Empowered Stories

cor·ner·stone /ˈkôrnərˌstōn/ noun an important quality or feature on which a particular thing depends or is based. Wendy has loved her husband Atlas since she was twelve years old.. He was her first kiss, her first love, her forever. Together, they built a perfect life - married after high school, raised two beautiful boys together, and were still blissfully in love. Until Atlas pulled away. Wendy did everything she could to keep their marriage from unraveling-juggling the house, the kids, and all the invisible labor no one thanks her for. But when Atlas fails to show up to their final resort therapy session, Wendy makes a different choice - she stops waiting for him. Determined to take her life back, Wendy gets a job, rediscovering her independence and finding unexpected freedom in a world where she no longer carries the weight for both of them. While she flourishes, Atlas unravels. He watches everything that matters slip through his fingers-his wife, his sons, the family he thought he was protecting by keeping his fear to himself. But to heal their fractured marriage, Atlas will have to face the real reason he pulled away... And what does it have to do with his brother's late wife, Carrie? A marriage-in-trouble second chance romance. No cheating, HEA always.

When Jennifer Parks and her boyfriend Michael are caught on the Kiss Cam at a packed hockey game, she expects laughter, a quick kiss, and a memory to cherish. Instead, Michael freezes. The crowd chants. And a stranger - a confident man named Hank - leans in and kisses her instead. The clip goes viral overnight. Michael's humiliation turns to anger, and Jennifer becomes an unwilling internet sensation - "the Kiss Cam Girl." But when Michael admits he's embarrassed by who she is, Jennifer walks away, choosing self-respect over shame. As the world watches her rebuild her life, Jennifer learns that healing isn't a straight line - it's messy, public, and powerful. Her confidence grows, her career flourishes, and fate brings back the stranger from that fateful night, now revealed to be everything Michael never was. But Michael can't let go. His obsession spirals into chaos, forcing Jennifer to confront him - and herself - one final time. The Kiss Cam is a story about public heartbreak, private healing, and the quiet courage it takes to love again. It's about the moment you realize that being loved isn't the same as being seen - and that sometimes, the best revenge is peace.

[No CP] The Cannon Fodder Supporting Roles I Wore All Became Big Bosses Author: Rabbit Who Loves to Eat Vegetables Raw title: 我穿的炮灰女配们都成了大佬 Author: 爱吃青菜的兔子 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gu Cen was peacefully sleeping when she was rudely awakened by the Main God System. Refuse to bind with it? Instant death! Who's more domineering? With just a tap of her finger, she tore the system apart, melted it down, and forged it anew-beginning her journey across different planes with a reborn system companion. In one world, it was the middle of a harsh winter. A poor rural wife was locked out of her home and left to freeze to death by her husband's family. Gu Cen stepped in-punishing the cruel mother-in-law, the abusive husband, and the wicked stepson. Through sheer strength, she made them obey, so much so they wouldn't dare breathe wrong. In another, a single mother who couldn't swim was cyberbullied to death for not saving a drowning person. Netizens, self-righteous and ignorant, twisted the facts and condemned her.

When six-year-old Rose walks in on her father "sleeping" with his best friend, the truth shatters her family in a single afternoon. Her mother, Paige Bennett, a devoted pediatrician and single mom, suddenly finds herself balancing heartbreak, motherhood, and self-respect - all while shielding her daughter from the fallout of a betrayal she didn't cause. Nathan Bennett swore that Claire was "just a friend." Now caught, exposed by the one person he thought was too young to understand, he scrambles to undo what can't be undone. But Paige refuses to let manipulation, guilt, or charm sway her again. What begins as devastation soon becomes transformation - for both Paige and Rose. As Paige rebuilds their life from the ashes, she teaches her daughter that love isn't measured in gifts or apologies, but in truth and consistency. And when Nathan finally realizes what he's lost, it's already too late. Tender, powerful, and hauntingly real, What Rose Saw is a story about betrayal, motherhood, and the quiet strength of choosing peace over chaos - and dignity over desperation.

🌙 Some wolves are born to follow. She was born to rise. Aurim has never fit the Silverfang Pack mold-too quiet, too human, too easy to hurt. For eight long years, she has been the target of the Alpha's twin sons and their cruelty. But when she comes of age, a truth explodes ...but Aurim refuses to bend. When the pack comes to drag her back in pieces, Aurim stands her ground. She won't return to the life that tried to break her. She'll build a new one. Above them. Beyond them. Free.

Scrolls and Chapters is a collection of prose, and the author's first set of rules, articles, and perspectives. This is the mainspring of her lyrical imagination, unabashed zest for literary arts, and worth-sharing introspection.

If you mention the past, you die. ~~~ Phoenix, a young woman living in The City, has grown tired of unjust deaths, brutal killings, and punishment for individuality. Chips implanted in the throats of citizens ensure that any mention of life fifteen years ago is heard, by none other than the unnamed president known as The One, and his loyal Enforcers. Lies are uttered, trust is scattered, and fear coats the air. Having endured enough, Phoenix, seeking peace and safety, decides to travel off the Continent. An unexpected encounter with someone she never predicted she'd see again alters her plans, and her life. Facing old friends, new comrades, and cruel Enforcers, Phoenix finds herself confused about her role in the midst of all these changes. Strangers are turning into allies, a revolution is being born, and there is a continuous battle between her heart and mind. She does not know who to trust and who to kill. When you are surrounded by many but are completely alone, you start making dangerous decisions. ~~~ ONGOING ©Heba Mawid 2020

Universal Verse is the sequel to Scrolls and Chapters, the compilation of the author's set of perspectives.

The Soprano Family is a story about family, self-discovery, identity, descent, culture, and bloodline-a fictional and animated compilation that advocates for the importance of the family, universal propensity, human sustainability, culture and the arts, and youth empowerment. This book also discusses justice, power, kindness, and courage, which includes the universe and the many possibilities that go along with it.

Ruby Sinclair, a 26-year-old photographer and freelance editor, is engaged to Joe, a charming financial advisor, with their Christmas Day wedding fast approaching. But while helping Joe with his work, Ruby uncovers a secret: a two-year-long affair between Joe and their wedding planner, Maria. Instead of confronting him immediately, Ruby quietly organizes her life and waits for the perfect moment. On the morning of their wedding, in front of over 500 guests, Ruby exposes the betrayal, shattering Joe's carefully constructed world. Maria is fired, Joe spirals into obsession and entitlement, and Ruby begins to reclaim her life. Channeling her pain into her art, she launches a photography and editing career that skyrockets her to international fame. Booked months in advance, attending celebrity events, walking red carpets, and leading a team dedicated to her craft, Ruby becomes a celebrated figure known worldwide. Yet even as fame surrounds her, Joe attempts one final confrontation, desperate for forgiveness. Ruby, now stronger, wiser, and unshakably confident, shuts him down with a single, devastating question: "Would you forgive me if I had cheated for our entire relationship?" Framed in Truth is a story of betrayal, resilience, and ultimate empowerment-a reminder that truth, once revealed, can free you in ways nothing else ever could.

Jenna's world was turned upside down on what should have been the perfect Christmas dinner. Surrounded by her boyfriend, his family, and friends, she discovers weeks of lies, manipulation, and infidelity. But heartbreak becomes her catalyst. Alone and unbroken, Jenna explores new passions-photography and writing-transforming her pain into art. Her talent captures the attention of the world, gaining her followers, recognition, and eventually national acclaim. But her ex refuses to stay out of her life. He attacks her online, tries to claim credit for her achievements, and even breaks legal boundaries, threatening everything she's built. Jenna, however, rises above. Through perseverance, creativity, and self-belief, she thrives beyond his reach, proving that independence is more powerful than manipulation. From betrayal to empowerment, from heartbreak to triumph, "The Christmas Dinner" is a story of resilience, self-discovery, and unshakable strength.

When love meets the glare of fame, silence can be louder than any confession. Amelia Reyes, a world-renowned artist celebrated for her haunting murals and sculptures, has always believed that beauty could mend the broken. But when her boyfriend, superstar basketball player Jackson Hale, is caught in a scandalous public betrayal, her world fractures under flashing cameras and whispered headlines. Calm in the face of chaos, Amelia walks away - not in fury, but in quiet strength. As Jackson spirals under the weight of his own choices, Amelia's art becomes her armor. The world watches her rise from heartbreak into history, her work capturing the rawness of rebirth. Along the way, she crosses paths with Elijah Roth - a brilliant but reserved billionaire art investor who sees beyond her fame to the woman fighting for peace behind the glass. But as admiration deepens into something far more dangerous, Amelia must confront her fears of trust, vulnerability, and fame itself. Can she open her heart again without losing herself, or will the ghosts of betrayal paint her story in tragedy once more? A story of love, loss, and reinvention, Silent Fouls explores the quiet battles fought behind public perfection - and the courage it takes to choose peace over pain, and truth over spectacle.

she was a scattered palette filled with every colour and he was the calm painter who envisioned the whole world through her on his canvas. A tale set in the late 1800s, India when feminism was a taboo while patriarchy and misogyny was a norm. Labanya, an eight year old girl who was a little too curious for her age and gender was tied to Rudrajit, an eleven year old boy who was a bit too composed and soft for his age and gender by the sacred bond of marriage. What would this marriage bring about in the lives of these young souls who were yet to discover their own selves? N.B - This story revolves not only around the romance between the two main character but also focuses on the important aspects and lessons that one could learn from this story by living through the characters and their mindsets while also getting to know about the very different environment of those time. I do not intend to impersonate or resemble any real personalities through my story as it's purely my imagination. Mention of real places and a few historic personalities are there just to add depth to the story and make it realistic.

Author's Note ✨ Assalamu alaikum , I'm Mimosa Jay 🌸 Circuits and Silk is my very first book, and it means so much to me. I wrote it for every girl who's ever been told her dreams are too big or too bold - especially those who dared to chase them anyway. This story is about courage, faith, and the balance between ambition and love. Through Amira's journey, I wanted to show that feminism isn't about rejecting men, but about proving that women can build, lead, and love - all at once. Thank you for being part of my first writing journey. Your support, comments, and encouragement mean the world to me. 💕 - Mimosa Jay #ForTheWomenWhoBuild © 2025 Mimosa Jay All rights reserved. No part of this story may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of the author. This work is a piece of fiction. Names, characters, and events are products of the author's imagination.

After being rejected by her husband and Alpha in front of half the werewolf world, Allison does the only thing left that makes sense- she walks away. Heartbroken but unbowed, she rebuilds from the ground up, turning her experience as a Luna into something new: Luna's Compass, a consultancy that fixes the messes other packs are too proud to admit they made. No attachments. No politics. No pity. But fate has a sense of humor. Her newest client, Gordon Hale, is a widowed Alpha raising three daughters and holding his pack together by sheer will. What starts as a six-month contract becomes something far more complicated- professionally, politically, and painfully personal. Between grief, politics, and the slow burn of something she swore she'd never feel again, Allison must learn that fate isn't about who you're tied to - It's about who you become when the bond breaks. Updates Tuesdays and Fridays at Noon (Pacific)

At twenty-six, Nysa stands at the crossroads between expectation and desire-between the life her parents want for her and the dream she is still building for herself. An evening at the park, a familiar bench, and a stranger with a gentle voice change everything. Some encounters don't arrive to stay. They arrive to remind us who we are. A quiet story about faith, timing, and the courage to choose yourself- even when the world asks you to settle. The Silence That Chose Her- Between fear, faith and the courage to choose oneself.

Clara always dreamed of being a writer, but her boyfriend mocked her every word. Her "little hobby," he called it. Still, she wrote. She published. And against all odds-she rose. Now, Clara is a bestselling author, her books bringing comfort and joy to readers everywhere. But fame attracts shadows, and soon her ex reappears-first with a new girlfriend, then with public lies, harassment, and desperate demands to be her "muse." But Clara isn't the woman he once tried to silence. With proof, resilience, and a newfound peace, she claims her story once and for all-proving that the greatest gift we can give ourselves is freedom. Set against the twinkling lights and quiet snowfall of Christmas, The Christmas Ending is a story of love lost, courage found, and the magic of reclaiming your voice.

When a self-made beauty entrepreneur Aria Mitchell discovers her mayoral candidate husband and best friend have been stealing from her company while conducting an affair, she loses everything-her business, her marriage, and her reputation. But from the ashes of betrayal rises an unexpected love with the Korean-American journalist who exposed the scandal, and together they must navigate cultural differences, community expectations, and the long road to rebuilding trust and finding authentic success. ©️ _RelleLebby_// R. L.

Five couples. Five stories. One society that both binds and breaks. Some are caged by family expectations. Some are free - yet burdened by pressure. Some got the freedom they dreamed of - but at what cost? Because life isn't easy for anyone. And fate... it always has its own plans. Will they rise beyond the sky they once dreamed of? Or will the weight of expectations pull them back down? Dive into a tale of LOVE, OBSESSION, REBELLION, and FREEDOM. Because every love story carries more than just love.

Ananya Rao was told to play it safe - to stay home, dream small, and never wander too far. But she's not built for limits. One day, she packs her courage and steps into the unknown - not to collect stamps on her passport, but to discover life, people, and herself. From snow peaks to silent towns, from strangers who teach her lessons to moments that break her - every experience shapes her into someone stronger. She learns. She falls. She rises. What begins as a journey of discovery soon becomes the making of a woman who builds her own empire - one adventure, one heartbreak, one dream at a time. 🌸 A story of discovery, courage, and the unstoppable journey of a girl who dares to build her own world.