Growing-up Stories

warning!: This is an actual diary about my daily thoughts. this can be abit insensitive at time so please scroll pas this if you are not comfortable with diaries and such

This is a collection of poems born from silence, survival, and identity. Written by someone who was told to hide, and chose instead to speak. Every poem is a quiet war. Every line, a piece of light. _________________________________________ 'And Strangle them with a rainbow shirt, Because Little broken boys just don't seem to hurt.' - From 'Too young' 'You're a man now, not little anymore, Still so little, Evermore...' - From 'My Favourite little Man' 'Would I too break my toys, if I did belong?' - From 'Mirror World' ______________________________________________ ⚠️BEWARE⚠️- There's too much going on in my poems ;) If you don't relate to my poems, I feel sad for you. If you do relate to my poems, I feel sadder for you. ______________________________________________ 1st Runner-Up In 'The Fathomless Verse Awards' 🏆 _____________________________________________ Remarkable Rankings! #6 in poems out of 222k books on 10/31/25 #4 in Poesia out of 16k books on 11/11/25 #20 in short out of 160k books on 11/11/25 #7 in inspiration out of 30k books on 11/11/25 #2 in Poesia out of 16k books on 11/13/25 #13 in short out of 160k books on 11/13/25 #1 in Personal out of 28k books on 11/15/25

One wrong encounter changes everything. When vibrant, big-hearted Mannat is unexpectedly chosen over her poised stepsister Maya for an arranged marriage proposal, her world collapses overnight. Cast out by the family, she is sent to live with a grandmother she has never met in a city that feels nothing like home. But fate isn't done with her yet. Destiny places her under the authority of the man behind the chaos: Vedant-the very man who unknowingly shattered her life. Between unspoken guilt, buried wounds, and a growing pull they refuse to name, begins a slow-burn story of two souls learning to see, and then love, each other beyond the devastation of their first meeting. Story ranked #1 for category #CEO on 27th November 2025 Story ranked #1 for category #growingup on 27th November 2025

ဘဝရဲ့ အတူတူကြီးပြင်းရတဲ့အရသာ

Some truths are too heavy to carry, and some lies are told to protect the heart. Maya was just a young teenager when she discovered a secret that would change everything her older sister, Amara, had been talking to Ethan, a man five years her senior. Naïve yet clever, curious yet cautious, Maya found herself drawn into a dangerous game of deception. One text, one secret, one lie at a time, she began to explore the thrilling line between innocence and desire. But what started as a harmless experiment soon spiraled into a web of obsession, guilt, and feelings Maya never expected. As her lies grow, so does the risk of losing everything she loves her sister's trust, her own sense of self, and perhaps even her heart. Love Me Not My Lies is a story of youth, temptation, and the fine line between truth and deception. It's a tale of how curiosity can lead to heartbreak, how secrets can shape destiny, and how love is never as simple as it seems.

Sanemi is a student at a police academy. Giyuu is a student at college for nursing. Giyuu has a part time job of working at a small cafe, and has an internship at a small medical clinic. Sanemi is lifeguard at pools for rich people. Sanemi also volunteers at a local shelter for animals.

Calypso , a female adult Australian shepherd who was born in a rural town in Australia near Brisbane in the Queensland province . However , Calypso didn't have a very good childhood when she was very young and things did have a very big change , her father left the town when Calypso was a toddler like 2 - 3 years old. And her parents constantly fighting and arguing and she didn't have A sibling , she was an only child . However when she was in preschool , she became friends with brandy and chilli . Right now calypso is just an adult in her 40s working at Glasshouse Primary School currently . ( don't take it to seriously , this is fanmade by me , hope you enjoy the story )

Donny Traven moves to Valentinto Europe to work as a car washer... He meets an old neighbor friend's sister there who is a model. They accidentally move there at the same time. They run into each other at the store, in the park, at the parties... The model, Enya almost marries this bar owner who drinks too much. Donny saves her and takes her on a private date. Why didn't Anya (Enya's sister and Donny's extremely close friend) move to Valentinto with them? Should the two accidental flame starters live together?

✦ A love that began too early, and ended too late.❤️ "He loved her for her presence, not for desire." ---- They met in a small town that smelled of river water and old summers - where time moved slower, and hearts spoke in silence. They grew up, they changed cities, and life stretched years between them. Istanbul's noise swallowed her laughter; Ankara's cold taught him distance. But even time couldn't erase what neither dared to name. years later, their paths cross again - not in letters, not in dreams, but in a place that feels like a memory. And this time, they both know what it means to wait for someone you were never supposed to love. ___________________________________________________ ✨ A story about love that grew in silence, and the years that tried to erase it.

When you hit your 30s, it's like society flips a switch and cranks up the pressure. Suddenly, you're asking yourself those ridiculous questions: "Shouldn't I be married or at least dating someone? Am I destined to die alone? Why does everyone interesting seem to be already taken? Shouldn't I be successful in my career already? Is it too late to follow my dreams? Am I the only one feeling completely lost? " Well, that's exactly what Sally and Jack were thinking while swiping through their dating apps. Little do they know, love might be closer than they expect.

"The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but one of respect and joy in each other's life." ~Richard Bach ~ #3 - friendsforever (Nov 29, 2025) ~ #4 - growingup (Dec 4, 2025) (Thank you guys so much! ❤️)

Charlli has always been hopelessly in love with the handsome Prince Louis. Every day she dreams of a fairytale life by his side, scrolling through the latest news and pictures of the royal family. But when her best friend unexpectedly gives her the chance to meet Louis and his sisters, Charlli's dream suddenly feels within reach - until reality turns out to be far more complicated than any fantasy. As her picture-perfect world begins to crack, Charlli must decide what she truly wants... before she loses the one thing that really matters.

"I'm dead, Olive." Cemeteries are one of the only places where the dead and living can interact and sixteen year old unwanted outcast Olive Everlyn finds this out, discovering the secrets of Black Oak Graveyard.

The Life of Maria Callas traces the astonishing journey of one of the greatest sopranos of the 20th century - from her birth in Manhattan in 1923 to her untimely death in Paris in 1977. This sweeping narrative follows Callas' transformation from an ambitious, unpolished young girl in war-torn Greece into an artist who would redefine opera with her electrifying voice, fierce intelligence, and uncompromising standards. The book focuses on her artistic path: the grueling study, her early triumphs in Athens and Verona, her meteoric rise on the world's most prestigious stages, and her legendary collaborations with maestros like Tullio Serafin. It explores the relentless ambition that drove her to reject roles she deemed unworthy, even at the cost of income or favor, and her vision of herself as more than just a singer - as a complete dramatic artist. Yet behind the public acclaim lies the private woman: navigating conflicts with her mother Evangelia, her complicated marriage to industrialist Battista Meneghini, the manipulations of managers and opera house directors, and her often-lonely struggle for autonomy in an industry dominated by powerful men. Friends, rivals, and mentors appear - some loyal, some treacherous - as Callas learns to balance brilliance with vulnerability. This biography paints a vivid portrait of Maria Callas not as myth, but as a woman of extraordinary discipline and courage, whose personal sacrifices were as great as her triumphs. From her Manhattan birth to her Parisian exile, from ovations at La Scala and the Met to the solitude of her final years, it is the story of an artist who dared to live - and sing - on her own terms.

These are my messy thoughts, my deepest feelings, and the short personal reflections I carved silently beneath my fearful heart.

Summer ended, but some things were left unsaid. They returned to school changed-two best friends carrying a secret, something too risky to put into words. He has a girlfriend, she wants to protect their friendship... yet stolen glances, fleeting touches, and quiet moments spark feelings neither expected. As the school year unfolds, the tension grows, and the line between friendship and something more starts to blur. Can they face the truth without losing everything they hold dear? A story of friendship, temptation, and the courage to confront feelings kept hidden for far too long.

Frost bites is an original coming of age poetry collection that explores the feelings of growing up, families, and the hard memories we carry. Set against the harsh chill of winter but also the glow of the holidays, these peices explore the hard moments, memories, and feelings that we hold and the values that come from them.

Honess, known as the Quiet One, is the god of stone, solitude and simplicity. He is served by stonemasons, and loved and respected by all. This story tells of a little girl who grows up in one of Honess's temples, with stonemason parents, and how she comes to find her path in life. This is a short story with just one character who features in an earlier tale, and is published in its entirety. It begins about forty years after the Honessian paladin, Lawk, dies and has his book of wisdoms published. As long as readers are sufficiently familiar with my earlier works to understand some of Honess's background, no other prior reading is needed.

All that there is to love and to hold.

🚧 UNDER CONSTRUCTION 🚧 Chiharu Nishinoya never imagined her idol, Sakuya Fujinaga, would step out of the screen and into her life - but one midnight kiss at Namsan Tower changed everything. As they navigate a secret, delicate relationship, Chiharu faces parents who call her love delusional, and Sakuya faces a world that forbids him from choosing her. Still, they fight for each other through late-night calls, hidden dates, and whispered "I love you's." A forbidden love - fragile, real, and worth every battle.