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Averie Carter, a talented editor at New York Magazine, seems to have it all-beauty, intelligence, and drive. Yet beneath the surface, her heart aches from a painful five-year breakup, leaving her feeling undervalued at work and burdened by financial woes. Seeking a fresh start, she escapes to the serene mountains of Sabah, hoping to find peace on Mount Kinabalu. But when the global lockdown traps her in a remote lodge instead of on the climb, Averie is stunned to encounter Scott Wallace, the boy who ghosted her before prom, leaving her with unresolved questions. As old wounds resurface and sparks fly, Averie must navigate a whirlwind of humor, heartache, and unexpected romance. In a world turned upside down, could this be her chance for healing-or will the storm within only intensify?

In a world where innocence is shattered, in the darkest corners of her young life, a twelve-year-old girl named Penelope Reed endures a heart-wrenching journey of abuse inflicted by those closest to her. Trapped within her own home, she faces unimaginable challenges and trauma as she navigates a toxic relationship with her controlling mother. With her new homeschool teacher and her mother unleashing cruelty upon her fragile spirit, and her alcoholic father casting shadows of despair, she is trapped in a suffocating existence and a broken home. This moving story will transport you to a world where hope, love, and courage flicker like a fragile flame, urging you to witness a child's fearless spirit, as Penelope battles against the odds, seeking peace amidst the chaos. --- Started: June 5, 2023 Status: Under Revision --- #1 in family dysfunction (17/7/2023) (8/6/2024) (28/3/2025) #1 in emotional journey (20/7/2023) --- This story is intended for mature audiences aged 18 and older. It delves into dark and sensitive themes, including: - Domestic violence - Child abuse - Self-harm - Sexual assault - Substance abuse - Alcoholism - Mental illness - Suicide attempts These topics are integral to the narrative and may be disturbing or triggering for some readers. Please proceed with caution, especially if you have experienced similar trauma. Reader discretion is strongly advised.

A broken boy and a sunshine girl who wants to repair every broken heart VEDANSH ROY was a sunshine boy but time played it's worst card on him. Born in India, studied from Germany. An incident that changed him. His life took a 360° turn. He committed a crime which led to a marriage to return favor What will happen when an unknown man who gave him a new life would force him to marry his daughter SHRUSHTI ARORA is master of her own who carries the most peaceful and calming smile on her face. She has the purest heart and keeps everyone before herself and can die for her loved one's . She can't see anybody living with broken heart and in pain. She wants to give them their happiness But what will happen when her own heart will be broken by her loved one's Will she ever be able to overcome her betrayal and take revenge or she will forget everything and start a new life? Will she able to repair her husband's heart or he will break her hearts into pieces that can't be mould back to its original self To know what will happen you have to hop into the book~

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Prose and poetry collide in this intimate exploration of teenage emotions. Raw, honest, and relatable, this collection captures the essence of young adulthood with both lyrical beauty and unflinching truth. Ranked #13 in poesia out of 15.4k stories #10 in prose out of 9.77k stories #39 in poetry out of 339k stories #90 in poem out of 209k stories #13 in poem book out of 15.3k stories #1 in poezie out of 1.31k stories

What's left after the wave crushes? These poems were rescued by the shore.

Two Crime Families, A Love Triangle, a Mythological Past and a Redemption Arc

The Queen of shadows is a gripping crime thriller that delves into the dark and dangerous world of Veronica Blackwood, the formidable queen pin of Ravenwood's criminal underworld. The story follows Veronica as she maintains her iron grip on a vast empire of illicit operations, navigating a treacherous landscape of power struggles, betrayal, and violence.