Self-forgiveness Stories

Zelia is a proud Brazilian kid, on the cusp of adolescence, trying to be good by regularly writing to her mother. But nothing makes sense to her lately... not the doctors who tell her she's faking being sick, certainly not the neighbours in her apartment block, nor those she meets at her new school, in Buenos Aires. All that Zelia wants is friends and family, to play football without being labelled and for her dad to take her passion seriously. As Zelia journeys through her teens, she discovers that when it comes to identity, she doesn't make compromises.

A short story, about terminally ill Axel falls for Olivia, trapped by her controlling mother. His final act of love unlocks her cage, leaving her with guilt and a chance at freedom. But can true love bloom even in the shadow of tragedy?

Riley has spent five months watching Leah's every move. She controls who Leah talks to, where she goes, who she dates. Everyone thinks Riley is obsessed, but they don't know the truth. They weren't there that night at the party. They don't know what happened when Riley looked away for just five minutes. They don't know it's all Riley's fault. And Riley will do anything to keep it that way.

An allegory for man's battle with atonement, this short story details the main character's struggle with self-forgiveness and identity as he embarks on the most difficult trek of his life. The author contrives humanity's obsession with the past and the inability to let go of regrets as something akin to a mental prison. This story tells of an age-long dilemma that society has, and the unfortunate choice that many people make.

Paisley, a young woman with a lifelong crush on Dylan, faces a tragic loss when Dylan drowns in a swimming accident. As she grapples with her grief, she discovers a breakup letter from Dylan, which she later learns was written by Dylan's twin brother, Daniel, in an attempt to help her move on. Daniel's actions, driven by guilt and a desire to protect Paisley, reveal a complex web of love, deception, and the struggle to come to terms with the past. As Paisley and Daniel navigate their feelings and the truth, they find solace and a path towards healing and acceptance.

Gabrielle Soleil C. Enriquez is a BS Psychology student at University of Rizal System, the youngest among the Enriquez Family. Being youngest wasn't easy as the responsibility of the eldest was passed down on her. Feeling the pressure of family expectations, she found comfort in Rien Aurel P. Alcaraz - her first love. But fate played both of them as both of them suffered great pain either individually or with each other. With trauma, self-worth doubt, depression and anxiety, will Gabrielle manage to achieve her dream?

I write best when I'm angry. I'm write best when I'm pissed off. I write best on the note apps. I write best when I feel too much. I write best when I think about you, and them and everyone. These poems will most likely be short, problem or not, I don't care. This collection is about you but it isn't for you. This collection if for me.

Alyse Thomson is a young teen witch who lives with in the small town of Salence, Massachusetts with her aunt Sylvia. She is in the 8th grade, is considered unpopular amongst her fellow peers and is often a victim of bullying. Once her old friend, Carol, moves back into town though, things start to get weird. Her aunt starts to behave strangely towards her and Carol's sudden and unexpected hatred for her crush, Justin, shocked her with disbelief. But that is only just the beginning... When her powers start to act strangely as well and she discovers some of her family and her friend's dark secrets things take a downward spiral for Alyse.

Say Yes to living as you are now because you are enough-more than enough really.

Nayara is a photo restorer who can sense emotions lingering within old photographs. Grief, longing, and regret are never truly gone; they remain quietly embedded in faded images and worn paper. Her life is carefully structured to keep those emotions at a distance. Routine, silence, and order are the only ways she knows how to stay in control. Everything begins to shift when Nayara discovers a gap in her own memory. A fragment of her past feels unreachable, leaving behind an unsettling emptiness she cannot explain. As she searches for answers, buried memories slowly surface, forcing her to confront guilt she has carried without realizing it. Fragments of a Forgotten Memory is a psychological drama about repressed memories, emotional sensitivity, and the difficult process of self-forgiveness. It explores how the mind protects itself from pain and what happens when the past refuses to stay hidden.

She spent her life believing she was cursed, unaware that the shadows following her were not misfortune, but memory. When a ghost appears-pale, familiar, calling her by a forgotten name-her world fractures. With the boy she once saved, now a soldier bound to her by fate, she descends into a past life buried beneath roots and silence. The ghost is herself-an echo of a love lost violently and a sorrow that refused to die. To break the haunting, she must confront the girl she was, forgive the wounds she carried, and step into a future lit by the boy who never stopped waiting. A story where fate bleeds through lifetimes, and love becomes the one truth stronger than death.

The Comeback Father is a heartfelt story of resilience, redemption, and the unbreakable bond between a father and his son. Once a man who had it all, Wilson Twinwood loses nearly everything after a devastating mistake. Buried under the weight of regret and financial ruin, he faces a harsh reality-he can either let his failures define him or fight to rebuild the life his son deserves. As Wilson embarks on a journey of self-discovery, he learns that true success isn't measured by wealth, but by character, love, and the strength to rise after every fall. Through struggles, small victories, and the unwavering love of his child, he discovers that the greatest comeback isn't about regaining what was lost-it's about becoming a better man than he ever was before. For every father who's stumbled, for every child who believes in their hero-The Comeback Father is a powerful story of hope, second chances, and the courage to rebuild from the heart.

After she left I was a mess. My emotions were frayed wires threatening to start a fire any second. My body cried guilt and shame. Standing on my own two feet allowed me to see how empty I have become in the mirror. Green eyes that were once dark, mysterious, and slightly playful are now hollow, quiet, and dead. My strong thick head full of curvy black hair is tangled into a rat's nest. I'm not sure who died more me or her. My mind was gone but my body remained while her mind stayed and her body perished from the soil. Her death falls on my hands. Please forgive me, mother.