Realsticfiction Stories

Samiya Sterling wasn't looking for anything outside of school, family, and keeping her life in order. Simple. Predictable. Safe. Then she met him. What started as a passing encounter turned into lingering glances, quiet tension, and a voice she couldn't get out of her head. It wasn't supposed to mean anything. He wasn't supposed to matter. But somehow.. He keeps showing up. And no matter how hard she tries to ignore it. She can't.

Temptation In Cleats. A college athlete romance where she is emotionally unavailable and meets a boy that lights up her whole world, tempting her to fall into the temptation of love.

Paige de Haan believes in a lot of things, but ghosts aren't one of them. Keane Mahoney, her former best friend, would just like her to believe in herself. ***** After a devastating summer, Paige De Haan is determined to cut ties with her old life--no more parties, no more attention, and definitely no more old friends. Her plan seems to be working until an unexpected run-in with her former best friend, Keane Mahoney, throws a wrench in her plans. The universe pushes them together, forcing them to partner up for their senior project: a ghost-hunting web series where skeptic meets believer. The sudden closeness stirs up unresolved feelings and urges them to confront the past they've been avoiding. Now, Paige and Keane must decide if their relationship is destined to stay buried . . . or be brought back to life. ***** BENNINGTON COLLEGE #2 © 2024 caterina george // all rights reserved

Seeking an escape from his overbearing mother, Evan McKenna fills his free time with hockey practice and extracurricular activities, counting down the days until he graduates. Hoping to keep a routine, and after being diagnosed with severe anxiety, Peter Delacroix hides behind the front desk of his father's quiet hotel. When his best friend starts an astronomy club to help him socialize, nobody expects Evan McKenna to walk through the door. As Evan struggles with acceptance and his ever-changing plans for the future, Peter slowly forms a bond with his club members and attempts to reconcile with his past. With the astronomy club's preparation for a meteor shower and an eclipse on the horizon, Evan and Peter have two hundred days to make sense of their hectic lives before parting ways forever. Content Warning: Descriptions of abuse, alcoholism, and homophobia as well as discussions of mental health and sexuality. Please use discretion while reading. Cover by @lantea-

Life is like a rollercoaster. It has its ups and downs, but it's your choice whether to scream or enjoy the ride. What happens when life throws you off track completely? Do you scream... or do you hold on tighter? For Ira and Rudraksh, the journey is far from smooth. One is suffocating under the weight of failure, the other carrying the fragments of a shattered heart. Two strangers, caught in life's ugliest turns, where every step forward is a fight against invisible battles. This is not a story of being saved by each other, but of learning to live despite the wreckage, of finding the courage to stand when the ground never stops shaking. However, if their paths ever converge, will they find solace in each other... or will their differences pull them apart? ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️ This is a character-driven literary fiction set in a contemporary world, where every character breathes fully and every emotion unfolds in its own time. It is the kind of story that feels less like something you read and more like something you live beside, watching the characters grow, falter, heal, and discover themselves at their own pace. If you have a moment, and a heart willing to feel deeply and quietly, I invite you into this universe of mine. And if you wish to know more, simply explore the tags. They hold the essence of what awaits you here... with a little something extra, like a cherry on top. Copyright © 2026 Jambudweep. This content is protected under applicable international copyright laws. Unauthorized reproduction, adaptation, translation, or redistribution on any platform without the author's explicit written permission is prohibited. Original publication: Wattpad.

"The Way You Are was born from the quiet tension between what we show and what we truly are. It's a story about fragile souls trying to exist in a world that often misunderstands them. Behind the school walls, the novel explores emotional abuse, the weight of expectation, and the silent beauty of resilience. This is not a story of perfect love-it's a reflection of how broken hearts still find ways to shine. I wanted to capture the raw, unfiltered emotion of being human, of loving despite the fear, and of learning that being yourself is the most daring act of all."

VINAYAKI Who was once a flower - soft, delicate , nurtured with endless love. The kind you'd be afraid to touch, fearing even the slightest harshness might bruise her petals . Life,however, had other plans. Moments turned into lessons, and lessons into scars . The same girl who once spoke gently trusted easily began to rebuild herself - STRONGER, SHARPER , AND UNBREAKABLE . Now she is no longer just a FLOWER . She has Bloomed with THORNS . And anyone who dares to come close must think twice- Because behind her beauty lies a strength which refuses to be HURT AGAIN!!!!!.

He married the woman everyone wanted. But no one sees what she does behind closed doors. David is trapped in a marriage where love feels more like survival. Every day, he endures words that slowly break him... while the world praises the woman causing the damage. Then he meets her. A stranger who speaks to him with kindness. A woman who understands pain-because she's lived it too. But she's not looking for love... and he's not free to give it. Now, standing between what he has and what he truly needs, David must decide: Fight for a love that's breaking him... or risk everything for one that may never be his.

In a quiet town of Taiping, Rizal Salleh has always known the rhythm of his days. The scent of leather, the careful stitching of soles, the familiar faces that pass by his small workshop. But some paths are not meant to stay in one place. When an unexpected opportunity calls him beyond the town he has always known, Rizal finds himself stepping into a journey that will take him across unfamiliar roads, cultures, and people-each leaving behind something he cannot quite name, but cannot forget. Along the way, he begins to understand that some things are not simply made by hand... but shaped by stories, memories, and the quiet connections we carry with us. Langkah Warisan is a gentle journey of discovery, heritage, and the footsteps we leave behind. Malay words and phrases are woven throughout the story to preserve its cultural voice. The journey begins with a 3-chapter release followed by one chapter every Saturday, Monday and Thursday. And if you like to learn more behind the process of creating Langkah Warisan, feel free to follow instagram account @langkah.warisan

Mark Mercer knows the strange rules of borrowing better than most men. He knows when a lender should be called, when a message should be ignored, when silence becomes dangerous, and how a confident explanation can buy one more day. His wife Naomi has heard too many of those explanations, his children have learned sarcasm from watching them, and the people who lent him money are slowly discovering that Mark's promises have a talent for moving around. What begins with one missed phone call on a cold November morning pulls his family into a month of unpaid debts, awkward truths, neighborhood gossip, and one woman named Vanessa who brings a new kind of trouble to the door. This is a humorous family story about debt, marriage, parenting, denial, and a very average man who believes every consequence can still be handled if he reaches the conversation first.

.Description: The Echoes Of Natabua follows Krish, a young boy, and other students as they navigate the highs and lows of life at Natabua High School. From Year 10 to Year 13, the story captures the everyday struggles, victories, and challenges of adolescence. Friendships are tested, personal mistakes force growth, and moments of laughter, heartbreak, and competition shape who they become. The halls of Natabua High are alive with energy, drama, and the choices that define their futures. Some days are ordinary, some unforgettable, and some teach lessons that linger long after the final bell rings. This is a story about growing up, learning from mistakes, and experiencing the years that define a generation. Four years. One school. Many stories. These are the Echoes Of Natabua.

She grew up in a house full of voices that never truly listened. Every word she spoke became something to correct. Every feeling she had became something to reduce. So she learned silence. Not the peaceful kind. But the kind you survive with. At home, she disappeared in plain sight. At school, she existed only slightly more. And in between, she learned how to shrink herself into something acceptable. Until she met someone who never asked her to become smaller. And for the first time, she did not feel like she was too much. Just unseen in the wrong place. Faded Truth is a deeply emotional story about silence, emotional distance, quiet survival, and a girl who was never loud enough to be heard in the place she was supposed to belong. Some stories are not about becoming stronger. They are about finally being seen.

Join a gang of friends as they recall their lives' turning points: High School! Madison. Ariana. Anne. Lex. Adrien. Andrew. The six became famous throughout their school because of their friendship with each other. But where romance blossoms, can friendship survive too? Madison Schwimmer is the Sacrastic Psycho, accompanied by Ariana Valeri, the Devil Diva and Anne Samules, the Hopeless Romantic. What happens when fates get to work and they cross paths with Andrew, the Famous Nerd of the school, Adrien, the Rich Flirt and Lex, the Musical Maniac? Crushes and heartbreaks, loving and leaving, friendship and high school politics. How will the band emerge at the end of this roller coaster ride?

Six kids. One war. Hundreds of life-or-death situations. Indy is on a regular school camp, like any other high school kid, out of touch with the rest of the world. After a brutal attack at a rest stop, Indy and five others are forced into the wild. They must learn to fight, trust each other, and most importantly, survive. But will the trees forever hold their secrets, or will they be caught...?

For the ones who feel too much... and don't know where to put it. Natalie moves through life collecting moments soft ones, painful ones, the kind that linger longer than they should. As past and present begin to blur, she finds herself drawn back to memories she thought she had left behind. Bed of Roses is an illustrated story about the things we feel deeply but don't always understand and the moments that shape us, even while we're still learning how to carry them. If you want to see more of her world... extra illustrations & fragments live on Instagram @bed.of.roses_official_

Nadia has rules: keep her head down, keep her grades up, and definitely don't fall for Declan Murphy - the quiet, steady boy who somehow sees straight through her. A fake‑dating plan was supposed to be simple. Controlled. Safe. But when the pretending stops feeling pretend, Nadia does what she's always done: she pulls back before she can get hurt. Only this time, the truth doesn't stay quiet. With family chaos, unexpected honesty, and a slow‑burn connection neither of them meant to start, Nadia and Declan have to decide whether they're done performing - or finally ready to be real. A warm, character‑driven romance about fear, courage, and the moment everything finally clicks.

Some love stories are about finding each other. This one is about choosing each other, every single time. December Solis has dedicated most of her life to learning how to stand on her own. Love was never something she expected to hold onto. That is, until she met River Sato. With him, everything shifts feeling more stable, even if she's not entirely sure she can trust that steadiness. He is present in ways that matter, despite parts of his world sometimes falling apart around him. Together, they start building something real. Not perfect, or certain, but genuine. A life crafted from small moments, quiet promises, and a connection that doesn't depend on everything falling perfectly into place. As they draw closer to what feels like home, they're forced to confront what it truly means to hold onto love when their future remains uncertain. This is a story about connection, memory, and the courage to stay even when staying is the hardest thing to do. - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Short stories you could say about noticing life's flaws and perfections, and learning what it means to grow up.

Underneath Tokyo's bright lights, Takashi Ando, yet another salaryman simply trying to make ends meet, makes his way home after a long day. While walking home, he encounters a teenage girl wrapped in her thick coat at the bus station, blanketed almost entirely in snow. She cries for help. Faintly, like dust fluttering in the wind. Haunted by his past, he takes her in. Over time, the two grow ever closer, moving away from their guarded nature. However, will the two find something worth holding onto... or will reality soak in, and steal something precious from Takashi once more?

If you got anyone to describe Jessie Reynolds-Somber in one word, it would be 'lucky.' She survived childhood leukemia (twice), has the best friend-slash-roommate in the world, and she's studying something she loves at the university she's forever adored. But not even November can describe why she feels so incomplete, as though she's forgotten to do something she'll never get a chance to do. Why she feels like she's failed---no, worse, like she's a failure. [FORMERLY AN ENTRY FOR THE 2026 ONC]