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Three Times A Victim: Living Under the Shadow of Toxic Shame by BruceWhealton
Three Times A Victim: Living Under the Shadow of Toxic Shame
BruceWhealton
  • Reads 1,164
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  • Parts 32
In Three Times a Victim: Living Under the Shadow of Toxic Shame, the author shares a deeply personal and harrowing journey through layers of injustice-first as a victim of a traumatic assault, then as the accused in a cruel reversal of truth, and finally as a casualty of a justice system riddled with gender bias and systemic failure. With raw honesty and emotional depth, this memoir delves into the profound psychological impact of being disbelieved, shamed, and ultimately betrayed by those entrusted to uphold justice. It explores how pre-existing wounds of childhood abuse, emotional deprivation, and toxic shame collided with the crushing weight of false accusations-leaving scars that persist in personal and professional life. Through vivid storytelling, the author examines the societal biases that too often dismiss male victims, the emotional toll of battling for truth in a world unwilling to listen, and the ongoing struggle to reclaim dignity and identity in the face of relentless self-doubt and despair. Despite the darkness, Three Times a Victim is also a testament to resilience, offering an unflinching look at survival, self-acceptance, and the pursuit of healing. This memoir is a must-read for anyone who has ever faced injustice, battled with feelings of shame and isolation, or sought to understand the devastating consequences of a system that too often punishes the innocent. It is a powerful call to challenge societal perceptions, advocate for fairness, and shine a light on the silent struggles that persist long after the case is closed.
Angel Dog {Completed} by Spiritsx
Angel Dog {Completed}
Spiritsx
  • Reads 9,808
  • Votes 4,309
  • Parts 35
An original journey about life and loss told from a Dog's POV. 𝑨𝒏 𝑨𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅 𝑾𝒊𝒏𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅-𝑨𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒏𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒍 🐾 Gypsy is a Pitbull stuck in a high-kill animal shelter, due to be euthanized in just two days. However, a ghost appears and seems to be her last hope at dodging death. But some things are odd. The ghost is a man that doesn't know his own name or why he's here, able to speak with a dog who was supposed to die. Gypsy wants to live her own life freely; and in a new way. While Ghost searches for the root of his own spiritual existence and wonders about his death in turn. Together they discover what obstacles and tragedies await them in order to find out. Why was Gypsy sent to be euthanized? Why was Ghost sent back to Earth with no memories? 𝚀𝚞𝚘𝚝𝚎𝚜 𝚏𝚛𝚘𝚖 𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚍𝚎𝚛𝚜: "Angel Dog stole my heart! I cried at the end." -EclipseandOleander "Gypsy was an inspiring protagonist. Her character and everything she achieved was unforgettable." -doge2024 "Woah man, what a plot twist." -ashestarling96 𝙰𝚌𝚑𝚒𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚖𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚜 1st in 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘝𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘈𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴 2025 'Best Young Adult Read' Category 1st in 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘙𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘱𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 2024 Y/A Category 1st in 𝘈𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘔𝘪𝘯𝘪 𝘈𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴 2024 'Most Captivating First Paragraph' Category 1st in 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘕𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 𝘔𝘪𝘯𝘪-𝘈𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴 2024-2025 'Best Book Ever' Category 𝚁𝚊𝚗𝚔𝚒𝚗𝚐𝚜 #1 in AnimalFantasy on 5/16/24 #1 in Survivordogs on 5/16/24 #1 in Pitbull on 09/26/25 Novel Completed February 2024 📝 Angel Dog is ages 12&up Reading Level, Grade Level reading at 6-8 artwork inside by @SpiritsX Cover designed by HSU ©-Copyri
A Fading Serendipity  by moonlibright
A Fading Serendipity
moonlibright
  • Reads 1,636
  • Votes 595
  • Parts 9
When Maya is assigned to write a story about the reclusive and notorious ex-musician Damien Cole, she expects a routine interview. But what she uncovers is a man scarred by tragedy and buried secrets, his life a fragile web of regret and darkness. As she digs deeper, she's drawn to the raw, unguarded fragments of him-the ones he's desperate to keep hidden. Each encounter pulls her closer to the haunted truth he guards and the mystery of the love he lost. But with every step forward, Maya risks being pulled into Damien's broken world, teetering on the edge between passion and self-destruction. Caught between duty and the stirrings of her heart, she soon realizes that saving him might cost her everything. A story of fragile hope, hidden wounds, and the dangerous line between love and ruin-Maya and Damien's journey is one that neither of them may survive. Will Maya be the one to uncover Damien's truth-or will she, too, be lost to the shadows that haunt him? Perfect for fans of tragic love and haunting mysteries, Beneath the Shadows explores love's power to heal, even in the darkest of places.
BRAZEN by SmhC137
BRAZEN
SmhC137
  • Reads 1,550
  • Votes 195
  • Parts 15
Bored out of his mind, a cynical but talented young inventor embarks on a quest to build a rollercoaster, as a means to make a profit, all while trying to avoid being stopped.
Overcoming Shyness & Loving Lynn - A Memoir by BruceWhealton
Overcoming Shyness & Loving Lynn - A Memoir
BruceWhealton
  • Reads 1,506
  • Votes 75
  • Parts 47
Overcoming Shyness and Loving Lynn" is a gripping and emotional memoir about the transformative power of love, resilience, and self-discovery. It delves into the my harrowing journey from growing up with a sense of being invisible and unworthy - due to toxic shame and paralyzing social anxiety, to finding the inner strength to overcome and discover true love. My first glimpse of love came in the form of Celta Camille Head, whose untimely death in a fire shattered my heart. But even in the darkest of times, I found love again with someone special: Lynn Denise Krupey. This book is a raw and unfiltered love story, tracing the lives of two people who discover love. Through these shared experiences you will meet two people committed to a relationship. Prepare to be moved by this intimate dreamlike portrayal of life when love finds two people.
Exsanguine by kit_landry
Exsanguine
kit_landry
  • Reads 304
  • Votes 99
  • Parts 5
Stolen blood. A dead whistleblower. A threat beyond our imagination. FBI agent Laura Constantine is forced to grapple with the dagger's edge between myth and reality in this gripping vampiric short mystery. [This is a complete 1,500 word short story for a Halloween writing prompt. Hope you enjoy!]
The Red Jasmine Revolution by gaoblai
The Red Jasmine Revolution
gaoblai
  • Reads 319
  • Votes 132
  • Parts 22
Revolution, Romance, Magic and Elephants! Deep in the jungle, the orphan Seng Nu saves the life of Zaw, a young worker at the Elephant camp. Zaw is in love with Jin Bu, the daughter of the camp's owner, who is trying to arrange a marriage for his daughter in the city. Seng Nu's arrival and her seemingly supernatural abilities sets a chain of events in motion that will change everything.
ONE PIECE : Lighthouse Empire Arc by DCLGalloway
ONE PIECE : Lighthouse Empire Arc
DCLGalloway
  • Reads 468
  • Votes 232
  • Parts 22
Hello, my friends, and welcome to my ONE PIECE fanfiction! The Lighthouse Empire Arc takes place after the Fishman Island Arc & One Piece Film Z, as the crew sails North to their next destination. After seeing a mysterious light on the horizon, the crew soon finds themselves on the doorstep of a massive floating city the size of a real island. In the shape of a star, with colorful lighthouses at each point, the made-made city is 80K strong, with 5 ships and their captains, as well as a commodore named Dani Sky, a man who ate the sky-sky fruit, leading his humble civilization with pride and power. Yet soon after the crew arrives, they find themselves adrift in a sea of darkness, as Naval forces descend like a ferocious storm upon the empire. As the crew will soon discover, the humble family that cares for this place harbors evil histories they have been trying to escape. Now that Luffy has befriended them, their situation becomes his responsibly. *A note for all of my regular readers: this is not written like one of my books. It is meant to read as though you are watching an episode, or reading the manga without pictures. Everything is immediate, and written in present tense actions/descriptions, allowing your imagination to fill the gaps. This makes it easier for all those who are very familiar with watching the show. Enjoy!*
to broke to handle by RuthXanadu
to broke to handle
RuthXanadu
  • Reads 603
  • Votes 161
  • Parts 7
Life isn't going so well for Gabby Anne-Marie. In fact it's pretty much drove her to the point of insanity, resulting in her citing mantras. Never would she think she'd be at the lowest point in her life and still trying to make a name for herself in this harsh world, all while trying to look cute and fabulous- while her enemy, life, tries to throw hurdles in her way; one being a very hot sexy CEO that is now probably way out of her league. How will she hold her own when she's got backstabbing best friends, rich people problems, poor people problems and sexy rich CEO problems... It might all be too much to handle.
Wish Upon a Starlet by starshollow95
Wish Upon a Starlet
starshollow95
  • Reads 108
  • Votes 48
  • Parts 3
Will one wish bring happiness or destruction? Ally Spencer has an ordinary life. Ordinary friends, ordinary college classes, ordinary everything... She's tired of having to deal with her "best" friend's constant social drama and judgement, of having the same schedule pretty much every day, and--of course--the lack of any love in her life to speak of. So, when Ally is looking up at the night sky and sees a shooting star, she does something that she hasn't done since she was a kid and makes a wish. She makes a wish that changes absolutely everything forever. The next morning, she wakes up in the arms of a royal prince that she has only ever seen in photos and on the covers of magazines.