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10000 THOUGHTS by PineappleCatGuy
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Thought crisis of an eighteen years old. Not poor and not rich, yet rich. Book 1 out of 50.
How Not to Be Unhappy by heyimfranzrey
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This book isn't about intelligence. It's about the moments when we're most certain and most wrong. The beliefs we defend because they feel earned. The choices that make sense internally while quietly confusing everyone watching from the outside. Every chapter in this book comes from that gap. What you'll read here isn't advice from someone who figured things out early. It's perspective from someone who noticed patterns late and decided to pay attention instead of pretending they were one-off mistakes. Some of the situations in this book may sound familiar. Others may feel uncomfortably close. That's intentional. The goal isn't to call anyone out, but to slow things down long enough to recognize the thinking that leads us there. You don't need to agree with everything in these pages. You don't even need to like all of it. But if something makes you pause and think, That felt right at the time, then the book is working. This isn't a guide to being perfect. It's a reminder that awareness usually arrives after confidence and that noticing sooner is often the difference between learning and repeating. If you find yourself in these pages, you're not behind. You're just paying attention.
Smart Girl by cleverwren
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thoughts from the smart girl. //the journal of wren// //highest rank #2 in non fiction// //all names of real people interacted with here are altered from their original versions for privacy's sake//
Novellas & New Roast: Tips from an ONC Winner by chaikovskiy
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Whether it's your first time or your seventh time, writing a novella in 12 weeks isn't easy. As a 2021 ONC Winner and two-time Honorable Mention (2023/2024), I totally understand. After years of participation and reflection, I have lots of advice to share on how I wrote a winning novella and look forward to writing every year. Inside this guide, you can find everything from insider tips to craft chats to contest commentary. So grab a cup, get your notebook, and settle in: it's time to start writing! Copyright © 2022 Elle Chaika
10 Things I Learned From a Schizophrenic Mechanic by LisaKugler4
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In her book, Ten Things I Learned from a Schizophrenic Mechanic, L. M. Kugler states "We don't talk about mental illness nearly enough in our society, not enough about what it's like to be mentally ill, nor what it's like for the families of those who are mentally ill." In this novella-length work designed for those aged 15 and up, Mrs. Kugler takes readers on a journey through ten different lessons she learned from her father, who was schizophrenic. She uses vivid stories from her life to do so and ends each chapter with a few questions designed to engage the reader with their own autobiographical history. Through this book, she aims to take away some of the stigma of mental illness by opening the doors of conversation while at the same time, sharing some universal truths we all can benefit from.
BOOK2 | How to Harm People Without Harming Them? [COMPLETE] by JulyEleven
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Harm is not always loud. It does not always come with broken skin or bruised pride. Sometimes, the most painful harm is invisible-silence that lingers, indifference that stings, calmness that exposes another person's chaos. To harm without harming is not cruelty; it is control, a choice to protect your dignity while letting others wrestle with themselves. This second book is a deeper journey into that hidden battlefield. Here, we will not talk about fists or anger, but about the power of self-mastery-the ability to unsettle without shouting, to win without fighting, to leave others questioning themselves long after the moment has passed. If Book One opened the door, this Book Two will take you further inside. Each story is a reminder: the greatest harm does not destroy-it awakens. And the one who learns this art will never be easy to break again.
✔️ | Plan To A Healthy Lifestyle by FictionOcean
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This is a guide to help you achieve your fitness goals. From loosing weight to getting your body toned, everything you need to know is here. Give it a Vote, Share and Comment if it helped. I love you all to Pluto and back! [COMPLETE]
What are the coincidence? by Random_Nobody
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University was supposed to be a fresh start.New campus...New people...New memories. So why did it reunite me with people that I thought I have left behind? Maybe university isn't just about finding your future. Maybe it's about figuring out who deserves a place in it.
Mastering The Art of Confidence: How to Own Your Power as a Woman. by RaeWrites01
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This isn't a story. It's a mindset shift. A motivational guide for women ready to reclaim their confidence, energy, and power ; without apology. No fiction. Just truth, tools, and the glow-up you've been waiting for
the boy who loved the monster by brokenman64
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A story written to protect the memories. about a boy who was abused. But even more about me the man that was that boy. I trying to write it down to finally start the healing. To understand why things happened. But most importandly to save the memories before I try again to replace them with the lies to try to forget them