Self-reflection Stories

Short stories, poems, ramblings.

Who are you when you're with me? There is a version of you that your family knows. A version your oldest friends remember. A version that appears around the person who makes you laugh until you forget to be self-conscious. And perhaps a version that only exists when you're alone. We like to believe that somewhere beneath all of it is one "real" version of ourselves. The truest one. The one that exists untouched by everyone else. But what if that's not how people work? What if the people we meet don't simply become part of our lives, but quietly bring out parts of us we didn't know existed? The People We Become Around Other People is an exploration of identity, relationships, memory, and all the different selves we carry through life. The friends who make us feel like children again. The people who make us smaller. The ones who teach us confidence. The ones who teach us fear. The ones who remember a version of us we've long since outgrown. And the uncomfortable question underneath it all: If everyone knows a different version of you, which one is actually you?

In a universe where rebirth is as unavoidable as death, to be ripped away from the circle of life and forced to live in limbo is a fate that no soul would wish ever to befall itself. Yet, that is the story of Raxyas. His is one of the many souls confined to indefinite imprisonment in Mortmundus, the world of the dead. After seemingly fulfilling his final mission and earning the right to rejoin the circle of life, Raxyas is brought back to answer for its ultimate failure. As the people he once swore to protect are now the very same who shun and accuse him of treason for conspiring with those he should have destroyed, Raxyas must clear his name and tie up all loose ends if he wishes to achieve rebirth. Inspired by: The Elder Scrolls, Soul Reaver, Kingdom Hearts, Final Fantasy, JoJo's Bizarre Adventures, Douluo Dalu. Note: this book is currently undergoing revision. --Credits-- Book cover: canva Map of Mortmundus: Azgaar's Fantasy Map Generator AI-generated images: craiyon -- You can also find this story on Royal Road (by unholy_sweetrolls).

A man about to confront his personal guilt and questioning his faith towards God to a dying priest. A woman in the process of closure and forgiveness talks to the spirit and ashes of her dead loved one swirling in the air. An old giant fur creature spends his final days with the children he loves in the woods of Hinaizu. Hinaizu, with its many secrets and history to unravel in various stories. A love story about two spirits born in the same sex bodies, oblivious to finding themselves back in another life as soulmates to be married and bound for each other. A strange man from the older era converses to someone regarding humanity and its spirit despite the age of technology. An astronaut sets his course of destination to a nearby planet where he will give humanity hope to once again be a part of life itself. These tales of loneliness, isolation, longing, grief; bittersweet love and hope; perseverance and care are like feelings buried beneath the ocean of tears and of water lapping across the shoreline in the quietness of the setting sun soon turning into night that reveals the darkness that we hide within ourselves. Personal, provocative and passionate, I've Felt It: Stories is a work that elevates the need of human connection in the times of where we thought everything is lost in time's embrace yet through the tunnel of darkness that we go through in our lives, there is sometimes a trace of hope to be found in this world of troubling times. Language: English Date published: Month of July 2024 Date finished: ?

{🏆🥈Versification 2026 Grand Daily Prompt Runner Up} Some stories don't end - they linger, like April rain on quiet days. 𝑨𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒂 is a collection of moments that exist in the in-between - where beginnings feel uncertain, endings arrive softly, and emotions refuse to fade completely. Each poem captures fragments of connection, loss, growth, and quiet realization, unfolding like petals that never fully close. This is not a book of perfect endings. It is a book of almosts, echoes, and afterglow - of feelings that stay long after they should have left. Step gently into 𝑨𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒂, where every page holds a piece of something once felt, and never entirely forgotten. This collection contains poems written for Versification by Wattpad Poetry Ambassadors profile @Poetry. ✎﹏﹏﹏﹏ ɴᴏᴛᴇ: If you are reading this story on any other platform other than Wattpad you are very likely to be at risk of a malware attack. If you wish to read this story in its original, safe, form, please go to @moonlightxmysteries on Wattpad. Thank you. ✎﹏﹏﹏﹏

These are poems I created in my head. They are about real events. They are words or anything I don't say out loud. Trigger warnings include: mention of depression mention of anxiety mention of suicide mention of bullying mention of ableism mention of abuse (sexual, verbal, emotional, etc) and trauma mention of panic attacks if you're uncomfortable with any of these, please read something else for the sake of your mental health and safety. Because I want to say that...you're not alone. Thanks for reading. Feel free to comment and vote, no pressure. Please don't steal my poems and certainly don't put them through AI. These poems are created by me. PUBLISHED DATE: 11th March 2026

journal entries from a girl that is either in love or insane. When life goes right or wrong this girl is just gone. Does she love life or does her joy turn to sorrow in the quiet moments?

a collection of poems about the things my twenties gently taught me, the things i had to unlearn, and the little truths i found along the way. for the days when you wonder, "was all of this for something?" perhaps it was. perhaps it was simply leading you here. 🌷

Some things don't leave you. They become part of you. Despite Everything, Here I Am is a collection of poetry about love, grief, anxiety, heartbreak, anger, survival, and the pieces of ourselves we lose along the way. These poems weren't written from the other side of healing. They were written in the middle of it-in the moments when everything hurt, when nothing made sense, and when simply continuing felt like an act of defiance. This isn't a story about coming out untouched. It's about being changed by everything that tried to break you-and still being able to say: Despite everything, here I am.

🪴 ✨️Greetings, dear creatures.✨️🪴 This book serves as an introduction to who I am as an individual and shall discuss my journey as a therian. I do hope my journey of self-discovery will inspire you to embrace what makes you, as a therian, YOU. Please enjoy. ~ Yours Truly, Theriosa (Cover design courtesy of my friend, "Dr. C.")

Is it just me... or does growing sometimes feel like grieving? Not because you miss who they are, but because you remember who they used to be. We spend so much time holding on to memories that we forget people are allowed to change... Maybe the hardest part isn't letting go. Maybe it's accepting that some chapters were only ever meant to be chapters.

What if the stars could help you understand the parts of yourself you never had words for? For years, I wondered who I really was beneath the expectations, the doubts, the different versions of myself, and the person everyone thought they knew. Then I discovered my birth chart. Not as a definition of who I am, but as a mirror-a language for the parts of myself I had always felt but never fully understood. Unfolding Into Me is a personal journey through my birth chart, my thoughts, my contradictions, my dreams, my fears, my experiences, and the quiet pieces of myself that exist beyond what people see. This isn't a story about becoming someone else. It's about slowly uncovering the person who was already there. One placement. One memory. One realization. One chapter at a time. A self-portrait written in the stars.

I This poem explores the physical and emotional sanctuary found in nature. It describes a tranquil forest environment where time slows down, offering a quiet, grounding space for weary minds to rest, heal, and find inner peace away from the noise of the world.

Every year, she made the same promise: this year will be different. But at 21, stuck in a cycle of disappointment, loneliness, and comparison, she's no closer to the life she once imagined. As fireworks light up the sky on New Year's Eve, all she sees is darkness-until a single, quiet thought sparks something new: Alive, but not living. With no grand plans or perfect resolutions, just a quiet determination to reclaim her life one small step at a time, she begins a journey of self-discovery, healing, and unexpected transformation. This is not the story of a perfect comeback-but of a girl who decides she's worth trying for.

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Let's be honest: relationships are messy. Dr Celeste Enchanté, your favorite relationship therapist, spills the tea in her private diary. From infidelity to communication breakdowns to family ties stretched thin, Celeste has seen it all. And now, she's writing it all down. Some entries will make you laugh. Some will make you cry. Some will make you put your phone down and stare at the wall, wondering if she's secretly writing about you. ⚠️ WARNING: May cause unexpected self-reflection (and a renewed appreciation for your partner... or a very real urge to give them some space). A QUICK NOTE BEFORE YOU CONTINUE: While "Celeste Enchante" might feel like a deep dive into real relationships, it's all fiction. Every character, every story, is born from my imagination. Please respect that and ask before using anything from this book. Thank you for exploring the twist and turns of love with me!❤️

Letters to the Unknown is an anthology of four letters written by individuals standing at the edge of death, despair, or both. A lone WW2 fighter pilot, a prisoner of war, a condemned priest in sevententh-century Japan, and a lost traveler each leave behind a final testament to their lives. Through reflections on faith, survival, loneliness, and perspective, their words become confessions, prayers, and farewells. They become messages sent into the unknown, uncertain if they will ever be read.

"When Thoughts Become a Habit" is a poem about the exhausting cycle of overthinking and how easily our minds can become trapped between the past, the future, and the present moment. Through Radha's everyday life, the poem shows how overthinking can begin from the moment we wake up and continue while we work, rest, and even try to sleep. She carries memories of yesterday, worries about tomorrow, and endless "what ifs" that slowly take away the peace of today. The poem reminds us that thinking endlessly about a situation cannot change what has already happened or guarantee what will happen next. Sometimes, overthinking simply becomes a habit-a pattern our minds repeat until we learn to pause and let certain thoughts go. At its heart, this poem is about choosing peace over endless questioning, learning to breathe, and understanding that not every thought deserves our energy. I, Lavanya Y. Rao, am a new writer, and I have just started writing these poems-often about thoughts, feelings, and ideas that suddenly come to my mind. I simply put those thoughts into words and turn them into poems. I would truly appreciate it if you take a moment to vote for my poem and share your thoughts in the comments. Your support and feedback would mean a lot to me as I continue this new writing journey. ❤️🙏

Short poems to help me express my feelings. Maybe one day I'll see these and look back to see how far I've come.

This collection is a series of personal reflections on healing, change, hope, and the quiet emotions that shape us. If you've ever felt lost, held on too long, or wondered what the future might bring, perhaps you'll find a small piece of yourself within these pages.