Anxieties Stories

At fifteen... she was light. Niharika Rathore was the kind of girl who made rooms softer just by entering them. A sunshine soul wrapped in innocence. She laughed too easily, trusted too quickly, and loved her mother more than anything in the world. Her eyes-almond-shaped, deep, observant-held warmth. Her smile could melt silence. Chubby cheeks like cotton candy... a face everyone remembered. But some stories don't stay soft. Because in one night... everything changed. The man her mother trusted... the man who was supposed to become her stepfather... became the reason her world cracked open. Nothing loud. Nothing spoken. Just a line crossed that should have never been crossed. And after that night... Niharika was never the same. --- At seventeen... she is still alive. But the sunshine is gone. Her smile doesn't reach her eyes anymore. Her gaze avoids people, like the world itself became unsafe. Quiet. Careful. Guarded. She no longer trusts light. She only trusts shadows. Then fate turns again. Her mother slips into a coma. And suddenly... there is no place left for her. A maternal grandfather she barely knows sends her away-far from everything she called home. But before she can leave... another truth arrives like a storm. A father she never truly knew. A name whispered in fear. A mafia king. And he wants her back. Not as a guest. Not as a choice. As his daughter. --- But Niharika has already learned one thing the hard way: Men break things. Even the ones who are supposed to protect you. Now she is taken into a world she never imagined- A house filled with power... silence... and eight brothers who see her as an outsider. No women. No softness. No familiarity. Only rules. Distance. Watchful eyes. And a girl who is terrified of men... being forced to live surrounded by them.

After losing her parents young, Kaia Bell-Kim learned how to keep moving, no matter what she left behind. Years later, she has the career, the fame, and a life she built on her own. Then Jeon Jungkook walks back into it. They were once inseparable. Now, they're forced to work together while pretending there isn't still something between them. Maybe some things aren't meant to be forgotten. Maybe sometimes, when you're lost, you know exactly whose door you want to knock on. ❝𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐡, 𝐈'𝐦 𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐭. 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐈 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫?❞

A story that feels like a warm cup of tea on a rainy day. A woman wronged by the world, and the man who considers her his only world. Do Cup Chai follows Vaani, an Income Tax Officer sworn off marriage, tied in matrimony to a hardened Squadron Leader in the IAF. What begins as two names on a paper slowly transforms into mutual companionship, love, and most of all, respect. And yet, while Vaani was tempted to bridge the gap between them, Vihaan's walls made it impossible for him to be vulnerable. A story that moves, breaks, and heals at the same time. For readers who love soft, slow-burning romance, yearning, and finding love in the most unexpected yet beautiful gestures, this book is for you, and I would love it if you gave it a shot. #1 taxes (20/07/2026) #1 military (12/08/2026) #1 generalfiction (12/08/2026) #1 indianarmy (12/08/2026) #3 fighterpilot (20/07/2026) #3 indianairforce (20/07/2026) #3 corruption (02/08/2026) #4 slowromance (12/08/2026)

Ella is falling apart trying to live a "perfect" high school life. Then she meets Ren, who can see past her scars. Suddenly perfection isn't her only option. ***** Ella Volkov is a gifted music student, but she's depressed and starting to crack under the pressure of high school. Her overbearing father won't even let her choose what instrument she plays. Then she finds herself alone at a party with Ren, her best friend's crush. She'd always thought he was rude, but after that night he's all Ella can think about. Now she's trapped. If Ella dates Ren, it will ruin her friendship with Jenny. But if she stays true to Jenny, she's losing the one person who can see past her scars. It's up to Ella to decide if she will forge her own path, or stay in the "perfect" box designed for her... Content and/or Trigger Warning: depression, anxiety, self-harm, violence, sexual assault. [[word count: 50,000-100,000 words]]

Freya and Malachi used to be inseparable. They were best friends for over nine years, growing up side by side through primary school and everything after. But somewhere along the way, things fell apart badly, and now, in Year 11, they act like strangers. Malachi became popular without even trying. Girls are always around him, but he is not the player everyone assumes he is losing her hit him harder than anyone thinks too. Freya, on the other hand, changed completely after losing him. She became quiet, anxious, and withdrawn, carrying more pain than anyone realised. Her dad, her only living parent, died. And Malachi had no idea.

Autumn is a 24 year old woman who works at a world wide company called empire rising. She's been working for this company for a few months and has always kept to herself. She seeks comfort in the little things. Age regression has always been apart of her life that keeps her afloat, helps her through tough times but she needs to keep it hidden. Everything can go wrong. Everything will crumble if people find out. But what if that's not the case? What happens if theres someone who can provide the comfort she's been searching for? Please be aware this is age regression and not a fetish.

Mazie has fallen in love. Okay, maybe it's with the ghost of a boy from school she hates, but love conquers all, right? ***** Soon after sixteen-year-old Mazie moves to the town of Dorn, she becomes haunted by the ghost of a teenage boy. The ghost doesn't remember anything, so Mazie calls him Jack. Until then, she never knew that ghosts could tap dance, nor that it was possible to fall in love with one! But then Mazie meets Blake, a mean, popular boy at her new high school - and she realizes that Blake is Jack's living counterpart. This means Blake is in grave danger, and only Mazie can help him, but saving this unpleasant boy might kill her ghostly love forever... [[word count: 50,000-60,000 words]]

When Arlo Mills moves to a new town, he's hoping for a quiet, low-profile life. Struggling with anxiety and being mute, even simple daily tasks can feel overwhelming. He certainly doesn't expect that a seemingly insignificant moment-an awkward encounter in a store aisle-will shift the course of his life entirely. What starts as a chance meeting soon leads Arlo straight into the Wolf's den. Calix Wolf is a name known across the country. A powerful, successful figure in the kink community, he owns an empire of clubs and businesses, and carries a reputation as a dominant, no-nonsense man who always gets what he wants. Gruff and commanding, Calix isn't expecting the soft, trembling young man who can barely meet his eyes and can't speak a word. But something about Arlo draws him in-and Calix is not the type to let go of something that catches his interest. Is the Wolf's den truly a place of danger... or could it become a sanctuary for someone who only wants to disappear? After all, what's a little mouse to do when he finds unexpected safety in the arms of a wolf? Top Tags #1 AnxietyDisorder 4/27/25 #1 mxb 10/17/25 #1 newstart 11/22/25 #1 domxsub 1/31/25 #1 Language 5/20/26 #GayRomance 6/14/26

At twelve years old, Emmy believes rules are the only thing that keep her alive. She believes her name is Emily-a girl who learned to be quiet, obedient, and perfect in order to survive. Every mistake feels dangerous. Every rule feels necessary. But when Lucian Valmont takes custody of her, Emily becomes Emmaline, and she is placed into a world nothing like the one she escaped. The Valmont household is powerful, disciplined, and unforgiving, ruled by stern authority and shaped by seven men who do not want her there. But as tensions rise within the family, it becomes clear that Emmy's quiet presence is changing them-whether they want it to or not. And when she is nearly lost, the Valmont brothers are forced to face the truth they've been avoiding. Emmy was never the weakest among them. She was the one holding them together

After moving to London with her best friend, the last thing Elle expects is to fall for a celebrity - though it may be more trouble than it's worth. ***** Elle Robinson never thought the man she's loved for nearly her entire existence would leave her, but when he does, she sees no other alternative than to run away to London. It wasn't the best laid plan for someone who typically thinks through every little detail, but when she meets screen and stage actor Jude Anderson, who never fails to bring a blush to her cheeks, she believes her life is finally on the right track again - new love included. But no romance is complete without a little drama, anxiety, and miscommunication - leaving Elle to learn how to take her life into her own hands and separate fact from fiction when her relationship hits the public eye. Someone Else is the first book in a trilogy following Elle and Jude's love story. [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]] Cover designed by Moe Sangster

This story follows a young man named Dean, who secretly uses age regression as a coping mechanism, allowing himself to retreat into a calmer, more peaceful state of mind. Sometimes involuntarily. Struggling to stay afloat, Dean finds himself spiraling into deep loneliness, anxiety, and depression-until a slightly older man named Nathaniel begins taking an interest in him. ALL CHARACTERS ARE 18+ 🚧 WARNING 🚧 This story contains themes and content that may be upsetting or unsuitable for some readers, including: • Mentions of past abuse • Alcohol, drug, and tobacco use • Strong/Offensive language • Mentions of past sexual assault • Self-harm • Descriptions of violence • Panic attacks

Oliver Bearman and Kimi Antonelli are young hotshots, entering the F1 scene despite being teenagers. And while they seem to be incredibly talented, they are also incredibly terrified of the world they're going to be thrown into. Ollie has the tendency to shy away from everyone, stammering when anyone so much as talks to him. Kimi, however, has been dealing with debilitating fear since the start of 2024, when Lewis Hamilton moved to Ferrari. He knew what that meant, he was going to Mercedes. And that pressure was slowly killing him. Drowning him until he couldn't breathe under the weight of it. As the 2025 season unravels, the past starts coming to light. Can the two rookies still find peace together? Or will their relationship fall apart? **Not associated with my other works

Tessa left her promising life as a corporate attorney behind in New York. She left her beloved childhood home in Scarsdale to follow the man she loved to England. Was she making a mistake? Could she forge a fulfilling life for herself in a different country?

The war is finally over, and Hogwarts opens its doors once more-calling them back as seventh years to finish what was stolen, heal, and start fresh. No darkness, no fear, just a second chance. Hermione Granger is made Head Girl, determined to lead with grit and grace-only to find herself paired with Draco Malfoy as Head Boy. Gone is the cruel boy she once hated; now he's grown tall, broad, devastatingly handsome, maddeningly smug... and utterly obsessed with teasing her as his princess. She tries her hardest to stay professional-but between cheeky remarks, stolen glances, and electric tension, Draco is turning out to be the biggest, sweetest, most irresistible distraction of all. ‼️smut warning!

First fanfic, kinda nervous! Honestly a bit late to this as well but in honour of G6 here's an appledash fanfic! Rainbow Dash is jealous of Applejack's new relationship, she just can't figure out why. Meanwhile Applejack's concern for Rainbow's mental health gets to her causes strains. Alongside that the rest of the Mane 7 want to figure out what's happened in Rainbow Dash and Applejack's seemingly perfect friendship. Drama unfolds as the two girls figure out things they didn't ever think of being true.

Poetry from a guy whose head never stops rhyming and stringing words into verses. Inconsistency is key to this anthology. Whichever way the mind goes.

This is basically going to be exactly what the title says. Some will be poems while others will be whatever I'm thinking. It may also include some rants if I am unable to talk to anyone around me at the moment, I will try to let you know if I'm ranting before I start the chapter. (EDIT: I feel as if I should let you know that many of them can be depressing as that is what I was feeling when I was writing. If you are feeling depressed I encourage you to reach out and ask for help. You don't have to suffer alone even if you may feel that was. And if you feel like no one is willing to listen then tell me, I will listen.) This will not be updated on a regular basis. Please do not post hate comments, although constructive criticism is always welcome and encouraged. Don't forget to vote. TW: There are mentions of depression and anxiety in some of the later ones. There is one I marked separately because it gets particularly dark. I will be doing my best to mark any chapters with warnings that may apply. Thank you

What happens when an author who's supposed to be writing about love doesn't believe in it? Meet Rua, a chronic overthinker and perfectionist to a fault, who's stuck trying to finish the ending of her award winning book series. As someone who consistently believes in endings, somehow, writing one seems to be impossible. Enter Kai, a new restaurant owner, and a resident middle-child. Kai's spent his life trying to figure out where to lead it, shuffling through careers like changing clothes, who's finally found his calling in the kitchen. Kai's spent his life searching for an anchor- to reduce the loudness of his life and a purpose beyond just a career. As they fall in love, they;re both forced to question what it means to love, and be loved quietly.

"Your brain's trying to keep you alive." "It's overreacting." Freya had learnt to be invisible her whole life. That wasn't supposed to change when she went to college. Until she met Malachi. Charming, calm, popular. Everything she wasn't. When they get roomed together, he assumes she is just a quiet and shy person. But when panic attacks, nightmares and fragments from her past show, he finds that maybe she isn't shy, but...afraid. TW: mentions of family abuse, panic attacks and a very slow burn romance.

. ┊ ༻♱༺༒︎⊰ 𝓢uperhero A.U ⊱༒︎ ༻♱༺┊ . // The dystopian city of Mirage is the criminal capital of England. Ridden with criminals, villains and savages. The masked vigilantes are the only thing standing between the innocent and the monsters that prey upon them. Liam Payne has spent years fighting from the shadows as Vulpine, protecting a city that barely knows he exists. But when a mysterious organisation begins hunting vigilantes one by one, Liam finds himself drawn into a war he doesn't know if he can win and in a battle with himself he can't get out of. Until The Black Siren appears.// DYSTOPIAN SUPERHERO AU SETTING. DEAD DOVE. READ THE TAGS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED TO @inkylils NOT ALLOWING TRANSLATIONS! CONTAINS DARK PSYCHOLOGICAL THEMES / VULGAR LANGUAGE / DRUG&ALCOHOL /ABUSE / SEXUAL CONTENT / DESCRIPTIVE VIOLENCE / MENTAL HEALTH / S*ICIDE / DISORDERED EATING READ AT OWN RISK!