Expectations Stories

In a quiet town in Cavite, two lives move in parallel beneath the same pale dawn. Euquillia Waverley "Quila" McHale, 22, wakes before sunrise to hold together a family slowly unraveling: a father who can no longer walk, a mother who spends to feel alive, and siblings chasing dreams too fragile to fund. She works, she endures, she survives, and somewhere between exhaustion and grace, she sketches her way back to herself. Colt Kjin Caswell, 22, a mind far beyond his years, jogs through the same streets each morning, chasing thoughts instead of fortune. His days revolve around quiet observation, his nights around creation, until one morning, by the gate of EPZA, he meets a girl who reminds him what being human truly means. Neither speaks of destiny, but both feel its pulse. Their worlds, built from struggle and solitude, begin to blur at the edges where logic meets longing, and every breath feels like the start of something infinite. A story about the kind of love that never asks, never demands, and only gives. Because sometimes, the most powerful love is the one that doesn't need to be spoken to be heard.

This story is about a girl who has always felt trapped by expectations, insecurities, and the weight of being the "eldest" in a world that barely notices her. It's about learning to navigate the cage of self-doubt, discovering the quiet strength inside, and finding the courage to spread her wings, finally. A lot of this stuff is overexaggerated, so.... :)

My story as the sister of Sirius and regulus black. I am the heir to slytherin and I earned my place In the family of black

Winter de Glace is the son of two of the richest people in the world. You might think that would be amazing. Well, it's not. He has to deal with expectations he doesn't want to meet, and what his parents consider "living up to the family name". Winter's only solace is the rink. When he starts ice skating at the age of two, he falls in love with it. Now ten years later, he's on the verge of becoming the best skater the sport has ever seen. There's only one problem: Skating at that level means doing away with everything his family stands for. Can Winter find the courage to say "no" and forge his own path?

El never expected her eighteenth birthday to change everything - the laughter, the tension in Leo's eyes, or the way he pulled close... only to push her away. His rejection hurts, but the real shock comes later: Leo is leaving for London. In a week. Everyone knew. Except her. Two months later, El is no longer the girl he left behind. And when Leo returns for winter break, he brings back the one truth he never had the courage to tell her - the reason he left, the reason he stayed silent, and the word he waited for her to say. A story of distance, secrets, and the love that survives what no one talks about.

Marinette Dupain-Cheng never expected her life to feel this normal again. After years spent protecting Paris, defeating an akuma army, and finally bringing down Gabriel Agreste's reign of terror, she thought peace would feel strange. But in a small sunlit apartment overlooking the Seine, peace feels a lot like waking up tangled in soft sheets, sharing coffee with the boy she once only dreamed of, and sketching designs on the balcony while he practices photo poses to make her laugh. Adrien Agreste, finally free from his father's control, is learning what it means to choose his own future. Modeling still follows him, but now it's on his terms - new agencies, new opportunities, and a life built with someone who sees him beyond the spotlight. For the first time, he is not a puppet or a hero. He's just Adrien... and Marinette is the one place where he truly belongs. Marinette's dreams of starting her own fashion line collide with the pressure of Paris' competitive industry. Adrien struggles to define who he is without the mask, without the miraculous, and without the man who controlled his past. Together, they face critics, old expectations, lingering trauma, and the strange ache of learning to grow as individuals while building a shared life. And when a new threat quietly rises in the city-one not magical, but human, calculated, and dangerously tied to the Agreste name-Marinette and Adrien realize that even without suits or superpowers, courage comes from the heart. Their greatest battle now? Learning how to love each other in a world where they finally have the freedom to live in.

Sequel to Into the Apex and Chasing the Apex. Beyond the Apex is the thrilling final chapter of Masachika Kuze's remarkable F1 career, a journey that has defined him as one of the greatest drivers the sport has ever seen. As the 5-time World Driver's Champion heads into his last season in Formula 1, the stakes are higher than ever. With rivals old and new closing in, and the weight of his legacy on his shoulders, Masachika is determined to end his career on his own terms. In this gripping finale, Masachika battles not just on the track but within himself, facing the intense pressure of his final season, the uncertainty of what comes next, and the toll the sport has taken on his body and soul. Surrounded by a world that reveres him yet demands even more, he races for one final triumph that could solidify his place as one of the legends of F1. But the road to glory is never easy. With fierce competition from up-and-coming talents, the shadow of his own doubts, and the looming prospect of retirement, Masachika's journey is filled with emotional and physical challenges. As the season progresses, he's forced to reckon with the choices he's made, the relationships he's built, and the legacy he'll leave behind. In Beyond the Apex, Masachika Kuze's story reaches its epic conclusion, where racing isn't just about winning-it's about redemption, sacrifice, and the pursuit of something greater than the finish line. Will he secure one last title, or will his journey through the apex be his final lap?

Female pronouns!! Y/N Yagi, the daughter of the number 1 hero always tried her best for her dad, but it never seemed to be good enough for him. Will she spend her life trying to live up to his legacy? !!! I do not own any of the My Hero Academia Characters !!!

I have lived through shadows you cannot see and moments that almost broke me. I have carried fear, sorrow, and anger, but I have also found wonder, courage, and small sparks of hope. Bones of the Living is my attempt to tell you what it feels like to survive the quiet storms, to face the monsters we hide from, and to keep moving even when the world seems impossible. This is a story of memory, of mistakes, of growth, and of the little things that keep us alive. I want you to walk with me through it, to feel what I felt, and maybe, just maybe, to recognize a part of your own life in mine.

⭐ DESCRIPTION Everyone called him the perfect son - brilliant, gentle, disciplined, the child every parent prayed for. But perfection can hide things... and his older sister was the only one who ever saw the shadows behind his smile. After one night changes their family forever, she begins to piece together the truth he carried alone - the pressure, the secrets, and the silent battles no one noticed until it was too late. Now, as the world continues to praise him, she faces a painful reality: You can live with someone every day and still not know their story. And sometimes, the "perfect" child is the one hurting the most. In a family built on expectations, love, and buried truths, she must uncover what really happened to the brother everyone thought they knew.

In the 1950s, love had rules. Men loved women. Sons became husbands. Desire was kept invisible. And yet, between Malcolm Wright and Peter Whitmore, something dangerous was already beginning.

This poem is a love letter to one own self.

Yan Ng is the poorest student at Two Bridges Academy. While her peers are heiresses to great fortunes, her family struggles to get by selling treats at their small humble bakery. Lucky for them, Yan is at the top of her class. But behind closed doors, she feels inadequate as if nothing she ever does is enough. Enter Maia and Ainsley, two girls who swoop in and make her a part of their friend group. For the first time, she feels like she belongs at her preppy private school, but that's because they've confused her family for the owners of Ng Corporation, a massive overseas distribution company. Yan plays along, lying as much as she could to stay with her new rich friends. But when someone from her past threatens to expose her secret after a horrible misunderstanding, she must lie even more to cover her tracks. Can she hold up her elaborate facade or will she be exposed as one of Two Bridges's four charity cases?

It's about a woman who unlearns the habit of over-apologizing, a behavior ingrained in girls from childhood to keep them "polite," non-threatening, and compliant. The title flips the script: forgetting to apologize isn't negligence; it's liberation. Society tells girls to be small, quiet, and accommodating. She's done saying sorry. Kavya, a young woman who habitually apologizes for everything even her own existence begins to recognize how this reflex stems from childhood conditioning to be "agreeable" and avoid taking up space. With the support of her friend Maya, she starts challenging this pattern by pausing before apologizing unnecessarily. Small victories like not apologizing to her boss for a mistake or standing firm with her mother build her confidence. Over time, Kavya learns to occupy space unapologetically, reclaiming her voice and identity. Her journey culminates in sharing her story to inspire others, embracing the freedom of being fully herself.

They were supposed to be bandmates-nothing more. A year and a half ago, four strangers met at a music festival in Las Vegas and, on a whim, formed Fallen Requiem. One viral video and a record deal later, their debut album is climbing charts, their tour is nearly over, and their faces are suddenly everywhere. For lead singer Ezra Vale, the whirlwind feels like a dream and a trap in equal measure. Every lyric he writes exposes more of himself than he means to. Every interview chips away at the person he used to be. For guitarist Rowan Cade, music has always been home-but lately, Ezra feels like the melody he can't stop chasing. They're inseparable on stage, reckless off it, and closer than either of them dares to name. As Fallen Requiem's fame grows, so do the questions they can't ignore-the rumors, the sleepless nights, the undeniable gravity between them. In the spotlight, they play the roles the world demands. Backstage, something real is beginning to burn. Maybe love isn't the question. Maybe it's the one they've been too afraid to ask. What if...?

Trapped between desire and norms-A poem.

Amna, a 38-year-old woman and a single mum, and Omar, a 28-year-old man, who find themselves drawn to each other despite their age difference. As they navigate their feelings, they must also contend with the societal pressures and expectations that threaten to tear them apart. It's a halal romance that explores themes of love, identity, and the challenges of following one's heart in a society with strict norms.

Sometimes all i hope for is it let go and not leave at the same while... , emotions do kick in... but the best form of theatrics is not to feel anything at all... This one has been in me for a while until i vent this out here... read and have fun.

Amara Sheikh Her name is famous among the familiar faces, but she knows she is nothing but a shadow when it all comes together. She is a good student, that's what she has been hearing since she was in grade 1. She believed she was, until grade 8. After that, reality started to show its twists and turns, and the game of life began. She entered the path of failure, the brutal feeling for any human being, along with disappointment and hopelessness. They were losing hope in her. The spark she once lit started to dim. She became lost in her own world, drowning in sadness, distraction, and isolation. To give a hand to those came situationships and broken friendships. Can she do it? Can she break through this turmoil of life? A lot is waiting for her, and there's only one way she can once again prove that she is worth it, even though her worth is not tied to her grades. She has to do it. Guess we are about to find out what life can truly become

The enigmatic nature of life