Adulting Geschichten

May the words written here bring comfort and joy you long for in life. wuways (⁠◠⁠‿⁠◕⁠)

Anja Serafin is stuck at being 17. After almost four years of full-time confinement at home due to pandemic. Now that the lockdown is no longer enforced in their community she is having trouble reconnecting and continuing her life outside the four corners of her comfort zone. Her last role she remembers is being a twelfth grader applying for multiple university admissions. Without doubt, the world did not ever stop revolving, and her present-time return is supposedly the beginning of her fourth year in college. Anja know she cannot simply take up where she left off. When she feels like her life has an obvious time jump from pre-pandemic to post-pandemic. She is still adjusting to what is in front of her and preparing for whatever lies ahead. While also trying to understand what happened during the years her timeline seems to have skipped. She must take steps to live her life, and the only allowable direction is forward. The first step for Anja to make things happen is acceptance. Truly easier said than done, as it also gets her tangled up in being a mother to a five-year-old boy.

Aadhya did everything right-studied, tried, waited. But two years later, she's still stuck. Not because she has no choices... But because every choice feels too heavy to make. While everyone else moves forward, she's left questioning herself, her path, and her pace. This isn't a story about having it all figured out. It's about feeling lost, overthinking everything... and learning to move forward anyway. Sometimes, you're not behind. You're just still becoming.

This book isn't just a story. It's my manifestation. A reflection of the kind of love I dream of-raw, respectful, unshakable. The love that grows quietly, yet fiercely. One that protects in silence and worships without needing to be loud. This is for every soul craving a timeless connection. The one where eyes speak louder than words, where arms are the safest home, and where two people become a universe no storm can break. If you've ever imagined your person walking in just when you were about to give up- This story is your gentle reminder: the universe never forgets what you whispered to it. This book is not perfect, but it's personal. It's not a fairy tale, but it's full of faith. Thank you for reading a piece of my heart. With all my warmth, - C "To the love I haven't met yet... I already wrote us down." Disclaimer:- This story was born from my thoughts, my emotions, and the little worlds I carry within me. Every character and every feeling is deeply mine. Along the way, I took a little indirect assistance from AI to refine certain scenes and shape the narrative-but the soul of this story has always been, and will always be, mine.

A mature man navigating loneliness, friendship, and the quiet absurdity of ordinary Sundays. Because adulthood turns out to be less dramatic than expected. Or does it?

Maraiah Jecelle spent most of her life searching for a place she could truly call home. After losing her parents, she learned to survive by holding tightly to the people she loved, especially Kael Dela Vega-the boy who had been beside her since childhood. Her best friend. Her safe place. The one person she believed would never leave. What she never knew was that Kael had been carrying a secret of his own. For years, he stayed by her side, loving her quietly while watching her give her heart to someone else. He never asked for more, never crossed the line, and never expected his feelings to be returned. Being there for her was enough. Until it wasn't. As betrayal, grief, and long-buried family secrets begin to resurface, Maraiah is forced to confront the truth about her past, her identity, and the people she thought she knew. Meanwhile, Kael struggles to protect the person he loves while fighting the growing distance between them. But some truths come with a price. Some wounds heal. Some scars fade. But some stains remain no matter how hard you try to wash them away. And sometimes, the deepest stains are left not by hatred or loss-but by the people who once felt like home.

Ava Kingston didn't move to Seoul to be anyone's prize-she came to build a life in her own silhouette. On day one, two very different boys notice: Seo Jihoon, a composed model‑actor with a smile that quiets rooms, and Park Minjae, an idol rapper whose baritone can set a stage on fire. What starts in school hallways refuses to fade; it grows up with them through late‑night rehearsals, movie sets, fashion runways, and the messy, beautiful ordinary moments that make a life. Hearts tangle. Ambition tests loyalty. And desire keeps asking for one more chance. A slow‑burn AMBW/KMBW Korean romance about timing, boundaries, found family, and choosing yourself while your heart is choosing too. ©️ _RelleLebby_// R. L.

They won't stop talking to me. Penny Pearson keeps playing the same character and can't level up: herself. She's 25, unemployed, broke, and one bad decision away from making rum and video games her entire personality. Then, strangers start confessing things to her. Not normal things, either: "Someone who looks exactly like me is ruining my life." "I think my therapist is a vampire." "There's something in the lake." "I see ghosts all over campus. And they're angry." Penny doesn't know why people keep supernatural trauma dumping on her. She didn't ask for the stories. But once people start telling them, she can't help but listen. Then Alex appears - British, bossy, and annoyingly attractive - and tells her that she's a Listener. It sounds simple but Listening has side effects. Energy drains, nightmares, and voices whispering to her in the darkness. And some of the storytellers are dangerous. So Penny does the only reasonable thing - she starts a podcast. Her name. Her voice. Their monsters. It's supposed to be a record of what happened. A way to understand and proof that she wasn't insane - proof that she was here. But stories have power. Listener voices have more. And Penny has no idea who - or what - her voice has awakened.

Two people. Two secrets. One silence that held them together - until it didn't. Cliff knows the price of everything. Numbers, margins, the exact figure that makes a client trust you. What he never learned to measure was the weight of what he took - slowly, precisely, the way only a careful man can steal. Ellen has a name that isn't hers. A life built on the right amount of truth and the right amount of nothing. She doesn't lie. She architects. When they found each other, they didn't ask too many questions. That was the deal. That was also the problem. Two Stains is a quiet, devastating story about two flawed people who recognized each other in the worst parts of themselves - and called that love. About the things we carry in silence. About what it costs to finally say: this one is mine. I made it. About learning to walk after.

Alupheli can't seem to agree on anything with her boyfriend of four years, whether it be marriage or kids. Lihle is trying to move on from her good-for-nothing baby daddy. Khanyisa is sleeping with a married man. And Zama just found out about her husband's infidelity. Who said growing up was fun? Join Khanyisa, Alupheli, Lihle and Zama as they face the challenges of 𝘢𝘥𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨.

[POETRY #2] A collection of poems about growing up before feeling ready. twenty-something explores the realities of adulthood, the exhaustion hidden behind independence, the loneliness of becoming, and the pressure to keep moving even when life feels uncertain. Through soft and reflective poetry, this collection captures the in-between phase of navigating dreams, responsibilities, changing relationships, and the version of yourself you are still learning to become. For anyone who has ever felt lost, left behind, or overwhelmed by the weight of growing up: this book is a reminder that you are not navigating life alone. twenty-something written by: syrynah © All Rights Reserved

Aastha's first job lands her in Ahmedabad - smack in the middle of adulting chaos. Dry chapatis for lunch, rushed mornings, and somehow still late to work despite waking up on time. All she wants? To survive the grind of office hours, burnt dinners, and crushing expectations. Karjun Shah runs Shah Enterprises like clockwork - sleeves rolled up, silver wristwatch gleaming, and not a hair out of place. Stern, composed, the perfect CEO... until he's home. There, he's just Kaju -the steady heart of a noisy, loving Gujarati household that refuses to let him be anything but human. Neither planned this. But Aastha keeps catching glimpses of his silhouette and falling a little harder each time. Karjun can't ignore the new drafter with too many things in her tote and an uncanny way of softening his world. Love doesn't always arrive with fireworks. Sometimes, it tiptoes in - slow, steady, and unstoppable. All images/pictures belong to their rightful owners. I do not own any. Thank you. Have fun reading! Started: 30/05/2025 Word count: 90,000

There is a photograph of a little girl standing in a grocery store. The problem is that she feels like a stranger. And that's impossible. I've shared every heartbeat she's ever had. Every birthday. Every bad haircut. Every embarrassing crush. Every dream she was too afraid to say out loud. So why does she feel like someone I've never met? Nobody Was Missing begins with a simple question and spirals into something much stranger. Through childhood memories, teenage mistakes, astrology charts, first loves, heartbreaks, concerts, insomnia, big-city dreams, stray cats, and the quiet loneliness of becoming an adult, one woman attempts to investigate a disappearance she cannot quite explain. Along the way, she discovers that memory behaves more like storytelling than history, that some heartbreaks are actually misunderstandings, and that growing up may be far more mysterious than anyone admits. Part memoir, part philosophy, part psychological exploration, Nobody Was Missing is a book about the people we used to be, the people we're still becoming, and the unsettling possibility that time changes less than we think. For anyone who has ever looked at an old photograph and wondered, "What happened to that person?" this book is an invitation to ask a different question. One that might change everything.

Have you ever felt like everyone else knows where they're going while you're still trying to figure things out? You wake up, go to work, fulfill responsibilities, and keep moving forward-but deep inside, there's a quiet question that keeps returning: "Ano bang ginagawa ko sa buhay ko?" This book is for those moments. Written in a warm and relatable Taglish style, Hindi Ka Nawawala-Nalilito Ka Lang is a gentle guide for adults who feel lost, overwhelmed, pressured by timelines, or uncertain about their next chapter. Instead of pushing you to make drastic life changes, this book helps you slow down, reduce mental noise, understand what you're feeling, and reconnect with yourself one small step at a time. Inside, you'll discover: Why feeling lost doesn't mean you're failing How comparison and timelines create unnecessary pressure Ways to quiet overthinking and mental clutter Simple exercises to rebuild self-trust Gentle steps toward clarity without rushing yourself This isn't a book about having all the answers. It's about learning that you don't need all the answers right now. Because sometimes, you're not lost. You're simply finding your way. You don't need to figure out your entire life today. A little clarity. A little self-trust. A little movement. Sometimes, that's enough to begin. - Anon_Luna

What begins as a search for the perfect air fryer becomes an unexpected journey into memory. Six years after dismissing the idea of owning one, a man finds himself awake before dawn, comparing reviews, reading manuals, and smiling at a dream he once thought belonged to someone else. But this is not a story about an appliance. It is a story about firsts. The first things we buy for ourselves. The first dreams we refuse to abandon. The first signs that survival is no longer the only story we know. Tender, reflective, and deeply personal, My First Air Fryer is a celebration of growth, healing, and the quiet victories that often go unnoticed. Because sometimes the smallest purchases carry the biggest memories.

At Thirty, most people are settling into their lives. For Nicole, life was just beginning-because she finally had the keys to her own front door. After a decade lost in the suffocating shadow of a controlling relationship, she walked away with nothing but a two-year0old son, a small car, and twenty dollars in her pocket. The world told her she was too late to start over. He told her she was to weak to survive without him. But they didn't know about the night shifts. Between the antiseptic-smelling halls of a nursing home and the quiet, box-filled rooms of a new house, she began to build a sanctuary. From the grueling 16-hour shifts as a CNA to the midnight glow of nursing school textbooks, The Reclamation of Thirty is a story of a woman unlearning a decade of lies. It's a journey of reconciling with her past, reclaiming her mother's help, and realizing that "starting from zero" is the most powerful place a woman can be.

Some people are easy to forget. But some linger... In habits you never changed, in songs you have stopped listening to, in promises you were never meant to break. Time moves on and lives change. People learn how to live without what they once thought they needed...Or at least try too. So when Kim Sunoo walks into a reunion he almost didn't attend, he thinks it will be just another evening. Only thing is...It isn't.

The reality of growing up is hitting me right now .

Even though it was hard on his part, Joran still continued his decision to abandon his dream to save his family when things started to fall down. Years passed, it was not even in his list to get back to study and pursue his dream but when his mother's health started to decline- that is when his greatest fear sank in. And he realized... he is running out of time.

"To win your heart is such a long road, even so, I will win your heart over and over. Because I love You entirely for eternity." -On The Way To Your Heart- Riyu