original azure color. Among those millions stars there were less than 0.0001.% star that shines brightly compared to the other stars. However, if you look closely as if the dark crimson sky was fighting the million of stars they get a stalemate. People then saw the second moon covered the sun. Suddenly the whole world was casted by shadow and darkness. All of the people of Vesmir suddenly felt feer and safe at the same time. Then after a while the sky returned to its original azure color because it was still in the afternoon. There is no million of stars. There is no dark crimson sky. In a old hut at the top of the mountain, an oldman with a white clothes. The oldman looks like a benevolent and you can see a white aura flickering on and off out of his body. He witness all this phenomenon at the hut's window. The catastrophe that was delayed are happening.The seal of the world are slowly weakening. That race will find this world. No, they already find it. The sacrifice that they made to hide this world from them this is lonely weakening. Alas it would still happen. Are all those sacrifice they did, are for these generation to face?" He asked weakly. No one answered. The oldman looks at his body. He saw his body was very slowly turning into dust. "I do not have much time. I need to inform the guardians of all the races about the impending storm that is coming. They need to focus to armed the new generation especially the Chosen Ones. They would be the the sword that would purge the chaos and shield that would protect it's people of this world from the chatastrophe that would happen. Those who have been sealed cannot do anything, the only solution is to train those new generation." Looking at the window, as he gaves at the sun. "The structure of the universe is gonna completely change in this era. Can this world survive?" The old man did not include the shadow in his premonitions and just bypass it. The old man stands weakly, get his walking stick then go wherever he plans to do. *** Argus Orpheus an orphan who survive from a Gate break. He lives for 10 years alone. "Argus Orpheus, Unique Class Awakener, Type: Summoner." A class that is said to be average by many. Argus was also walking a path of summoner no one has succeeded thus far. Argus awakened a power that was no being should possess. As he begins his journey, Argus slowly uncovers the truth of this mysteries about himself. Watch as Argus embarked his chaotic journey.

Home isn't a set of walls, it's people you want to return to no matter where you end up...

Read, and learn about the things that these 'silly' Teenagers went through their lives by reading this. Follow along our main characters as they live their life, doing the things that benefit and troubles others The sorrow and sadness they went through, the anger and frustration they went through, the trauma they went through, the happiness and joy they went through.

****CONTESTANT IN THE 2025 WSA**** «Sometimes, home isn't a place - it's a person. » Yoon Sana has mastered the art of running – from people, from pain and even from herself. Park Ji-Hoon has learned to keep his heart locked away, haunted by the scars of his past, he believes love is a cruel force that only brings ruin. When fate intertwines their lives beneath the city lights of Seoul, they discover in each other a sanctuary they didn’t know they needed. But love is more than just a fleeting escape – it’s a test of courage, patience, and the willingness to confront wounds that never bled but cut the deepest. As their bond grows, Sana and Ji-Hoon must learn to forgive, to trust, and to let go of the fears that chain them to the past. Together, they will navigate the fragile path of healing, discovering that love, when nurtured with understanding, can become a place to call home. ‘A Love to Call Home’ is a tender exploration of love’s power to mend what’s broken and illuminate what’s been lost. ***THE BOOK COVER IS MINE, ALL RIGHT RESERVED!***

Jose, a philosophy student in 2045, wants to continue his polygamous and animalistic urges due to his primitive primate genes. Will everything go as he wants? Warning: Contains +18 adult scenes containing nudity and sexuality. All copyrights reserved

In the sprawling Paran Empire, power and fear rule under the iron grip of King Nathan Backmare, a cold, calculating monarch whose gaze alone silences his subjects. When an alliance proposal arrives from the neighboring Elothian Kingdom—promising a political marriage to the renowned Princess Aelara—Nathan faces the delicate choice of securing his empire's borders through diplomacy or rejecting a union that threatens his autonomy. Far from the throne room’s gilded walls, a silver-haired woman awakens from a harrowing nightmare, haunted by fragmented memories and the name "Nate." She is no ordinary woman; she is a forgotten force with a past that could threaten to break the kingdom.

Synopsis Two youths with different characters got entangled when one of them decided to become a primary school teacher after she left her rich life behind her. While trying to find herself a home of her own without putting in much effort because a place of her own with people that love her for herself just seems hard to find. Until she met the man that made her realize home is not just a building or the familial love everyone talked about. Home is being somewhere you are free to be yourself while getting the silent support you always deserve. He is a hardworking man that's trying to make a simple living without being burdened by the wealth of his family. Far from home with nothing but hope for a better future for himself and the lazy young lady who he met by who knows what. Will they be able to find the happiness they both wanted or will it all go up in flame. Only the home they tried to build themselves will tell.

«If love can heal, will you let me be your home? » Yoon Sana has mastered the art of running – from people, from pain and even from herself. Park Ji-Hoon has learned to keep his heart locked away, haunted by the scars of his past, he believes love is a cruel force that only brings ruin. When fate intertwines their lives beneath the city lights of Seoul, they discover in each other a sanctuary they didn’t know they needed. But love is more than just a fleeting escape – it’s a test of courage, patience, and the willingness to confront wounds that never bled but cut the deepest. As their bond grows, Sana and Ji-Hoon must learn to forgive, to trust, and to let go of the fears that chain them to the past. Together, they will navigate the fragile path of healing, discovering that love, when nurtured with understanding, can become a place to call home. ‘A LOVE TO CALL HOME’ is a tender exploration of love’s power to mend what’s broken and illuminate what’s been lost.

Sometimes home can be in people but what if home leaves.What if home doesn't find the same warmth and Safety in you?

Tian Shi, a genius of the Almighty Tian Clan, faces a dire judgment for practicing a forbidden technique. Stripped of his divine powers and banished to the lower realms, his fate seems sealed. But as he plunges into darkness, an unforeseen twist occurs—he awakens in the body of another young Tian Clan genius, one he never knew existed. A Tian Clan he had no recollections of. How? Now, armed with forgotten memories and hidden potential, Tian Shi must navigate a treacherous new life . Can he harness this second chance to restore his  honor and regain his past glory, or will the shadows of his past pull him back into oblivion?

Jaeyoon is a model, not ashamed to show his body, or stir up controversy, he is known for being bold, but is this true? I mean not everything shown on the internet is real, what is his life like in reality? And does he do this out of conviction or not? Warning: ⚠️ Diet, physical and psychological abuse, depression

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Yang Gang accidentally became the imposter heir to a wealthy family, with a beautiful older sister and a twin younger sister at home...

A prodigy is sent to the body of a failing college student who chose his major only to appease his parents. Meanwhile the college student with the personality of a crooked politician is sent to the body of the noble young lord. Their temperaments that failed them in their original lives suddenly become useful in their new lives and it's as if the world has become a lot less difficult. The only doubt left in their minds is whether they stole the life of someone that cherished it?