Womanhood Stories

Thandie waits for a husband who vanishes on a business trip. As if an eggshell in her life's batter wasn't enough, she's served divorce papers, only to discover the trip masked a secret wedding in Lagos. With four children and a looming mortgage, Thandie reluctantly takes a second job. Life couldn't be sour until Thandie's sister enrolls her on Oppo, an app that only matches opposites without her consent. Of all possible matches, Oppo pairs Thandie with Callum, a local bakery owner. For Thandie, their connection feels like a glitch, but for Callum, secretly smitten with Thandie, it's a gift. Can the man who crafts sweet confections tempt the woman whose heart has forgotten desire? Let's see if they discover the perfect recipe. WARNING This story does not contain: - Mil/Billionaires - Fast cars - Hidden Prince - Sexy muscled whatever Characters are 30+ years old.

My digital diary, real life experiences and deliberations. As a means to preserve my dignity, I choose to remain anonymous, but will love to converse with you. If you'd like to read the contents of the mind of a young Christian woman, feel free to peruse, but please don't judge.

Knowing what is happening there is also happening here © Z. T. Corley, 2026 Cover: Kamala Ibrahim Ishaq, Dinner Table with Embroidered Cloth, 1974, oil on board, 170 x 120 cm

A collection of some of my poems. At least, those that I like the most. Be kind, please. Their a piece of my heart, and English is not my first language.

She sits at crowded tables, drinks countless glasses of wine, and convinces herself that he loves her. That's what this city is for, isn't it? Reinvention? ***** Sixteenth Street is only supposed to be a job for her to afford the bills in the new city she now calls home. What she doesn't expect is to fall head over heels for a man with enough experience - both in the restaurant and in life - to make her forget the real reason she moved to this new city in the first place. Intoxicated by the world of fine dining and men who taste like her new favorite poison, she finds herself lost and in waiting - for him, for the guests, and, most importantly, for herself. ***** OPEN NOVELLA CONTEST 2026 -- prompts 28 & 29

Debola, a talented fashion designer and investigative journalist, seems to have it all - a thriving career, a loving husband, and a beautiful family. But when her integrity is put to the test, will she choose to expose the truth and risk everything, or sacrifice her values to protect her perfect life?

Alma is a young african girl that faces a difficult life and fights to survive. Not only does she have to face struggle to feed, but she has to cope with being heartbroken. She finds the only rescue to her life in being financially independent, to offer, she hopes, a better life to the child she will love to have someday.

What a Woman Truly Is is not just a book, it is a voice, a truth, and a reflection of every woman who has ever felt unseen, unheard, or underestimated. What a Woman Truly Is is a raw and unapologetic reflection on the silent battles women fight every day, the judgments, the underestimation, the expectations, and the constant struggle to be seen as equal. It challenges the deeply rooted mindset that places women second, questions the idea of "equality" as society defines it, and exposes the subtle ways in which women are still made to feel less. This book is not about proving that women can be men, nor is it about comparison. It is about recognition. It is about respect. It is about breaking the narrative that has confined women for generations. Through honest thoughts and powerful words, this book gives voice to every woman who has ever felt unheard, overlooked, or underestimated. It is a reminder that a woman is not a showpiece, not a second option, and not a weaker being. She is strength. She is intelligence. She is resilience. She is everything the world has tried to ignore, and more. This is not just a book. It's a statement.

a poem dedicated to women who's rights are still under construction.

About me - Slightly Dramatic, Slightly Sleep Deprived Edition. (Blending real events with storytelling flair, Not in order. And trust me this is going to be fun!) P.S. I forgot my old account's email id. Thus starting new. And picture credits to owners yes.

A pro hockey player and Hollywood princess form an unexpected bond amidst the scrutiny of the public, growing into a wildfire they both can't tame. ***** Larissa Hepburn, who goes by her stage name "Nova", is a triple threat in Hollywood. A talented singer, dancer, and actress, there seems to be nothing she can't do. In the eyes of the world, she's the model of a perfect human being. However, underneath the glamor, the smiles, laughter, and wall of illusions lies a darker truth - a woman on the brink of losing the tether she holds to this world. And on top of everything, she lost her best friend years ago to fame, a friendship she wants to mend as the final goal in her life. Then she meets Rhys Melton, a pro hockey player addicted to the world of hockey and himself broken in more ways than one. Brutal on the ice, he doesn't have time for romance or sexual relationships, especially after having his heart broken by someone from his past. And posing as the charming playboy to the public eye is the only way to shield his pain from the world. But one single glance and a hilarious encounter changes both their lives in the most unexpected ways. What begins as an escape from the paparazzi turns into an unlikely friendship that forms in one single night. And as they spend more time together, the more they discover the disastrous truth that lies underneath their armors, one that bonds them into a scandalous romance. Even the brightest souls can hide the darkest thoughts. But what happens when two broken people, one more than the other, cross paths? Will they save each other from the darkness consuming them? OPEN NOVELLA CONTEST 2026

Realization of a journey of exploration and discovery

"The Hour Glass" is Alicia Demetria Bonifacio's travel through time.

A young woman scours the universe for a priceless element, polonium. Polonium aids in the engineering of spacecrafts and weaponry, but who knows what it could do for other necessities? This task will not be easy since polonium is costly and rare. She will have to go through many adversities to not only find this element, but to also gain political power in while doing so.

When I look at my former self, I still can't believe what I have been through to be what I'm now. Perfect or imperfect, i wouldn't change a thing from my past as it carved me into someone that majority only wish to be. Today I have everything, that I once used to dream of; family, love, care, laughter, prosperity, promising future and a home. Yes! Home, a place of my own that I can call HOME. Where I live and be myself. But was it always like this before? Had everything been so admirable ever? This is a story about a woman, who lived different harsh phases of life but she never gave up. She stood for herself and took control of her life by opposing social norms. From where I stand and see, she's connected to all of us in a way. She somehow mirror, ups and downs of every women I see. P.s I will try to add some Urdu, but roman English and Urdu typing is not my forte like many other wonderful writers I came across with.

Being in a baby store having a life crisis in the middle of the apocalypse really wasn't in her plans.

if nothing else works, call your mom. poetry #9

The power of womanhood. It is a poem on the purpose of women. This stand against domestic violence, rape and any violence directed against the woman.

Caught between her lust for Damon and her love for her family, what will Steph choose? Choosing either one only leads to a lifetime of regret.