Self Stories

Gwen hasn't left her room in days. Ever since her father died, the city has turned against the Spider gang. The new police chief wastes no time rewriting the rules: Shoot on sight. And while Gwen drowns in grief, Y/N and Peter have to prepare for whoever wants to take Fisk's place.

"Mastering the Mind: Unlocking the Power of Positive Mindset" delves into the profound influence of mindset on our lives, offering a comprehensive guide to cultivating a positive and resilient outlook. Drawing on scientific research and real-life examples, this e-book explores the transformative potential of shifting our mindset from one of limitation to one of possibility. Readers will discover practical strategies for overcoming obstacles, embracing challenges, and fostering a growth-oriented perspective. Whether you're seeking personal development, professional success, or simply a happier, more fulfilling life, "Mastering the Mind" provides the tools and insights to harness the incredible power of your own mindset. Embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment as you learn to unlock the boundless potential of your mind.

Hey guys, it's Jade, Honestly... I don't really say things out loud the way I mean them. So I wrote them instead. These poems are just my random thoughts, in my head. It's just me trying to sort it out in my own way. Being labeled. Being misunderstood. Being told what I am or what I'm supposed to be. It's just me. - Jade Kanda jasminepepper22- hi guys! It's me Jasmine! These are a bunch of poems by Jade, from Sea Salt and Caramel by @Three_Tainted_Souls. These show who she really is, underneath everything. BEST RANKINGS: #3in voice - 5/23/26 #3 in style- 5/22/26 #5 in self - 5/23/26 #7 in spokenword - 5/22/26 #1 in identitycrisis - 5/22/26 #6 in growingup- 5/23/26 #8 in teengirl - 5/23/26

Ethan's quiet routine changes when he meets Liam at a café. What begins as simple conversations turns into something deeper-but fear threatens to pull them apart. Will they face their feelings, or run from them?

Five thousand years ago, a sage asked: what is the Self that remains when everything else falls away? Today, in a glass-walled corporate tower, a young professional is about to ask the same question, without ever knowing it. This is a modern corporate drama written for the Gen-Z reader: a story of ambition, burnout, loyalty, and identity set against the relentless pace of contemporary office life. On the surface, it's about deadlines, power plays, and the search for meaning in a world that never stops moving. But woven quietly beneath the narrative is something far older, the timeless wisdom of the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad, one of the most profound philosophical texts ever composed. Ages have passed. The settings have changed. Yet the essence of what it means to be human, to seek, to lose, to awaken, remains exactly the same. This book is part of a series reimagining the wisdom of the 13 principal Upanishads for a new generation across the world. Each story is crafted to resonate with the lives young readers actually live, making one of humanity's oldest bodies of thought accessible, relatable, and alive, without altering or diminishing the noble texts themselves. Please note: These are inspired stories, not religious or scriptural texts. They make no claim to be the Upanishads, nor to substitute for them. They are an invitation, a bridge connecting the next generation to one of the world's oldest living philosophical traditions. Read it in the spirit of time moved fast-forward, and discover that beneath all the noise of the modern world, the deepest truths about life have never changed.

How it feels navigating your early 20's as a woman

This is not a story about dying. It is a story about living - fully, honestly, and on one's own terms. Corey has his whole life ahead of him... until he doesn't. After a life-changing diagnosis, he makes a choice most wouldn't understand: instead of going home, he keeps going. Traveling across the world with his friends, he chooses to experience everything he still can - laughter, connection, quiet moments, and the kind of clarity that only comes when time feels limited. Through the pages of his personal journal, Corey captures not what he's losing... but everything he refuses to miss. When his journey finally brings him home, and his story reaches its final chapter, the truth of how he lived begins to unfold for those he loved most. And in that understanding, they begin to see life differently too. Life on My Terms is a deeply emotional and uplifting story about love, choice, family, and the quiet courage it takes to truly live. This isn't a story about the end. It's about everything that comes before it.

Between exams, bus rides, hospital postings, friendships, overthinking, music, dreams of leaving the country, and feelings she never says out loud - this journal holds the little pieces of her life. Some days are soft. Some days are lonely. Some days feel too heavy. This is not a perfect story with dramatic plot twists. Just a girl trying to survive adulthood while chasing the life she dreams of. A late-night collection of thoughts, memories, chaos, heartbreak, comfort songs, and the quiet hope that one day everything will make sense.

Poetry provisions of much treasured observation of self and the world. Status: On Going... Note: Publication will not be in order due to its ongoing status.

This is an original story about how.... In the Fae kingdom of Arcana, an 12 year old girl's life changes, when her mother, Calypso, dies. When she soon becomes responsible for another death (her father, Cedric) at 14, she's orphaned and alone, not knowing what is ahead of her. When she is 19 she must compete in the Soulless trials, where she must choose if reputation and brutality is the way to survive or if love and trust is the way to live. In this world of survival and brutality, there are far more evils, as the king plans to experiment and control the fae criminals. Will Briar survive? Or will she be yet another piece in the trials?

Lila, a junior in high school, has a secret no one will ever discover. She left her house, left her family, left her abusive dad for her new life, which she tries desperately to protect at any cost, including her own sanity. However, one of her best friends- or frenemy- Kaleb, prevents that. He pursues her best friend, Laney, but he's reckless. Just as reckless as Lila, yet only one friend will get their happily-ever-after- one with the person they desire, and one with a person they can never have.

Lee Minho wanted to always just enjoy his youth because of his soon inherited family business. So, his idea, join the school band club. It's all giggles until another boy shows up, Han Jisung, the guitarist. He's all smiles around everyone, but, Minho sees a crack in that facade. He just can't place it, and Jisung Denys any speculation. How's Minho supposed to find out when he has his own problamatic family line company he's going to inherit soon? TW: Abuse Self harm Mafia stuff Violence Boy x boy Homophobia

Romano has always liked Belgium, but he believes she is out of his league. "Wouldn't is she prefer a guy like Spain or my brother," he would tell himself. Now his birthday is on the way and Belgium is staying at Spain's villa to celebrate in a way only she can, by making everyone waffles. This might just be his only chance to see her before he gets drowned in work again, what will happen?

Bob Luce turns fifty on April Fool's Day and realizes the joke may be on him. A successful dentist with a loyal wife and daughters, he should be content. Instead, a motorcycle, a young hygienist, and restless thoughts push him toward trouble in this funny, sharp look at midlife temptation.

She thinks she's better than him. He proves her wrong-on the first page. Better Than is a story about ambition, attraction, and the dangerous cost of underestimating someone you care about.

Stability of the universe lies in the mess of reality

A story that begins where most endings happen... Sara and Aariz have found peace - but their journey is not over. Now, they walk a path without maps... guided by faith, love, and inner truth. This is not just a story. It is a journey of the soul. If you have ever searched for meaning... this story will find you. 🌙

Growing up in a dying industrial town, a skinny Catholic school boy learned early that some desires could never be spoken aloud...

Preface This is not a story to be read. This is an invitation to an odyssey. It is an exploration of the echoes I once left behind-those former versions of a life I thought had gone quiet, but which still pulse beneath the rhythm of who I am today. We often believe we leave our past selves in the dust, yet they live on, whispering into our choices and shaping our shadows. As these pages turn, do not be surprised if your own history begins to echo around you. My echoes are on every page; are you ready to hear yours?

Berkeley Institute for Psychiatric Help and Rehabilitation has earned the newest member of its mental family. The only problem being, she may not be as insane as they say she is. Syrenne Cunningham is shipped off to Berkeley after doctors claim she attempted suicide. Now, trapped within the walls of the one place she never dreamed of entering, Syrenne is trying to understand why she is really there. Inside the ward, she is immediately drawn to Levi, the boy who has not spoken to a soul since he arrived. What if she isn’t the only ‘sane’ person in Berkeley? Can she crack this boy’s barrier and find out what’s really going on? (Previously titled Misconception)