Adulting Stories

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: 70,000

Si Mayumi Kate Del Mundo ay isang bread winner ng pamilya, kinailangan niyang buhayin magisa ang kanyang mga kapatid simula ng iwan sila ng kanilang ina at sumama sa bago nitong asawa, ni ang kanyang ama ay hindi niya manlang nakilala dahil simula pagkabata ay iniwan lang din sila nito. Dahil sa kahirapan ay napilitan siyang pumasok sa trabaho na hindi niya aakalaing magiging dahilan ng pagtatagpo nilang dalawa ni Steven Martin Cervantes, nagiisang anak at taga pagmana ng mayamang pamilya ng mga Cervantes. Mababago kaya ni Steven ang buhay ni Yumi o si Yumi ang makakapag pabago sa buhay ni Steven? paano mangyayari yon kung nakatakdang ikasal si Steven sa babaeng hindi naman niya Mahal, anong relasyon ang kanilang mabubuo?

Lily has always lived life on her own terms-entitled, indulgent, and reliant on others to carry her. From belittling her hardworking brother Derek during family gatherings to expecting handouts from partners and friends, she's never faced the true cost of her actions. But after a series of life-altering events-including moving into her own apartment, managing her finances, confronting the consequences of her entitlement, and losing the parents who had always enabled her-Lily is forced to grow up. Through heartbreak, hard work, and self-reflection, she learns the value of responsibility, empathy, and independence. From managing her budget and repairing her car to navigating relationships without manipulation, Lily slowly becomes the person she never thought she could be. As she rebuilds her life and finally earns Derek's respect, she discovers that true freedom-and true love-come not from taking, but from standing on your own two feet. A heartfelt and inspiring journey of family, growth, and the tough lessons that shape adulthood.

A series of lifelong thoughts, word vomits, and unfulfilled dreams.

In the truest and most critical time spent in experiences that deeply shaped someone. All is uncovered, everyone is unmasked, and everything is unraveled.

Maraiah Jecelle Guzman and Kael Dela Vega have been inseparable ever since they were kids. They always got each other back. Their bond deepened as they grew up, blossoming into something more than just friendships. MJ is in denial about her feelings. Kael, on the other hand, was scared to confess his feelings, thinking that it would ruin their perfect friendships. A tragedy happens that changes MJ. Seeing those changes, Kael couldn't stand by and watch. He knew he had to help her clean up the stain in her heart left by her parents sudden deaths. But how could he do that? How could he save her without revealing the secret he'd kept hidden for so long?

The story of two best friends who discover passion, dreams and love while they adapt to face the storm of life which takes a different turn each time.

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She's the clown of the class - the one who always brings laughter wherever she goes. An underachiever by most standards, she takes life as it comes, simple in every way, and never stressing over things beyond her control. She doesn't care about romance, until she suddenly finds herself falling...

Ava Kingston didn't move to Seoul to be anyone's prize-she came to build a life in her own silhouette. On day one, two very different boys notice: Seo Jihoon, a composed model‑actor with a smile that quiets rooms, and Park Minjae, an idol rapper whose baritone can set a stage on fire. What starts in school hallways refuses to fade; it grows up with them through late‑night rehearsals, movie sets, fashion runways, and the messy, beautiful ordinary moments that make a life. Hearts tangle. Ambition tests loyalty. And desire keeps asking for one more chance. A slow‑burn AMBW/KMBW Korean romance about timing, boundaries, found family, and choosing yourself while your heart is choosing too. ©️ _RelleLebby_// R. L.

Mina x Lisa Fan Fic

Living Life

I write to let go of heavy thoughts, to lighten my heart, because life is short and writing helps me feel free. There is no connection to each story just my overwhelming emotions at time or past experiences

A short love story about two women that met in an unusual way. This is my second official Li-Soo fan fiction. Don't forget to vote and add to it to your library! P.S. I need to kill some time, so here you go :)

This book is about the realizations of a girl before she killed herself at 21.

Nathan was helping his mother by being a part-timer in a cafe she owned, balancing school and work is not an easy task, but Nathan makes it work. As a senior at Harrison High, he was determined more than ever to be accepted into an Ivy League school. A past mishap haunts him, he didn't want to leave for college with an unanswered question. However, he was pretty caught off guard when he finally knew the truth. He asked himself, am I gay? All photos and videos used are credited to the respective owners.

This is a compilation of the letters she written for the people in her past. Her Journals in the form of a letter about each person who impacted her life.

Kimberly is thirty, broke(ish), and just trying to keep it together - one bad coffee and awkward office encounter at a time. After being handed the biggest account at work, she suddenly becomes everyone's favorite topic at the water cooler. Between Gina's fake cheerfulness, Lydia's egg obsession, and a manager with a face carved from ice, Kimberly's Monday is about to unravel spectacularly. Because when you're a middle-class girl in South Africa just trying to adult -survival is an extreme sport.

Mary was just a girl, and before she knew it, she's now almost 21. Mary is now in college-no love, just rage and a whole bunch of loneliness. Heck, she doesn't even know where her life is heading. Will she be able to find love, or is she a hopeless case? Let's find out.

Koba Yuuzuki was raised to be an assassin-literally. His dad's one of the best in the business. But with his 21st birthday around the corner, Koba gets hit with an ultimatum: join the family legacy... or walk away from it forever. Sounds simple-except his parents insist he spend a year living a "normal" life first. You know, just to make sure he understands what he's giving up. Now, Koba finds himself in Yunizaru-a city that never slows down and never shuts up. Neon lights flicker through midnight rain, street vendors shout over jazz from rooftop bars, and the line between dream and danger is always blurred. For someone raised to be invisible, blending into a city this loud is no small task. But as Koba tries (and mostly fails) to blend in, he and his new friends stumble into a string of bizarre events unraveling in the city's underbelly. Suddenly, the choice between "normal life" and "trained killer" isn't so black-and-white.