Selfworth Stories

He left. Not loudly. Not clearly. Just enough to make her realize she was on her own. So she stopped waiting. And chose a life that didn't need him to stay. This story is written in English but Indonesian version coming soon.

For six years, she was the perfect wife to Daniel Chase-loyal, patient, invisible. While she built their home, he kept his heart locked on the woman who once abandoned him at the altar. When Alessia Vane returns with a story of kidnapping and tragedy, Daniel believes her without hesitation... and slowly erases his wife in favor of a past he never healed from. Humiliated, broken, and dismissed, she walks away from everything. But she doesn't fall apart. She rebuilds. Stronger. Smarter. Impossible to ignore. Years later, when the truth about Alessia finally surfaces, Daniel Chase learns what it means to lose a woman who once loved him quietly... and now refuses to look back. Because the woman he took for granted is no longer the woman he can reclaim.

this is a jazz inspired poem. if no one ever marries me, i would not sulk, rather id live on with my life for me, in my quiet confident independence without complains. it is also inspired by a poem i saw on pinterest so i wont take all the credits

Seven years. Pitong taon na naging "resident martyr" si Autumn "Oti" Garcia sa relasyon nila ni Allen. Sa opisina, she's the favorite target ng mga bullies, pero okay lang-kasi lagi siyang "sinasave" ng boyfriend niya. Akala ni Oti, she's the damsel in distress at si Allen ang kanyang Knight in Shining Armor. Not until that one fateful night sa isang bar. Through the loud music and clinking glasses, Oti overheard the brutal truth. Hindi pala siya "The One" para kay Allen. In front of their colleagues, he bragged about his "free nanny"-an all-in package na girlfriend, cook, cleaner, at emotional punching bag.

Misty Hollis is used to being alone. After years of working from home, keeping careful routines, and watching everyone else move forward, Misty has convinced herself that quiet is safer than wanting too much. Safer than being compared. Safer than being seen. Then her newly adopted cat, Eliot, starts escaping every day at exactly 3:30. Following him leads Misty to an overgrown garden, a sharp-eyed grandmother named Jenny, and Alastair Ward. Reserved, protective, and impossible to read, Alastair has built his own walls around duty and loss. Jenny sees something in Misty that Misty can barely admit to herself, and suddenly Misty is pulled into a world of family expectations, old grief, awkward parties, and a man whose attention feels both terrifying and impossible to ignore. Alastair doesn't do easy. Misty doesn't do vulnerable. But the more their lives tangle together, the harder it becomes to pretend that comfort is enough, or that being alone is the same as being safe. Because Eliot may have led Misty to Alastair's door. But staying will have to be her choice. A slow-burn romance about loneliness, found family, healing, and the terrifying sweetness of finally being seen. ============ #ONC2026 Prompt 5 =========== AI-assisted: The blurb for this story was developed with AI tools. The story itself is entirely written by the author with AI grammar assist only. =========== © 2026 Deborah Valtierra. All rights reserved. Following Eliot is published exclusively on Wattpad. If you see it anywhere else, it has been shared without permission.

Why do you fear the stars?

in which todoroki likes deku...but..does he?

A small wolf wanders a forest full of echoes-too big for some, too small for others, always almost belonging. After being left behind by those they trusted, the wolf fears loneliness more than the shadows around them. But when a fox with a spirit like sunlight appears, the wolf learns that true companionship isn't about fitting in-it's about being seen. A tale of trust, fear, and the quiet courage it takes to choose connection again.

Book 3 in the Time Jumpers Series Takes us to 1950's middle America. Where Recke and his team need to figure out who killed his twins... and prevent it from happening.

Step into a mesmerizing world where dragons soar high into the vast skies and legends become reality. " Dragon Savior: A New Beginning " is a captivating fantasy novel that follows the adventure of Starfania, a young girl destined to find her true purpose. Starfania dreams of a realm where dragons and humans coexist harmoniously, a vision that helps drive her to self-discovery and heroism. As the next successor, in a lineage of powerful Dragon Saviors, she is faced with danger and immense responsibility, with powerful forces threatening her every step of the way. From thrilling battles to heartwarming family bonds, Starfania's story is a tapestry of courage, sacrifice, and resilience. As she learns to navigate impossible choices, and the new power, being guided by wisdom. This is the new updated version of this tale.

You are not late. You are not behind. You are not failing God by resting. The Soft Life Scripture is a gentle spiritual companion for women ages 18-40 who believe in God, value spirituality, and are tired of fear-based faith and emotional burnout. Written in calm, modern language, this book translates timeless spiritual wisdom into words that feel safe, grounding, and emotionally intelligent. Each chapter invites you to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and remember that rest, boundaries, softness, and peace are not weaknesses-they are wisdom. This is not a traditional Bible. It is not theology-heavy or rule-driven. It is a place to breathe. A place to unlearn pressure. A place to meet God without fear. Perfect for women navigating: burnout healing dating fatigue identity shifts spiritual confusion becoming without rushing Read slowly. Return often. You are allowed to rest here.

Here you will find fantasy poems, poetic short stories, and fragments of myth. Some were written in the quiet spaces between novels. Some are echoes of worlds not yet born. Others were written while creating Of Demons and Men, revealing characters and moments that live between the pages of the story. These are pieces gathered from many years of writing, fragments of imagination, reflection, and myth.

The hardest battles we fight are against doubts that never really are ours. Why do we feel "not enough" next to someone else? Why is beauty measured by filters? And how do we unlearn all of that gently? And what if those doubts were intentionally planted in you? This is not a self-help book. It's a quiet space for the overthinkers, the compare-ers, and the tired souls of social media. Let's talk less about fixing ourselves, and more about understanding we were never broken.

This is a story about a quiet war between who you are and who the world wants you to be.

The Quiet Weight of Almost: There are some people who learn early that love is complicated. That staying is rare. That silence can feel safer than honesty. Elena is one of them. But when a different kind of presence enters her life-steady, unassuming, unfamiliar-she begins to question everything she thought she understood about connection, family, and what it means to be held without being hurt. A slow, intimate story about breaking inherited patterns and learning that "almost" is still a kind of becoming.

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He lied about his feelings, and I built a home in a place I was never meant to stay.

If Timing Had a Face is a bittersweet story about almost-love, emotional timing, learning to speak your truth, and discovering that sometimes the person you need to choose most is yourself.

She was taught to be small. To be quiet. To hate her own reflection. Amara is a plus-size college girl drowning in shame, bullying, and invisible wounds. Every day is a battle just to exist without apologizing. Ethan never meant to get involved - but when the world keeps pushing her down, he becomes the one person who refuses to let her fall alone. This is a dark, emotional, slow-burn romance about pain, protection, and the terrifying act of being seen. If you've ever hated your body, felt unwanted, or struggled just to survive - this story is for you.

"For the versions of me I outgrew, feared, faked, and finally faced." 8 Letters to Myself is a collection of eight poems written as unsent letters: to the person I was, the person I am, and the people I could have been. Each piece speaks to a different self: the one I'm becoming, the one I'm afraid to become, the one I never got to be, and the one others swore I would be. It's about masks, grief, hope, and the quiet work of choosing who to keep. Short enough to read in one sitting. Honest enough to sit with you for longer. --- Author's Note I didn't set out to write a book. I set out to tell myself the truth. These 8 letters started as whispers I was too scared to say out loud. Some were angry. Some were apologies. All of them were necessary. If you've ever felt split between who you were, who you are, and who you're supposed to be, this is for you. Not to fix you. Just to sit with you while you figure it out. Thank you for reading my mail. -Joy ---