Overcominggrief Stories

After a tragic loss, Meera meets Ayaan, a compassionate restaurant owner with a past marked by heartache. Their unexpected friendship blossoms as they find solace in shared grief, healing one another's wounds. Amid Bangalore's vibrant backdrop, they discover a second chance at love-one built on quiet understanding and hope. Second Love is a tender tale of two souls learning to embrace new beginnings. Together, they realize that love can emerge even from the deepest scars.

Diane Ashford battles guilt and loneliness after her brother's tragic death. Her life changes when she meets Liam, a philosophy student who offers hope and friendship. As Diane uncovers dark secrets and faces her declining health, their bond becomes a beacon of love and redemption.

Continuing my search of life's meaning while cotinuously improving every aspect of my existtence

It's been ten years since RJ's death, but it still feels like yesterday.

Premise: It was the end of the world. A stray planet would destroy everything that was and could be. As the planet threatens to destroy Earth, time portals pop up in different settlements; allowing survivors to go back to different periods in time. Petra Stonecrest was one of those survivors. She was born and raised in an advanced civilization with the peak of human technology. Yet she was forced to go thousands of years back, in a world so unlike her own. Her beloved Morrigan was left behind and she struggles with grief, as she desperately learns the art of time-travel in hopes of saving her. Will Petra succeed or not? Or will she perhaps achieve something even greater? (Note: I know this seems more like sci-fi and stuff but it's fantasy so don't be surprised lol)

Not every love story is perfect. Some are just real. Beyond All the Doubt - When broken hearts still find their way home.

From Ashes to Bloom is a heartfelt journey of healing, love, and self-discovery. Joshua Bannet, a young man living in New York, has carried the weight of trauma since the devastating loss of his parents in a house fire when he was just twelve. Now, as the dedicated manager and head cook at his uncle's bustling restaurant, Joshua hides behind his quiet demeanor, struggling to move past the grief that still haunts him. His life revolves around work, family, and the constant guilt of not living up to the dreams he once shared with his parents. But as he navigates the pressures of family expectations and personal demons, he crosses paths with Emilia Carter, a curious and strong-willed woman from his past. Emilia, who has her own battles with love and trust, finds herself drawn to Joshua's mysterious nature. As their lives intertwine, Joshua is forced to confront his past, his fears, and the possibility of a life beyond the walls he has built around himself. With the unwavering support of his best friend Antonio and his therapist Dr. Aliya Malik, Joshua embarks on a journey of healing, slowly learning to let go of his grief and open himself to the love and opportunities he's kept at arm's length for so long. From Ashes to Bloom is a story about overcoming pain, rediscovering joy, and embracing the growth that can emerge from even the darkest moments of life. --

Our short story follows the journey of John, a man who experiences both joy and sorrow in his life. He finds love with his wife Sarah, but their happiness is shattered when she is diagnosed with glioblastoma. John spirals into depression and ends up under arrest, but he finds new beginnings when he falls in love with a pretty little Thai girl named Som on a return trip to Thailand. They begin a long-distance relationship, and John eventually moves to Thailand to be with her. They later move back to the USA with their children and open a Thai restaurant in California, where they build a beautiful life together. Our story is a tale of love, loss, and new beginnings, and it shows that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope for a happy ending.

Zac Carter had spent one week out of every year at Emily Dawson's house since he was fifteen. It was the week his parents had their 'alone' time as they liked to call it. He was thinking of bailing on it this year, telling them he was old enough to be on his own for a week. Then he remembered sad, strange Emily who he's had a crush on for the longest time. That made him want to stay there just so he could try and figure her out. Follow the story of Emily and Zach as they discover that sometimes things arent quite what they seem.

If you lose the person closest to you in your life... what happens?

hello, if you don't mind im going to take you through a part of my life that was the best and then so quickly became the worst. it's going to be a journey, but i hope it'll be worth it to you if you've had to go through something like it or if you're just having trouble with a loved one and you feel like you're going to lose them, even if it's not by death. i hope you are able to relate to this story and feel a little reassurance that someone (me) knows how it feels to feel the way you might be feeling. and if not that, then i hope you can realize that life can change so easily and that you should always appreciate and love what you have, even if it's not much, because who knows if someday you'll lose it all. this is indeed a true story and something i had to go through. but i've finally accepted that the guy in this story that im going to write about is gone now, which is why im able to write and share my story. this is more of a dedication kind of thing, to keep him alive in my heart and the hearts of anyone who knew him and to remind me of him when the memories of our time together fade without me meaning for them to. to jack, the angel up above who did everything he could to be my guardian angel and now finally can be.

Ezekiel has a rough time with his father. He want nothing to do with church. He is especially good at finding trouble. When Ezekiel finds a love for music and a peer his whole life flips around.

Hearts Alight is a collection of stories exploring love in all its forms-new beginnings, painful endings, and enduring bonds. Each tale delves into the search for connection, the complexities of desire, and the moments that transform lives. Through diverse characters and heartfelt journeys, it celebrates the emotions that make love and life truly alive.

Stefan is struggling to understand his mother's unexpected death. Atara wants to find a new life in a new country. Their paths intersect in a strange encounter, and so starts a journey of questions. In a troubled world, both of them want security... Stefan wants a mother's love, Atara longs for her family. But both boy and woman must find certainty in something they were never looking for... something much higher than themselves.

Falling in love came easy for Alice Jane and Blaise. But when an accidental pregnancy on the cusp of his father's campaign threatens the moral high ground the senator champions, decisions are made that change the trajectory of the young lovers lives. As tragedy stacks upon tragedy for Alice Jane, the question becomes not how will she overcome these profound losses, but will she? Finding 'happily ever after' is never easy, but nothing that is easy is worth fighting for.

Devastated by the sudden loss of her mother, Amber plants a butterfly garden to deal with her grief and salvage her mother's flowers. To Amber's delight, a Monarch butterfly arrives which Amber believes to be her mother. The Monarch answers Amber's three most pressing questions about her mom, giving her the closure necessary to heal and live on. Read and discover the urgent answers to the important questions Amber never got to ask. And if placed in a similar situation, what questions would you ask your mother or father?

Elijah Carter was born into the shadow of greatness. As the grandson of boxing legend Jeremiah "The Hammer" Carter, expectations follow him like a second skin-heavy, relentless, and unforgiving. At 6'2" with a disciplined frame and a quiet fire in his soul, Elijah trains daily in the same gritty gym his grandfather once ruled. But while fists are his weapon, faith is his foundation. Rooted deeply in his Christian beliefs, Elijah has committed himself to a path that sets him apart-not just in the ring, but in life. He walks with conviction, guarding his heart, his purity, and his purpose. But when he discovers a journal left behind by his late grandfather-filled with regrets, lessons, and vulnerable truths-Elijah begins to question what kind of legacy he wants to leave behind. As he steps further into his calling, a chance encounter with Amara, a bold and spiritually grounded young woman studying to become a Christian counselor, begins to change everything. Her presence challenges him, encourages him, and reminds him that strength isn't just measured in wins, but in faith, discipline, and love. With every fight, Elijah isn't just battling opponents-he's contending with legacy, temptation, identity, and the call to be a man of God in a world that demands compromise. Legacy in His Gloves is a slow-burning, heart-rooted story of a young man trying to honor the past without being buried by it-one prayer, one punch, and one promise at a time.