Self Stories

After being teleported to a world filled with magic and fantasy, YN (Your Name) meets a girl he had no clue could exist. Inexplicably infatuated for the blue haired maid, YN will do everything he can to keep her safe from danger, even if she herself is the danger. During his time in the Roswaal Mansion, YN will find out the true meaning of why it's called a "crush."

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NOTE: Chapters are short in terms of word count, that explains the chapters available. Faye, is an iskolar ng bayan from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines, is on the verge of losing the one thing she fought for the first time--her life in Manila, away from a home where every move is dictated by her family. That is her chaos. Kreil, a communication student at the University of Santo Tomas, has everything--privilege and a secured future already carved into his palm. However, even having almost everything, he wants nothing. That is his chaos. Their worlds first collided when Kreil made a bold move and suddenly decided to pretend to be couple with Faye to claim a couple's bracelet they both wanted for its design, despite being complete strangers. What should have been a one-time interaction becomes the thread that pulls their life closer to each other, until Kreil makes her an offer in exchange for his protection from the family she's desperate to escape, she has to live with him and be his personal cook. Is this a summer-like run away or another chaos that would only lead them deeper into the storm? In a fast-paced city, will they be able to find calmness amid the chaos on every road in Manila?

Lan Xichen is feeling alone and overlooked by his lover. Though he tries to make him see how he feels, he is not taken seriously. His lover keeps pushing him away, unaware of the damage he is causing. On the verge of breaking down, he is found by someone who is there for him and who might take him from the darkness into the light.

Sometimes the difference between defeat and victory is just a 1% change in mindset.

Bob Luce turns fifty on April Fool's Day and realizes the joke may be on him. A successful dentist with a loyal wife and daughters, he should be content. Instead, a motorcycle, a young hygienist, and restless thoughts push him toward trouble in this funny, sharp look at midlife temptation.

This is a 12-week crystal ritual journey designed to help you slow down, reconnect with yourself and build simple daily spiritual practices. Inside this guide you'll find: • crystal healing exercises • intention setting rituals • weekly reflection prompts • manifestation journaling pages Each chapter represents one week of the ritual journey. If you would like the full printable Crystal Ritual Journal, you can download it free here: auroandco.shop/pages/crystal-ritual-journal-free-printable-crystal-healing-manifestation-planner

"A short reflection about growing up feeling misunderstood, and the quiet desire to simply be heard."

As a therapist myself I started writing this novel/series to help myself deeply integrate psychological theories, methods, and regulations deeply in preparation for various professional situations. I hope you find psychoeducation wound into the fantasy world of St.Vespers Academy in this YA styled book. Blossom Bright never meant to become a therapist. She only meant to survive. When she is accepted into an elite, secretive academy that trains students in the art of healing the human mind, Blossom quickly learns that therapy is not just science - it is structure, power, and sometimes something far more dangerous. Within the stone corridors of the Academy, houses are divided by philosophy, loyalties are tested by emotional truths, and the boundary between clinician and savior begins to blur. As Blossom struggles to master the delicate hierarchy of care - safety before insight, law before emotion, assessment before depth - she becomes entangled in mysteries buried beneath the institution itself. A force known only as the Field whispers through grief, urgency, and doubt, tempting therapists to abandon structure in the name of compassion. Alongside the brilliant and quietly unsettling Naurice Thorne, and under the steady presence of Rowan - whose understanding feels too precise to be coincidence - Blossom must learn the most difficult lesson of all: Sometimes healing requires restraint. Sometimes love requires distance. And sometimes the most dangerous mistake is believing you are the answer. In a world where empathy can become obsession and competence can become power, Blossom must decide not only how to pass the trials of the Academy... ...but what kind of therapist she is willing to become.

This isn't a redemption fairytale. It's meth smoke and jail cells. It's losing children and losing your mind. It's driving ninety-five through a red light hoping something ends. It's bipolar spirals, broken knuckles, burned bridges... and the woman who stayed anyway. Michael Todd didn't "hit rock bottom." He detonated. Prison didn't save him. Rehab didn't magically fix him. Love didn't erase the damage. But somehow, he survived it. This is a memoir about addiction, grief, violence, faith, loyalty, and choosing to remain when disappearing would've been easier. It's messy. It's honest. It's not softened for comfort. If you've ever asked yourself, "Here I am... now what?" This story is for you.

In a world shadowed by the aftermath of a devastating virus, a young girl grows up in isolation, surrounded by secrets and unanswered questions. Confined to a house filled with unspoken rules and strained relationships, she senses that the truth about her past is being carefully hidden. When a chance discovery hints at a deeper mystery, her curiosity sets her on a path that will challenge everything she's been told. As she ventures beyond the safety of her four walls, new friendships and unexpected revelations begin to unravel the fabric of her reality. This is a story of survival, resilience, and the search for identity in a world where nothing is quite as it seems.

Naomi has always felt the box around her. Not a real box - not one made of cardboard or paper. This box is invisible, but it's heavy. It follows her everywhere, built from the words people expect her to be. Pretty. Skinny. Dance. Ballet. Everyone thinks Naomi fits perfectly inside those words. But Naomi doesn't want ballet shoes or perfect pirouettes. She doesn't want to stay inside the box everyone has built for her. Naomi wants a basketball in her hands, trainers on her feet, and the freedom to choose who she becomes. The only problem? Stepping outside the box means risking everything - whispers, laughter, and the fear of standing alone. But maybe the scariest thing isn't leaving the box. Maybe it's staying inside it forever.

The Ways We Grow Up is a quiet exploration of girlhood through the layered lenses of patriarchy and matriarchy ,the structures that shape women, and the women who shape each other. Through moments both tender and questioning, the collection reflects on the ways women grow inside expectations ,sometimes embracing them, sometimes resisting them, always redefining them. These poems do not seek to accuse or absolve. They simply watch, remember, and ask: How do girls become women? And what parts of ourselves do we inherit along the way? But beneath the warmth of those moment lies a deeper question- what exactly is she being taught? Care? Survival? Tradition? Or the quiet weight of roles written long before she was born?

*She Stayed Too Long* - a poetry collection about the quiet war between holding on and letting go. About choosing someone - until you forget to choose yourself. About lowering your standards in the name of love, and mistaking silence for stability. This book is for the ones who stayed longer than they should have. And learned, sometimes painfully, that self-respect should never be negotiable. Learning and Healing through ink and paper. Ongoing | Updates twice a week. If you've ever chosen someone over yourself - this is for you. If this felt personal, vote, comment, and stay for the next chapter.

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The beauty of love in the form of silence and admiration that was experienced by a girl. * If Only * also involves the thoughts and actions of the girl and how it impacted her life. It shows her prayers, wants, needs and intentions. Every saying meant true to her but all she wanted to do was protect herself. Her action of self protection impacted her.

A strange meteor shower appears on March 17, 2025, mesmerizing the world for ninety‑three seconds. One shard breaks apart, releasing a pulse of violet energy that spreads across the planet and subtly alters reality. Gravity falters, light behaves strangely, and mythical "phantoms" begin appearing as echoes of forgotten legends. Humans start developing magical abilities-poets shaping illusions, fishermen influencing tides-signaling a global Awakening. Scientists, religious leaders, and conspiracy theorists scramble for explanations, unaware that the falling light was not a meteor but an ancient seed of creation. Its arrival unlocks a long‑sealed door to the age of myth, allowing old gods to return to the world.

Finally Sophie is a story of secrets, self-discovery, and the courage to reclaim your heart-because some journeys don't need anyone else to make them complete.

She was always the quiet girl - calm, introverted, and too shy to speak more than necessary. While the world saw her as a successful journalist, very few knew how different her inner world truly was. Her profession demanded confidence and interaction, yet she constantly struggled with the fear of stepping outside her comfort zone. Success surrounded her life, but inside she often felt alone. The only family she had was her brother, and even with him, a silent distance remained. Everything begins to change when she unexpectedly falls in love. Through the highs and painful struggles of that relationship, she slowly steps into a world she had always been afraid to face. As she begins to talk with other girls and women, she discovers something powerful - that every girl carries hidden stories, silent battles, and unspoken strength. In that journey, she doesn't just understand others... she finally begins to understand herself.

When Hailey is publicly broken up with in front of the people she thought were her friends, she finds solace and safety with Jonas. The guy she never really paid attention to. A tattoo artist and not fond of Steve, her ex, Jonas becomes her confidant and closest friend. Together, they spend nights and days with each other healing her broken heart and only with Jonas, can she feel herself starting to learn to trust again. Maybe even love again.