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Open, open hearts, open minds, open souls, open eyes. Upon the end of a life cycle, 50 spirits exit the souls of the humans they once existed within and stride through the world in 10 tribes, reincarnating in new humans, granting them superpowers accordingly. Changing the corrupt views of the world they currently exist in has always been the goal of these spirits. In this 153rd reincarnation of theirs, the tribe akroborka chose to land in a third-world country, where citizens face a lot of challenges, and minorities are actively oppressed. Akroboka spirits; Xancore, Sothpheria, Hyner, Zelta, and Yinx will all be choosing a minority as their human in this cycle. Will the chosen ones be able to keep their secret hidden while simultaneously developing the magic they've been granted? Will they be able to make a difference? Or will death meet them early in their journey?

After Todd's mother dies from cancer, he moves back to his hometown in the foothills of the Appalachians from Chicago. It's 1997 and he's just been given a death sentence -- an HIV-positive diagnosis.<br><br>Todd expects his remaining time on earth to be spent alone. But Cal, his handsome next-door neighbor, has other ideas.<br><br>Cal is not the only surprise in Todd's new life. Todd begins having visions of an older woman, Essie, when he dims the lights. Is she just a figment of his imagination? Or is she a truth teller? When she talks to Todd, she's smart and hopeful.<br><br>When Todd tells Cal about the ghost, Cal knows her already because Todd's mother spoke with her before her death. Essie was a godsend when Todd's mom was in so much pain.<br><br>And now, Essie urges Todd to live ... for himself ... for new love. But is she too late?

" Motherfuckers " . Cyrus hought that he heard wrong his best friend cursed to their classmates. Raphael who was known for his gentleness makes every student in the classroom froze by cursing . Cyrus who even more shock than any other student. Staring at his childhood best friend. He had known Raphael long enough to know how much Raphael hated those harsh words. "Ra–raphael...what did you just say?" He asked. Raphael roll his eyes . "I said motherfuckers. Why?Am I not allowed to curse?.He said. Cyrus stared at Raphael . He doesn't know what to respond. What the hell is happening to you, Raphael?

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Young adult fiction stories. A break for teenagers distracted minds

In the steampunk/fantasy world of Terra. Industrialisation allows the spark of prosperity, in exchange for uncertain consequences. Terra stares into its future, uncertain of what may yet come. Can the three races band together to help face off whatever comes at them as these troubling times etch closer? Can they deal with the enigmatic weather? Can they deal with the populous and their radical ideals? Will they persevere in these hard times?

Title: Hopeless HopeSynopsis:Hopeless Hope is a captivating contemporary romance novel that delves into the complexities of love, heartbreak, and second chances. The story revolves around Luna, a young woman who finds herself entangled in a tumultuous relationship with a man named Brian.Luna's heart is filled with love for Brian, but unfortunately, he does not reciprocate her feelings. Despite her unwavering devotion, their marriage crumbles under the weight of Brian's indifference, leading to a painful divorce. Luna is left shattered, her hopes and dreams shattered alongside her broken heart.However, fate has a way of intervening when least expected. Just when Luna begins to rebuild her life and find solace in her newfound independence, Brian unexpectedly returns, running back to her. The reasons behind his sudden change of heart remain a mystery, leaving Luna torn between her lingering love for him and the fear of being hurt again.As Luna navigates the complexities of their renewed relationship, she must confront her own insecurities and question whether she can trust Brian once more. Will she be able to find the strength to forgive and open her heart to love again? Or will the scars of their past prevent them from finding true happiness together?Hopeless Hope is a poignant tale that explores themes of self-discovery, forgiveness, and the power of love. It takes readers on an emotional journey, showcasing the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative nature of second chances. Will Luna and Brian be able to overcome their past and forge a future filled with hope, or will their love remain forever hopeless?

---------------------------- Cover Art not owned by me ------------------------------ Long ago the overlord created Delta, the afterlife. Before Delta all souls simply dispersed when there vessels disappeared and no mortals adventure ever entertained the overlord for long. Delta was not just an afterlife, it was a source of entertainment, a game. Grimm was one of the first 1,000 people to join. Join Grimm's story far after his arrival in Delta as he tries to bring his old guild together. ------------------------------------- First few chapters are just info dumps!! sorry

SYNOPSIS There was a deafening silence in the private hospital room which consisted of only two people; a man and a woman. The woman shoulder shook continuously as she tried not to succumb to the agony that bore down heavily in her heart. “Eva,” the man called the woman name lightly. “Take heart dear, we will think of a way to get pass this ordeal,” the man tried to soothe the lady. “Thor -” a slight pause, “This is the fifth time -- fifth time, aren’t you getting tired of this repeated cycle?” Eva asked. “Of course I am, one minute they are alive and the next minute, they are gone - dead. But, don’t worry, I will come up with a solution,” Thor voice sounded reassuring. “You better should or I …” … Two years later A baby cry filled the room; her cry was so loud that it reverberated round the room. After many hours of labor, Eva finally gave birth to a baby girl. Both the man and the woman were left alone with the exception of an ordinary couple that came in through the secret passage when everyone left. “Pass the baby to me, Eva,” Thor stretched forth his hands. “No, I can’t let her go, she looks so fragile,” Eva held the baby closer to her bosom and a soft sigh escaped from the baby mouth that was dozing off. “For the last time, if you don’t want her to be dead like the others, give me the baby,” Thor insisted. “But, we haven’t christen her yet, Thor, she will be nameless,” Eva weakly protested. “She won’t, we will give her the name that we’ve agreed on earlier, now, pass the baby to me.” Eva finally conceded and passed the baby to the man. “Won’t her name make her stand out, I mean …” “I know you are trying to buy yourself more time with the baby but that is not going to work,” Thor said, turning around to face the couple. Surprisingly, both couple knelt down before he got to their side. They showed respect to the man as he arrived before them. “My king,” the kneeling figures chorused. Not bothering to respond to their greeting, he instructed them, “Take her away, we’ve already discussed everything in details and I am sure I made myself clear.” The couple nodded, finally standing up, the woman collected the baby and they left immediately, passing through the secret door; taking the princess away from her birth parents, so that her life will be preserved and hidden from the enemies. *** Taken away as a child because of the threat to her life, she was raised by an ordinary looking couple living far away from the palace. When she clocked eighteen, she was deemed of age and demanded for. Arriving at the palace and having little to no experience with dealing with the royal assembling and etiquettes, she had to find her footings and on top of that, has to fend off the attack on her life, find the person that was behind the death of her siblings and who was continuously poisoning her parents coupled with dealing with the lecherous guy who claimed to be a prince but isn’t and when trouble came brewing, she fell in love with a poor man that seems to know nothing about what is happening apart from taking care of his cat and cooking delicious foods, he had simply forgotten who he really was.