Shame Stories

#Yatiz is a story focusing on the lives of young people in a small seaside municipality called Carmen in the southern part of the Philippines. The name is based on a cuss word here, "Yati/Yatis" that has no English equivalent but is closest to WTF. It will be focusing on themes of slut-shaming, sexuality, family pressure, grades, identity, colorism, cyber-bullying, toxic masculinity, peer pressure and many more issues prevalent among the youth of the Philippines.

I look at other things people have gone through and I often wonder if I even have a right to feel the way I do. I deserve to be treated well. I deserve to be accepted. However, part of me falters. Part of me believes differently. These words are written for people who share similar feelings. I hope you find comfort in that you are not alone. Sending my best. - V

One coranar ago he was released from Mando's cold grip, returning to Ñaltariellë. Her joy at seeing her husband was soon quelled, for guilt and shame kept him ever distant. Ever retreating from her love and care. Now once more she sought in vain to seek solace beneath the tree's silver blanket. No comfort came to her that day, nor the day after.

A year has passed. Maybe, after a year, it's finally time to be happy again. Even if it means this disappears before anyone can see it.

The journey and fall of a musician. He gave it all up in a chase for fame and it leads to a life of isolation and shame. After a serious injury he runs into his ex, who he hurt with his actions, and then succumbs to the wound. She comes to his aid, despite it all. -Just a short story, may make it longer in the future.

For every loss, there must be a gain. Sophie Jacobs is a romance bookworm and a writing prodigy. Her writing skills stretch back to her early days, when she was just learning to hold a crayon. She would sit side-by-side with her mother, with a computer set in front of her with a keyboard sturdy enough to keep up with her vivacious speed. But everything turns upside-down. A tragic event occurs, and she must make a difficult decision. When she begins her new life in Orange City, Iowa, Sophie gets reeled in by two boys who seem to have been pitted against each other as rivals since the day they were born. Her problems get more serious as her life come on the line in the boys' battle to win her heart. In the end, only one will succeed, and the other shall be left behind. Cover by PaulinaTheViolinist

" I love you all and would always be grateful to have had you in my life." .... BUT.... A short tale (almost a one shot) based on what happens when at a tender age one becomes a victim of a heinous and terrifying crime. The constant urge to be able to come out of it yet getting trapped in it everyday tears the person apart, making them give up all hope and positivity in life. This was the very story I wrote here on Wattpad years ago. Do give it a try if you find the cover exciting enough. Thank you ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Authentic Faith without the Facade: Is God Naked? Does God have anything to hide? If people are 'created' in Gods image; why is it so hard to look like Him? Perhaps it's time we strip - take it all off, and let our faith be naked, pure, authentic... all the things we long for.

This was a quick short horror story about some righteous people finding their own history, metaphorically. Yeah, I just wanted to do a 30min think and write and thought it was neat enough to post, that history channel really makes you think.

Lilly and Ryan Philips were the the literal definition of drop dead gorgeous. With their exquisite bone structure and stunning looks they rocked the modeling world. They had everything, they were extremely rich, good looking, popular, anything you name it. Everyone knew their name, people loved and envied them. Life was perfect! And then the unexpected happens. Their father was suddenly dead. They said he committed suicide but Lily and Ryan knew that wasn't true. Their father would never do such a thing. So Ryan and Lily took the investigation into their own hands. Moving to the place it happened. Now Lilly and Ryan have to start over, not that it won't be easy, they were famous. Read this exhilarating, adventurous book that includes drama, romance, betrayal, friendships, and a whole lot of paparazzi. This is 'The Unexpected'

This is the memoir of an Asian-Canadian boy, one of the hundreds of high-achieving Asian students who are deemed to be excellent test-takers, but lacking in personality, creativity and imagination. He is always seen smiling, but is suffocating under his parents' expectations and feeling trapped by his culture's values. A detailed account of his life, this memoir shows the dark side of being raised by strict tiger parents, bringing depth and insight into the Asian stereotypes that have long persisted.

"Beware of lust; it corrupteth both the body and the mind" you said, softly stroking my cheek. "How should I repent Father?" "Pray to me, I can wash away your sin" ~~~~ Evelyn Briallen García has never been in love until now. The issue? She's fallen for her church pastor, Adam Channing, and she's fallen hard. And despite him agreeing to an illicit affair, she has no content, finding no love or true yearning. Constantly feeling empty, unwanted, and used, yet she says nothing in fear of loosing him. However, everything changes with the arrival of two new students, Willow and Claude Soleil, and for some reason both Claude and Eve find themselves captivated with each other. Both Claude and Eve are sinners, both are lonely, yet somehow they find each other in the deep depraved dark. ~~~~~~~~~~ *Inspired by the song "Holy" by Zolita Cover made by the wonder Imposter on Quotev💛

Personification of emotion, not boring, it just works. :P

She wants to be acknowledged, not just seen. She wants to be relevant, not overlooked. She wants to be happy, not disappointed. Follow Tinsley's journey to self-discovery. Maybe she can gradually create a life that's worth fighting for. Isn't that what we all want? ''' Tinsley Payne just wants to fit in. In fact, that's all she's ever wanted. Her entire life has been one chaotic storm after another, slowly and scarily destroying anything in its path. Happiness has been pretty hard to come by, though Tinsley insists that it's out there. How can a girl be so optimistic in a life full of let downs? Is she only fooling herself to believe that even the most damaged people, ultimately receive happy endings? I suppose time will tell... after all, she's got plenty of that on her hands.

Born into a picture-perfect family of lawyers and a soon-to-be doctor, Hayden Otley is absolutely devastated the day she comes to school to find that her best friend growing up, Samara Galen has committed suicide. When her Harvard-accepted brother, Tyler gets a new, seemingly flawless girlfriend, Violet Wren, she offers Hayden some answers about Samara's death--and admits that she doesn't believe Samara committed suicide on her own. Following Violet's commands, Hayden eventually becomes a suspect for murder. Remember, there's two sides to every story.

This new book I've created is here to inspire anyone who is needing of inspirational and encouraging logic towards the belief or theory or logical reasoning for not being ashamed of reading self help books or end asking for help. Having a guide or those kinds of people who you can honestly feel so comfortable talking about anything with whether it's personal secrets, daliy life struggles, or even anything around mental health issues or struggles that we all go through and experience more than once on more than one issue or topic in our own individual lives! So please refer, reference and reccomend this new book of mine here on WattPad to anyone you know that would benefit greatly from this book. Regardless of their own personal struggles, problems, etc they are facing, struggling or living with. And inspire, educate, encourage, and all else that involves with those who are new to recovery and overall educational resources in recovering from any mental illness of any kind and need the educational knowledge, support from you, others and helpful resources like this and many others too. In fact, consider the idea of making a pact or goal or achievement or something to commit both you and anyone who is struggling with anything that has some kind of shame, stigma or discrimination, and work on improving yourselves as individuals together. Agree on some ground rules, pacts like finding healthy, positive and helpful ways to cope with daily life struggles including stress, anxiety, other important milestones like boyfriends, new jobs, further education, busy schedules, support, and others that can interfere and break up friends and partners during times along the journey!