Theonethatgotaway Stories

One summer of freedom. A lifetime of regret. At twenty-nine, June Vance has engineered the perfect life. She is a Senior Analyst in Makati, engaged to a high-society banker, and living the flawless blueprint her authoritarian father demanded. She is secure, successful, and entirely numb. But beneath her luxury designer watch lies a hidden defect in her perfect system-a small, faded lightning bolt tattoo. It is a silent monument to the summer of 2016 in Antipolo City. A ghost of a time when she was eighteen, wild, and deeply in love with John-a free-spirited mechanic who drove a cherry-red '67 Mustang and taught her how to breathe. Together, they were Johnny and June, getting matching ink to seal a reckless, beautiful vow: Us against the world. Walang iwanan. But summer ended. August brought the heavy realities of university, class divides, and her father's suffocating shadow. Pride poisoned their sanctuary, and a single, rain-drenched mistake turned into a decade of deafening silence. Now, with her high-society wedding looming, a throwback song on the radio brings her corporate fortress crashing down. June successfully secured the future she was forced to want, but as she looks out over the glittering Manila skyline, she is left to face the most devastating truth of all: In this life, he is the sunset she couldn't have.

─── ⋆⋅ ☾⋅⋆ ─── Updates Regularly ||BOOK ONE in the Fear of the Light Duology|| ≪ ◦ ❖ ◦ ≫ Ninety-seven years after a nuclear apocalypse wiped out nearly all of the Earth's population, twelve clans of humans remain on the ground, each with their own culture and way of living. Lead by the fearsome Commander (a clan member with black blood), their forces are united and unstoppable in battle. Alayna kom Trikru never wanted any part of it. At twelve, she ran from her clan with a secret known only by those who cared enough to look for her. Now, at twenty-one, she lives in the forest with her best friend, Lincoln, and no plans of returning home. Her life has never been simple...but she's never seen a ship fall from the sky either. The twelve clans weren't the only ones who survived the apocalypse...and these new people bring danger with them, according to everything she's heard about them. And yet...she can't help but get sucked in, thanks to a certain Bellamy Blake. ≪ ◦ ❖ ◦ ≫ Based on The 100 (Seasons 1-3) CONTENT WARNINGS: Book One contains language, violence & gore, angst, lime, non-explicit sex, drugs, drinking (some underage), and death. If you are uncomfortable with any of these topics, this book is not for you. ≪ ◦ ❖ ◦ ≫ Cover By: @elevenwearsprada Graphics By: Users Detailed Inside ─── ⋆⋅ ☾⋅⋆ ───

Some people enter your life quietly. No grand entrance, no dramatic beginning. They simply become part of your everyday routine until one day, you can't imagine life without them. For Nics, high school was supposed to be just another chapter filled with classes, inside jokes, rainy walks, and endless laughter with his best friend, James. But everything changes when Sophie, a girl who sees beauty in ordinary moments through the lens of her camera, slowly becomes part of their world. What starts as an unexpected friendship grows into something deeper, hidden behind stolen glances, late afternoon sunsets, road trips, school memories, prom night, and countless opportunities that never became confessions. While everyone around them begins to notice the feelings they refuse to admit, Nics continues to believe there will always be another chance. As graduation draws near, life reminds them that not every goodbye comes with a warning, and not every love story gets the ending it deserves. A heartfelt coming-of-age romance told in Taglish, Before Goodbye is a story about friendship, first love, missed chances, and the unbearable weight of words left unsaid. It asks one simple question: What if the person you loved became a memory before you ever found the courage to tell them?

"𝘿𝙀𝘼𝙍 𝘼𝙋𝙍𝙄𝙇..." In which Pedri Gonzalez realizes Niyah Balde is truly the one that got away. PEDRI GONZALEZ x FEM! OC. "...𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙊𝙉𝙇𝙔 𝙁𝘼𝘾𝙀 𝙄𝙉 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝘾𝙍𝙊𝙒𝘿 𝙏𝙃𝘼𝙏 𝙄 𝙆𝙉𝙊𝙒"

I saw her underneath a tree; the soft breeze felt nice on my skin. Her hair danced along with the wind; moments later, she lay down in the soft grass. "Do you promise me not to go, Vior?" She asked, her eyes doubtful. "Like I said earlier... I'll always stay here, Violet." And she smiled at me. A smile that I'll always treasure forever. A beautiful and radiant smile. My beloved Violet... How could someone hate you? I'll do anything for you. Even if it means risking everything I've known. So please keep that smile on your face for me. Date Started: Sept 23 2025 Date Finish:...

Years have passed. She's a grandmother now widowed, weathered, but not bitter. While helping her clean the garage, her grandchildren stumble upon a shoebox filled with old letters, unlocking memories of a love that never quite faded. Back in 8th grade, at a private Christian academy where everything was supposed to be orderly, disciplined, and "right," She met Dani a loud, boyish, fearless girl who flipped her whole world upside down. What started as friendship bloomed into something deeper, something unspoken. But silence, fear, and timing would tear them apart. From shared snacks and hand-holding under desks to first heartbreaks and whispered letters, this is the story of a love that never got its chance, a love kept secret in the face of societal expectations, internal fears, and growing pains. As time moves on, people leave, come back, fall for others, and grow into who they are meant to be. But some feelings especially first love never truly vanish. Some names stay on your tongue long after you stop saying them. The One That Got Away is a poignant coming-of-age LGBTQ+ romance about young love, missed chances, and what it means to carry someone in your heart even when they no longer hold your hand.

This is a heartfelt story of love, distance, choices, and lifelong regret. It begins with two souls who first connected through letters, meeting for the first time at the foot of a cool mountain where a gentle bond quickly deepens into sincere love. Through years of long‑distance separation, they weather doubts, build shared dreams, and even plan a home together. The narrator once faltered and strayed, but he was forgiven and chose him again, certain that nothing could ever tear them apart. Yet as time passes, the long wait slowly turns routine stale. When another man appears offering immediate certainty and marriage, the narrator grows weak and confused. Too afraid to speak a truthful goodbye, she withdraws, pushes him away, and finally breaks his heart by announcing she will marry someone else. She blocks all contact, hoping he will hate her and move on only to find herself trapped in endless regret. In the end, she carries the truth that he was the only one who truly knew and loved her completely. Though she chose another path, he remains forever in the special place no one else can fill an unspoken gratitude, a love that never faded, and a loss she will carry for the rest of her life.

Have you ever felt regrets of losing someone? Then these poems are for you, collection of poems for broken hearts and souls who keeps wondering and waiting for second chance.

lyrics from various songs that remind me of sydney and caleb

estas cartas son para mi persephone, que siempre recuerdes que no importa lo que pase, siempre te elegiré en cada vida. Te amo y todavía me estoy enamorando de ti. -greeekkk .... [these letters are for my persephone, may you always remember that no matter what happens, i will always choose you in every life. I love you and I'm still falling in love with you.] -greeekkk

Camilla has made terrible decisions back then that haunts her up until now and she was left with no choice but to live her life with unyielding regrets.

This story is about my stranger. The one that got away. A train ticket, a borrowed jumper, and late-night walks."

" . . in another life, i would be your girl . . . " A BRIGHT VACHIRAWIT CHIVAAREE FAN FICTION By: ZLOSSIER start: 04 / 30 / 20 end: - / - / -

"Sid and Valentina's story is a bittersweet tale of missed chances and drifting apart. Sid, a talented artist, secretly creates drawings for Valentina, his special girl. Despite their growing affection for each other, fear prevents them from confessing their feelings. Over time, Sid's desire for popularity leads him to distance himself from Valentina, causing their once-deep connection to fade. As they find themselves at a crossroads, they must confront the consequences of their choices and the pain of right person, wrong time. With unspoken words and a heavy heart, they part ways, hoping that one day, fate will bring them back together."

In the depth of love, amidst of chaos and innumerable challenges of life, you're my iris, 𝒎𝒚 𝒂𝒈𝒂𝒑𝒆. Selestina Viola Velasco is a resilient call center agent-strong-willed, fiercely independent, and the sole provider for her family. Life has taught her to survive, not to dream. Love was never part of her plan-until Theodore Idan Rodriguez walks into her life. With him, she begins to believe in something more, something beautiful. But as their bond deepens, an unspoken shadow looms over her-a quiet fragility in her strength, a ticking clock behind her smiles. In the brief light of newfound love, Selestina begins to write a story she may not finish.

A story about the crown princess of a kingdom, about to go on a mission to prove herself worthy of the throne. but there is trouble in the kingdom and a war is coming from the east, how does she survive and how does she get her kingdom through these unprecedented times? a small excerpt: There was a scuffle at the door. " Go follow them," Soft Foot steps ran down the hall. Val was the first out of the door and glimpsed the end of a black cloak slip through the door at the end of the hall. " after them, quickly, put the castle on lockdown, they must not escape." Shouted King Rayland from inside the sword vault. " this is exactly why I am showing you this now,"

A poetry of saying goodbye to the person that love me the most.

Calix and Ella are about to get married but when the wedding day came, she refused to marry him and run away. After five years, they met again... Calix was about to meet the wedding organizer at the café, he was shocked to know that Ella is the one he will meet. He felt all the pains he feels when she left him. He wanted to take revenge on Ella. He tried to trick her by rejecting all the proposals she showed to him. But one night, she came to him begging for forgiveness and confess her love to him and tried to tell the reason why she walked away that day. Mapapatawad pa ba siya nito o mananatiling tapos na ang kanilang relasyon?

nothing special don't read it!

Have you ever met someone and figured out very soon that they were the one you wanted to be with? This is the story of how poorly that person treated me, and how I'll always regret not having them in my life.