“The chapter sets the tone for the journey of Andres “Dre” Ramirez, a young star forced to grow up too soon.“ Manila, 1990 The air inside the dressing room was thick with cologne, cigarette smoke, and tension. The kind that never makes it on camera but clings to your bones…
Real love stories (fictional or real-life)
Real love stories (fictional or real-life)
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Chapter 9: A Covenant Witnessed by Heaven
The sun rose gently over the coastal town that day — no dramatic skies, no thunderous signs. Just peace. Stillness. A kind of hush that only heaven can orchestrate when a promise is about to be fulfilled. This was the day Edwin Ng and Grace Cruz would say yes —…
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Chapter 8: Tested by Fire, Held by Grace
The decision had been made. After years of waiting, years of silence, and years of separate journeys, Edwin Ng and Grace Evangelista were now walking toward the same future — hand in hand, heart to heart, led by the same God who had authored their reunion. But saying “yes” to…
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Chapter 7: The Distance Between Yes and Forever
Long-distance love is a test of endurance. Every video call between Edwin and Grace was a lifeline — a flicker of presence in the space between two continents. Toronto and California were just a few hours apart on the clock, but sometimes it felt like a universe separated them. They…
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Chapter 6: What If Love Still Lives?
The flight back to Toronto was quiet. Edwin Ng sat by the window, watching the clouds drift below him like slow-moving waves. He wasn’t thinking about the cybersecurity summit, the praise from his peers, or the new opportunities opening up because of his talk. He was thinking of her. Grace.…
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Chapter 5: When Paths Cross Again
Grace stared at the email for a long time. Subject: Final Session – Co-Speaker IntroductionMessage: “You will be closing the conference with Edwin Ng, a cybersecurity engineer representing Canada. We believe your combined experience in healthcare systems security and enterprise protection will make for a powerful closing talk.” Her fingers…
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Chapter 4: The Lie of Freedom
On the surface, Edwin was thriving. Months had passed since he arrived in Canada, and life had found its rhythm. He had now settled into his role at the cybersecurity firm—no longer the rookie, now respected, reliable, and trusted. He had proven himself with hard work, long hours, and quiet…
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Chapter 3: The Echo of Goodbye
The day Edwin left, the world didn’t pause. The streets still buzzed with cars. People still laughed in cafes. The sky still turned from gold to gray as dusk fell. But for Grace, everything had changed. She stood at the edge of the airport terminal, watching the plane disappear into…
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Chapter 2: The Cold Land, the Warm Call
The wind cut through Edwin’s jacket as he stepped outside Toronto Pearson International Airport. The cold air struck his lungs like a reminder—you’re not home anymore. Everything around him felt foreign: the silence, the order, the endless gray sky stretching over snow-dusted sidewalks. Canada was clean, distant, and still. A…
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Chapter 1: A Promise Written in Blood
Long before he ever touched a computer or wore a corporate ID badge, Edwin was just a boy with calloused hands, sleepless nights, and an unwavering will to survive. In the dusty alleys of his small hometown, where neighbors knew your history and judged your future before you even had…