Adulting Stories

Maraiah Jecelle spent most of her life searching for a place she could truly call home. After losing her parents, she learned to survive by holding tightly to the people she loved, especially Kael Dela Vega-the boy who had been beside her since childhood. Her best friend. Her safe place. The one person she believed would never leave. What she never knew was that Kael had been carrying a secret of his own. For years, he stayed by her side, loving her quietly while watching her give her heart to someone else. He never asked for more, never crossed the line, and never expected his feelings to be returned. Being there for her was enough. Until it wasn't. As betrayal, grief, and long-buried family secrets begin to resurface, Maraiah is forced to confront the truth about her past, her identity, and the people she thought she knew. Meanwhile, Kael struggles to protect the person he loves while fighting the growing distance between them. But some truths come with a price. Some wounds heal. Some scars fade. But some stains remain no matter how hard you try to wash them away. And sometimes, the deepest stains are left not by hatred or loss-but by the people who once felt like home.

Mga tula, mga ideya, mga linya, o litanya mula sa pananaw ng may-akda sa pagkabuhay at sa sakit na dulot nito.

Emerson Andre Ronquillo has a plan. Graduate from college. Build a career. Become the kind of adult who answers emails on time and owns matching furniture. The plan is reasonable. Unfortunately, Emerson is also emotionally attached to a future that doesn't exist. While surviving his final year as an Industrial Engineering student in Manila, Emerson develops an increasingly embarrassing fixation on Logan Everett-a college football star living thousands of miles away in Ohio whom he knows exclusively through interviews, highlight reels, and internet algorithms determined to make the situation worse. What begins as harmless admiration gradually becomes something more complicated. Not romance. Not obsession. Something stranger. A projection. As graduation approaches, the life Emerson imagines starts competing with the life he's actually living: late-night group chats, chaotic friends, thesis deadlines, convenience store dinners, campus routines, and the quiet intimacy of people who keep choosing one another through ordinary days.

This are several pieces of poetry I have written over the years, and it is just a diary, a digital record of my poetry. Do let me know in the comments if you find anything relatable as well!

May diploma. May talento. May pangarap. Isang writer na halos hindi kumikita. Isang anak na hindi makaalis sa bahay. Isang taong pagod nang habulin ang hustisyang matagal nang ipinagkait sa kanya. A story about ambition, survival, betrayal, and finding peace in a world that never played fair.

Asha, a writer who struggles to write her next story resorts to writing her journey with her greatest love, Theo.

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Jika kamu dewasa, banyak tuntutan dan penderitaan, kamu tidak sendirian. Usia 27 tahun, tidak cantik-cantik banget, belum mapan, belum menikah, itulah Vieran. Tidak punya privilege ekonomi, membuatnya tidak leluasa perawatan kecantikan. Pekerjaannya yang melihat banyak perceraian, membuat hasratnya untuk menikah hilang. Orang-orang menganggapnya hebat karena pekerjaanny, tapi hanya dia yang tahu seberapa isi saldo rekeningnya, tekanan batinnya, dan ketakutannya. Masing-masing manusia punya jalan menuju kedewasaannya sendiri. Inilah jalan kedewasaan Vieran. Jika kamu lelah dalam perjalanan kedewasaan ini, maka kamu adalah teman seperjuangan Vieran dalam perjalanan memahami bahwa dewasa ternyata seperti ini.

A mature man navigating loneliness, friendship, and the quiet absurdity of ordinary Sundays. Because adulthood turns out to be less dramatic than expected. Or does it?

Some people are easy to forget. But some linger... In habits you never changed, in songs you have stopped listening to, in promises you were never meant to break. Time moves on and lives change. People learn how to live without what they once thought they needed...Or at least try too. So when Kim Sunoo walks into a reunion he almost didn't attend, he thinks it will be just another evening. Only thing is...It isn't.

Aastha's first job lands her in Ahmedabad - smack in the middle of adulting chaos. Dry chapatis for lunch, rushed mornings, and somehow still late to work despite waking up on time. All she wants? To survive the grind of office hours, burnt dinners, and crushing expectations. Karjun Shah runs Shah Enterprises like clockwork - sleeves rolled up, silver wristwatch gleaming, and not a hair out of place. Stern, composed, the perfect CEO... until he's home. There, he's just Kaju -the steady heart of a noisy, loving Gujarati household that refuses to let him be anything but human. Neither planned this. But Aastha keeps catching glimpses of his silhouette and falling a little harder each time. Karjun can't ignore the new drafter with too many things in her tote and an uncanny way of softening his world. Love doesn't always arrive with fireworks. Sometimes, it tiptoes in - slow, steady, and unstoppable. All images/pictures belong to their rightful owners. I do not own any. Thank you. Have fun reading! Started: 30/05/2025 Word count: 90,000

Katanya kerja di label musik itu dream job: ketemu artis, dengerin lagu duluan, pulang-pulang bisa update story "living my best life." Realitanya? Revisi deck, artis ngambek, demo belum approved, dan kopi yang selalu keburu dingin. Di CITY RECORDS, Jayden, Marthin, Juna, Sean, dan Keno sama-sama terlihat seperti orang yang tahu arah hidupnya. Padahal di balik title keren, meeting tengah malam, dan studio yang nggak pernah benar-benar sepi, mereka semua sedang berusaha memahami satu hal: cara jadi dewasa tanpa kehilangan diri sendiri. CITY RECORDS - Adulting 18+ A Quarter Life Playlist at Music Label. Lima cerita. Satu label. Banyak mimpi yang belum selesai.

What if the most powerful words you'll ever say are only two? Fuck it. The Power of Saying Fuck It is part laugh-out-loud comedy, part brutally honest self-help, and part wake-up call for anyone who's exhausted from trying to keep everyone else happy. If you've ever... * Stayed in a toxic relationship too long... * Said "yes" when you wanted to scream "hell no"... * Lost sleep over other people's opinions... * Carried guilt, fear, or expectations that were never yours... ...this book is for you. With humor, real-life lessons, and a healthy dose of unapologetic honesty, Makeida Williams reminds readers that protecting your peace isn't selfish-it's survival. Sometimes healing doesn't begin with forgiveness or another motivational quote. Sometimes it begins by taking a deep breath and saying... "Fuck it."

May the words written here bring comfort and joy you long for in life. wuways (⁠◠⁠‿⁠◕⁠)

Graduation changed everything. But it didn't change them. After their unforgettable journey at Barden University, Donald Walsh and Brielle Mitchell step into a new chapter of life. For the first time, they must balance love, distance, responsibilities, and the future they have always imagined together. Donald begins building his dream career after graduation, while Brielle remains at Barden University, continuing her studies, her journey with the Bellas, and the life waiting for her on campus. Different schedules. Different cities. Different challenges. Yet somehow, their relationship only grows stronger. Through late-night video calls, surprise visits, endless messages, and a promise to always make time for one another, Donald and Brielle discover that real love is not measured by miles. It is measured by commitment, trust, patience, and the choice to keep showing up for each other every day. As months turn into years, their bond deepens in ways neither expected. Family introductions become family dinners. Dreams become plans. Plans become reality. With Donald settling into his own apartment and creating a life after college, Brielle spends more time there, making memories, celebrating milestones, supporting him through difficult moments, and learning what it truly means to grow together. But adulthood is never simple. New opportunities arise. New responsibilities appear. Unexpected obstacles test them. Important decisions wait around every corner. Through every challenge, every success, every laugh, and every tear, one question remains: Can the love that began at Barden survive the years ahead? Filled with romance, friendship, family, heartfelt moments, personal growth, and the next stage of Donald and Brielle's journey, WHEN VOICES MEET! 🎙️ is a story about choosing each other every day, even when life becomes complicated. Because some love stories don't end at graduation. Sometimes, that's where they truly begin. Their future is waiting for them.

[POETRY #2] A collection of poems about growing up before feeling ready. twenty-something explores the realities of adulthood, the exhaustion hidden behind independence, the loneliness of becoming, and the pressure to keep moving even when life feels uncertain. Through soft and reflective poetry, this collection captures the in-between phase of navigating dreams, responsibilities, changing relationships, and the version of yourself you are still learning to become. For anyone who has ever felt lost, left behind, or overwhelmed by the weight of growing up: this book is a reminder that you are not navigating life alone. twenty-something written by: syrynah © All Rights Reserved

Aadhya did everything right-studied, tried, waited. But two years later, she's still stuck. Not because she has no choices... But because every choice feels too heavy to make. While everyone else moves forward, she's left questioning herself, her path, and her pace. This isn't a story about having it all figured out. It's about feeling lost, overthinking everything... and learning to move forward anyway. Sometimes, you're not behind. You're just still becoming.

Aude has a plan. Sort of. Survive business school, be more mature, keep things casual with the boy she's definitely not in love with, and absolutely, under no circumstances, fall for the arrogant finance guy she interned with in Greece. Easy. Except her year in Nantes has other ideas: There are too many parties she doesn't remember agreeing to, suspiciously flirty chats, and way too many moments that feel like coupledom, but aren't. Not officially. As friendships shift and feelings get messy, Aude finds herself growing up in ways she never planned, and realizing that the people who change us the most aren't always the ones who stay. Sharp, funny, and quietly devastating, this is a story about love, timing, and the chaos of becoming who you are, one awkward text at a time. - - - - - - - - Cover found on Pinterest TWS : Talks about mental health Songs and lyrics go to their rightful owners

I flopped on the beanbag next to her. I felt happy. Iz and me. Me and Iz talking about stuff and Iz predicting my future. 'What does it say, Madam Rose?' 'Oh interesting,' Iz murmured. 'Very interesting. The card that crosses you is the Wheel of Fortune. It signifies a new chapter. A turning point.' ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ But a turning point is exactly what Lucy does NOT want. Everything is changing around her, and suddenly she is required to make all sorts of decisions. ♥ Everyone else knows who gogo get what they want to be except her. ♡ Izzie has become friends with the glamorous Nesta and Lucy isn't certain she likes the new threesome. Book 1 of the Mates Dates series ♥ Nesta and Izzie look 16, but Lucy, at 14, can easily pass for a 12 year old. ♡ But then the day Lucy sees the most wonderful boy crossing the street, things do start to change - in all areas of her life.

20 years old. One tiny paycheck. One dream of a life by the beach. 🌊