19.5 % Chapter 4 To silence any second thoughts , I opened my laptop right there on FaceTime with Maya . Without hesitation , moments before the midnight deadline , I logged into the Common App portat and changed my acceptance from Columbia to Stanford . The cursor hovered over the Confirm Change button for just a second before I clicked , watching my future transform with a single mouse click . Maya was ecstatic , practically bouncing off her bed . Shed been begging me since junior year to join her at Stanford , painting pictures of California sunshine and Silicon Valley dreams . Back in freshman year . Alden and I had made a promise over late night study sessions and shared dreams . Wed work hard , ace our SATs , and head to Columbia together . The aerospace engineering program there had been his dream since the day his dad took him to the Air & Space Museum when we were twelve . Even though I never loved the idea of harsh New York winters or felt particularly drawn to Columbias engineering focus , Id spent three years of high school making it my goal . Every AP class , every SAT prep session , every extracurricular -all carefully chosen to match Columbias requirements . Id even joined the robotics club just because Aiden said it would look good on our applications . After being neighbors for so long , both our families had already pictured our future together . His mom would invite me over for Sunday dinners , talking about how nice it would be to have both of us at Columbia , casually mentioning all her friends whose children had found their soulmates during freshman orientation . Everyone , including me , thought Aiden and I would naturally become a couple after graduation the perfect high school sweetheart story . Now , I couldnt find a single reason to go to Columbia anymore . The thought of walking those same campus paths with him , sharing classes , running into him and Madison at the library or campus coffee shops it made me physically ill . Or rather , after today , if I kept trailing after Aiden like his faithful shadow , I wouldnt be able to look at myself in the mirror . I just needed to get as far away as possible . Stanford , Berkeley , UCLA anywhere would do , as long as he wasnt there . The entire West Coast suddenly seemed like the perfect escape . If he was going to the East Coast , then Id head West . Three thousand miles and three time zones felt like a good start to forgetting the last six years of my life . 19:24 The Black Swans Final Revenge Pirouette : The 99th G. All Alo 19.8 % Chapter 5 Chapter 5 Title: A Princess? No! I'm the Female General! In "A Princess? No! I'm the Female General!" by CrushReel, Adela Taylor, a noble family's daughter, disguises herself as her brother to secure their Duke title by joining the army. Despite facing obstacles, she achieves remarkable success. However, upon her triumphant return, her brother betrays her, setting off a chain of events that will test her resolve and reveal hidden truths. This captivating novel delves into themes of secrets, reincarnation, revenge, murder, and drama. Adela's journey from deception to betrayal is filled with intrigue and suspense as she navigates through a world where power dynamics and family loyalties collide. What sets this story apart is its strong female lead who defies expectations and challenges societal norms in a quest for justice and redemption. Experience the riveting tale of Adela Taylor online at CrushReel and witness the transformation of a princess into a formidable female general.