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357 Stories

  • Interactive Story by thegoldencatwithapen
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    I don't have a real title for this book yet, because the plot of it is yet to be decided. That is because parts of the plot will be decided by you, the reader. For this book to continue, I need people to comment their input. I hope you enjoy and please comment!
  • The silent exit : A lesson by beam_6333
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    "The most powerful move in a game you can't win is to stop playing." We live in a world where our worth is measured in pings, likes, and notifications. We are told that a screen is a bridge to connection-but what happens when that bridge becomes a cage? The Story: Alisa didn't see the trap. To her, it felt like a romantic mystery-a series of "Mirror Codes," "loyalty tests," and "secret hints" that made her feel special. She thought she was falling in love. In reality, she was falling into a psychological prison designed by Loferz. Loferz doesn't want Alisa's heart; he wants her submission. He treats people like characters in a game, testing how far he can push them before they break. He wants to see if he can make Alisa doubt her own eyes, her own memories, and her own best friends. But every game has a glitch. And for Alisa, that glitch is Tartles-the friend who sees the truth through the digital fog. The Lesson: The Silent Exit is a deep dive into the "dark side" of digital psychology. It is a story for anyone who has ever: Felt "crazy" for asking a simple question. Been isolated from the people who actually care. Realized that a "crush" was actually a conqueror. This isn't just a novel. It's a survival guide for the modern age. Because sometimes, you don't need the last word or an apology. You just need to leave. Will Alisa find the door, or will she become just another permanent resident in Loferz's game?
  • The Perfect Transfer by aport1011
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    She thought she was starting over. After a brutal breakup, transferring schools felt like reclaiming control. New campus. New people. No history. Then she meets Rowan. He's magnetic without trying. Calm. Analytical. The kind of man who listens too closely and remembers too much. He tells her she's different. That she understands him in ways no one else ever has. The connection is instant. Addictive. Consuming. But Rowan studies psychology, specifically romantic fixation, and when she discovers his past case studies describe girls unsettlingly similar to her, doubt creeps in. Did he manipulate their connection? Or is she imagining it? As timelines blue and secrets surface, she begins to question everything, including herself. Because the most dangerous relationships are not built on lies. They are built on mutual obsession.
  • J A M M E D by DiovelJam
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    Your wallflower through times and seasons. Gleamed golden with an inside of crimson.
  • The Message That Knew My Name by Apsagura
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    It started with a message I couldn't read. Written in a language I didn't understand... from someone I thought I did. What began as a harmless conversation turned into something deeper, something consuming - attention that felt real, trust that felt safe, and a connection I didn't realize was carefully designed. This is the story of how I was drawn in, how I didn't see the signs, and how manipulation doesn't feel like manipulation when it's happening to you. Because scams don't target stupidity. They target humanity.
  • Radience by RZach1498
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    Radiance is the story of Nayra - a woman whose presence lights up every room she walks into, yet quietly dims when no one is watching. Raised to be strong, dependable, and selfless, Nayra builds her life around caring for others. When love enters her world in the form of Shyam, it begins as warmth - daily calls, shared routines, and a connection that feels necessary. But as their relationship deepens, so does the subtle imbalance, until Nayra finds herself shrinking to preserve something she once believed completed her. Through love, silence, friendship, and painful realizations, Radiance explores what happens when a woman who shines for everyone else must finally learn to keep her light for herself.
  • The Devil Couldn't Reach Me (Complete) by sammilynagn
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    "The devil couldn't reach me," I said. But he was already wearing the face of someone I once called love. They say the devil lives in temptation, but I found him living in memory. In the voice that told me to stay when I should have run. He wasn't a monster with horns or fire. He was quiet, mysterious, gentle-and he mirrored every fear and wound I carried inside.
  • When I Hold You in My Arms by StinGBee
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    It began as sharing-until it became calculation. From abacus and ledger to accounts and passwords, we sliced not only money, but trust and time into numbers. Computers made it faster with 0s and 1s. AI made it believable-with faces, voices, and perfect documents. We thought checking meant safety. Then checking became the trap. A life is lived long before it gets a name. He was first a baby-then a boy, a young man, a husband... and finally, a late-blooming police recruit. When the fake functions exactly like the real, what collapses isn't fact- It's a belief. And once revenge learns to wear "proof," no one walks away untouched.
  • Mine Before You Knew by pumpkinspicyy
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    Julian Vale noticed Clara Whitmore before she ever noticed him. He learned her routines, her habits, the small details no one else cared to see. When Clara realizes someone is watching her, she launches her own investigation - determined to uncover the truth. But the wrong man is arrested, and the danger she thought was over is only beginning. Isolated and trapped with the one person who has always known her best, Clara must decide what love really means - and how much of herself she's willing to give up to feel chosen.
  • The Woman Who Was Erased by Rahasia_258
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    One morning, Lena Hart discovers she no longer exists. Her apartment lease is gone. Her bank account has vanished. Her workplace claims she never worked there. Even her childhood home belongs to strangers who look at her like she's trespassing in a life that was never hers. Every trace of Lena has been erased - digitally, legally, socially. As she searches for answers, disturbing fragments surface: encrypted emails she doesn't remember sending, security footage of herself meeting someone in the middle of the night, and a version of her signature on documents she has never seen. The deeper she digs, the clearer one terrifying truth becomes: Someone didn't just remove her from the system. They replaced her. And the woman living Lena's life is closer than she thinks. A gripping psychological thriller about identity, manipulation, and what happens when the world decides you were never real.
  • The Grand Illusion: The Art of Power, Manipulation, and Deception by NolanAFrancis
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    Power is an illusion-crafted, shaped, and imposed by those who understand its nature. It does not belong to the strongest or the loudest but to those who control perception. You believe you are free, that your choices are your own, but are they? Every thought, every desire, every fear has been influenced, shaped by unseen forces. This book is not a comfort. It will not reassure you. Instead, it will reveal what has been hidden-the mechanics of control, the psychology of manipulation, the subtle hands that guide your every move. The greatest trick of power is making you believe you were never controlled at all. Look around. The world is built on carefully designed illusions. Politics is not about governance but persuasion. Business is not about value but influence. Even love, friendship, and loyalty are bound by unspoken power dynamics. Every interaction is a game-some play it, others are played. The most skilled manipulators do not force decisions; they guide them. They do not impose their will; they make you believe it was your own. True influence is invisible, a whisper rather than a command. Fear, desire, guilt, admiration-these are the strings that pull at the human mind, and those who master them control everything. But this book is not just about them-it is about you. You have been shaped, controlled, deceived. And whether you realize it or not, you have done the same to others. Now the question is: will you remain blind, or will you learn to see? Welcome to "The Grand Illusion: The Art of Power, Manipulation, and Deception". The choice has always been yours... or so you've been led to believe.
  • Dark thoughts  by sleepybere
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    Stacy was a young normal women who's life felt blank...That was until he met Edi.Edi was young tall handsome with purpose in life. When the two got together Stacy spent less time with her other loved ones.When the wedding finished in the honeymoon it didn't feel right.She felt no longer happy but salty and motionless.Edi saw this behavior act on more and more until he had enough and broke it off.Stacy was now on a worse condition so how did this love story end in shreds??Let's see what Stacy's thoughts and aftermath.
  • Throwing Caution To The Wind-A Cautionary Tale by HannahIsLate
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    This will be a true story about a relationship I had when I was a freshman in college. I learned a lot and I thought I would share my mistakes so hopefully other people don't fall into my worrisome pit. I may also post other works that relate to this story that I had written previously. Names have been changed. Everything here is 100% my own writing and my own experience.
  • πƒπžπšπ« 𝐌𝐫 π’πžπ«π’πšπ₯ 𝐊𝐒π₯π₯𝐞𝐫 by Asu-ka
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    ⫘⫘⫘⫘⫘⫘ πƒπžπšπ« 𝐌𝐫 π’πžπ«π’πšπ₯ 𝐊𝐒π₯π₯𝐞𝐫 ↳ yandere serial killer x fem!reader ⫘⫘⫘⫘⫘⫘ ↳In which an office worker jokingly writes to a famous serial killer but ends up catching the attention of the mysterious man inbetween the words and papers.
  • Illusion by Lil_Kawaii_Monster
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  • darling  β˜ͺ︎ by witchynat
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    A short book about an innocent girl who falls for her captor.
  • Promises. by heimanxx
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    Cartman makes a promise to Heidi, one he swears to keep. but will he?
  • A Survival Guide to Bitchy Friends by hexandcharm
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    This is not a book about forgiveness. It's a book about clarity. A Survival Guide to Bitchy Friends is a raw, honest and darkly funny guide for women who have been emotionally drained, manipulated or silenced by toxic friendships-especially within female groups that hide cruelty behind "sisterhood," jokes, or fake concern. Through sharp analysis, real-life archetypes, psychological insight and unapologetic truth, this book helps you: Identify covert manipulation, gaslighting and power games Understand why these dynamics hurt so deeply Let go without guilt or explanations Rebuild your identity after emotional trauma Learn how to set boundaries, protect your energy and choose better connections This guide doesn't romanticize healing. It names the damage, validates the trauma and offers tools to survive it-without turning you into what hurt you. Most importantly, it reminds you of something you may have forgotten: The best parts of those friendships came from you. Your authenticity, your empathy, your light. There is life after bitchy friends. There are real connections. But only if you stop planting yourself in poisoned soil. This book is for the woman who is done explaining herself, done shrinking, and finally ready to choose peace, respect and self-worth-without apology.
  • The Art of Influence: Mastering and Defending Against Manipulation by mattbfmtr
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    βΈ» The Art of Influence: Mastering and Defending Against Manipulation Power isn't always loud-it often whispers. And those who understand manipulation hold the volume knob. In a world filled with subtle mind games, silent power plays, and emotional traps, The Art of Influence is your ultimate guide to navigating human behavior. Whether you're looking to protect yourself from toxic people or gain the upper hand in conversations, this book pulls back the curtain on the psychology of manipulation. Dive deep into the tactics manipulators use-from gaslighting and guilt-tripping to charm and silence. Learn how to spot the red flags, master ethical influence, and reclaim control in any situation. Through real-life examples, psychological insights, and practical tools, you'll discover how to defend your mind, lead with intention, and never be played again. This is not about becoming heartless-it's about becoming smart. Read it if you want to: β€’ Understand the true nature of manipulation β€’ Spot it before it gets dangerous β€’ Use influence to lead, protect, and persuade β€’ Build emotional intelligence and mental strength β€’ Take back your power-without losing your humanity Knowledge is power. Influence is freedom. This book teaches you both. βΈ»
  • Day to Day of the Clown and Bat by hvkzttv6f8privaterel
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    Fed up and out of alternatives, Batman locks the Joker away in his own personal prison down in the Batcave. Theses chapters are nonlinear and are mostly in a Drabble like format This is based on the Arkham series. The idea I'm kinda going for is that during the first Arkham game when joker purposely gets captured to get into Arkham, in stead of taking him there, batman just brings him to the batcave.