Melbourne Stories

At twenty-seven, Anne has become an expert at pretending she's fine. So she does the only logical thing: she books a one-way ticket to Australia. What starts as a backpacking adventure soon becomes so much more. In Melbourne, Anne finds a place that feels like home, builds a life she never expected, discovers a family she never knew she needed, and meets Carter-a firefighter whose biggest battle has never been the emergencies he faces at work, but the ones he keeps buried inside himself. As Anne slowly learns to embrace the person she's becoming, she and Carter discover that love doesn't always arrive at the right time. Because no matter how much you care about someone, some wounds can only be healed from within. But not every adventure lasts forever. When Anne returns to the Netherlands, she discovers that finding yourself is one thing... not losing yourself when you return to your old life might be the hardest part of all. 27, and Still Figuring It Out is a heartfelt coming-of-age story about found family, healing, love, loss, and discovering that life rarely goes according to plan-and maybe that's exactly the point. For anyone who's ever felt lost, started over, or wondered if everyone else received a manual for life except them. ⸻ Disclaimer: This story was originally written in Dutch and has been translated into English. While every effort has been made to preserve the original tone and emotion, some Dutch expressions, cultural references and subtle nuances may not translate exactly as intended. Thank you for reading, and I hope you enjoy Anne's journey.

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The story follows two unusual Filipino people who fell in love with each other despite their differences. (First story I made inspired by my current relationship!) **** "So, Ethan?" I asked my fiancé, speaking out of silence. "Yes, babe?" he turns to me, taking his glasses off, his eyes away from the Melbourne landscape. "I love you so much." I spoke while my head rests on his shoulder. "I love you like a love song, baby." Inspired by Selena Gomez & the Scene's "Love You Like A Love Song."

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Australia is renowned for its sprawling cities and large suburbs. Are they as boring as people say, or are they places of adventure. Join 15-year-old Terry in an epic cricket adventure from deep in the suburban jungle!

Before reading this, read Love You Like A Love Song first! Upon settling in Melbourne, though her journalism dream had already been over, Cherryl was about to face yet another problem again. Melbourne wasn't the easiest place to convey yet she has Ethan at her side. As she venture, she and Ethan would then face problems again, with the return of her adopted father John. Will Ethan be able to defend Cherryl for her life, or will it be the end of his life as well, leaving Cherryl heartbroken for the rest of her life? Inspired by Boyzone's "Every Day I Love You". Started: November 1, 2023.

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“We were destined to be, Maddy. It’s our fate. It’s our destiny.” They say that you can never fight fate and that it’ll always find its way, but could that really be true? 17 year old Madeleine is on vacation when she bumps into Carter, a rich and good-looking corporate heir.But Madeleine isn't single. What they thought was a 6 day one-sided love turned out to be rekindled after 2 years when they meet in college…And this time Carter has a girlfriend. But will the feelings they once had come back? As new problems arise, will they be able to defeat them or will they be separated like they once had been before? Read Twist of Fate to find out! WARNING: May contain mild language and sexual content. *I would really, really appreciate if you guys comment or favourite, just to see if anyone is actually reading my story! :) Thank you!* All rights reserved 2014

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In the neon-soaked sprawl of New Melbourne, the streets don't belong to the city-they belong to the gangs. Guy Watanabe never meant to become one of them. Pulled into the orbit of the Southside Scorpions-an unpredictable biker gang of restless youth riding the edge of chaos-he finds himself learning what it takes to stay alive, and not just become another statistic. At the centre of it all is River, who becomes something of a mentor to Guy. As tensions rise and rival factions close in, what starts as territory disputes spirals into something far more dangerous. Weapons move in the dark, loyalties strain, and every decision leads to more problems. Told through shifting perspectives, this is a story of power, control, and the fragile line between belonging and becoming. Because in a world that never stops moving, you don't get to stay the same. You either adapt. Or you die. Submitted in the 8 Chapter Challenge

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