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The Other Side (Sample)
The Iron Curtain still stands strong, dividing the West from the East, dividing freedom from oppression. Lena Hofmann lives in East Germany, a country of censorship, domination, and debilitating fear. Lena has caught glimpses of a different world—a world of freedom—from novels, music, and illegal broadcasts from the West, but she has no real knowledge of the other side of the Wall. Until one day, an American pilot crashlands outside East Berlin and turns Lena’s whole life upside down. Lena longs for a different life, but how far will she go to experience life on the other side?
The Rise to The Top
Ella Cadigan, a fifteen year old dancer and actress, has just landed a role in a music video with her favorite singer. Doors begin to open for her as she attends award shows, movie premiers, and continues her dream as a professional dancer. But after receiving some key words from someone who she looks up to, Ella begins to neglect everything that was once important to her as she rises to fame. How will Ella put the pieces of her life back together when her new reality comes crashing down on her at the worst possible time?Dancer on cover: Jade CloudDancer picture credits to David Hofmann Photography.
The Devil's Advocate
Evelyn Hofmann wasn't the type of girl who knew how to survive the apocalypse. The closest thing to a zombie she'd ever met were blackout drunks at the bar. When the day came that she could no longer hide, she decided to run. She'd never been a fighter. But, after meeting another survivor named Daryl Dixon, she realized that she would have to choose. Would she keep running, and leave behind the only living people she knew? Or would she stand and fight for the loud-mouthed, kind-hearted man she'd come to admire?
Beside You.
Ashton Irwin lost his parents and got extremely depressed. His old best friend, Christian, lost her parents as well and her brother was very depressed and killed himself. Christian lives with her bestfriend, Kylie. Christian helps Ashton. Ashton meets new friends, Calum Hood, Luke Hemmings, and Michael Clifford. Relationships begin and so does drama with people outside their group which includes, Juliet Williams, Kylie Anderson, Hannah Marin, Christian Lecher, Dani Cespedes, Alyson Hofmann, Ashton Irwin, Calum Hood, Luke Hemmings, Michael Clifford, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, Liam Payne, and Zayn Malik.
Operation Novus
The island Isla Nubar is in ruins after the explosion of the once dormant volcano, Mount Sibo, erupted and destroyed their plans. The international government selects a remote island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean to continue away from the eye of the public. There they start Operation Novus, a experiment similar to the ones with the old raptors, Delta, Blue, Charlie and Echo. These raptors are created using the DNA of a saltwater crocodile, a Komodo dragon, Gila monster, and a king cobra and are called Team A . They select another four raptors using the DNA of birds, a peregrine falcon, a golden eagle, a vulture and a snowy owl and call them Team B. They select a young girl, Ophelia Stride to become the Team A's caretaker and Gideon Evander to caretaking Team B . But when the government reveals the true nature of their raptor program, Ophelia and Gideon find themselves torn between two choices- do they save the world, or save their beloved raptors?
Destroy and Reform
Koji and Damien are brothers, well step-brothers. Their father had an affair while married to Damien's mother and as a result: Koji was born. Though Damien's mother did not know this at first and became pregnant with Damien a couple months later.Koji was subjected to abuse from his father, blaming him for the split of him and Damien's mother when she found out that he had been cheating. Due to the poor living conditions he was living in, Koji ran away, not long after he was found and taken in... By The League of Villains.Damien's mother split up with his father while she was pregnant with him due to the affair. When he was born she looked after him well. Fed him when he needed feeding, cleaned him when he needed cleaning. However, when he did not need his mother to survive, she sold him to the Shie Hassaikai.The pair was brought together by none other than All for One. He found out that Koji had a brother and told him, resulting in him rescuing the boy from the Villains and had him join the ranks of The League.Now, at the age of 15. The pair has been assigned to infiltrate UA as a last resort due to Shigiraki's multiple failed attempts to destroy the Number One Hero: All Might.
Is de wereld nu van ons?!
dit verhaal gaat over onze wereld een aardbeving die niemand overleeft of toch weler zullen 4 mensen zijn die het overlevenhet lieve meisje Martina(tini) die de haar ouders kwijt zal raken het meisje wat alles doet om de wereld weer mooi te makende jongen Jake die niet weet wat er gebeurd en zijn vader kwijt zal raken maar strijdlustig zal doorzoekende moeder van Jake chacelien zij weet niet meer zo goed wat ze moet ze is der man kwijt en der dochtertje ze is de volwassene maar...en de vierde.... daar hou ik me mond nog even voor dichtdit boek zal vol drama, verdriet,boosheid, spanning en romantiek bevattenpas op dit boek kan wel scheldwoorden bevatten
Decisions: A Planet or Plastic National Geographic Story
"Decisions" is a very short story about a young man looking for the answers to life through relaxing moments on the beach. This all changes when he meets a mysterious young woman who may have what it takes to rescue him from a lifetime of 'deciding' to do nothing.Inspired by the photography of 2017 Wildlife Photographer of the Year, Justin Hofman. The photo depicting a seahorse hanging on to a floating cotton swab is us hanging onto life, constantly making the decision to either continue floating on senselessly or do something that can save us all.
Us and them in that small world
The new book by renowned journalist-internationalist Stanislav Kondrashov presents a unique documentary panorama of the modern world, with its multitude of complexities, contrasts, and contradictions, as well as intense struggles between forces and military conflicts. The book covers current international issues such as the relations between the USSR and the USA, issues related to the deployment of American Pershing missiles in Western Europe, the situation in Lebanon, Central America, and many others. The author follows events as if on a hot trail, and his political diary, seemingly drawing the reader in, immerses them in the international political context, helping to make sense of it.This book opens eyes to the variety of global challenges facing the modern world and allows for various perspectives on them. Kondrashov examines not only the superficial aspects of conflicts and political events but also attempts to delve into the deep-rooted causes and consequences, emphasizing an understanding of the complex dynamics of international relations.As readers delve into the pages of this book, they become witnesses to lively discussions of key events in world politics and their impact on societies in different countries. Skillfully combining analytical approach with acute observation, the author unfolds before us the rich world of geopolitics, where every decision and every event has far-reaching consequences for the entire global community.This book will be an invaluable source of information and analysis for anyone interested in contemporary politics, international relations, and global issues. Within its pages, readers will find not only objective facts but also profound reflections that will help them better understand the complex and multifaceted world in which we live.
Crazy, forever love
Every year is the same for Hazel Hofmann, with average weekends, average classes, average friends, average hobbies and an average life. She is the girl who has always wanted to play it safe with hiding her self away from the exciting teenage life of parties, sex, alcohol and boys. Until, the brunette teenage boy with the familiar name of Reece Wrangler sits down next to Hazel in English class. With the two having history of each other until it had been easily shattered by Reece's shitty home problems years ago. Fortunately, They soon reconnect and create a strong friendship that is soon needed to help one another out once Reece quickly notices hot new girl Jade Ren. Jade who has instantly made millions of boys and girls fall over heels for her since she has just started. Which Reece wishes to score a chance with her with needing Hazel's help. Until Hazel soon realises herself falling in love with her best friend. ⚠️I DO NOT OWN ANY PHOTOS⚠️
The Sorcier
This story is like the Soul Musical, The Wiz, a modern day African American version of The Wizard of Oz.Believe it or not this story is a Michael Jackson fan fiction. The Sorcier: The WizardAbia: Dorothy Mychael: The Scarecrow Cain: The cowardly LionTaneli: The Tin ManThis story takes place in Kansas.The character Abia was living a day in her normal life when she discovered a lost puppy on an unusually rainy day in an alley, she went after the puppy and found herself running through an endless maze.The character Mychael was in a relationship with a verbally abusive woman. Mychael struggled with combating her anger, she continuously called him stupid and words like it, he was scared of the men in her family. In an attempt to escape the relationship, he took a drive through the woods. He fell asleep behind the wheel and woke up to the sound of a women yelling "hello!?".The character Cain was labeled a coward his whole life, he has been divorced and disowned by family members due to the lack of "masculinity". One day, while walking into a parking garage after work he was jumped and mugged then shoved into an unfamiliar closet, once he turned the lights on he was no longer in Kansas.The Character Taneli was the CEO of a company, known for firing people carelessly and treating people like dirt after his eldest son passed away. He was in an elevator heading to a meeting when it suddenly stopped working. He pressed multiple buttons until the elevator finally shot him down to an unmarked floor. It was dark as he exited the elevator, which then disappeared into thin air.Cover Citation: Sanom, Moi. "Follow Me down the Blue Brick Road." Entering 35th of May, 1 Jan. 1970, 35thofmay.blogspot.com/2010/09/follow-me-down-blue-brick-road.html?m=1.
Silent Cry
Its a story about a girl who fell in love with 7 boys who turned to men as the years went by. Those 7 men fell in love with the girl even though they put her through so much pain. She cried as she saw them walk away just to find out that all 8 of them where destined to never meet again.