Dealingwithloss Stories

A chance encounter gives a grieving woman new perspective in this short story by the award-winning author of A STRANGER'S TOUCH, WOLFEN TIME and HOME FOR CHRISTMAS.

losing someone close to you!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dear Jake, I think, I'm going to join you up there soon. - April When you start writing to your dead best friend, you can't blame people if they call you crazy, can you? Meet April Everton, 17 and almost out of high school, except not quite. When her best friend Jake Leslie suddenly commits suicide, Quirky, sarcastic, loved and envied April, turns into the high school freak that everyone stays away from. So then why is Jeremy Ross not a part of everyone? This is not a love story, Its a story about love Loss and a lot more. copyright © 2015 by Dayita Panicker.All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic, mechanical,photocopying,recording or otherwise without prior written permission of Dayita Panicker. *I TAKE NO CREDIT FOR THE PICTURE ON THE COVER, I SIMPLY SLAM DUNKED SOME WORDS ONTO IT. I DON'T OWN THE PICTURE, I JUST FOUND IT ONLINE.* This is a work of fiction.

Aubrielle had just begun to come to terms with the loss of the love of her life a year after his death. When she enters the coffee shop they once loved, she is handed an envelope from her deceased fiancé. What does it contain? And where will it take her?

"Fifteen Years of Farewells" is a deeply personal autobiographical novel that chronicles the author's emotional journey through the trials of growing up, navigating loss, and honoring the legacy of her father. Told through vivid memories and reflections, the narrative centers on the author's relationship with her father, his battle with cancer, and the lasting impact of his passing. The story captures the warmth of family moments, the struggle of grief, and the bittersweet realization of time's passage. As the author grapples with preserving memories and reconciling with loss, she also explores themes of resilience, self-discovery, and the quiet ways in which love endures. Through both tender and painful recollections, the book reflects on the importance of holding onto those we love, even as life moves forward.

During the Great Fire of Arün five years ago, Prince Laverne Ingerman stared down death, succumbed to fear and accepted that his life was at its end to save his father. However, Laverne survived thanks to his father's love for his children and King Valka took Laverne's place in the afterlife. Now, King Laverne has one wish: to resurrect Valka. Unfortunately for him, there is only one way to get his impossible wish granted: resurrect the dead gods. --- First book of the "What Is Done" trilogy. I drew my own cover art. See more of my art at sadpacific@DeviantArt!

I gasped as my back hit the wall,his hands on both sides of me. "What did you say,pretty?",he whispered,making me shiver slightly with my brain going into overdrive. "I said I hate you", I replied,each word laced with venom.... He chuckled lightly and moved closer. Did I want him to or didn't I? "Hatred is rather a strong word,pretty. I'd rather you don't use it with me". _________________ Igbayilola Goke has to learn to rise and walk again no matter what life throws at her. After a tragedy leaves her and her family in emotional despair,how does she cope with starting over? What lessons does she gather from her reactions to everything that seems to happen in the twinkle of an eye? ______________ ______________ This story is unedited. I will try to limit typographical errors but I am not perfect. I will edit upon completion. Thanks ❤

Evelyn has had a weight on himself for years now. The people of the 20 hundreds are quiet odd for him.

Claire Mariani has just lost everything close to her. A month after the marriage, there was an accident that killed the one person near and dear to her. After two long years of mourning, the widow is bribed by her college best friend that she needs to start over with someone new. But it's hard to love someone else after living such a protected life. Claire takes a chance with someone new, but will she ever stop loving her on true love? Will she ever move on and Get Over Him?

A brother learning to let go and move on

A short story about grief and losing a cherished pet.

After getting caught up in a robbery which ends in tragedy, 16 year old Evan Hall must learn to live with the aftermath that follows. i had a dream so i thought i'd turn it into a book. hope you enjoy.

Starting University is nerve racking. When Tara leaves home for the first time to move into the dorms at university, she's excited to start this new chapter in her life. Her new roommate is cool and soon she has a new tribe of friends to hang with. What she doesn't anticipate is her roommate's playboy brother to always be hanging around and popping up when he shouldn't be. But as Tara goes through first time life experiences, including heartbreak, she realizes that having him around might not be so bad after all. No matter how hard she tries, their paths keep crossing, and pretty soon, it gets hard not to fall for him. Before she knows it, she becomes a part of a family and things are comfortable. But when his family member is in a terrible accident, she learns more about grief and loss than she knew possible. This coming of age novel deals with love, loss and all matters of the heart.

Having lost her fiancé to sudden death, Cecilia goes through life discovering the negative and the good sides of what her life entails. She explores the possibilities her destiny offers; comes across love more than once in the process of self-healing, and is equally forced to let go of relationships she held dear. Cecilia, through the help of her friends looks at the world through completely different lenses. Her healing journey and re-entry into the world is complicated and her navigation of it offers several tribulations which are equally valuable lessons. Love, loss, mourning, abandonment, letting go and healing all in one very long, yet short life.

Octavia Barker lost her Life long best friend, who was also her boyfriend, to a battle so little have won. She graduated and went off to college in the city she had dreamt about. She got a internship, was an amazing student, and helped her roommates with studying. Everything was going great, until she came along..

Lia didn't want to hurt anyone. She was just twelve, anyway. Its not her fault that she's a street kid. Not her fault her house burnt down. Or is it?

He's alive, but that doesn't mean he knows what it means to truly live.

~This is a story I started a few moths ago and I decided to publish it on here. This is my second story. Please go check out my first one, "The Truth" a Maze Runner headcannon. Thank you!~

Celie is a young girl trying (or trying to try) to cope with tragedy in her own unusual ways.