Matthew O'rien's family has been poor since the beginning of time. When his father, William, gets offered work on the transcontinental railroad, he jumps at the chance to end the cycle of poverty. But an unfortunate work accident leaves his wife Anne a widow. At 14, Matthew finishes his father's job and pays off his debts. He learns that his mother has grown ill, and he rushes home. She soon passes, and with nothing left but the money he earned and the land the railroad gave him to settle, he boards the train west with his best friend James. All seems well for the duo. They get a new start to life at the ripe young age of 16. A close friend even manages to get the two boys 1st class tickets. But little did they know who else would be riding the train.The Cooper siblings were raised with silver spoons in their mouths. They were about as far away from Mattew and James as you can get.They're wealthy and known for their looks, and the middle child, Charlotte, has more eligible bachelors chasing her than she can count. But, like the rest of her siblings, longs for an adventure like in the books she's read. And when Matthew catches her eye, an unlikely friendship (and romance) blossoms. However, danger lurks around the corner.Will they be able to warn the train and stop in time?
Первый в отечественной литературе вузовский учебник по истории Кореи на основе богатых знаний, накопленных корееведением в России и за рубежом, дает систематическое изложение истории страны с древнейших времен до наших дней. Освещаются основные этапы формирования корейской государственности, народная борьба за независимость, международные взаимосвязи, экономика и культура двух корейских государств. Книга предназначена для студентов, аспирантов, преподавателей, научных работников, всех интересующихся международными отношениями.
Imagine yourself with your favourite Hetalia characters! Preferably for female readers.
[BOOK TWO] [Completed][Voted #1 Best Action Story in the 2018 Fiction Awards]When the Russians dismantle one of the largest and fastest growing Italian Mafia family's in the States, war is declared.To avenge their friend's death, a fallen king, a washed up queen, a struggling couple, and a depressed brother must come back together to fight.Through their own series of trials and tribulations, they learn that although they can attempt to fight their own battles, the only way they can overcome them is together.That is when they have the most power.~ ~ ~© 2018 taintedkissesxo* cover by lvcianos on instagram *
It's the year 2104 and Earth is being overrun by an alien species that feasts and assimilates organic matter, turning those that get infecting into mindless drones that do the same, to combat this new threat the Military designed Super Soldiers that would be capable of annihilating the Alien threat once and for all, but then the aliens who have been called The Scourge launched a massive counter-attack, defeating all the worlds armies in only seven hours, now with most of the world in ruins, the few remaining Super Soldiers purposefully put themselves into Cryogenic Stasis, awaiting to wake up after a total of one hundred years
Alternate Title : 白月光回来后,替身陷入失业危机Status : CompletedAuthor : 项绿瓜!Machine Translation!Novel Summary:Next Door is, "The Stand-in Refuses to Become a Regular" an extended version.A year after the Stand-in became a keep man, the President's White Moonlight returned and the Stand-in fell into an unemployment crisis!
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[Genshin Impact - Cʜɪʟᴅᴇ x Aʙʏss Lᴜᴍɪɴᴇ]The story says there are seven Archons in Teyvat, owners of seven Gnoses that link them to the seven thrones in the abode of the gods, Celestia. This immutable tale has been passed down for millennia until it reaches Ajax's ears. He is one among thousands to dream of adventures based on fantastic epics, but he is the only one who can shake the certainties of the universe. When he discovers that the world is not what he thinks it is, his journey will begin after his rescue by Lumine, who will wait until he makes his choice, and decides his side. Will he join forces with his sovereign to counter the threat she represents, or will he turn his back on his peers and make a pact with the Princess of the Abyss, the number one enemy of all the countries of Teyvat ?Fate is underway. His choice will be the element that will determine the outcome of the decisive battle, and of the multi-century revolt. But he must foremost be vigilant not to sink into the growing darkness of his heart. ──────────────Childe-centric.Mini trailer: https://youtu.be/WCHxZydKNcw (available at the beginning of the chapter PRELUDE)𝗧𝗪: 𝗩𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, blood, gory scenes.⚠ 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀 of just about everything imaginable in the game + many references to the game's lore. Canon divergence. ────────────────────Started: Oct. 16th, 2021Ended: May 6th, 2022Total of words: ~100.000Sublime cover realized by @Les_Phoenix !!Cross-posted on Ao3 / Translation of my French story entitled "Au-delà de l'Abysse".© All rights reserved by HoYoverse. This work is only a fanfiction written for non-commercial personal use.
Омежку из детдома забирает альфа,но оказалось что он мафия.Что же случится с миленькой омежкой дальше? Покажет ли омежка свой характер?Это мой первый фф так что не судите строго😊
Like the title this fanfiction is about the anime Suppose a kid moved from the last dungeon boonies to a starter town. Except in this Lloyd has an older sister who's older than him by a year. She's known as the weakest in the town in physical strength but the strongest next to Alka with her magic. She mainly focuses on a lost magic known as taming magic that allows her to tame creatures and later summon them if she gives them a name. This sister is known as Serafina Belladonna.