nineteen uncivil

In his forties, his life ended quietly and without drama, marked by missed opportunities, unfinished dreams, and a sense that he had always been a step behind everyone else—until the moment he collapsed and saw a stunningly beautiful woman holding his hand, crying with a tenderness that confused him, because he could not remember when someone had ever loved him so deeply. When he wakes up again, he finds himself nineteen years old, back in his first year of college, sitting in a familiar classroom filled with youthful chatter, bright futures, and a life that feels light enough to be rewritten properly this time. Along with his second chance comes something unexpected. A Fated Lover System, gentle and unobtrusive, quietly awakens within him, rewarding him whenever he spends time with, cares for, or simply pays attention to the one person destined to be by his side. And that person is not the popular girl, nor the campus beauty everyone talks about. She is the quiet, petite girl with long bangs who sits near the edge of the room, dresses simply, speaks softly, and somehow fades into the background—yet she is the same woman who, in another life, loved him patiently when he was struggling, ordinary, and unsure of himself. This time, he notices her early. This time, he walks beside her, studies with her, shares simple meals, and fills his days with small moments that slowly grow into something warm and steady, while the system gently rewards him for every sincere interaction, encouraging him to cherish what truly matters rather than chase empty success. As college life unfolds, he begins building a comfortable future through smart investing, small business ideas, and practical decisions shaped by experience, not desperation, creating a life that grows richer not only in money, but in peace, stability, and shared happiness. There are no villains to defeat, no dramatic twists waiting to tear them apart—only two people growing closer day by day, supported by a system that exists to remind him that love, once noticed, can be nurtured into something lasting and beautiful. This is a story about second chances, gentle romance, and a man who returns to nineteen—not to change the world, but to live a warm, fulfilling life with the girl who was always meant to be noticed.

The novel examines a futuristic society, called the World State, that revolves around science and efficiency. In this society, emotions and individuality are conditioned out of children at a young age, and there are no lasting relationships because “every one belongs to every one else”

There were times we could merry and there were times we feel we've been defeated by circumstance. All through, life was much bearable for a young girl after years of mind starvation. Her goals and mission weren't going to be hindered whether destiny liked it or not. She had had enough. .............. I can't keep lying to myself. He is just a chivalrous man who treats all women the same and who still loves his ex. Besides there is no hope for us save for the seal. It's just my luck running out but I can't stand still and watch my future been drifted apart from me. ............... Eddy - a 19 year old sees life as a melancholic melody and keeps on dreaming of a better future when suddenly she is struck with the worst and unwanted news of her life. From her dimension, early marriage was a curse and brings with it closed doors. But will her misfortune really bring with it misfortune?

At nineteen, you’ve seen enough to have opinions but not enough to be sure. That’s exactly where Kushal Singh writes from in “Nineteen in Retrospect,” a serialised memoir of lessons and lived moments before twenty. In candid, unpolished chapters, he traces the arc of his life so far: the thrill and heartbreak of friendships, the sting of betrayal, the confusing pull of first attractions, the weight of social anxiety, the stubbornness of dreams and ambitions, and the quiet faith that steadies him through it all. More than a chronological autobiography, this book is a mosaic of observations and reflections. Each chapter stands on its own — a story, a thought, a scene — but together they form a portrait of a young person trying to understand the world and his place in it. By sharing his point of view without preaching, Kushal invites readers to recognise their own teenage selves in his words and to see that growing up is as much about losing and doubting as it is about finding and believing.

Bahasa Indonesia: Cerita ini disajikan dalam bahasa Indonesia dan Inggris. English: This story is told in both Indonesian and English. [ID] Tahun 2025, Alya menemukan sebuah buku diary tua di Jogja, berjudul “Love in Nineteen-Ninety”. Dari halaman yang robek dan kata-kata yang seolah hidup, ia menulis ulang kisah cinta seorang pria bernama Raka - tanpa ia sadari, setiap kata yang ia tulis mulai mengubah kehidupan nyata. Dalam perjalanan antara surat misterius, pertemuan takdir, dan kata-kata yang menghubungkan masa lalu dengan masa kini, Alya dan Raka belajar bahwa cinta bisa tumbuh dari buku, kata, dan sedikit keajaiban. Apakah mereka hanya bagian dari cerita, atau justru cerita itu yang menulis mereka? Temukan keajaiban cinta dan misteri yang manis dalam kisah ini. [EN] In 2025, Alya discovers an old diary in Yogyakarta titled “Love in Nineteen-Ninety.” From its torn pages and words that seem almost alive, she begins to rewrite the love story of a man named Raka - unaware that every word she pens starts to change reality itself. Amid mysterious letters, fateful encounters, and words that bridge the past and the present, Alya and Raka learn that love can grow from books, from words, and from a touch of magic. Are they merely characters in a story, or is it the story itself that is writing them? Discover the sweet magic and mystery of love in this enchanting tale.

Shiny, a mischievous yellow five-pointed star with a single eye, is one of the most powerful cosmic beings across the three universes. years ago, Shiny has been stealing nineteen emotions from a boy named Dayas for no apparent reason, leaving him instead with nineteen wishes and a condition… In order to regain his emotions, Dias must make wishes — but that won’t happen without fulfilling the condition.

The Southwell family have twins. Twins, Olivia and Olin Southwell, both nineteen, but Olin the older twin. Olivia is the only girl, yet, despite the fact she and Olin are twins, they've ended up fighting for the family's love. The two knew it was never about competition, but, it started in the past, and Olivia, the one who faced a fair bit of pain, wasn't going to let it slide. Time can make things better or worse. Will the family love both twins equally and stop the war they built up between them? Or will one be forced to surrender in the most painful way possible?

“Hot! Hot! HOT!” Li Yanjun’s voice echoed through the steel chamber, but no one heard him – not over the roar of the furnace that had just devoured him alive. The last thing he saw was a flash of red, and then...n Nothing. When he woke up again, he was lying face-down in dirt. Not just dirt. It was warm. Alive. Breathing. “What the hell?” He sat up, spitting soil out of his mouth. “Am I dead or just buried?!” But as his eyes adjusted, he realized something stranger than death had happened. There was no sky. No sun. Only an endless ceiling of glowing crystals and hanging stalactites, stretching across a cavern so vast it looked like another world. Then it hit him. He’d been reincarnated. Not into a kingdom. Not into some fairyland with dragons and princesses. Nope. His second life came with pickaxes, darkness, and dirt for days. “...So you’re telling me I died as a miner and reincarnated... as a miner?” Li Yanjun groaned, rubbing his face. “What happened to rich young masters and cheat codes?” Just as he was about to curse the heavens (which didn’t even exist here), a crimson brand lit up on his chest. A warmth pulsed deep in his soul, familiar, terrifying. That furnace. The damn thing followed him. A screen flickered into existence before his eyes: [Primordial Forge Bound. Soul Link Established.] Li Yanjun blinked. Then smiled. “Okay... Maybe this life won’t be so bad.” And so began the legend of Xing Yan, the man who mined his way to godhood.

In a world where Ether determines one’s fate, Alf was deemed talentless—an outcast in his own clan. Yet, beneath his supposed weakness lies a secret even he doesn’t understand. His journey begins in struggle, but fate has far greater plans for him. Through relentless training and sheer will, he carves a path no one has ever walked before. From a nameless boy to a warrior, a leader, and beyond—his story is one of growth, challenge, and an unshakable spirit. Read more to know. Note: My first time ever attempting to write. If you are intending to read this, please feel free to give me pointers on where I can improves and where the sentence structure feels awkward. I am willing to hear constructive criticism..

To be resurrected, Lin Zhi binds herself to a system and transmigrates into different book worlds, becoming cannon fodder destined for tragic endings. But Lin Zhi refuses to follow the script. In every world, she fights to rewrite her fate. (1) The Scheming Gold-Digging Stand-In Used by the male lead as a tool to win over the female lead, Lin Zhi refuses to be discarded. Since he wants to use her? Then she’ll make a countermove—get pregnant first, flip the board, and end up with the real overbearing CEO. (2) The First Wife Fated to Die Early in a “Cousin” Story The reborn female lead knows her older male cousin will hold immense power in the future—and that he has always loved her. This time, she vows not to let him go. Only… “Sister-in-law, why aren’t you dead yet?” Lin Zhi smiles. “Still alive. What, are you mad?” (3) The Cannon Fodder Fiancée in a Teacher-Student Romance The aloof Master falls for his young disciple, while Lin Zhi—the fiancée—becomes the villain in their love story. Lin Zhi: “Respect. Blessings. Please stay locked together forever.” Then she decisively breaks off the engagement and devotes herself to cultivation… alongside her adorable little nephew. Who needs romance when ascending is better? (4) The Substitute Bride in a Period Drama In her previous life, she stole the marriage meant for her sister out of gratitude for a life-saving favor, marrying the factory director’s son. Who would have thought he had a “white moonlight” in his heart, leading to her tragic death? Meanwhile, the “mud-legged” man she rejected rose in status, and her sister became an official’s wife. After rebirth, her sister eagerly snatches back the original marriage arrangement, convinced Lin Zhi is doomed. She waits to watch Lin Zhi suffer. Instead— Lin Zhi’s life only gets better and better.