Perfectionist Stories

17 + SEARCHING: Stories of Hope for Struggling Teens Twenty-eight 17 year olds from around the world. Each one doing everything they think they're supposed to do. Each one struggling with anxiety, depression, loneliness, identity, purpose. And the overwhelming question: What am I supposed to do with my life? From Seoul to São Paulo, Lagos to London, these teens face climate anxiety, mental health challenges, AI uncertainty, social media pressure, and the deep fear that everyone else has it figured out-except them. If you've ever felt lost despite trying your best, if you're searching for meaning when everyone expects you to have all the answers, if you need reassurance that you're not alone in feeling overwhelmed-these stories are for you. Real struggles. Global perspectives. Inspiring journeys of self-discovery that remind you: it's okay not to have it all figured out yet. You're not alone. You're just searching. And that's exactly where you're supposed to be. - Steven Likomba

Riley Han has her life calculated perfectly. Her grades are flawless, her next step of education is set, and her emotions are tucked away behind a 99.9% efficiency rating. But when shes paired with the schools most chaotic clown for a writing contest, her perfect world hits a system error. Caleb Lee is the human equivalent of a system crash. A class clown who treats rules as suggestions, Caleb hides a dangerous secret: he's the owner of the school's popular anonymous gossip site "crestelcoldtea" Riley and Caleb know they have no luck winning if his identity is exposed as the principal is out for Caleb's blood after a huge scandal in their school happened because of him. To win, they strike a secret pact. Riley provides the perfect structure to masks Caleb's unmistakable writing style while Caleb provides the raw soul and emotion to make Riley's story breathe. The more they work together, the more Riley realises that there is one variable that she cant quite seem to control...

We are in the 2000s, years of golden age for pop, Y2K style, and in which icons were made. In a small village in Provence, two teenagers, Ems and Raffa, bestfriends from the day they were born, so different but that complete eachother, face teenagehood and discover new feeling and secrets. A supernaturally strong, sarcastic, aggressive, charming, and dangerously attractive captain of the volleyball team player who doesn't chase but attracts and who has the world on its knees and a calm, toughtful, athletic, handsome, obsessed with humanistic subjects blond boy who would follow her everywhere. Not a knight×princess trope, but an amazon warrior and her squire.

Maisie Harper is a sweet, and studious girl with a hint of sass, she loves reading books and discovering new ones, she's incredibly intelligent, she's the top of her classes. But one day a taller guy whose teasing, sharp tongued guy named Luca Moretti came to tease her in a playful way, Maisie thinks Luca is annoying and bothersome but Luca thinks Maisie is interesting.

Alison DiLaurentis was in Beacon Heights University in Portland, Oregon to finish her course as a TA while on the other part of the world in Rosewood are Emily Fields stayed along with her daughters, Grace and Lily. Will they still end up together? or just like that, they will end everything? What will happen if Grace and Emily went to BHU along with some liars. How would Beacon Heights welcomes the twins, the liars and their stories? Also their.. secrets. How long can they hold their secrets to save their friendship forever?

Witness the clash of two different personalities PALLAVI VERMA, the queen of drama, who brings a touch of Bollywood to her every day life . and , RAGHAV DESAI , the prince of punctuality,who hates drama are about to set the screen on fire with their sizzling chemistry. Will love conquer all or will their differences tear them apart?Will they overcome the obstacles that stand in their way, or will their love story be doomed from the start? (No family drama, no third angle, only pure comedy with romance) 💗👻

Park Min sun, a girl who works at a company called "Gold". Min sun isn't really what you call perfect, she would always leave her stuff everywhere because of the unorganized things, and would eat chips so loudly. Min sun was a bit boy-ish but still cute and lovable. One day while enjoying a free day at home, she took a nice little bath and enjoyed the rest of the day....but then a handsome guy busted into her house and ended up living in that house telling Min sun to move out because he is the landowner. That landowner turned out to be Min Sun's boss and a total perfectionist that needs measurements for every single furniture and placements. They hated each other at first but in the end the learned how to love

If you've ever wished someone would ask, "What hurts?". This is for you.

**He had the perfect life. Or so he thought.** Leon left everything behind - the high-powered law career in New Jersey, the sleek apartment, the safe, stable boyfriend - after one mistake shattered the image he'd spent years perfecting. Burnt out and hollow, he retreats to the sleepy town of Redridge, Wisconsin, to live with his meddling, warm-hearted Aunt Maggie -who takes him in no questions asked- and figure out who he is when he's not performing for anyone. He doesn't expect Drew Calder. A flannel-wearing handyman with calloused hands and a don't-give-a-damn attitude, Drew is everything Leon isn't: messy, grounded, emotionally disarming. He pushes buttons Leon didn't know he had. He makes Leon laugh, makes him question, makes him feel.. and makes him want - and that's the most dangerous thing of all. As Leon's carefully guarded life begins to unravel, he finds himself caught between the comfort of the person he used to be and the terrifying freedom of becoming someone new. And through it all, Aunt Maggie is there with her snacks, her sharp wit, and a shameless habit of commenting on the tension crackling in her kitchen. **A tender love story about breaking down, coming home, and daring to want more - even when your heart doesn't know how.** --- This is book one, it is short but that is because it leads up to book two, without this first book, the second would make less sense.

When you are both pretty and dangerous everyone wants you and hates you at the same time. This makes you a mystery that no one has ever tried to uncover. No one knows what you are or what you want they just know to stay out of your way. All girls want to be you. All boys want to have you. Nevertheless, you sleep around, you smoke but you are pure perfection to the minds. Everything about you is a mystery. A mystery that is too dangerous to discover. Your name is Ivy.

Две сестри. Една душа. До колко можем да преодолеем смъртта на любим човек и каква е цената на щастието? А на успеха? Двете могат ли да съществуват едно до друго, или е необходима по-голяма жертва... Една история за погубващия перфекционизъм, менталното здраве и агонията от самотата.

Ishimaru has a reputation to hold up as a perfect, hardworking student. Little did everybody know just how flawed he was, with a journal tucked in his backpack containing each and every one of his secrets and flaws. Once a certain someone in his class, Mondo Owada, begins distracting him from his studies with his constant slacking, Taka becomes less alert and turns his attention to turning his classmate into a better student. What neither of them realized was what originally distracted Ishimaru in the first place. >>>LAST UPDATED 12/20<<< **COVER ART DOES NOT BELONG TO ME**

Elizabeth Mayor is a girl who is dealing with a lot of problems. She always feels like she has to be perfect, even when everything is crumbling. She manages to pull of the perfect look. She has no other choice. She's dealt with perfectionism for a long time, but what happens when things start to go overboard? --- Warning! This book is a murder mystery and WILL CONTAIN MURDER.

Aletha and her brother William, lost their parents at a tender age and had to grow up in an orphanage. Eventually, they both decided to serve their country after college, William became an FBI agent and Aletha joined the army. Soon after, Aletha had to leave the army for some certain reasons to become a hitwoman and later on became a suspect to her own brother. Aletha soon after meets someone. She falls deeply in love with that person before realizing a secret he kept for so long.

This is an anthology of reflections and early drafts--little bits and pieces of things I'd like to make something out of, but may or may not be actively working on at the moment. Feedback on any or all of the pieces is greatly appreciated! Please let me know what their strengths and weaknesses are, plus any other thoughts or ideas you may have! Also, titles ideas would be lovely (it's always a struggle).

She is the Sister He is the Best Friend She is a perfectionist He is a organized mess She is sarcastic He is apathetic She is damaged So is he. *************************** Addison Skyler: A sarcastic, optimistic, sweet, caring, perfectionist that always finds ways to have fun. She has had more than her fair share of tragedies in life... but not many people know. Being siblings with Nick Skyler, one of the most popular kids in school, she has enough of a reputation. She has straight A's, a clean room, nice friends, and an appropriate number of sneakers and cardigans in her closet. Contrary to most people's beliefs, Addison doesn't trust people easily. She uses her sarcastic comments, witty replies, and good impressions to make everyone believe she trusts them. but she has a tight circle. Asher Thompson, Nick's best friend, is the epitome of bad decisions. From jumping off cliffs, to street fighting, he finds adrenaline in plenty of places. His leather jacket and motorcycle tend to ware off all the right kids and make all the wrong ones swarming around. Brainless Bimbos and Arrogant jocks are naturally attracted to him. But he already has his group, Nick,Zac, Ava, Kayla.....and Addison. Growing up around Nick means growing up around Addison. He sees her as a sister... at least that's what he always thought. But suddenly the lines start becoming blurred and things that they thought would never change, change for good. Somewhere between high school, and a lot of secrets that they didn't even know existed, their own little world seems to implode, and all the feelings they thought they felt, suddenly become fuzzy. How many late night talks does it take to gain Asher Thompson's trust? How many screw ups does it take to finally lose Addison Skyler? How many times do you have to get burned before you learn not to play with fire?

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In the glamorous world of high society, where reputation is everything, love knows no boundaries. Never Say Goodbye follows the intense and forbidden romance between two men who are destined to be apart yet are irresistibly drawn to each other. Kim Namjoon, an ambitious young heir to a prestigious family, has always been the epitome of duty and tradition. His life is carefully planned, and his future as a respected business tycoon is already secured. But when he meets Kim Seokjin, a charming, free-spirited artist with a heart full of passion, everything he thought he knew about love is turned upside down. Their worlds collide in a whirlwind of stolen moments, passionate longing, and the overwhelming realization that their love is something that cannot be denied - no matter the cost. But in a society where family honor and public image are held above all else, Namjoon and Seokjin must fight against the oppressive forces of homophobia and societal expectations, even if it means sacrificing their own happiness. As the pressure mounts, will their love survive the harsh realities of their aristocratic world? Can they find a way to be together, or will they be torn apart by a society unwilling to accept their love? In a tale of forbidden love, heartache, and courage, Never Say Goodbye explores the complexities of relationships, identity, and the painful sacrifices we make for love. Will Namjoon and Seokjin's love story be one of fleeting moments, or will they find the strength to defy the odds and fight for their happiness - together?

**Three best friends, one girls trip and the start of new beginnings** Aylah X Sidharth I saw things i wasn't supposed to see and now they're after me. All it took was one girls trip and now my life's a mess. The only hope The guy I'm supposed to marry. He's like those typical brooding male leads I love to read about. And I know that good boy facade is just for show. *Love at first sight *He fell first she fell harder *Grumpy X sunshine *One bed *Touch her and die *Arranged marriage Elina X Aditya They took everything from me. My money, my dreams, my happiness. But then the unexpected happened. All it took was one girls trip and I saw the light. The problem I'm stuck with the infuriating playboy who's determined to convince me to date him. What he doesn't know that love and I are very old enemies. *Reformed playboy *She fell first he fell harder *Golden Retriever Boy *Healing the other Kaira X Kabir Balance is what I want and perfection is what I crave. After taking charge of the family business I was sure that everything'll be perfect. But then he came My enemy, my rival. The infuriating man who's out to make my life hell. All it took was one girls trip and everything exploded. *Reverse Grumpy X Sunshine *He fell first she fell harder *High school best friends to Rivals to lovers *Forced Proximity This is a romance, multi-couple story. Happy Reading!