Vulnerable Stories

October James has always been good at staying in her own world. Behind her sharp wit and quiet confidence is someone afraid of change, someone who has built walls so comfortable she's forgotten what it feels like to leave them. Then there's Omar Bennet. A talented artist with paint on his hands and secrets behind his silence, Omar sees the world differently. He turns emotions into sketches, memories into sculptures, and moments everyone else ignores into something worth remembering. When their paths cross, October finds herself drawn into a world of creativity, uncertainty, and a person who challenges everything she thought she knew about herself. But getting close to someone means risking being hurt. And sometimes the hardest thing to create isn't art, but a connection between two people who are afraid to be truly seen. US is a story about friendship, love, self-discovery, and the fragile moments that change who we become.

One story, two sides. ••• Olivia Charles is an apprehensive, quiet girl who tries to do everything right. She has no confidence and low self esteem and getting teased daily by her peers doesn't help. Liam Maines is Chestington Highs ultimate bad boy who parties, sleeps with girls and picks fights. But beyond the typical bad boy persona runs something much deeper and darker. When these two seniors are forced together Olivia makes it her mission to break through all of the barriers Liam has built and endeavours to find out the heartbreaking truth about his life.

Life is like a slam book. We open ourselves to others, inviting them to leave their mark. Their words - scribbles on our pages - reveal their thoughts and feelings. We can't control what they write; we can only read, turn the page, and move forward. Each entry becomes a testament to our shared experiences. We cherish them, learn from them, and grow through these interactions. And so, this book - Remain Unsaid... - holds the unspoken feelings I've gathered from the people who filled those pages, alongside my own moments of quiet futility. Feelings of love, betrayal, and blessings - too profound to express to the ones who wrote them - find their way here instead, poured into words that mirror my soul. To those who have walked similar paths, who have felt the depths of love, loss, futility, and longing - may these words validate your emotions, comfort you in silence, and remind you of your strength. - A'nonymous

"Bila nak kahwin?" Itulah soalan yang selalu Rita Atasha dapat setiap kali dia pergi ke mana-mana majlis keramaian, berjumpa dengan yang mengenali dirinya dan daripada Tok Ayahnya sendiri oleh kerana tahun ini dia sudah berumur 30 tahun tapi bebayang calon suami pun tak nampak lagi! "Kenapa Rita mesti kahwin? Hidup single tapi cantik dan kaya are thousand times better than be married." - RITA ATASHA Dia boleh hidup tanpa lelaki tapi dia tak boleh hidup tanpa duit. Lebih-lebih lagi duit dari Tok Ayah. "Kalau Rita nak nama Rita ada dalam wasiat harta Tok Ayah, Rita kena kahwin dalam masa satu bulan dari sekarang. Kalau tak, bahagian Rita akan diserahkan kepada Hilman." - TUN ILYAS Maka, inilah bermulanya rancangan gila si perempuan high maintenance. Rita mula mencari semula lelaki yang mengejarnya. Namun tiada satu pun yang memenuhi ciri-ciri bakal cucu menantu Tok Ayah. Sehinggalah dia bertemu dengan lelaki bernama Rian Hadri yang menjadi punca dia mandi kopi flat white. Rian Hadri. Orangnya sekacak nama namun dia ini sedikit nerd, selenga dan banyak cakap! Rian sudah suka pada Rita sejak zaman universiti tapi Rita rak pernah sedar kewujudan dia sebab dia muda 4 tahun daripadanya. "Biar saya ajelah yang jadi suami awak. Saya pun comel dan bila kita dah ada anak nanti, anak kita akan ikut kecantikan awak dan kecomelan saya." - RIAN HADRI "Umur berapa tadi? 26 tahun? Ya Allah, Gen-Z! Rasa macam tengah child-grooming pulak!" - RITA ATASHA Sikap mereka berdua amat kontra akan tetapi mereka berkahwin juga akhirnya. Perkahwinan yang penuh pergaduhan manja itu mula berubah saat Rita bertemu dengan Yasmin, si bekas kekasih Rian. "Awak tinggalkan saya untuk perempuan tua ni? Seriously, Rian? Si tua ni taste awak?" - YASMIN JANGAN BERHENTI BERCINTA

Carizza Amethyst De Lara is a hopeless romantic probinsyana girl who believes in divine timing. She believes in love but refuses to rush it, because for her, love is already written among the stars. When the right time comes, when the stars beyond the universe are waiting to collide-it will happen, at the perfect moment. But, still carrying a quiet fear of loving too deeply again after being hurt by another man she admired but liking or loving someone doesn't mean she'll end up with them-some people are just lessons and that's okay. While she enjoys spoiling herself and cherishing her loved ones, fate is silently weaving her story with Eros Vaughn Tuason. ‎

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Andrèas Mèrcei-the 23-year-old CEO of Mèrcei Opulence-is more than just a businessman. He is a force of nature. With piercing eyes that hold secrets untold, a chiseled jawline sculpted by fate itself, and a presence that commands any room, he is the embodiment of power wrapped in effortless charm. His wealth is staggering, his intelligence razor-sharp, and his influence stretches beyond boardrooms into the most elite circles. Mèrcei Opulence, his empire, is a luxury unlike any other-catering to the worlds starting off business. Everything he touches turns to gold. But beneath the tailored suits, the fast cars, and the effortless confidence, there's a darkness that shaped him. A tragic past-one that left scars too deep to fade. Scars he left, that might of been too deep to fade.. Once, love was stolen from him, a dark past led by his father and innocence lost in a cruel twist of fate. He knows pain, and how to inflict it. He knows loss. And maybe that's why he is the way he is. Unlike the men who took advantage of the women he once loved, Andrèas is different.. became different. He treats women not just with admiration but with reverence. He listens. He protects. He loves-deeply, unconditionally. To him, women are not trophies, not playthings, but goddesses deserving of devotion. When he loves, he loves fiercely, passionately, completely but this side will only show for the right women, until then.. love is dangerous. Love makes him vulnerable. And for a man with enemies in the shadows, vulnerability is a weakness he cannot afford.

Words have the power to heal , to shift our perspective , and to bridge the gap between our hurts and hope . This collection was born from months of writing through different seasons of my life , kept clean and close to the heart . It is a journey of seeing God not just as a ruler on a throne , but as a Father with open arms - full of grace , kindness , and unwavering love . I hope these poems remind you that you are never walking alone .

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Echoes of Our Salt-Kissed Promise is a contemporary romantic drama that explores the bridge between idealized love and messy reality. The story follows Gianna, a woman emerging from a hollow marriage, and Gabriel, a guarded architect mourning a deep personal loss. After months of exchanging intimate, poetic letters, the two finally meet at a remote coastal resort. However, they soon discover that the "perfect" versions of themselves they created on paper must now survive the friction of their flawed, physical presence. As they navigate their new connection, they are haunted by the "ghosts" of their pasts-Gianna's persistent ex-husband and the suffocating weight of Gabriel's professional legacy. Ultimately, the story is a journey of vulnerability, as both characters must choose to abandon their carefully curated facades to embrace a future that is unscripted, difficult, and profoundly real.

She spent a year loving him before he even knew her name. Neither of them knew it yet, but years later, this would be the chapter she'd remember most-the moment hope finally became real. "He was my first crush, my first love, and the first person who taught me that sometimes forever has an expiration date. We weren't a "right person, wrong time" story. We were two people who loved each other deeply but grew into different futures. Our love story didn't end because we stopped loving each other. It ended because love wasn't the only thing life asked of us."

In a city where every moment feels like a movie, Her life spins between friendships, unexpected bonds, and secrets she never saw coming. It's not just about the wedding glitz; it's the twists, turns, and all the untold stories that unfolds . Flirty, funny, and a little bit mysterious-this is a ride you won't forget. Ready for the unexpected? Lessgoo! *The cover doesn't belong to me . It's taken from pinterest and modified. *© 2024 @mutedinsight. All rights reserved. This story may not be reproduced, shared, or transmitted in any form without permission from the author.

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Mia is devastated. The world she thought she knew no longer exists. Then comes Roman when she is most vulnerable. Can she trust him?

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