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  • HONEY || HP by spellbound_ink
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    IN WHICH a desperate Hufflepuff writes a letter to the dark lord, the prophecy in exchange for refuge.
  • Your Hand, My Anchor by Alexsgarden
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    Travis Phelps has always lived in the shadow of his father's anger, trapped in a house where fear feels like home. When he meets Sal Fisher, a boy with his own scars and secrets, Travis begins to see a different kind of world-one where someone truly cares. Together, they navigate the weight of trauma, the quiet moments of comfort, and the fragile hope of healing. But escaping the past is never easy, and some wounds run deeper than either of them imagined. Can friendship-and maybe something more-help Travis find his light again, or will the shadows of his father's abuse follow him forever?
  • Beneath The Bruises by Happy_mushroom2013
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    "People see the fists, not the reasons behind them." I'm Max. I'm the quiet kid in the back of the class. The one who flinches when you raise your voice, who walks faster when the hallway gets loud. I have anger issues-I know that. I've got nightmares, flashbacks, scars no one asks about. And yeah, I get hit, shoved, humiliated. Every day. But none of that matters. Because my sister needs me. And I promised myself a long time ago: she'd never have to carry my pain, too. So I bottle it up. I stay silent. I protect her, even when it tears me apart. This isn't about being strong. This is about surviving-for her.
  • The Cycle Ends With Me by Sheldon_Stodder
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    The Cycle Ends With Me This is not a story about a perfect man learning lessons. This is a story about a man who became someone he never wanted to be-and the moment he finally stopped blaming everything else and took responsibility for it. Raised around instability, anger, and addiction, Sheldon Stodder grew up believing he would be different. But over time, the same patterns he swore he would never repeat began to show up in his own life-damaging his marriage, shaping his behavior, and ultimately leading to a moment that forced him to confront the truth about who he had become. This book walks through that reality without excuses. From the quiet buildup of resentment and distorted thinking, to the escalation of anger, to the consequences that followed-this is an honest look at how destructive patterns form, how they are justified, and how they hurt the people closest to us. But this is not where the story ends. Through accountability, sobriety, self-reflection, and deliberate change, Sheldon begins the work of breaking the cycle-learning how to regulate his emotions, rebuild trust, and become a different kind of man, husband, and father. Not perfect. Not finished. But committed. The Cycle Ends With Me is about recognizing the patterns you were given, taking responsibility for the ones you continued, and making the conscious decision to end them-no matter how difficult that work may be.
  • Black Coffee by 0ravenfeathers0
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    The journey of Micah and Ash, two college students living in a rainy city, trying to figure out their lives and their relationship with eachother. Warning: This story contains themes of depression, self-harm, and other themes that may be uncomfortable for people sensitive to these themes. Please take care while reading. Updates on weekends, but expect a somewhat sporadic schedule
  • CRAWLING  by MGaelick
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    The past doesn't run. It crawls. Slowly. On its knees and hands. Through rot, through mud, through the filth I thought I left behind. I grabbed it by the hair and slit its throat. I watched it bleed out between my fingers, certain it was finally over. But just when I allowed myself to breathe, it whispered a name. A name I had buried in the deepest, blackest corner of myself. And with that one word- it delivered the final blow. The last cruel slap across my face. A shadow slipped back into my life. Not to haunt me. But to rewrite my future in blood- and rip apart everything I built in the ruins of who I used to be. Trigger Warnings: This story contains intense scenes and themes that may be difficult for some readers, including: Violence, graphic descriptions of abuse, sexual assault, blood and gore, psychological trauma, self-harm, drug use, kidnapping, strong language, death, manipulation, and mental health struggles. Please read with caution and take care of yourself.
  • Not Broken by Jadantoun11
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    He survived betrayal, abuse, and a childhood stolen by pain. This is his story of heartbreak, struggle, and finding the strength to rise. 'Not Broken' is proof that even after the darkest days, hope, healing, and victory are possible
  • š“¢š“¾š“·š“Æš“µš“øš”€š“®š“»š“¼ by Sonia_Shinomori
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    Sunflowers 🌻✨ She was born beneath the shadow of devotion twisted into chains. Among sunflowers, she tasted fleeting freedom, the golden petals whispering of a life beyond pain. But darkness came like fire, devouring innocence and leaving her spirit charred and silent. This is the story of a girl raised in a cult of burning secrets, her body marked by betrayal, her heart haunted by screams. Yet within the ash lies her ember - the quiet, stubborn hope that one day she will rise, carrying the echoes of her trauma not as a curse, but as a testament to her unbreakable soul.
  • Alexia & the new life by ilovenagini
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    Alexia a 10 year old traumatized little girl gets a. ew chance of life. will she finally trust her new parents?
  • THE DEVIL'S DEAL - Love was Never Meant to be Kind. by aditi_pens
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    "You think I chose this life?" "No. But you chose to make mine hell." Y/n Gunititanon never imagined her life would be sold like a business deal. But when her cruel stepmother forces her into marriage with Thailand's youngest and coldest billionaire CEO, Tae Rattiphorn Paramaanantra - her world begins to unravel. Tae has no time for love. No belief in it. Haunted by a past that broke him, he treats Y/n like she's just another burden. "Don't expect love from me. You'll get nothing - not even a place in my bed." But fate has its own plans. Secrets. Twisted family truths. A fake ex. A twin brother who isn't dead. A near-death betrayal. And children who unexpectedly become the center of a story that was never supposed to bloom. "You were supposed to be my punishment." "Then why do you cry when I'm hurt?" From hate-filled glances to stolen kisses... From slammed doors to sleepless nights holding each other... This isn't just a love story. It's survival. It's healing. It's finding light in the middle of generational trauma, revenge, and heartbreak. And through it all... They'll find something they never believed in: Home.
  • Shades of him by JustThatHottie
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    Zaire is haunted by trauma, depression, and a past that never lets go. Cold, closed-off, and drowning in silence-until Jasper walks in. Gentle. Patient. Unafraid of the darkness. What begins as cautious connection turns into something deeper, but healing is never clean. As Zaire battles his mind, love might be the only thing left to save him-if he lets it.
  • His Beloved Villainess  by myorange777
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    She was the empire's perfect villainess... until the truth shattered everything. Framed for poisoning the crown prince, Lady Elira Valestria is sentenced to die in disgrace. But when the empire's most feared general, Duke Kael Leonhart, uncovers a hidden conspiracy, he offers her a deal: a fake marriage to protect her - and to bring down the ones who betrayed them both. As whispers of rebellion spread, and the royal court spins webs of deceit, Elira finds herself caught between vengeance and the unfamiliar warmth of Kael's unwavering loyalty. But love was never part of the contract... or was it? Can a villainess who was never loved... finally be someone's beloved?
  • Challenges of Reprogramming Thinking by ValerieLynnStephens
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  • The Menendez Legacy by culkin_rory
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    Months after the events of The Menendez Secret, Jersey has managed to keep some of the family's darkest truths out of public view-but the past refuses to stay buried. Lyric begins receiving cryptic messages from someone claiming to know "the real reason" behind the brothers' actions, and these messages suggest the existence of another set of tapes-ones that could dismantle what's left of their family's fragile trust.
  • The Silence Scar by LanMengYao_
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    "Some scars are visible. Others are buried deep in silence." Lin Xiwang and Li Yichen - two strangers with nothing in common but the invisible wounds they carry. Xiwang suffers quietly under the gaze of a man who was never meant to be her father, in a house that doesn't feel like home. Yichen hides behind silence and shadows, scarred by loss and abandonment. He doesn't believe in warmth - until he meets her. Two broken teenagers. One harsh world. And a fragile thread of understanding that may become something more. The Silence Scar is a haunting yet beautiful journey through pain, survival, friendship, and the soft beginnings of healing. šŸŒ™ Because sometimes... the people with the quietest voices have the loudest stories.
  • She Grew From the Storm by zayastrom1
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    A journey from childhood trauma to hope, healing, and a promise to become the best mom.
  • broken wings by TalesUnspoken
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    He said it was love. She called it survival. Liya was fifteen when she was trapped engaged to the boy who destroyed her life, silenced by those who should've protected her. But this isn't a love story. It's the story of a girl who ran, who burned, who fought, and who chose to live. Now, with her abuser hunting her from the shadows and a quiet strength growing inside her, Liya must decide: stay silent...or rise louder than ever before. For anyone who's ever been told to stay quiet-this is for you. Trigger Warning: This story deals with emotional abuse, stalking, trauma, and themes of survival.
  • Wildflower by milavermeer
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    [highest ranking: #1 in women empowerment] "Wildflower" tells the story of Stella, a 25-year-old single mother who has recently escaped from a toxic relationship with her manipulative ex, Matheo. With her six-month-old daughter, Luna, Stella returns to her childhood village, seeking refuge and a fresh start. Determined to rebuild her life, she teams up with her supportive aunt Susan to open a baby spa in the nearby town of Silverbrook, hoping this new venture will help her regain her confidence and provide a better life for Luna. As Stella begins to settle into her new life, she meets Nolan, a kind and patient man who becomes an unexpected source of support. However, just as Stella starts to find peace, the shadows of her past resurface. Matheo refuses to let go and begins to stalk and harass her, threatening to tear apart the fragile sense of security she has worked so hard to create. Despite the increasing danger, Stella is determined not to let fear dictate her life. With the help of Nolan, her best friend Mandy, and her close-knit family, Stella confronts her past head-on. Together, they devise a plan to end Matheo's hold over her once and for all. "Wildflower" is a powerful story of resilience, courage, and the pursuit of freedom. As Stella navigates the challenges of starting over, she discovers that, like a wildflower, she has the strength to bloom even in the most difficult circumstances. The novel explores themes of personal growth, the importance of community, and the healing power of love and self-discovery.
  • Hidden In The Chat  by OlanrewajuTemi_18
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    Story Description : Fiona Hartley lives in the shadows of a life she never chose. After the tragic death of her wealthy parents, she's left with a cruel aunt, a jealous cousin, and a house that feels more like a prison than a home. Isolated and bullied at school, Fiona creates a fake profile on a secret chat app-just to escape, to feel something... anything. But then she meets him. Zayden King is the school's golden boy-handsome, arrogant, untouchable. But behind the fame and fanfare lies a darker truth. Everyone thinks he killed his own brother. Even his parents do. Zayden hides his pain behind a smirk, but on the chat app, he lets his guard down... and falls for the girl behind the screen. Fiona knows who he is. Zayden has no idea who she is. As their bond deepens online and their real lives begin to tangle, Fiona finds herself caught between truth and deception, love and fear. But when secrets begin to surface-and someone starts watching her-Fiona realizes the game they're playing is more dangerous than she imagined. Because some truths can ruin everything. And someone is willing to do anything to keep the past buried.