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Tori Anderson's life shattered the night she found her fiancé in bed with her best friend. Broken and betrayed, the 26-year-old interior designer makes a radical choice: accept a full scholarship to a prestigious design program in Kyoto, Japan-and leave everything behind. But healing isn't as simple as running away. As the only Black woman in her cohort, Tori navigates hypervisibility, culture shock, and the weight of past trauma while learning the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi-finding beauty in imperfection. With the help of unexpected friends and the ancient art of kintsugi (golden repair), she begins to rebuild herself piece by fragile piece. Then she meets Ren-brilliant, beautiful, and utterly unavailable. A commitment-phobic architectural designer with his own hidden wounds, Ren has perfected the art of intimacy without connection. But when their late-night workshops and vulnerable conversations crack both their carefully constructed walls, neither can ignore what's growing between them. Can two broken people learn to trust again? Can gold fill the cracks between them? A story about survival, self-discovery, and the courage it takes to love after loss-Kintsugi is an achingly beautiful journey of a woman learning that healing isn't about becoming unbroken. It's about honoring the scars that made you whole. ©️ Relle H

A single flash. A thousand headlines. One unexpected love story. When a split-second photo turns rising soloist Faith Monroe and idol leader Kang Minseok into a "professional couple," they sign a contract to protect their careers. What begins as stage-managed dates and PR smiles becomes late‑night ramen talks, a real confession, and a love too fragile for the spotlight. Then come the storms: a scripted engagement, a cold wedding, twins born early, postpartum shadows, and a public divorce that should have ended everything. Years later-older, softer, and braver-they find their way back. Not to the fairy tale, but to something truer: boundaries, therapy, family dinners at 6:30, and a second chance they choose out loud. Set against 2009-2020 K‑pop, this slow-burn romance tracks the era's real tech and media-from flip phones, me2day, and DC Inside to V Live, Reels, and Beyond LIVE-while exploring fame, racism/colorism, and healing. Faith (a biracial Black/Korean artist) and Minseok (an exhausted, loyal leader) learn the difference between optics and honesty... and how to build a home in a world that profits from breaking them. Tropes: fake dating → real, enemies-to-allies, forced proximity, slow burn, divorce and remarriage, co‑parenting, found family, second chance Content notes: racism/colorism, postpartum depression, NICU/prematurity, media harassment (handled with care) Updates: weekly For readers who love K‑drama heart, industry realism, and romances that fight for the happy ending-and earn it. ©️ _RelleLebby_//R.L.

Meera Sharma's heart stopped when her parents said "Malhotra." That name. THAT family. The boy who made her fourteen-year-old heart flutter with just one kind gesture in a school corridor. Seven years later, fate was handing her the impossible-marriage to Arjun Malhotra. She said yes before they even finished the sentence. But the man who walked into her living room wasn't the warm, smiling boy from her memories. He doesn't remember her. He doesn't remember anyone.

confessions of things that occupy my mind daily from the stories I keep telling myself that aren't true, but writing it down helps to let it go....

A letter to myself and anyone who is going through the similar struggles as myself.

A story born from tangled love, unspoken wounds and the kind of pain that refuses to stay quiet. It's messy, honest, and brutally human.

Amoura Everdeen is the softest kind of wild-dreamy, tender-hearted, and sunshine-wrapped in a flower crown. Raised by loving adoptive parents on the Cut, she doesn't remember anything before the day she washed ashore at Five years old. Now fifteen, she spends her days working at a beauty shop and waitressing at The Wreck, quietly lighting up the lives of everyone around her-especially JJ Maybank, her reckless, fiercely loyal best friend who's been in love with her for years. Unbeknownst to Amoura, she's actually Samara Kensington, the long-lost daughter of a powerful Kook family who vanished during a boating accident seven years ago. As a new summer mystery begins to unravel on the island, whispers of her forgotten past begin to rise-a lullaby she hums, a hidden necklace, a birthmark her twin brother remembers. And as the truth of her origins begins to surface, Amoura finds herself caught between two lives: the quiet, chaotic love of the Pogues who raised her, and the legacy of the Kook world she never knew she belonged to. With JJ battling his own demons, Rafe Cameron circling with dangerous intentions, and emotions she's never had to name before growing stronger by the day, Amoura must decide who she really is-and who she wants to become. 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐒 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱: 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗘𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱: 𝗧𝗕𝗗 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀, 𝗦𝟭-𝟱 𝐉𝐉 𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗸 × 𝗙𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗢𝗖 { 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐨𝐨𝐧... }

Sometimes attachments can cause more pain than pleasure. The most important things is that you remember your worth and know your own strength. This is a short poem I wrote a little while back, I hope you guys enjoy it.

issue of suicide, exploring its complexities through a unique and compelling narrative. The story follows Dr. Sherif, a psychologist who becomes the confidant of twenty individuals, each struggling with their own thoughts of suicide. They come to him not only to share their pain but to discuss their reasons for choosing a way out of life - a process they call "farfata." What makes this novel stand out is its nuanced approach to such a delicate topic, shedding light on the psychological, emotional, and societal factors that lead to such profound despair. But this isn't just a book about tragedy; it's about hope, change, and the profound impact that human connection can have on healing. As the characters' stories unfold, they begin to discover that their struggles don't define them, and their paths can be rewritten. The Farfata Theory has been celebrated for its candid and sensitive portrayal of mental health, drawing attention to the importance of understanding and compassion. This book has resonated deeply with readers in the Middle East, offering solace, reflection, and a message of hope. In an age where mental health is becoming an increasingly urgent conversation, "The Farfata Theory" is more than just a novel - it's an invitation to reflect on the value of life, the importance of community, and the power of seeking help. It's a story that will not only challenge your views but inspire you to embrace the beauty of the human spirit. If you're looking for a story that will make you think deeply, question assumptions, and leave you with a sense of hope, "The Farfata Theory" is a must-read.

In a turn of unexpected events 18 year old June and 19 year old Dillon meet at a forest. little do they know what's to come next for them both. Love or Lust? Can they fix each other or will they just spiral out of control.

12 am thoughts

Since the age of eleven, Alicia's home has been the asylum. Anxiety has put her there. Isolated. friendless. Because the doctors say she might relapse if she lets people get too close. But things change. The Asylum changes. And Alicia will have to find her true reality. On her own.

Xiao zhan and Wang yibo meet in their college. They were in the same building for their exams and hence met a lot. Zhan had noticed yibo at the library as well but never approached him. One day he decided to approach yibo when he saw him reading zhan's favourite book. He was grateful for the decision of that day for the rest of his life. They later fell in love for each other and after dating for 2 years, they decided to marry each other. They were going to get married on 15th January 2019. Zhan waited for yibo for whole 5 hours but he never came to the court on the day of their court marriage. Zhan left, infuriated by the fact that he had been abandoned. He drove recklessly and met with an accident which he will remember for the rest of him life. So why was it that yibo never came? What happenes next?

They told me I was too big. Too much. Too different. But this is the story of how I took all of their words-and found my own." Londyn Howard has carried the weight of more than just her body-she's carried the weight of comments, comparisons, and constant judgment. In this deeply honest and emotional story, she opens up about her biggest insecurity: her weight. Not because she wants pity, but because she's finally done hiding. From the pain of rejection to the journey of self-love, More Than My Body explores what it feels like to grow up in a world where you're always being told to shrink. But through the tears, the silence, the restarts, and the setbacks, Londyn finds something worth holding onto-herself. This is more than a story about body image. It's about healing. It's about growth. It's about finally seeing the beauty in your reflection-no matter what they say.

Trigger Warning: This story deals with sensitive topics such as self-harm, mental health struggles, and suicidal thoughts. Please take care while reading. Esther a teenage girl struggling with the overwhelming pressures of life, mental health, and growing up. Battling dark thoughts, isolation, and a desire to escape, Esther finds herself drawn to the pool, a place that becomes a metaphor for her internal struggles. As she falls back into harmful habits, she faces moments of crisis and deep self-doubt. But with the help of therapy, her family, and small moments of self-realization, Esther begins to slowly rebuild her life, learning that healing is not about perfection but about showing up for herself. In the end, she faces the pool once more, not as a place of escape, but as a symbol of her growth and newfound strength.

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