Risefromtheashes Stories

To rise like a phoenix, I must die like a phoenix, ready to embark on this new journey toward a changed life, reminding myself from whence I came: I came from myself, utterly changed yet quite forgotten as the ashes of the old paved way for the new, but I'm still me. The phoenix extinguishes itself via fire, when its wisdom has been learned, and then, exposed - needing a renewal beyond its plain existence, as if judged too harshly of this cyclical affair of life - to which the world alone holds the fate. The colors of the brilliant fire stick to the new bird as it grows with age, glowing vibrantly all the while, as if the embers are still ruminating within its newness; perhaps they are, which is what ultimately gave this bird, life.

This isn't a story. It's just a collection of feelings-on the hard days, the quiet nights, the moments that never made sense. Maybe you'll see yourself in some of them.

In a small town overshadowed by her chaotic home life, Natalie navigates the stark contrast between her struggles and the vibrant joy she finds at school. Each morning, she battles the weight of her surroundings, haunted by feelings of abandonment and the clutter of her apartment. But when her best friend Nova enters her life like a ray of sunshine, Natalie begins to see the possibility of transformation. Together, they dream of making a difference, inspiring Natalie to consider how she can use her experiences to help others facing similar challenges. As they embark on a journey of hope and resilience, Natalie discovers that even in the darkest corners, there is potential for beauty and renewal. "Threads of Hope" is a poignant tale of friendship, romance, self-discovery, and the power of resilience in the face of adversity.

This poem is for the silent warriors-the ones underestimated, overlooked, and dismissed. It's about surviving the fire that others thought would consume you, transforming every attack into strength, and rising unseen yet undeniable. Your power doesn't need applause; your growth speaks for itself.

Join Nicollet on a journey to transformation and healing. She will take you back to her younger self when things got rough. Through her trial and tribulations she discovers her faith and how good our God really is. Because like a Phoenix rises up from the ashes to begin anew so does she. She will rise because from the darkness comes light.

A girl dies from betrayal. She reincarnates as the Phoenix Queen in a mystical realm called Yuhua. She's gifted an enchanted diary where every tear she sheds becomes a flame that burns through memories, illusions, and lies. One day, a portal opens, the Mirror Realm. Someone who looks just like the man who hurt her steps through... but he's not him. Or is he? She must uncover the truth, face her pain, and choose whether to destroy what reminds her of love, or trust again. Written by Shallia x Ace 💙 Language: English Completed | Xianxa-inspired.

Welcome to Horses Of the Ashes, a roleplay! Here, you can belong to one of the three herds that roam the Eastern Plains. Fight for your herd. lead, and defend it. Uphold your reputation. Become one of us. Rise from the Ashes.

This is a five chapter preview of Book TWO of The Anthem Saga, ORIGINAL SIN. SPOILER WARNING: If you haven't read Book ONE, LEFT IN THE DARK, there are serious SPOILERS in this sample! Read at your own risk! ______________________________________________________________________ Johnny Viridian's demon of an ex-girlfriend has returned to ruin his life. For weeks he's searched for the murderous Saraqael, only to come up empty-handed at every turn. When one of the boys shows up on the steps of Emerald Manor covered in deep claw marks, half-dead, Johnny is presented with still another mystery to solve; what is the thing that attacked Ricky? That same night, after healing Ricky's wounds, Johnny and Jenny discovered what Saraqael had in store for them. She's styled herself Sara Starling, Anthem City's newest sweetheart, and she's heading up a brand new cult of followers. Saraqael and her Starlings are set to expose infernals and celestials to the world, driving Johnny to extreme measures to stop them from putting Jenny, Billy, and the boys in danger. No one knows that there is someone more dangerous waiting, and watching...

EP.1 : From My Real-life Love Poetry Series.

Zhu Yin, the legitimate daughter of the Zhu family was supposed to marry the crown prince, but was drugged and became crazy at the age of eight. Locked in an abandoned manor, she was expected to grow mold there. But what was this? The Crazy Third Miss Turned Out To Be Everyone's Role Model!

Dive into the rawest corners of the human soul with Raw Flesh Beyond Bone. This poem walks you through grief, pain, and the haunting weight of loss, capturing the ache of a heart stretched beyond its limits. Every line bleeds emotion, every word carved from the marrow of experience. Feel the silence, the isolation, the quiet battle of survival in a world that keeps moving when you cannot. This is not a poem for comfort-it is a reflection of reality, a mirror to the soul, and a pulse to anyone who has ever carried invisible scars. Journey through the darkness and confront the raw flesh of your own emotions.

The history of a trauma therapist and Supervisee of Social Work from her own past of trauma. How she made it through, what professional skills and lessons did she learn, what did she learn the hard way, how did she find stabilization, and what lessons could she pass to others. From child abuse, neglect, dyslexic, anemia, anorexicia, borderline mutizm to creating her own journey across the country, coming back, working through post concussion syndrome, to making it as a strong and optimistic professional and individual.

For years, I was told my dreams weren't meant for me. I couldn't be an air traffic controller, a mechanic, or a horse trainer-all because my guardian believed those jobs weren't for women. But in secret, I carved my own path, learning the art of screenwriting against her manipulative restrictions. I lost my work once, burned before my eyes, but fate had other plans. From hidden library books to Hollywood producers, my words found a way to break free. This is my journey-rising like a phoenix from the ashes of control to reclaim the stories that were always mine to tell.

I don't know how many people will read this but I gotta get my thoughts down somewhere!

"The Girl with Seven Scars" is a hauntingly beautiful story of survival, strength, and rebirth. It follows a young girl who grows up trapped in abuse, watching her sister be loved while she is left behind. Every wound, every scar becomes a silent story of endurance. Years later, she stands tall a veteran of pain, her body and soul marked but unbroken. When a little girl discovers the scars she hides, the woman shares the truth behind each one scars from knives, bullets, heartbreak, and near death. Yet through it all, she found her wings again. From blood and silence, she rose to become a symbol of courage and hope, her name written into South Africa's story, her voice no longer hidden. This is not just a story of scars it's a story of survival, kindness, and the unstoppable power of a heart that refused to die.

Grindelwald is losing his touch. Aurelius is dying. Newt knows that there is someone who can help Aurelius, except Grindelwald wants her power too. All original characters and storyline belong to J.K. Rowling. I only own my OC and new plot :)

A young girl, born out of a secret and despised by her family, is brutally murdered by those she trusted. But death doesn't claim her. Instead, she's reborn from her hatred and anger, forging an alliance with a ruthless mafia boss to exact revenge on those who wronged her. With a newfound thirst for retribution, she'll stop at nothing to make her family pay for their indifference and betrayal.