Perfectionism Stories

Ethan Parker has spent his entire life believing that love, success, and happiness must be earned. When a prestigious writing competition forces him to confront old fears, forgotten journals, and the quiet voice in his head that insists he is never enough, Ethan begins a journey of self-discovery. Sometimes the hardest thing in the world isn't becoming extraordinary. It's believing you were worthy all along. A heartfelt coming-of-age novel about self-worth, friendship, fear, and learning to bloom without asking permission.

"Darkness doesn't always hide. Sometimes, it blinds." *** Emmanuella Orinomwen Ignenedion. Meticulous. Pristine. Disciplined. Clean. A wonderful assistant pastor to my father's mega-church. That is the script I feed to the world. To my parents, I am the perfect, submissive daughter. But that is only what they are permitted to see. They have never heard the screams silenced by the fire. Or the nightmares' golden promise of unyielding terror. For a long time, I preferred it that way. I buried my survival inside a tight-knit bubble of schedules. Out of sight, out of mind. But my clockwork existence shattered the moment Mary forced her way into my orbit. Unpredictable. Uninvited. An eye that saw what no one else had seen. And she made me see too. Darkness. Gross darkness that fueled my father's church. A rotting ledger of hidden cash, stolen lives, and an ancient malice hiding right beneath our pristine marble floors. With her, I realized: Words can be as thick as knives. Smiles as thin as paper. And blood can ripple as cold as deep water. Holiness or piety is not by mere words or appearance. Because I know, now better than anyone, that anything can be faked. As even the devil masquerades as an angel of light. I spent my life blind to the abyss in my own home. This is the story of how I stopped pretending. Note: mentions of some triggering content in this book

Five-year-old Isabella Sloane Prescott is a rubber band in a world of glass. As the youngest of the Prescott legacy, she's grown up in the wings of the Abby Lee Dance Company, watching her older sister, Cassidy, crumble under the pressure and her older brother, Charlie, become Abby's untouchable "Golden Boy." Now, the cameras are rolling, the pyramid is being built, and Isabella is officially joining the Junior Elite Competition Team. But being the baby of the group comes with a price. While Charlie is Abby's star and a favorite alongside Maddie, Isabella is trapped. She's trapped in pigtails, trapped in "cute" costumes, and trapped in acro numbers that treat her more like a circus act than a dancer. With a mother who refuses to let another daughter "quit," a brother who will do anything to shield her from Abby's screams, and a sister who serves as a haunting reminder of what happens when you snap, Isabella has to learn to bend. But how far can a girl be stretched before she finally breaks? Book One: Bendable Seasons: 1 - 4 Book Two: Unbreakable Seasons: 5 - 8 - Reunion

(y/n y/l/n) was what many people would call a perfectionist. Everything had to be just flawless, and nothing short of it to her. Little mistakes like forgetting a step in Potions or not being able to instantly perform a charm would send her brain spiraling in dread, analyzing everything that went wrong and how she could fix it. Her thoughts never rested. It wasn't always like this. She used to be truly happy. But her old personality was concealed under carefully painted strokes of anxiety and desperation for control of everything. Then, she met Cedric Diggory, and the "perfect" exterior she had spent years building up began to crack.

What happens when a perfectly programmed machine learns how to feel?

No room for errors. Succeed in everything. Be great or be no one. Make us proud, if it's not perfect - it's worth nothing. These are the words Willow Rose was raised upon. Her sole purpose in this life is to be the perfect daughter, the girl who turns heads not for her bright personality, or the rumors about her, but for her perfect mannerisms, her robotic replies and movements, for the fact no one has ever been able to reach her academically - no one even tries anymore. Being the only child in her known family, the pressure on her is over bearing. The calculated girl who no one seems to know anything about, the walls around her as steady as steel. Until one Potions exam, for the first time in years, Willow slips up. She scores a 99. While Mattheo Riddle, scores a 100. The boy who's name is spoken in fear , who's closed up and rebellious personality makes Willow believe he is the last person who would ever outsmart her when all she's even known is being in 1st place. But, they might be more alike than people would think. The unblemished Ravenclaw, and the mischievous Slytherin. A silent rivalry sparks between them - making every moment between them tight with tension. Subtle hatred and fear from her side. Along with something she can't describe. And quiet admiration and curiosity from his. Between the flowing banter , the never ending projects, tests, drama, and rumors, the words left unspoken turn into something bigger. Can Mattheo Riddle really be the one to unravel Willow Rose? ----------------- Helloo! A small disclaimer : ~ I have NO idea what I'm doing 😊 ~ English is not my first language. ( very clichè, I know.) ~ I am still very new to writing, this is my first ever story, so I am learning throughout the story, sorry in advance for any spelling mistakes, mischaracterizations, or plot holes. 😔 I hope there isn't any tho. ~ My life is very hectic , but I'll try to update every 2-3 days! ~ Any advice or recommendations in the comments will be a

We are in the 2000s, years of golden age for pop, Y2K style, and in which icons were made. In a small village in Provence, two teenagers, Ems and Raffa, bestfriends from the day they were born, so different but that complete eachother, face teenagehood and discover new feeling and secrets. A supernaturally strong, sarcastic, aggressive, charming, and dangerously attractive captain of the volleyball team player who doesn't chase but attracts and who has the world on its knees and a calm, toughtful, athletic, handsome, obsessed with humanistic subjects blond boy who would follow her everywhere. Not a knight×princess trope, but an amazon warrior and her squire.

♡ 𝑰𝒏𝒌 𝒐𝒇 𝑳𝒐𝒗𝒆 ♡ At Symbiosis international University,where ivy-covered halls whisper secrets and every heartbeat hides an untold story, two unforgettable romances begin to bloom. Aadhya has spent years ignoring the feelings growing in her heart for her elder brother's best friend-the boy who has always been her silent protector, her safest place, and the one love she was never supposed to have. Meanwhile, her best friend, Shubhra, wants nothing to do with the arrogant transferred student who seems determined to test her patience at every turn. But what she doesn't know is that Shree fell in love with her the very moment their eyes met-and he's not ready to give up without a fight. In a school where every corridor holds a memory and every chapter changes a life, love writes its own story... one heartbeat at a time. 🕊️🤍 ✧ ────୨ৎ──── Ink of Love ────୨ৎ──── ✧

BOOK 2 OF 'THE GIRL' SERIES CAN BE READ AS STAND ALONE BUT READING THE FIRST BOOK ALONGSIDE IS RECOMMENDED . #5 in the guy next door - 27 Feb, 2021 #1 in The guy next door - 24 July, 2020 "I'm in love with her and you know that I'm not gonna leave her, not now especially you idiot.", he said to his cousin. "She's a Muslim and she can never be a part of this family. That's final, whether you like it or not.", his cousin replied. "Fine then. I'm not gonna be a part of this house anymore.", he said and just when he was gonna leave his grandad came in and said, "If you leave this house, forget about your inheritance or part in the company." That made him halt in his steps. He had to choose now. ⚕ Cabir needs to uncover his past ,learn about it and accept it . Ayansh needs to be strong and help Cabir find out about the past in order to learn about his own . Will it help for both of them to fall in love? Will love be their strength or weakness? Will love simplify things or complicate them ? Join them in this journey to know. COVER CREDITS - MusicAndMakeup her Instagram -Antarachakravorty.

V shuddered with rasping breaths that wheezed out of his panting frame , the bitter taste of iron stung his mouth as his opaque black eyes glared with nebulous rage under his sweaty hair. piercing up at the older man a smirk stretched on his lips . " go ahead Ruin me ." ---------- In which Taehyung - amidst the love of his members - is victim to the mental manipulation of the teams new manager A manager with a vendetta , and an obsession with perfection that grows posionously onto his newest sick fixation. Kim Taehyung . -- Basically abusive manager , mental manipulation , growing perfectionism , concerned members and a shit ton of tea Starts slow and descriptive becomes more physical The writing progressively gets much better with ur critique ⚠️ please do not read if you are sensitive in anyway to issues surrounding sexual assault , physical and mental abuse , mental health issues , anxiety , depression ,self harm - this book will do you no good and trust me its not for you , my chatbox is always open if you need an unknown face to vent to and stay safe 💕 Also if any of u have a knack for making covers I would looove to chat to u about it , maybe I could exchange a review , some edits an opinion or credits . PU 💜 Self harm is an addiction and mental illnesses and trauma are undeniably tragic , whilst writing this is my own therapy I'm aware it could be your trigger , please chat to me , let your soul out and I will listen even if I'm just a username in a sea of internet . I in no way mean to romanticize this illness , i in np way mean any harm to BTS boiiis , their lives just happen to fit characters that I lack the talent to build also I love them duh. Pls pls pls talk to me , I wanna hear it all, I promise letting it out will help even just a lil bit . LY

**Three best friends, one girls trip and the start of new beginnings** Aylah X Sidharth I saw things i wasn't supposed to see and now they're after me. All it took was one girls trip and now my life's a mess. The only hope The guy I'm supposed to marry. He's like those typical brooding male leads I love to read about. And I know that good boy facade is just for show. *Love at first sight *He fell first she fell harder *Grumpy X sunshine *One bed *Touch her and die *Arranged marriage Elina X Aditya They took everything from me. My money, my dreams, my happiness. But then the unexpected happened. All it took was one girls trip and I saw the light. The problem I'm stuck with the infuriating playboy who's determined to convince me to date him. What he doesn't know that love and I are very old enemies. *Reformed playboy *She fell first he fell harder *Golden Retriever Boy *Healing the other Kaira X Kabir Balance is what I want and perfection is what I crave. After taking charge of the family business I was sure that everything'll be perfect. But then he came My enemy, my rival. The infuriating man who's out to make my life hell. All it took was one girls trip and everything exploded. *Reverse Grumpy X Sunshine *He fell first she fell harder *High school best friends to Rivals to lovers *Forced Proximity This is a romance, multi-couple story. Happy Reading!

A road that led to Paradise but ended up Reaching Hell or even worse than that... 😳🤐

Shall I compare thee to a summer's day? Thou art more lovely and more temperate. Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May, And summer's lease hath all too short a date. Sometime too hot the eye of heaven shines, And often is his gold complexion dimmed; And every fair from fair sometime declines, By chance, or nature's changing course, untrimmed; But thy eternal summer shall not fade, Nor lose possession of that fair thou ow'st, Nor shall death brag thou wand'rest in his shade, When in eternal lines to Time thou grow'st. So long as men can breathe, or eyes can see, So long lives this, and this gives life to thee.

It's been seven months since the discovery of Alex Drake and with everyone at edge without knowing her whereabouts, the Liars deliberately search for answers, meanwhile Mona knowing all, decides to return back to Rosewood and help search for her realizing Alex and Mary Drake escaped her Paris bunker.

This is an anthology of reflections and early drafts--little bits and pieces of things I'd like to make something out of, but may or may not be actively working on at the moment. Feedback on any or all of the pieces is greatly appreciated! Please let me know what their strengths and weaknesses are, plus any other thoughts or ideas you may have! Also, titles ideas would be lovely (it's always a struggle).

Wearing your flaws on your sleeve could just be what the doctor ordered.

A POV of a girl who overthinks. Highest ranking: #1- life hurts

A talented pianist's obsession with music drives her to push her body to the limit, despite the risk of permanent damage. As she struggles to regain her former skill, she must confront the true cost of her passion and the devastating consequences of her relentless pursuit of perfection.

Pressuring cliques. Indifferent parents. Imperfections SELF HATE. All these revolves around Rhiannon Renaldinio, a Spanish, popular girl who developed a self-loathing attitude and craves perfection. Zeke Archson, a sensitive and optimistic guy who has a lot of responsibilities, unknowingly gets tangled up into a world he never knew existed. The world of a broken down Rhia, hoping she isn't broken beyond repair. He tries to help her find herself but is she too far lost to be found or would he get himself lost in her world. ~~More than a Pretty Face~~ ●●● 🚧 Caution: Contains events that could be triggering to sensitive readers. Read with caution.

The conflict between two women who has different point of view, but has to staying together because there is no better option. This is confusing everytime you know someone is a good as a person, but not so good as a partner of work. It is not because they are not giving the best of them, but because in your eyes, they are always lacking of something. Park Yebin who is known as a Manager Park is a manager in webtoon platform company named QueenBee Webtoon in South Korea. She is an outstanding woman who can be count on, she is a perfectionist who is always want everything under her control to get a perfect work. She has a bright smile but only to the cat, because people, especially everyone in her office know her as ''a cynical glasses senior' who doesn't know how to enjoy her life except work. Manager Park is always thinking that she has a perfect life because everything is always under her control, until the company where she works in, made a mistake for hiring a wrong person who is named Kim Hanbit who is soon become her assistant, Manager Park's life suddenly become a roller coaster because she is thinking that the assistant can't take care of her job properly. Kim Hanbit is under the institution who is giving Manager Park's company a donations, the donations will be cut if they fire Kim Hanbit, unless Kim Hanbit is willing to resign from the company voluntarily. Kim Hanbit is a warm-hearted woman who love to greet everyone who she meets. She knows how to make people feel comfortable around her, she has specialization in languages, that is why she doesn't know how to do design which is make Manager Park wants to fire her. Kim Hanbit loves to read a webtoon, working in company which is full of webtoon character and interesting stories is her dream, QueenBee Webtoon is Kim Hanbit's first workplace after several time failed, that's why she doesn't want to give up on her company, even Manager Park wants her to leave.