Twenty-something Stories

Gabriel has secrets. He moved to get away from his parents-or something like that. Leaving behind his wealthy family in San Francisco, he now lives in a studio apartment outside of Chicago. Navigating his twenties and the unexpected reality of being an adult leaves him more introverted than ever, only meeting one person who understands him-his best friend Diego. Two years into his new life and things could be a lot better. Fresh out of a short but bittersweet relationship, and desperately needing work, he accepts a job as a dish washer at a local diner. This is where Gabriel meets Sadie. This is just the beginning.

Gorgeous boss, handsome coworker, ex who cheated. Will anyone break down Caroline's barriers and win her heart, and will her past come back to haunt her? As top intern in a Fortune 500 company, Caroline has an opportunity to move to her hometown of Augusta, GA after leaving 14 years earlier. She's not looking for love, in fact she's avoided it the past few years, yet somehow she get's caught in a web of drama.

- A collection of poems that relate to loss, love, and discovering yourself in your twenties. - #26 in #twentysomething (09/27/2023)

"He's your bodyguard. Stay close to him." A bodyguard is safe. But for Dove, this means being watched around the clock. Since she's the famous and rich model living in nothing but restriction and fear that her time will run out when a mysterious hater enters her life and makes it hell. But there is one way to safeguard your time; a bodyguard. Her time is vauble after all. Dove has no choice. She knows Jameson is the person who needs to protect her. But not all the people around them are good, and when Jameson's past life suddenly takes a dangerous turn of events, consequences will be made, and hearts will be tested.

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Twenty-something Annabelle. Hi. Trying to figure life out. I might come off as crazy. sometimes boring and everything in between. You don't have to read my story but I've never read a story like mine and maybe there are people who might be able to relate to shit I'm going through. I'm not on an amazing soul searching journey backpacking around Europe nor am I working at an amazing company that pays me well enough so that I can live in a high rise somewhere in New York. I'm not even the hopeless romantic that has a dead end job who orders pizza every night (which seems to be the story line of a lot of books). I'm not even that into pizza to be honest. I'm just here, trying to make the best of everything but at times I'm in my bed curled up and feeling sorry for myself. Is this a chick-lit? I don't know, I don't know what category my story goes into and maybe it doesn't even fit in a specific category but here it is anyway.

Washing only does so much. Sometimes, you just need a scrub-brush.

So, I'm kinda clumsy. I tripped when I walked across the stage to receive my high school diploma, knocked down a ladder that was supporting my dad, and sneezed into a wall. Yup, you read that right. I sneezed myself into a wall. So maybe I am a walking train-wreck trapped in a lanky twenty-two-year-old girl's body. At least my family loves me-tolerates me might be a better way of phrasing it-but even with my clumsiness I'm still able to get by with minimal craziness and just a whole lot of embarrassment. A whole lot. That is until the fateful September day I find myself chasing a chicken into a wedding cake. My sister's wedding cake. . . on her wedding day. . . in the middle of the reception. . . in front of two hundred other guests. I've got a new number one on my list of embarrassing moments, but this time I swear it wasn't my fault. I blame that chicken, my grandma, and the stupid bowtie she put on it, probably hoping to marry me off, so she can have the best man all to herself. Okay, fine, so maybe it was totally my fault, but. . . This is how it happened ©2018 ℓαℓαℓαℓαwriting

A college freshman named Giuddi Aia has never been in a relationship before nor has she ever had sex. It never dawned on her until around the time of her twentieth birthday. On the actual day, she decides that, maybe, doing her hair and makeup, as well as changing her style into something more elegant and elaborate, would do anything?

*in the process of being rewritten and re-published* Who doesn't love a second chance romance? The Game Changer Sequel to The Seat Filler #1 general fiction 04/06/2015

Do you ever wish you could live the life of someone else? Someone perhaps who isn't struggling with anxiety, or depression? Everywhere you look there seems to be people with their life so together that it's painful to return home and see how your life is going. Sometimes you feel restrained be it by age, or gender, or even by something that you can't quite put your finger on. It really can feel like you picked the shortest straw in life. All your friends are beginning to become successful in life and you feel left behind. Well I feel like this a lot. It can be really hard to shake feeling like this and see the positives in life and what makes you unique and amazing. This is me trying to push through victim complexes, low self esteem and trying to deal with things that stop me reaching my full potential.

Viviana made a choice 8 years ago to marry a man she barely knew when the man she loved broke her heart. But when she looses her husband and then her grandfather, her life changes course. Struggling to pick up the broken pieces of her life she moves her boys to a new town for a fresh start, but life has other plans and now she must face her past in order to heal.

It's almost hard to grow up in today's day. Almost.

Poetry collection. @KtchnSnc

(first chapter only) alex has just checked in for an extended stay at heartbreak hotel. shortly after being dumped by her high school boyfriend she is trying to navigate her twenties in the windy city. luckily she has her best friend sarah who forces her on a date with Kyle. Will she learn to love again?

Life gives you sparks - it's your choice to light them. Young-divorcee-and-working-mother Sophie Watts reconnects with complicated-sarcastic-but-ever-so-gentlemanly Matthew Wilson. What follows is the story of their previous lives in the midst of political scandal, their vulnerabilities from cheating partners (more on Sophie's part) and their absolute terror that they won't be a good parents to their respective children (more the thoughts in Matt's head). Throw in a bitchy best friend, ex partners, a magazine column and a brand new classy world of parties, vodka (maybe not so classy?) and charming men. Reconnecting. Life gives you sparks - it's your choice to light them.

Just a diary style perspective of my experience as a first time home renter. Bad relations with my Mum caused a 16 year old to dream of one day having her own place, her own rules, her own safe space. And now that I've finally acquired it- I thought I'd help other 20 something year olds relate to the nightmares that come with that dream, alongside the amazing perk of having your own place, for the first time.

Twila Jones comes from a dark, difficult past. She manages to escape it, but it comes back to haunt her at night. Until one day she meets a beautiful stranger, Elijah Graham, who comes to her shop in Grand Lake, Colorado. Sparks fly and the nightmares stop. But their relationship is put to the test when Twila's demons resurface. How long will their relationship last? IF YOU READ IT PLEASE COMMENT WHAT YOU THINK. IM NEW AT THIS STORY IS COMPLETELY MADE UP OF DIARY ENTRIES UPDATED EVERY THURSDAY

23 is a story about surviving and changing after college. 23 was a 15-part, 4 month serial writing project in 2000 wherein a new, unpolished chapter would appear on Skewed Perspective.com approx. once a week. It is presented here, warts and all and is very much a product of its time.

What's more beautiful than Christmastime in New York City? Nothing can beat the lights, the Christmas-themed window displays, the giant tree in the middle of Rockefeller Center, and most importantly, the snow. The way it delicately fell from the overcast skies. Or the way it covered the sidewalks like a plush blanket. Everything about it was picturesque - it was beautiful. New York natives admired the holiday spirit; tourists admired it even more. But this year, Willa decided she wanted to do more than just spend her days off walking around the city admiring the lights, displays, and snow. Much to her dismay, she created a list in hopes of making this Christmas even more special. 1. Volunteer at the soup kitchen. 2. Donate toys. 3. Donate coats. 4. Bake Christmas treats for the holiday office party. 5. Plan a party. 6. Find someone to enjoy the snow with.