Selfworth Stories

She wasn't unwanted. She was simply forgotten. Married into a life that never made space for her, Aira Khan spent years loving a man who only saw her as a responsibility-not a partner. While his heart clung to memories of another woman, Aira learned how painful silence can be inside a marriage. But forgotten wives don't stay broken forever. When love turns cold and respect dies quietly, Aira chooses herself-and that choice changes everything. A story of quiet suffering, delayed realization, and a woman who rises when the world thinks she has already lost.

A book of fragments-of love, loss, resentment, healing, and the fragile pieces in between. These pages don't promise answers. They simply promise that you're not alone in your chaos.

realm of human emotions, there exist boundaries that are meant to be tested, and limits that are meant to be pushed. "Beyond the Forbidden" is a phrase that whispers secrets of the heart, speaking of the unspoken desires, the untold passions, and the unrelenting love that transcends the constraints of society, culture, and even morality. It is a journey that takes us to the edge of what is considered acceptable, and propels us into the unknown, where the only guide is the beating of our own hearts. It is a path that winds through the labyrinth of our deepest fears, and emerges on the other side, bathed in the golden light of true love. In Tagalog, "Beyond the Forbidden" translates to "Higit sa Pinagbabawal" or "Sa Likod ng Bawal", but its essence remains the same: a testament to the power of love to overcome all obstacles, and to lead us to the very limits of our own hearts.

She met him in a comment section- and somehow, he became her whole night sky. From silly midnight chats to shared stars and whispered dreams, two strangers slowly turn into something they never expected. A love born online, growing like a constellation... one text at a time. A series of journal entries that dives into a starry love story but...did it get a happy ending? (Its a work of fiction...so the names of the characters are also fiction. If it matches any real life people or thing is purely coincidence. Just enjoy my simple story...cuz I am writing this more for myself than readers...Thanks...)

"(THE SECRET YOU NEVER KNEW) WHAT SEX MEANS TO MEN" unravels the mysteries behind men's intense drive for sex. This eye-opening book takes you on a thought-provoking journey, as it delves into the deep-rooted reasons why men can be driven to extreme lengths for sex and often go to great lengths to get sex. Gain insight into the dynamics of male sexuality and unlock a new understanding of the magnitude of power that lies between the legs of a woman.

This is not a story about breaking. This is a story about knowing who I am after everything tried to bend me. My body remembers - not to hold pain, but to hold truth. Each mark is a decision. Each scar is a boundary. Each chapter is proof that softness and strength can exist in the same skin. I do not chase understanding. I do not explain my worth. I stand. I choose. I live - fully. This is a body that remembers. And it does not apologize for surviving.

Can you hear them? Echoes of me.... These are poems that I wrote during the most miserable and vulnerable times of my life. Even some journal pieces. Pieces of me compiled together into a beautiful memory. True Echoes of me and my heart.

Ignominy is a novella inspired by true events. Who is the ugliest girl at Winterfall Middle School? To everyone, it's Marlon Lawrence - a 13-year-old with big glasses, long coal-black hair, and clothes that never seemed to fit in. She lives with a drunkard father and a double-minded aunt, carrying a world of pain behind her quiet eyes. Then there's Friar Williams, the 13-year-old popular boy everyone admires. He has the looks, the charm - and a secret. Deep down, he has a crush on the girl everyone mocks. As time passes, Friar dares to befriend "ugly Marlon" and gives her a first kiss that could change everything. But with cruel bullies circling and her spirit fading, will love be enough to stop Marlon from taking her own life?

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.

"She always thought red lips made her unstoppable. Until she realized being truly seen didn't require a mask." In a world that prizes perfection, Emma hides behind her signature bold red lipstick-a shield masking insecurities, flaws, and the fear of being seen as "ordinary." Her vibrant lips become her armor, giving her confidence in social situations while keeping her true self at bay. But when she meets Liam, a thoughtful and unconventional young man, her carefully constructed façade begins to crack. Liam challenges her to see beauty beyond societal expectations, encouraging her to embrace authenticity over appearance. Through a series of introspective encounters, small acts of courage, and moments of vulnerability, Emma begins to question her dependence on red lipstick. She gradually learns that true self-worth comes from acceptance, not adornment. In the end, Emma discovers the quiet power of natural beauty, finding strength in authenticity and finally allowing herself to be seen-lipstick optional.

Almost Human is a confessional poetry collection exploring vulnerability, power, self-erasure, and the long road back to feeling real again.

Kallista Ysabel Aragon was just an ordinary girl who happened to grow up in her aunt's care. Hindi niya nakilala ang kaniyang ama at ina at wala siyang maalalang panahon na buo ang pamilya niya kaya she learned to carry the weight of being "the adopted one." But in the house next door lived her childhood best friend, Fifth Caspian Fuentebella-the boy who always made her feel like she belonged. Sa bawat laro sa kalsada, sa bawat tawanan sa ilalim ng araw, at sa bawat tahimik na sandali sa tabi ng dagat-she found comfort. Kahit hindi siya laging sigurado kung saan siya nababagay, basta kasama niya si Caspian, everything felt lighter. Pero paano kung dumating ang panahon na kailangan niyang matutong tumayo nang mag-isa, without depending on the boy who was her anchor all along? Because sometimes, beneath the blue, you'll realize-true serenity isn't just found-it's felt.

As Kingston wakes to crowing roosters and rising sun, dreams are already in motion. Tanisha Grant is a young woman chasing more than survival-she's chasing creation. Between family mornings in Trench Town, fashion sketches inspired by Maroon heritage, and the intoxicating pull of love, she believes her future is finally taking shape. But when romance begins to dim her own ambitions, Tanisha must decide who she's willing to become-and what she's willing to lose. Set against the rhythm of Kingston's streets, markets, mountains, and music, Sunrise Over Kingston is a story of heart, hustle, and finding your way back to yourself . Every sunrise offers a choice.

🍊 Spectrum of Becoming #2 Past bruises could haunt you into the limits of your limbic system--triggering memories, emotions, and survival responses. Solara Kalista Villorente has been living with her lingering marks; it aches quietly, weighing on buried thoughts that stays in the parts she doesn't talk about. She arrives in Manila carrying more than just her bags from the province; together with it is a heart that is too soft, too fragile for the noise and haste of the city. With that, she learned to survive by becoming invisible. In that way, no one could hurt her--just like the bruises hidden on her back. Dahil ang pagiging biktima niya sa karahasan ay nagbigay duda sa sarili niyang tinig. Tila napakaliit ngunit napakaingay ng mundo para sa mga tulad niya. Kaius Jovan Alvarez notices the things others overlook. He observes and understands the silence that surrounds him. Higit sa lahat, kinasusuklaman niya ang hindi makatarungang pangmamaliit ng ibang tao sa kapwa nila. As the sky turns orange, their eyes will capture an epiphany of ending and beginning within them. Learning that they can be enough on their own, that change doesn't have to be loud; sometimes, it's as quiet and powerful as the sky changing colors.

Nia Evans feels as though her kidney disease is ruining every aspect of her life. In particular, her last year of school. So, rather than return to the whispers full of lies that suffocate her, she opts to resit her final year at a different school. Where, she hopes, her disease won't consume her so she can pretend to be just like everyone else and get past the resentment she hides from her dad. But on her first day, her photo is taken by the one boy who will ruin her chances to blend in. All Milo Thompson has ever wanted to do is swim. As a child, the Olympics was his dream. But now, he understands his dreams were unrealistic. Caught between his parents' abusive relationship, he's left to look after his eight-year-old sister. Afraid of exposing weakness, he hides behind a reputation that no longer belongs to him. All at the expense of the future he still dreams of. When they meet and find art as a common ground, they open up to each other more than they ever intended through their work. Milo learns to express his true emotions in more than just his drawings. And Nia discovers that perhaps there is more to life than her disease. But as their attraction for one another becomes impossible to ignore, they both hide behind their insecurities, unwilling to accept what the other is so desperate for them to see, their self-worth.

After Strykore's defeat, Eon's sacrifice and Spyro's mysterious disappearance, Skylands is safe yet again. Spyro embarks on his journey to find his family while Skylanders Academy is back in action. However, amongst all of this, new evil begins to stir, but so does new good.

Moon never planned to watch the man she loved marry someone else. But there she is-standing in the back of the hall, unseen, uninvited, and still unable to walk away from him. Min Yoongi was her mentor. Her safe place. Her almost. He taught her music, discipline, survival... but he never taught her how to live without him. She came only to say goodbye. To let go. To finally leave his world and disappear into her own. But everything shatters when the bride runs away- and Yoongi turns to Moon with a truth he should have never spoken. "You said a mentor must be repaid. So repay me... and marry me." This isn't a love story. This is a debt of the heart. This is the moment Moon learns that some repayments destroy you... and some awaken the parts of you tried to kill.

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Growing up doesn't mean questions disappear, they just change. Beyond is a continuation of becoming, written from the other side of growing up. Where Within explored finding a voice, Beyond lives in the quiet after it. These poems reflect the trials and tribulations of adulthood: grief and loss, disillusionment and hope, learning how the world truly works, and choosing to keep dreaming anyway. This collection is shaped by lived experience: navigating an unfair society, facing death and change, redefining love and belonging, and holding onto softness in a world that often demands hardness. The questions are no longer about who you might become, but how to live as who you already are. Beyond is an ongoing invitation for readers who are still becoming, but with clearer eyes, removing the rose colored glasses, steadier feet, and a deeper understanding of themselves. For anyone learning how to exist in the real world without losing their sense of wonder, this space is for you. If Within helped you feel seen, Beyond is here to sit with you as you grow.

They see me every day, but somehow they never really see me. I exist in rooms like background furniture-present, but unnoticed. This is the story of the girl everyone walked past... until she learned to stop being quiet about it even though she didn't know how to speak up