Selfworth Stories

He left. Not loudly. Not clearly. Just enough to make her realize she was on her own. So she stopped waiting. And chose a life that didn't need him to stay. This story is written in English but Indonesian version coming soon.

📚 NOW AVAILABLE ON AMAZON KINDLE! ___________ 𝗦𝗵𝗲 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘃𝗲. 𝗦𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲. Nora is good at surviving. She has been doing it her whole life. She knows which silences are safe. She knows how to make herself small enough to go unnoticed. She knows how to hold a life together with nothing but routine and patience and the quiet, unshakeable belief that if she follows the rules, nothing will fall apart. She has never asked for more. She has never believed she deserved it. It isn't a big life. But it is hers. And it is stable. And stable is everything. 𝗨𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲... 𝗶𝘀𝗻'𝘁. Suddenly, the life she carefully built begins to crack. Uneven. Unpredictable. Wrong. For someone who has always survived by knowing what comes next...that is the most dangerous thing of all. Because if she can't predict him-what comes after? And if she leaves... 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘀𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗼? ___________ Read now: US: https://a.co/d/0bmGM6Gy UK: https://amzn.eu/d/0bgAYaPB CA: https://a.co/d/09CpG1Df AU: https://amzn.asia/d/0eoasoCN IN: https://amzn.in/d/0jjun1kc MX: https://a.co/d/0bEnUjYI BR: https://a.co/d/02cybMIk

Marriage was supposed to be a promise-but for Kayla, it became a battlefield. Overshadowed by Damian's ego and Alyssa's manipulations, she struggles to protect her heart while holding onto her independence. As secrets unravel and trust fractures, Kayla is forced to confront betrayal, heartbreak, and the truth about the man she once loved. Yet in the aftermath of divorce, she discovers that strength isn't about clinging to what's lost-it's about reclaiming herself. Amid the ruins of the past, a steady hand offers patience, care, and the chance to believe in love again. Slowly, tentatively, Kayla learns that new beginnings can bloom from the most unexpected places. "Some endings aren't failures-they're beginnings in disguise."

Everyone warned her about him I guess she just didn't know love could hurt this quietly.

Two people bound by timing, pride, and a love that was never returned the way it should have been. In a story where chasing was easy-but staying was not, where one loved too much and the other too late- this is the beginning of how they lost each other... before they ever truly began.

You are not late. You are not behind. You are not failing God by resting. The Soft Life Scripture is a gentle spiritual companion for women ages 18-40 who believe in God, value spirituality, and are tired of fear-based faith and emotional burnout. Written in calm, modern language, this book translates timeless spiritual wisdom into words that feel safe, grounding, and emotionally intelligent. Each chapter invites you to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and remember that rest, boundaries, softness, and peace are not weaknesses-they are wisdom. This is not a traditional Bible. It is not theology-heavy or rule-driven. It is a place to breathe. A place to unlearn pressure. A place to meet God without fear. Perfect for women navigating: burnout healing dating fatigue identity shifts spiritual confusion becoming without rushing Read slowly. Return often. You are allowed to rest here.

Book 3 in the Time Jumpers Series Takes us to 1950's middle America. Where Recke and his team need to figure out who killed his twins... and prevent it from happening.

She was never the first choice. Not in friendships. Not in love. Not in life. Helene is seventeen, invisible in a world where popularity seems to matter more than kindness. She has always been the girl who stays quiet, who adapts, who loves too deeply and forgives too easily. Everything changes during one summer at the beach, when she meets new friends, new feelings, and a boy who makes her feel seen for the very first time. Jack is not perfect. He is complicated, confusing, and impossible to forget. Their story begins with stolen glances and late-night messages, grows into passion and secrets, and slowly turns into something painful - a love that hurts more than it heals. While Jack lives a public life with another girl, Helene becomes the secret. The hidden choice. The one he runs to in the dark. What starts as love becomes dependence. What feels like happiness becomes silence. And what she once believed was forever becomes a lesson she will never forget. This is not just a love story. It is a story about betrayal, friendship, heartbreak, and the courage to finally walk away. Because sometimes, growing up means learning that being chosen in secret is not the same as being chosen at all.

In a world where you're surrounded by grief and loss, you find solace in the only way you know how, through writing. Life isn't easy, and you will encounter many troubles along your journey. but in the end you'll learn how to live with the pain, and cope in your own unique way. though times get hard, you know you'll always be able to rely on writing. coping doesn't have to be hard, healing doesn't have to be painful, And solace comes in ways you won't expect.

Step into a mesmerizing world where dragons soar high into the vast skies and legends become reality. " Dragon Savior: A New Beginning " is a captivating fantasy novel that follows the adventure of Starfania, a young girl destined to find her true purpose. Starfania dreams of a realm where dragons and humans coexist harmoniously, a vision that helps drive her to self-discovery and heroism. As the next successor, in a lineage of powerful Dragon Saviors, she is faced with danger and immense responsibility, with powerful forces threatening her every step of the way. From thrilling battles to heartwarming family bonds, Starfania's story is a tapestry of courage, sacrifice, and resilience. As she learns to navigate impossible choices, and the new power, being guided by wisdom. This is the new updated version of this tale.

People think they're smart. They think they know how to play you... how to take from you without you noticing. But what happens when the person you're using... already knows? "I Knew Anyway" is a short, quiet, psychological story about being used, being aware... and choosing not to change. No revenge. No transformation. No sudden coldness. Just understanding. And a choice that most people won't understand.

Not every love story is about being together. Some are about being unseen. Some are about being noticed too late. And some... are just quiet lessons disguised as feelings.

Moon never planned to watch the man she loved marry someone else. But there she is-standing in the back of the hall, unseen, uninvited, and still unable to walk away from him. Min Yoongi was her mentor. Her safe place. Her almost. He taught her music, discipline, survival... but he never taught her how to live without him. She came only to say goodbye. To let go. To finally leave his world and disappear into her own. But everything shatters when the bride runs away- and Yoongi turns to Moon with a truth he should have never spoken. "You said a mentor must be repaid. So repay me... and marry me." This isn't a love story. This is a debt of the heart. This is the moment Moon learns that some repayments destroy you... and some awaken the parts of you tried to kill.

One moment, Avery was the author. The next... she woke up inside her own novel. Her characters are alive. Her plot is wrong. And Aiden-the man she wrote to break hearts- is looking at her like she's his. The scariest part? She's no longer the one holding the pen. Every page pulls her deeper, every twist makes her question who's really writing the story-her, or something else entirely. And somewhere between fiction and reality, she'll have to decide... does she want to escape this world? Or rewrite it forever? [New chapter: Every week on Monday.]

In a bright world of puzzles, magic, and viewer-guided adventures, a determined 13-year-old girl, Bo, and her gentle dragon, Dezadore, have always been the perfect team. With every journey, they rely on clues, courage, and a little help from those watching to find their way-until the very end, when it's finally his turn to shine. But lately... that moment feels smaller than it used to. As the adventures go on, Dezadore begins to wonder if he's truly needed-or just part of the routine. And when those feelings grow too heavy to ignore, he quietly steps away, hoping to find where he belongs. Back at the castle, the girl who never thought she'd feel alone suddenly does. The games aren't the same, the puzzles feel emptier, and no matter how many times she calls his name... there's no answer. Somewhere beyond the familiar paths, a quiet girl named Nightshade finds a lost dragon with a heavy heart. Instead of rushing him, she simply stays-offering him something he didn't realize he needed: understanding. As two worlds gently begin to shift, this story unfolds into a tender journey about friendship, feeling unseen, and discovering that sometimes, being needed starts with being understood. Disclaimer: This story is inspired by a pre-existing show that has since ended. I do not own the original series, characters, or concept-this is a fan-made continuation/reimagining created for fun and storytelling purposes only.

The Quiet Weight of Almost: There are some people who learn early that love is complicated. That staying is rare. That silence can feel safer than honesty. Elena is one of them. But when a different kind of presence enters her life-steady, unassuming, unfamiliar-she begins to question everything she thought she understood about connection, family, and what it means to be held without being hurt. A slow, intimate story about breaking inherited patterns and learning that "almost" is still a kind of becoming.

Nomkhosi has always known how to survive not how to be seen. But when she steps into a world of complicated love, hidden intentions, and emotional chaos, she finds herself at the centre of a story she never agreed to. As relationships blur between love and control, Nomkhosi must decide who she is willing to become... and what it will cost to stay true to herself.

Seven years. Pitong taon na naging "resident martyr" si Autumn "Oti" Garcia sa relasyon nila ni Allen. Sa opisina, she's the favorite target ng mga bullies, pero okay lang-kasi lagi siyang "sinasave" ng boyfriend niya. Akala ni Oti, she's the damsel in distress at si Allen ang kanyang Knight in Shining Armor. Not until that one fateful night sa isang bar. Through the loud music and clinking glasses, Oti overheard the brutal truth. Hindi pala siya "The One" para kay Allen. In front of their colleagues, he bragged about his "free nanny"-an all-in package na girlfriend, cook, cleaner, at emotional punching bag.

Hi beautiful souls, Here is a poem book created for self-love, healing, and acceptance. Each page is filled with words that gently guide you through the journey of embracing your true self, letting go of past hurts, and stepping into your power. Whether you seek to heal old wounds, reconnect with your inner child, or simply find peace within, this collection will offer comfort, inspiration, and a reminder that you are worthy of all the love the world has to offer, especially your own. Thanks for stopping by!

Misty Hollis is used to being alone. After years of working from home, keeping careful routines, and watching everyone else move forward, Misty has convinced herself that quiet is safer than wanting too much. Safer than being compared. Safer than being seen. Then her newly adopted cat, Eliot, starts escaping every day at exactly 3:30. Following him leads Misty to an overgrown garden, a sharp-eyed grandmother named Jenny, and Alastair Ward. Reserved, protective, and impossible to read, Alastair has built his own walls around duty and loss. Jenny sees something in Misty that Misty can barely admit to herself, and suddenly Misty is pulled into a world of family expectations, old grief, awkward parties, and a man whose attention feels both terrifying and impossible to ignore. Alastair doesn't do easy. Misty doesn't do vulnerable. But the more their lives tangle together, the harder it becomes to pretend that comfort is enough, or that being alone is the same as being safe. Because Eliot may have led Misty to Alastair's door. But staying will have to be her choice. A slow-burn romance about loneliness, found family, healing, and the terrifying sweetness of finally being seen. ============ #ONC2026 Prompt 5 =========== AI-assisted: The blurb for this story was developed with AI tools. The story itself is entirely written by the author with AI grammar assist only. =========== © 2026 Deborah Valtierra. All rights reserved. Following Eliot is published exclusively on Wattpad. If you see it anywhere else, it has been shared without permission.