Softangst Stories

Jay is chaos wrapped in sunshine-fearless, loud, always smiling. She talks too much, laughs too freely, and somehow carries everyone else's problems as if they were her own. No one ever notices how tired she is, because she never stops shining. Keifer has everything people dream of-wealth, looks, respect. But after a teenage heartbreak, he stopped believing in love. Surrounded by admirers, he remains distant, untouched, and emotionally closed off. When college throws them into the same class, they become rivals-her chaos clashing with his calm. Somewhere between arguments and stolen glances, Keifer starts falling for the girl who treats him like just another person. Fate intervenes when an old promise between their mothers forces them into an arranged marriage. They agree to live under the same roof, share the same room, but never share their hearts. No love. No expectations. Just a deal. But living together changes everything. As walls slowly crumble and feelings grow, a misunderstanding pulls them apart. Jay chooses silence over explanation, believing her pain only destroys the people she loves. Keifer, convinced he has failed at love again, begins to break. When the truth behind Jay's constant smile finally comes to light, both must decide-run from love once more, or choose it despite the fear. This is a story about a girl who smiled through pain, a boy who forgot how to feel, and a love that was never planned-but stayed anyway.

adjective: elusive 'Difficult to find, catch, or achieve. ' For Kaito, the topic of soulmates has always been hard. Not because he didn't have one or because he doubted their existence. No, it was because even without meeting them, Kaito knew, deep down, that his soulmate hated him. After all, no one starts a connection with words so cruel. Bakugou Katsuki x Male!OC (Kaito Shiranami) BNHA Soulmate au (Tattooed first words) I do not own anything except my OC (Kaito) and his personal storyline. All art credits go to original artists.

They've never crossed the line. Not when their hands linger a little too long. Not when the world assumes they already belong to each other. Not even when loving one another feels like the most natural thing in the world. Lorena Schuett and Natsha Taechamongkalapiwat grew up side by side-best friends, heirs to powerful empires, and the one constant in each other's lives. Everyone sees it. Everyone knows. Except them. Because some lines, once crossed, can never be undone. And Lena would rather live with a love she can't have... than risk losing the one person she can't live without. But when feelings start to surface, and the line between friendship and something more begins to blur- how long can they keep pretending it's not already too late?

LenaMiu: Fragments is a collection of unrelated short stories, each exploring a different version of Lena and Miu's love. In every universe, they meet, fall, break, heal, or find their way back to each other in ways that are tender, painful, and deeply human. Some stories are soft and romantic, while others are quiet, heavy, and heartbreaking. Together, these fragments capture the many shapes love can take: the love that stays, the love that leaves, the love that almost was, and the love that lingers long after the ending.

"Promise you'll remember me." He did. Until, he didn't. When they parted all those years ago, Maymuna never dreamed that they would meet again. But they did. And it hurts. Because he doesn't remember. Maymuna had long come to terms with passing by him in the corridors without a glance. She was satisfied with watching his games from a distance, cheering him on in her own silent way as they existed independent of each other but somehow, still within arm's length. But one failed exam and teacher's summon later, Efe is inserted in her world again and she doesn't know what's worse: that he doesn't remember a thing of their years together that his smile still makes her stomach flutter and he seems to know it. Can you stop loving someone who forgot you..? Or survive if they finally remember.

Some chapters will heal you. Some will break you. All of them are Jakehoon. hope y'all enjoy 🖤

Behind the camera, Latte is drowning. Cold and stiff on screen, he knows that the series LUAT is his last chance before his acting dreams crumble under his family's expectations. Then there's Kim, his older on-screen partner, beautiful and mysteriously gentle. A graduate of a renowned pastry school who prefers to speak through his homemade desserts rather than sweet words. What Latte doesn't know: every snack Kim makes for him, every small smile behind the scenes, every warm moment in the kitchen isn't just fan service. This is the most difficult recipe for love: slow burn, with a touch of angst, and plenty of sugar. (This story is inspired by LatteKim's wholesome chemistry in real life, wrapped in romantic imagination. It's a loving speculation about how love can grow in the most unexpected places from the amidst industry pressure, in a warm kitchen, and behind rarely seen smiles.)

Lena Schuett spent years believing silence was safer than love. Cold, distant, and emotionally guarded, the last thing she wanted during thesis season was to be paired with Miu Natsha the loud, charming multimedia arts student who somehow made every room feel alive. But between sleepless nights in the studio, quiet confessions, jealousy, rain-soaked arguments, and the terrifying fear of losing each other, Lena slowly realizes that loving Miu might be the one thing she can't run from because some people don't just change your life, some people feel like home.

When Asher Parker leaves Rosemount, he doesn't just leave behind a small town-he leaves Lily James. Five years grow between them, filled with missed moments, half-remembered conversations, and the quiet pull of a first love that never quite lets go. Life moves forward, even when hearts lag behind. Lily builds her world piece by piece, chasing dreams and learning who she is on her own. Still, certain moments have a way of leading her back to Asher-memories woven into the places they once shared. Asher follows a path of his own, finding friendship, freedom, and a life he thought he wanted, even as Lily remains a constant in the back of his mind. When fate draws him home again, they meet as different people-older, braver, and shaped by time apart. What they shared still lingers, familiar and fragile, leaving them to wonder if what they once were can grow into something new. Because some echoes don't fade-they wait to be heard again.

The moment he saw Zhang Hao again, Sung Hanbin stopped hesitating. This time- he was gonna make him his But Zhang Hao had already learned how to leave. He had walked away once- from the past, from the pain, from Sung Hanbin. And he had no intention of going back. But some connections don't break. They don't fade. They wait- in silence, in distance, in everything left unsaid. So when they cross paths again, it isn't gentle. Old wounds reopen. Truths refuse to stay buried. And the line between love and damage begins to blur. Because whatever they had- it was never simple. They were never together. But it was enough to break them once. And this time... walking away might not be an option.

She had known him for as long as she could remember - the boy who existed in every stage of her life without ever truly belonging to it. Being her best friend's closest friend meant he was always around: in childhood memories, inside shared laughter, and in moments that slowly became impossible for her to forget. Somewhere between growing up and growing attached, she fell hopelessly in love with him while he continued seeing her as just another familiar face beside him. Hopelessly Yours is a story of one-sided love, silent longing, friendship, heartbreak, and the painful beauty of loving someone who was never really yours.

Years ago, Lookmhee confessed to her best friend beneath the sound of summer rain and lost her. Now, years later, Sonya returns. Not as the bright, untouchable girl she once was, but as a woman trying to remember how to breathe again. Lookmhee is still there, running her flower shop, still smiling like she's never been hurt, still loving softly, without asking for anything in return. Between withered stems and new petals, between silence and laughter, something begins to grow again. The kind that stays, forgives, heals, and waits. Because sometimes, love doesn't have to bloom all at once. Sometimes, it just needs time.

Xu Reina never meant to become part of Chen Jianyu's life permanently. It starts with late-night convenience store meals, quiet rooftop talks, and a campus esports prodigy who seems emotionally unreadable to everyone except her. Then adulthood arrives. Fame. Pressure. Public scrutiny. The terrifying realization that loving someone openly can change your entire life. But somehow, no matter how far they drift, they keep finding their way back to each other. A story about growing up, surviving ambition, and learning that love was never supposed to feel lonely. Inspired loosely by the atmosphere/feels of the first teaser of the Faker x Karina Google Play ad, and Chinese and Korean dramas, then slowly became its own story about love, adulthood, esports, and growing together. Author's Note: This story has been posted by me, using the same username, on another platform if you want to read the completed one. I'll be posting the chapters here once a day for algorithm purposes. So, I can upload my ongoing story on both at the same time. Thank you for looking forward to my stories! I can't for the life of me make a better Canva-made cover. I found on-theme ones on Pinterest, but I'm not sure if I could use them for free. Apologies. Cover: Canva

She was not my girlfriend. Not only my childhood friend. Not exactly my sister. She called me brother because of a promise we made when we were three, and somehow, the name survived longer than the childhood that created it. In Singapore, where everyone seemed to be measured by grades, futures, and acceptable versions of success, she was the girl who could calculate almost anything but never explained herself easily. A quiet genius with hearing loss, strange strength, too much memory, and an inner world I could only stand beside - never fully enter. I did not know if I loved her that way. I only knew that if she ever asked me to stay, I would need a reason stronger than fear to leave. A slow, emotional story about childhood, silence, giftedness, exhaustion, and a relationship that never learned how to become a simple word. *A slow emotional novella. Weekly updates, at least weekly, sometimes sooner. Planned ending. *A quieter side project while my main story continues updating.

"Unspoken Threads" is a poignant oneshot book that delicately explores the complexities of human emotions. Through chapters, it weaves a narrative that touches the heart, nurturing understanding and empathy between people. With each page, readers are invited to reflect on the dualities of life, the beauty of moving on, and the profound connections that make us human. A satisfying and emotional journey awaits within its pages. Hello there..I am Maggie, the author of this book. I would like to let you know beforehand that I use everyday english ( casual english) as if I am writing my diary. I feel that Casual english causes more impact than complex or formal english does in these type of books. Thank you ~ A book that speaks about the Unspoken threads ✨

They weren't strangers. Not really. A year of stolen glances at book events, a drunken almost‑moment, and then nothing. Until now. George's new job at a Dublin library was supposed to be a fresh start, but now he's colleagues with Realtín - someone he barely spoke to, but never forgot. Realtín has rules. George has regrets. And neither of them is prepared for what working side‑by‑side will stir up. Attraction becomes distraction. Distraction becomes danger. And the line between "this is a bad idea" and "I can't stay away from you" gets thinner every day. A slow‑burn, character‑driven romance about longing, timing, and the kind of connection that refuses to disappear.

The Star Atlas of Matilda Mikaelson is the official companion volume to Matilda's Journey Beyond the Stars: a multiversal archive of character profiles, Earth designations, timelines, and plot seeds for every Matilda variant that exists beyond the veil of one single canon. This Atlas is part guide, part lorebook, part confession-built for readers who want the connective tissue: the recurring motifs, the timeline logic, the "fixed points vs mercy" rules, and the plot hooks that will shape future books.

he never left the game, but he left her in it

a collection of hearts that almost stayed. slow burns and soft bruises. empty spaces and unsent letters. stories of almosts, not-quites, second chances, and the kind of love that lingers even when it's gone. each one-shot is a standalone - different characters, different worlds, same ache in the chest. fluff, angst, healing, and everything in between. 💌 "we were never nothing, you and i. we were almost everything."

I thought staying was enough. That if something felt right, it would become right. But some connections don't fail loudly. They just... don't choose you. This isn't a dramatic story. It's about realizing that presence is not intention, that courage doesn't guarantee you'll be chosen, and that sometimes, the quietest decision-leaving-is the one that finally brings you peace.