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The Weight
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Ongoing, First published Aug 08, 2025
An eleven-year-old aspiring writer grapples with the paralyzing gap between ambition and action, questioning whether their dreams are genuine or merely planted expectations. Through raw, stream-of-consciousness reflection, they explore the weight of self-doubt, the fear of inadequacy, and the frustrating cycle of wanting something desperately while feeling unable to pursue it. Set against the backdrop of a family conversation in Greece and the isolation of recovery from a broken leg, this deeply personal narrative captures the universal struggle of creative paralysis and the search for authentic identity in the face of overwhelming self-criticism. The piece unflinchingly examines what it means to "want to want" something and the painful honesty required to confront our own perceived failures.
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A Girl Behind Mask

23 parts Complete Mature

She was 16, struggling with the weight of expectations and rejection, believing she was never enough. Her family's harsh words and her own insecurities trapped her in a cycle of self-doubt, hiding her true self behind a mask. But in the face of loneliness, panic, and despair, she began to realize that she was worthy of more. This is the journey of a broken girl finding strength in the darkest places, learning to trust herself again, and discovering that happiness is something she can choose to embrace.

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