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Overcoming Discouragements

All of us felt discouraged at some point. So much that it paralyzed us to do the things we really want, something we really are passionate about. It feels like we've been defeated by an unknown enemy but the good thing is that we can do something about it. I managed to overcome this wanna know how? read this book or click the link below These tips will allow you to change your perspective in life and in turn enables you to become more successful.http://darktolight07.blogspot.com/2020/06/overcoming-discouragements.html

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Blurred Vision

Blurred Vision is a story that shows the struggle of a teenage girl by name, Ryl who strives right from her junior days to be an attorney. She meets people in school like Kosi, who cuts all her defences and reduces her esteem to zero and tells her, she's too quiet for law and will never make it in law school.Ryl is deranged and confused, she tries to confide in her parents and best friend, Anderson but everybody's encouragement has a way of pulling her down.Will she be able to pull through?Chukwuziterem.

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Gentle Cowboy Take My Heart (Maxwell Love #2) (COMPLETED)

Gary Maxwell has recently graduated from college with a degree in ranch management. Now that he has the degree he has no desire to use it. At all. On the journey to find something new and exciting he never thought a girl could or would catch his eye. But the good Lord just might have a different idea! Brooke Kendall is stuck in a runt since graduating high school three years ago. She has been working at a hair salon and really enjoys it, but it is discouraging to watch your friends get married and have babies all while you have never had a serious relationship! Sometimes your prayers are answered where you never thought they would be. Come along with Gary and Brooke as they learn just that! (Sequel To Can Cowboy's Fix Mistakes?) Although you do not have to read it first this gives some spoilers for it so I would encourage you to check that one out first!

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LONELY HEARTS

Katlyn Chavez just came out from a broken engagement while Ferdinand Austria was still grieving over the death of his wife and unborn child. Katlyn joined the law firm Ferdinand with Neil, his best friend and her cousin.They were from two different family background. But they had immediately bonded as very good friends. Their families as well as their friends wanted a match between them. They had even pretended to be lovers just to discourage Katlyn's ex-fiance from bothering him.Will the act be real? Will they be able to fall for one another despite their past?The characters, places and events are all just part of the author's imagination. Although some people, places and events exist in the real world, if some events are beyond the truth then that's what fiction is all about! To understand more of the setting, please read http://www.wattpad.com/story/12436864-all-about-filipinasHappy reading!

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Bible quotes

Quotes to inspire and teach us. :)

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Mystrade Oneshots

[Discontinued]These are oneshotes I used to write years ago, but haven't in a while as my life has moved on. It is unlikely I will ever post more of these, but you are welcome to read through the old ones. I hope anyone reading this enjoys the oneshots now as much as I enjoyed writing them.

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Saints: The Supernatural School - Year 1 (bxb)

Thomas, a 16-year-old tribrid with a dragon, werewolf, and wizard lineage, receives a life-changing invitation to attend Saints, a prestigious private school exclusively for supernatural teens. The school specifically caters to students aged 16 to 21, recognizing these years as the most challenging for young supernaturals.As Thomas embarks on his journey to Saints, he grapples with the complexities of his unique heritage. Being a tribrid brings its own set of difficulties, especially when it comes to harnessing his powers and navigating his identity. On top of that, Thomas realizes that he is also gay, further adding to the complexities of his teenage years.At Saints, Thomas encounters a diverse array of supernatural creatures, ranging from dragons and mermaids to werewolves. Through these encounters, he forms new friendships, some of which develop into deep connections. Along the way, Thomas discovers a newfound passion, fueled by the support and encouragement of his friends.Join Thomas as he delves into this captivating world filled with supernatural creatures, where he must adapt to his new school, forge meaningful friendships, and explore his own path amidst the challenges of being a tribrid and a gay teenager.~~~Complete Witchcraft - #1Dragon - #1Gay kiss - #1Merman - #2Friends Forever - #4Bad guy - #4Merfolk - #13Fairies - #14Witch - #21Supernatural - #34Bxblove - #115Lgbt - #448School - #543

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After Leaving the Sports Circle, I Became a Cooking God (Completed BL)

Title: "I Cultivated N World Champions"←=.= The Real Title Should Actually Be This, Ahem, Quietly HighlightingSu Bai, as an athlete with no promising future in track and field, decides to apply for retirement due to a lack of hope for performance improvement . However, when he officially submits his retirement application, something strange happens in his mind - the appearance of a "Super Idol System"?! The problem is, this system seems a bit out of the ordinary...His first task is to practice basic knife skills for an hour? And the reward he receives after completing the task is a position as the chef of the S Province Sports Team? Hold on, is this an idol system or a chef development system?Later on, Chef Su Bai becomes the team's legendary figure. The most talented athlete in the team praises Su Bai's cooking as the best in the world. The notorious troublemaker in the team is willing to do anything for Chef Su. Even athletes who originally had poor performance and considered retiring thank Chef Su for suggesting they switch to another event, believing they can compete until the 2024 Olympics!With Su Bai acquiring more and more skills, he finally realizes that this is not just a chef development system - it's a superstar coach development system!Years later, when a reporter interviews the nationally renowned coach Su Bai, the journalist enthusiastically asks, "How did you make athletes who are not much younger than you obedient and disciplined?" Su Bai remains silent for a moment and sighs, "Well, I guess if they don't listen, they won't get to eat the food I make." Journalist: ?????One-sentence Summary: I've nurtured numerous world champions and dominated the world of sports.Theme: Leading exceptional athletes to achieve world dominance in the sports arena.------Completed (296 Chapters + 9 Extras) | Started: 08/26/2023 End: 10/20/2023P.S. Full credit to the author | Not my novelEdited MTL by me (dapotaturs) Not the Official Story Cover

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Magic Shop

Everybody has a story worth telling and I'm here to help the best I can. Welcome to the "Magic Shop". In this book, you can apply to get help with things such as writer's block, character development, or just general feedback on how the story is going thus far. If this sounds like something you're interested in, feel free to step in and take a look! (This book is merely meant as a source of encouragement. Please don't be discouraged by anything I have to say).|Cover designed by @Yeontanaaaaaaa|

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Sound Bender (Avatar: The Last Airbender) #Wattys2017

Princess Himoko of Omashu is the Great Grand-Daughter of King Bumi. Adopted Grand Daughter to be more clear. Her parents were the last air benders in existence, leaving her alone after a attack on them by the Fire Nation, leaving her all alone until King Bumi found her and took her in as his own. Unable to bend air like her deceased parents, she was able to bend sound waves, and produce them as well. Making a new type of bending at age 6 that she named 'Sound Bending', being the first in existence to ever bend anything that wasn't a element. Years later, on her 15Th Birthday, Himoko is sent off on a journey with the Avatar and two Southern Water Tribe Siblings to help defeat the Fire Lord, and maybe even teach Avatar Aang her bending.

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I'm A Walking Disaster (jalex)

"Sometimes people just can't be helped, some of us are meant to die, drop it" Jack spat at me, I flinched at his words but my determination was stronger. I can and I will help him, without help he will never get out of here..***After Alex Gaskarth was hospitalized for his third suicide attempt this year his parents decided that it would be best for him to spend some time in the Teen Psychiatric ward of Valley Springs Hospital. There he has to share a room with Jack Barakat, who was possibly the worst person to room with due to his attitude, but when Alex discovers more about Jack and why he was there he begins to feel different towards the boy he was told to stay away from. Will Jack accept Alex's help and encouragement? Or will he shut himself away from Alex and refuse anything to do with him?Is what Alex feels towards Jack more than just the need to help him?(Trigger Warnings will be listed on the first chapter)

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Libelle

Working in a dead-end, post office job in the heart of a primarily-Human city, Arya Salcrest cannot let her secret out else she loses her rights and her safety. Norren Sterling, a member of the Council whom she met after a failed museum trip, is determined to change that.When the dreams of the distant past start plaguing her, Arya has to figure out their connection to her waking hours, especially when they seem to revolve around her, Norren, and the scheme he is building from the shadows. And she may not have enough time before society's fear and prejudice crushes her.From the author of the award-winning novella, π˜’π˜°π˜­π˜ͺ𝘣𝘳π˜ͺ𝘦, and the high fantasy series, π˜›π˜©π˜¦ 𝘊𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘯π˜ͺ𝘀𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘍𝘒𝘯𝘡𝘒𝘴π˜ͺ𝘭π˜ͺ𝘒, comes a tale about the clash of love and hate, and of the past and present. What do you do when the destiny set for you isn't in your favor? You fight.˜"°•.˜"°•˜"°•.˜"°•˜"°•.˜"°•© 2022 (First Edition)[80,000 - 90,000 words][All graphics are made by @sardonictabby]

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The Black Phone X Male Readers

(THIS IS STRICILY FOLLOWING THE MOVIE, NOT THE BOOK)Please enjoy this one-shot book! Please remember that the Black Phone takes place in the 70s, which means the f slur was used often, don't let that discourage you!Since these are all children, and Y/n is going to be a child; No NSFW content!

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WangXian Forever 6

Wei Ying and Lan Zhan embark on another adventure, this time to find the parents of their daughter, Li XiWang. Old friends and new will join them on a voyage of discovery...

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You Just Get Me- a Derry Girls Fic

"π•π•’π•žπ•–π•€," π”½π•šπ•’ π•€π•’π•šπ••. "𝔻𝕠 π•ͺ𝕠𝕦 π•₯π•™π•šπ•Ÿπ•œ 𝕀'π•ž π••π•šπ•—π•—π•–π•£π•–π•Ÿπ•₯ π•₯π•™π•’π•Ÿ 𝕖𝕧𝕖𝕣π•ͺπ• π•Ÿπ•– π•šπ•Ÿ 𝔻𝕖𝕣𝕣π•ͺ?"π•π•’π•žπ•–π•€ π•”π•™π•¦π•”π•œπ•π•–π••. "𝕐𝕖𝕀, π”½π•šπ•’. π•ƒπ•šπ•œπ•– π•žπ•–."Started 23/Jan/2021Finished 13/April/2021• • • • • • • • • • S•Y•N•O•P•S•I•SAfter her parents died a few months prior in an attack in Belfast, Fia O'Donnell relocates to Derry to move in with her Aunt and Uncle. She's shy and reserved after the tragedy, but a certain group of people welcome her and bring out the best in her.Not to mention she falls in love with a certain wee English fella.Follow Fia's journey where she meets new friends in Derry, encounters trouble, falls in love, and begins to heal.✨James x oc ✨DISCLAIMER: I cannot guarantee that everything in this story is historically accurate. It takes place in 1996. I don't know the political situation Derry was exactly in, as I am from Canada. But I am doing my best to research. Somethings I have made up though. Please let me know if anything is offensive or rudely inaccurate- I just want to write a good story, not to make people go ✨wtf✨ I do not own these characters, other than my own characters that are not in the Derry Girls Series. Everyone else belongs to Lisa McGee.

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The Unspoken Heart

[ Completed ]Zoha's life has been weaved with tragical fate. Her parents died in a tragic car crash, when she was four. Her Dadi, or grandma, raised her with relentless love and care. She bloomed into an ambitious girl, studying to become an architect. Opposite of her was her cousin, Manal, daughter of her Zafar uncle, who lived in California, owning a restaurant. Manal always resented Zoha since the time she was really little. She is a conceited, spoiled girl, always proving to be better than Zoha.One day when Dadi leaves her too, Zoha feels she is forever left alone. There is no one who is close to her as her Dadi was. She feels weak and discouraged without support. And as much she tried to come out of the grief of loss, Manal's enmity intensifies and she has planned to kick her out of the house, by taunting and demeaning her self-esteem. But Manal's brother Shehryaar who comes to Pakistan from California, is a generous, kind person. He treats Zoha rather warmly. When Manal pressurizes Zoha to leave her house, because she stands as a problem to her, Zoha is all broken from inside. She can't move away from a house in which she grew up. She has memories of her childhood with dadi there. She doesn't realize when Manal's hate is that strong to throw her out of the house, so there is a strong pull of Shehryaar's kindness and love that keeps bringing her back. ******************************************************This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents either are the product of the author's imagination or are used fictiously and any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, business establishment, events, or locales is entirely coincidental.

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Aan and the Darkness

Aan lives in a kingdom gripped in darkness and fear, ruled by the oppressive Dark Lords, beings of shadow and evil. No one knows how to escape their persecution. Then one day, Aan discovers a secret that might hold the key to their freedom. But it will take courage, wisdom, and a dash of pure luck to pull it off! If he fails, the land could be plunged into everlasting pain and suffering

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Pregnant Samurai: A Blade of Two Lives

"A Blade of Two Lives" is a story that delves into the transformative journey of Shinju, a young samurai-in-training, and her close-knit group of friends. Set against the backdrop of a captivating world steeped in ancient traditions, this tale explores the power of friendship, the strength of the human spirit, and the pursuit of one's true calling.As the story unfolds, Shinju navigates the challenges of her training giving to her by her sudden pregnancy at a young age, discovers love in the midst of adversity, and embraces the responsibilities of impending motherhood. Amidst these trials, Shinju's friendships are tested, deepened, and ultimately become her greatest source of support and encouragement.Throughout their journey, Shinju and her friends encounter formidable obstacles that push their physical and emotional limits. Yet, they discover within themselves a reservoir of resilience, forged through unwavering determination and the bonds of camaraderie. Together, they learn the true meaning of loyalty, sacrifice, and the transformative power of unwavering friendship."A Blade of Two Lives" is a tale that celebrates the triumph of the human spirit, the enduring bonds of friendship, and the transformative power of embracing life's challenges with unwavering courage and resilience.

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Mending Broken Hearts

#2 in the desi medical romance seriesHe couldn't get over his ex-fiancé who had unceremoniously broken off their engagement just five days before their wedding. She was engaged to a man who did not respect her or her work. Neither were looking for love. Yet, while they were busy saving lives, dealing with exes, living through a pandemic and the social upheaval around them, their feelings and emotions still got in the way. Read on to find out more about the lives of two physicians, one a South Asian immigrant, and another who was born and bred in the US, as they discover themselves, each other and the world around them. This is supposed to be sequel to 'Clash of Cultures'. If you haven't read it, what are you waiting for?However, I have tried to reference the other book as much as possible so you could read it as a stand alone novel too. But seriously...read 'Clash of Cultures'! You will not regret it.Highest ratings:#1 in India out of 44K stories!! (July 2022)#3 in Pakistan out of 72K stories!! (Jun 2022)#3 in medical romances out of 26K stories (April 2024)#1 in physician #2 in classism#2 in immigration #4 in pandemic#7 in desi#10 in lockdown

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WangXian Forever 7

Due to popular demand, Wei Ying and Lan Zhan return with a new mystery to solve. Will they be successful? What new challenges will they face? And will there be a book 8? Read on to find out...

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A Throne of Blood

A story of rising to the occassion she never wanted to face, Elizabeth "Bane" Sebastien must fight her way through rebellions, torrid affairs, her true love and a secret force waging against her as she unwillingly claims her legacy to the throne of Astlen, and a husband and legend with it ....

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Kings College (Philidosia/Phildosia Fan Fiction)

PLEASE READ THIS FIRST :I'm not going to delete this version of the story, but I believe you should know I am rewriting this. It will be under the same title with similar circumstances though the plot will change and many moments in this may not be carried on. I would highly encourage you to read the other instead, as I'm not proud of this work. The first chapter of that will be up by Nov 13th at the latest. :)As ambitious Theodosia Burr sets to apply for her dream college, Kings College, she runs into Philip Hamilton. The two never properly introducing themselves refer to one another as Angel and Ace. When they accidently discover whom one another is, Philip tells Theodosia of his forced marriage to a woman he doesn't love. They make an arrangement. Theodosia will be Philip's wife, if he helps her dress as a male to attend Kings College.(The first two chapters is also on the Hamiton Amino on my account Mrs Kaylin Burr. P. S. Follow me!)

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Depressed: A Hunger Games Story

Alone. Depressed. Traumatised.What does the Mockingjay do when she has fulfilled her purpose?***It's hard to move on. Hard to move past the pain from loss. Hard to get over a war. And it's also hard to have the patience to sympathise with someone who can't move on.It's hard to find ways to move on. Just as hard as it is to discourage someone from doing what you've done your whole life to try to move on.It's hard to even look at those you love when every sight you see only triggers memories of what they've lost. And it might even be harder to look at someone you love suffering, to see them this way, knowing that there is nothing you can do to help them.Life is hard. But is death any easier?***Genre: Fanfiction/ Tragedy/ TeenageThemes such as suicide and self-harm - no sexual content - Not that bad, but you've been warned!{COMPLETE}Cover work is mine :)

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Becoming

*302k reads?!? Oh my goodness!! 😭😭. I was sooo nervous about putting my work out there for people to read!! Thank you all for supporting me, and my book!! Thank you for the votes, and encouraging comments!! It means the world to me!!***** They are supposed to be in/from Holland, so if you see anywhere that it says Denmark, let me know!! Gracias!!*** "I never thought looking in the mirror on that first day of school my life was going to turn out like this. Now I'm stuck making the decision to accept the King's marking or to reject him."Charlee thought she was an average girl until the eventful day that she met Easton and his family. Come along with us as we figure out what happens to her as she discovers there is a world out there she knows nothing about. **Hey guys! This is an idea I've been playing around with for a long time. I'm not a professional writer by any means so, I can guarantee there will be some grammatical errors. Hopefully you can look past them and enjoy the story I am trying to share. The idea of this story came from the brain of Rebecca Adams and Rebecca Adams alone. Please do not infringe upon my rights by copying it. Or I will find you! Just kidding, but really don't copy my story!! Please don't forget to vote if you enjoy reading it!! Also, leave me some comments I'd love to know what you're thinking! Thanks! Xoxo***There is some mature language/scenes and some violent/sexual content. If issues such as these make you uncomfortable this is not the story for you. Mature audience only*******18+ only! ****COMPLETED******

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ᴒᴏᴅΙͺα΄€α΄„ κœ°α΄€α΄„α΄›κœ±

π–…π–”π–‰π–Žπ–†π–ˆπ–˜ π•Ύπ–Žπ–Œπ–“ π•±π–†π–ˆπ–™π–˜ 𝕴 π–Œπ–”π–™ 𝖋𝖗𝖔𝖒 π–™π–π–Š π–Žπ–“π–™π–Šπ–—π–“π–Šπ–™.𝕴 π–Œπ–Šπ–™ π–’π–”π–˜π–™ 𝖔𝖋 π–’π–ž π•΄π–‰π–Šπ–†π–˜ 𝖋𝖗𝖔𝖒 π•Ώπ–šπ–’π–‡π–‘π–— 𝖔𝖗 π–π–šπ–˜π–™ π•²π–”π–”π–Œπ–‘π–Š

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A Normal High School Life (CotE Fanfic)

As I entered the room, I could see the silhouette of 'That Man' standing with his back turned against me. His face then slowly turned to me. Moments later, our eyes interlocked with each other. I could feel the cold, serious aura emitted by his gaze."Next Spring, we'll be moving to Tokyo."This is a spinoff of the light novel Classroom of the Elite where Ayanokouji will be attending ANHS normally, where he could finally enjoy a peaceful life. In this story, the ANHS will be less strict, it would be operating just like a normal boarding school. There will still be special exams, but they are less punishing.This story is a fanfiction, all of the characters (except for the originals) belong to Shougo Kinugasa. All images used in this story belong to the respective owners.Genres: Slice of Life, Romance, Psychological Thriller.Note: This fanfic is discontinued.

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