Selfdiscover Stories

A genetically unique but emotionally lost teenager must figure out who she is within her mixed-up, warring world of Shifters and Wolfstalkers. ***** It wasn't Maddie's choice to be born a half-breed, half Shifter, half Wolfstalker -- a hunter of Shifters -- and it wasn't her choice to keep her identity a secret. But after trying to attend high school like any normal sixteen-year-old, things quickly spiral south when her Stalker uncle finds out about her and catapults her out of anonymity and into the awareness--or possibly the crosshairs--of The Order of the Wolfstalker. Maddie must think fast and figure out a way to keep herself and her family safe, or risk losing everything. Including her life. [[word count: 70,000-80,000 words]]

Sasha Michael thought she had everything, a loving husband, a comfortable life, and a family who adored her. But when the truth about her marriage shatters the world she built, she's forced to make an impossible choice: protect the people who turned their backs on her... or protect herself. In a battle between love, loyalty, and survival, Sasha must decide how much she's willing to lose before she finally walks away.

She trusted her with everything. That was her first mistake. Mara Bennett thought she knew heartbreak until the day she discovered her husband wasn't just unfaithful. He was sleeping with the one person she trusted more than anyone: her best friend since childhood, Celeste. For three years, Celeste held Mara while she cried about her crumbling marriage. She listened to every fear, every suspicion, every moment of doubt and then walked straight into the arms of Mara's husband, bringing those secrets with her like twisted pillow talk. But this isn't just a story about betrayal. It's about a woman who refused to break. As Mara unravels the lies and discovers just how deep the deception runs, she must decide: Does she let this destroy her or does she rebuild herself into someone they'll never see coming? Because when trust shatters, revenge doesn't always look like fire and fury. Sometimes, it looks like a woman who finally learns her own worth. A gripping, emotional psychological drama about friendship, betrayal, and the quiet strength it takes to walk away from everything you thought you knew.

A story of pain, purpose, and finding your person - even when you're lost. "How does it feel to be ignored by your own parents?" To stand alone on stage, receiving an award - while your parents don't even glance your way? Meet Ishika Rathore. A girl who craved nothing but love. Who did everything to earn her parents' attention - only to be met with silence. Until one day, a tragedy broke her completely. And the soft-spoken girl turned into someone cold, distant... and unrecognizable. Years later - on the prestigious training ground of LBSNAA - she sat on a bench under a dim light, her eyes swollen, her cheeks streaked with tears, her body trembling. She thought she was invisible again. Then, a boy knelt beside her. Calm. Warm. He gently placed a water bottle in her hand and whispered with a smile - "Take it. Cry your heart out. Then drink it. Because if you get dehydrated, how will we win that gold medal here?" And they both burst into laughter. That moment didn't erase her pain - But it reminded her she wasn't alone. Because this story isn't just about becoming an IAS officer. It's about broken hearts, silent battles, second chances - And two souls learning to heal... together.

[ROUGH DRAFT] Wren has always chased treasure, not gods or glory, just enough gold to keep the past buried. When an amnesiac god crosses his path, everything changes. Wren finds himself caught in a dangerous bond he neither trusts nor understands. Shadows of grief, memory, and prophecy follow their every step, and in the brewing war between islanders and mainlanders, Wren begins to question whether the greatest threat is not the gods above, but the humans who walk beside him. An epic of longing, power, and the weight of inheritance, Great Spirits is a queer fantasy that asks what we owe the past and what we might become if we dare to remember it. _______________________________________ @Aphrodite270 for the beautiful cover design!

Sizzling intimacy and a high dose of smut. Enough to make you wonder where this is heading? Take a breath. This story goes far beyond that. Yes, there is a hell lot of cute romance. Butterflies, a second chance at love, and soft moments that make your heart feel full. Beyond the romance, it dives into emotional intelligence, a beautiful chosen sibling bond, friendships and family, quiet faith, healthy relationships, and the realities of career and life. This story feels like watching your comfort movie again and again. Familiar. Warm. Safe. It explores the meaning of relationships without glorifying toxicity. Romance that makes sense. Emotions that feel real. Logic that does not kill love. Scenes you suddenly remember and smile. Expect everything from this book. It will not disappoint. Presenting to you, 𝑭𝒆𝒍𝒕 𝑳𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝑯𝒐𝒎𝒆 🦋 by 𝐆𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐲 🌼✍️

After graduating college, Grace, an expressive but introspective 22-year-old writer and photographer, moves from San Francisco to Portland, seeking peace, self-discovery, and a fresh start. Struggling with OCD, anxiety, and the weight of past experiences, she wants to redefine herself without the influence of others. While she's excited about her new life, she quickly realizes that finding a true sense of belonging isn't as easy as she thought. Then she meets Evelyn, a 28-year-old woman with a calm but firm presence. Tall, confident, and emotionally intelligent, Evelyn has already navigated her own journey of self-acceptance and healing. Though she has her life together, she recognizes parts of herself in Grace's struggles. Their connection is instant yet layered-filled with playful teasing, deep conversations, and an undeniable attraction. As Grace settles into Portland, her interactions with Evelyn challenge her in ways she didn't expect. Through moments of joy, vulnerability, and growth, she begins to understand what it truly means to love and be loved. But as she unpacks her past, will she allow herself to fully embrace this new chapter with Evelyn? Or will her fears of attachment and rejection hold her back?

Sophie hasn't listened to music in three years. Not since grief turned every song into a scar. She only went to that concert for the vibes, not to sit beside Tucker James, the infuriatingly gorgeous frontman she once obsessed over. When he shows up in her tiny café the next day, Sophie tells herself it's just a coincidence. But coincidences don't explain the way he keeps coming back... or the secrets he's hiding behind that easy smile. Falling for a rockstar was never in Sophie's plan. Neither was uncovering the dangerous world that comes with him.

Althea has always considered herself unlucky in love. What she never realized was that love had been circling her for years, just slightly out of step. On her thirtieth birthday, the four-man band who shaped her youth arrive late (as always). One confession breaks the careful silence they've kept for years, forcing the past into the present and cracking open a decade of almosts. They chose friendship because it was safer. They stayed professional because it was necessary. And sometimes life got in the way. Ms. Miss is a character-driven contemporary music drama about timing, restraint, and the complicated history behind a band that grew up together - and what it costs to keep choosing the safer path until, finally, someone decides not to. (Entered in the 2026 Open Novella Contest)

Astra is not your average duck. She's overworked, overlooked, chronically late, and somehow always one stair‑fall away from disaster. Between her family's perfection obsession, school chaos, and a teacher who suddenly started acting... weird... Astra's just trying to survive the day without crying or combusting. She lives on Apkao, a duck‑run planet with soaring tech, zero humans, and absolutely no chill. And Astra? She's stuck juggling expectations, secrets, and her own identity while trying to figure out where she actually belongs. Follow Astra's chaotic, funny, and sometimes emotional journey as she stumbles through school, friendship, mystery, and self‑discovery - one late bus ride at a time. To anyone who feels out of place: you're not alone. Love, Tezz

Amaya has always seen the world differently. With eyes that don't quite match and a mind sharper than most, she navigates the pressures of school, the weight of expectations at home, and the whispers of those who don't understand her. But nothing prepares her for the game that's about to begin: a party she never wanted to attend, friends who aren't as innocent as they seem, and a boy whose perfect smile hides dangerous intentions. In a world of lies, betrayal, and hidden truths, Amaya will have to decide: who can she trust... and who is only waiting for her to fall?

Valerie Reynolds has built her life on control. Married at eighteen to her childhood best friend. A cornerstone of the USWNT. Disciplined. Private. Untouchable. Her image is flawless. What no one knows - not the media, not her fans, not even most of her teammates - is that she has a husband. Only their families and a handful of her closest friends are aware of the marriage she keeps carefully out of the public eye. No pictures. No interviews. No ring on display. When FC Barcelona offers her a contract, Val doesn't just see opportunity. She sees distance. An ocean between her and the expectations that have shaped her since she was eighteen - before she understood who she was, before she allowed herself to question what she wanted. Barcelona is supposed to be professional. Temporary. Controlled. Then she meets Mapi León. Fearless. Unapologetic. Alive. Mapi doesn't believe in half-truths or carefully constructed walls. She doesn't flinch when Val keeps her distance. She doesn't look away when Val's mask slips. And for the first time in years, someone sees through the name on her jersey - and into the woman beneath it. Val tells herself she can control it. The distance. The pull. The way her heart feels lighter around Mapi. Until her husband shows up unannounced - claiming Val as his wife in front of her entire team. And suddenly, the life Valerie Reynolds built begins to crack. Because Mapi doesn't make her feel safe. She makes her feel alive. And for the first time, Val has to decide: Stay loyal to the life she chose at eighteen. Or finally choose herself.

Lexi has always been the responsible one. As the firstborn in her family, she carries the weight of expectation with quiet determination. Sent to boarding school far from her parents' farmhouse, she vows to focus on her studies and make her family proud. But first love arrives unexpectedly. Sweet, thrilling and dangerous. From secret romances to painful betrayal, from humiliation that shakes her confidence to a slow-burn university relationship that challenges her heart, Lexi must confront the difference between loving someone and losing herself. In a journey filled with longing, mistakes, and hard lessons, she discovers that sometimes the greatest love story is the one where you choose your own worth. A heartfelt coming-of-age novel about love, trust, family and becoming the woman you're meant to be.

You must have heard the name "selene" before. The moon goddess. The woman who loved a beautiful man and chose eternity over losing him. A story told as devotion. As romance. As legend. That is the version you know. This Selene is different. She does not glow gently in the dark. She does not love without pride. And when the man she chooses walks away, she does not grant him eternal peace. In a world where beauty is power and admiration is survival, Selene learns that love is not the only thing that fills loneliness and not the only thing that breaks it. This is not a retelling. It is a reckoning.

"They say falling for a celebrity is foolish. But what if the line between reality and dreams starts to blur? Sammi, a simple girl from Bangladesh, never imagined that her midnight tears and endless admiration for Joong Archen Aydin would lead her into a world where dreams feel more real than life itself. One moment, she's crying herself to sleep, and the next-he's standing in front of her, smiling as if he has always known her. Is she dreaming, or is this fate playing a cruel joke? And if it's just a dream, why does it feel so real?"

A collection of short stories and scenes related to my main work: Threads of the Unseen

As September starts, so does the feeling that some people arrive like turning points. September didn't feel like a month-it felt like him. People think that maybe love stories are not real but they don't know the truth... © 2026 © Mccn_bxbe

Eleanor, an 8-year-old girl, discovers a mysterious library book that tells the story of two very different girls the cold, powerful mage Meishu and the abused servant Eloise in the magical city of Avalon. The two characters start their hazardous search when Meishu saves Eloise from her abusive family. Eloise experiences her battle between fear of becoming a burden and Meishu pursues her hidden agenda through controlling other people. Meishu, after fairies attacked her in a haunted forest, uses her magic powers to exit a cave and makes a deal with a fairy who wants to escape from her captivity. The story explores power, freedom, and loyalty as the girls continue their journey to find the gems.

Seven teens vanish beneath a Narra tree. They awaken in a world of magic-each marked with a power they never asked for. Knight. Mage. Rogue. Healer. Beast. Bard. Ranger. Someone summoned them. Someone is watching. And the tree isn't done with them yet.