This story is a three-part narrative based on the real-life experiences of a young Indian man born and raised in the UAE. This semi-autobiographical journey spans over two decades, tracing the protagonist's emotional growth through three significant relationships, academic struggles, and his eventual return to the place where it all began.

The story draws from the author's personal experiences as a Keralite born in the UAE in 1999 and raised in the cultural intersection of Indian heritage and Middle Eastern surroundings. As readers follow his journey from Sharjah to Kerala and back again, they witness how unrequited feelings, missed opportunities, and personal failures ultimately lead to self-discovery and redemption.

For Readers:

- The narrative finds its way to a unique perspective of a third-culture child – born to Indian parents in the UAE, educated in an Indian school abroad, and later returning to his ancestral homeland for higher education.

Throughout the story, the protagonist struggles with communication and expressing his feelings, leading to unresolved relationships that haunt him throughout different phases of his life.

- The story is structured as a coming-of-age tale where romantic disappointments catalyse personal growth rather than endpoints.

- The setting shifts between the arid, modernized landscape of the UAE and the lush, traditional environment of Kerala, reflecting the protagonist's internal conflict between different aspects of his identity.

- While based on true events, certain elements have been fictionalized to enhance the narrative flow, and names and specific details have been altered to protect privacy.

"Dreams of Sand" ultimately speaks to anyone who has felt caught between worlds, struggled to find their voice, or learned that sometimes the most important relationship to develop is the one with oneself.

this is a diary. romanticising little things that have happened to me. because it's a crush, it's a sin, it's a doomed love and unspoken.

"I didn’t think this summer would be anything special. I was wrong."Sophia wasn’t exactly excited to spend her summer as a camp counselor. She figured it’d be all mosquito bites, homesick kids, and awkward icebreakers. Then there was Lia confident, funny, and way too charming for Sophia’s peace of mind.

It was supposed to be a just-for-the-summer thing.Flirting by the lake, sneaking out after curfew, and pretending none of it really mattered. But the more time Sophia spends with Lia, the harder it gets to remember this isn’t supposed to last forever.

Now she’s wondering if maybejust for the summerisn’t enough.

Characters:

Joo Hyun (김주현)

Age:18 (just graduated high school)

Personality:Shy, introverted, diligent, and kind-hearted. He’s always been an easy target for bullies but is fiercely independent, despite his quiet nature.

Backstory:Joo Hyun’s high school years were a mix of pain and endurance. The bullying he faced left scars—both physical and emotional. He was never truly supported by anyone but occasionally had moments of kindness from unexpected sources, like Minho.

Minho (이민호)

Age:19 (skipped three years of high school and became CEO)

Personality:Charismatic, ambitious, and powerful, but with a soft spot he hides well. His complex emotions toward Joo Hyun stem from guilt, affection, and a desire to protect. Minho is still unsure of how to balance his past with his growing feelings.

Backstory:Minho wasn’t always the confident CEO he is now. He used to bully Joo Hyun in high school, using his friends to torment the quiet, kind student. However, deep down, Minho had always admired Joo Hyun. Over time, he couldn’t ignore the desire to help him without revealing himself, driven by his feelings for Joo Hyun and his own internal guilt. Key Scenes with

Backstory Scene 1:

The Swimming Class Incident Setting: (High school pool after class.)

Key Event:Joo Hyun, embarrassed after his swimming class, finds his clothes stolen by some of Minho's friends. Humiliated, he struggles to find something to wear. Unbeknownst to Joo Hyun, Minho secretly helps by leaving a set of clothes in his locker with a note that reads, "Don’t let them get to you."

Tension:Joo Hyun feels confused but is grateful for the help. He never knows who helped him, but Minho’s secret act of kindness sticks with him.

Backstory Scene 2:

The Scar Revelation Setting:(School poolside, after hours.)

Key Event:Minho sneaks into the pool area after hours and secretly watches Joo Hyun practice swimming. During a quiet moment, Minho sees the faint scars on Joo Hyun’s back and arms—marks from when his parents beat him after failing his classes.

Tension:Minho is disturbed by what he sees but doesn’t know how to help without revealing his past behavior. He watches in silence, feeling a mixture of guilt and anger toward Joo Hyun’s parents.

Backstory Scene 3:

The Grade Swap Setting:(Teachers' lounge and classroom.)

Key Event:Minho, after seeing Joo Hyun struggle with his grades, secretly swaps their grades. Joo Hyun passes, while Minho fails. The teacher asks Joo Hyun to tutor Minho in the subjects he’s struggling with, forcing Minho to act dumb in front of him.

Tension:Minho’s emotions are a tangled mess—he watches Joo Hyun help him, sees the kindness in his eyes, and begins to realize his feelings are deeper than simple guilt.

Backstory Scene 4:

The Valentine's Day Heartbreak Setting:The school hallway, Valentine’s Day.

Key Event:Joo Hyun, a heart full of hope, gives his classmate Ha Jin a Valentine’s Day gift, hoping for a chance at love. Ha Jin, with a mocking laugh, throws the gift away.

Tension:Minho, who witnessed the whole thing, is torn between his jealousy. And secretly writes a note, pretending to be Ha Jin, confessing that he likes Joo Hyun back. Joo Hyun, unaware of the truth, feels a brief spark of hope. Minho watches from a distance, feeling a rush of emotions—guilt, desire, and frustration.

Backstory Scene 5:

Minho Leaves for Business Setting:(Minho’s leaving day.)

Key Event:Minho quietly leaves the school, moving on to pursue his business ventures. He never reveals his feelings to Joo Hyun and disappears without a word.

Tension:Joo Hyun, is still lost in his feelings for Ha Jin.Backstory Scene 6:

The Humiliation Setting:(High school, just before Minho leaves.)

Key Event:Joo Hyun, after the Valentine’s Day incident, gathers the courage to ask HaJin if he wants to date him. HaJin cruelly rejects him and humiliates him in front of others, causing Joo Hyun to break down into tears.

Tension:Joo Hyun cries uncontrollably, feeling worthless. Minho, watching from the shadows, is consumed with guilt, regret, and a desire to comfort Joo Hyun. But he does nothing, leaving the scene without revealing himself.

Now Scene 7:

The Truth Comes Out Setting:(Holt Enterprises, Minho’s office.)

Key Event:Now CEO of Holt Enterprises, Minho hires Joo Hyun as his secretary. When Joo Hyun learns of the truth—about the acts of kindness Minho secretly performed in high school—he is furious. He feels betrayed and humiliated all over again, es

Now Scene 8:

The Kiss and Aftermath Setting:(Minho’s office, late at night.)

Key Event:The kiss is charged with all the past emotions—guilt, longing, regret. Joo Hyun, stunned and still angry, pulls away. "You don't get to fix everything with one kiss," he says, his voice shaking. But Minho doesn’t let go. "I know I can’t undo the past," he replies, his voice hoarse. "But I want to try. For you."

Tension:Joo Hyun, heart racing, struggles between pushing Minho away and allowing himself to feel the comfort of someone who truly understands him for the first time.

​​​​​​​pecially after Minho’s sudden disappearance back then.

Tension:Joo Hyun confronts Minho, anger blazing in his eyes. "Why didn't you just help me? Why hide it?" Minho, unable to hold back any longer, pulls him close and kisses him, silencing the anger between them.

Fifteen-year-old Tawny Matthews is a poor student who receives a scholarship to attend Ivoree Gates, an elite private school attended only by the children of the wealthiest in the nation.

While at the boarding school, Tawny meets and gradually falls for Professor McCurdy, her handsome, enigmatic English teacher.

Tawny also runs afoul of Dylan, the hot, arrogant, most popular rich boy in the high school and also the most feared, and he makes her life on campus a living hell.

Will Tawny rise above the cliques and class structure of her new environment, and prove to the other students that money isn't everything?

Heavily inspired by the Kdrama BOYS OVER FLOWERS

16-year old Rachael Montez AKA Jessie, just got into high school and makes a new best friend, Diane. Surprisingly, her secret crush, whom she has never spoken to, is her best friend’s cousin, in the same high school.

Jeremy Mathews seems like a high school bad boy. But is he really a bad boy? Or is he a troubled boy, locked in a teenager’s body?

Rachael gets entangled in a relationship between Diane, her boyfriend, and Jeremy. Will Rachael be able to save Jeremy? Will she be able to maintain a proper relationship with her boyfriend? Will Rachael be able to detangle herself from the webs of relationship?

Alexander, or Allie as everyone calls him has a new diary. You now have the chance to enter the confusing and exciting times and tribulations of being a teenager. Being a teenager is something we must all try, and it is not easy.This is the modern version of the Adrian Mole diaries.

So, I think my crush likes me back, everyone has been telling me he likes me, I’ve been seeing the signs but I’m not sure 😭 any advice?

I confessed to my crush today; here's how it went, and here's just some advice on how to get over a crush.

"Crushes were never meant to be easy, that's why its called a crush because they can crush your heart and mind."

Madison Sinclair is your average teenager who's been crushing on a guy, Nathan Brooks for months. He's tall, handsome and basically a guy who almost every girl could ever ask for. But this is just how Madison views him based on the outside. Soon she plans to actually talk to him and when they actually do, everything she every thought of Nathan starts to unwrap and its the opposite from the guy he looked on the outside. Four years later, a new neighbor moves into town where Madison meets a lovely woman named Catherine who owns a home bakery. She develops a new hobby by helping her around at her shop. But there's another surprise waiting for her just around the corner which she is definitely not prepared for.

On the outskirts of a small town called Miranvaal, a girl who is dealing with her indifferent and breaking parents develop a strong crush on a boy who seems so out of her league and at the same time becomes even more insecure about her looks and the competitive world.

How do I? Can you help me or give me advice?