Gaslighting Stories

Some things are better being blurred than be clear. Like the jagged edges of a broken heart, or the cold, clinical precision of a surgical scar. Clarity, after all, is a cruel light. It reveals the cracks in the foundation and the dust in the corners of a life that was meant to be a sanctuary. In the quiet stillness of the mansion, the blur is a mercy. It is the soft focus of a memory that refuses to solidify, the way the rain turns the world outside the window into a smear of grey. To see clearly would be to remember the weight of the mud, the taste of betrayal, and the face of the man who let go. So, she leans into the haze. She chooses the velvet shadows over the harsh glare of the truth. She allows him to step into the frame, his silhouette a familiar, steady blur against the sharp corners of her mind. Truth is a jagged thing, it cuts the hand that tries to hold it. But a lie, a beautiful carefully curated lie is smooth. It is the silk of a gown, the warmth of a steady hand, and the comfort of a name that feels like a gift rather than a burden. If the sunshine is artificial, does it matter, as long as the shadows stay at bay? If the love is a cage does it matter as long as the bars are made of gold? Some stories are not meant to be read to the end. Some pages are meant to stay stuck together, their ink bleeding into a mess of illegible secrets. To be clear is to be broken. To be blurred is to be whole.

Case #15993-b: The Adjacent. Questioning Officer: Luc Gaither-Locke. Child Specialist The victim of the Frau Abduction file sitting in front of him was the younger of the pair. The drink he had handed to his side of the rounded table lay untouched. Rodney Foal studiously did not make eye contact. ...A ward of the state.... Kidnapped, dehumanized and later fled with nothing but clothes on their backs, and a preteen whose throat closed up and unconsciously coded his paper. "He doesn't play favorites." "Pardon?" Officer Gaither replied, trying to remain composed all the same, keeping things conversational. Casual. "Abby said Papa didn't play favorites." And his eyes were rested on his shoes.

Eve is newly married to a devoted husband and is now pregnant with their first child. Life should feel safe. Instead, strange things begin to happen. Nothing concrete. Nothing provable. Not solid enough to accuse her husband's teenage son from his previous marriage, who is silent, unsettling and watching her far too closely. As Eve begins documenting the incidents, the line between coincidence and intention starts to blur. The more she notices, the worse it gets. The more she writes, the more it feels like someone is reading along. How do you survive the truth when you don't know the whole story? Is it even worth knowing the truth when someone in the house has already decided what will happen next? Will she be too late to stop it? The Silent Witness is a psychological thriller about the cost of looking too closely. How far would someone go to protect the life they built? Exclusively available on Inkitt, Wattpad, FictionPress and Quotev.

She Prefers Me Asleep is a dark mysterious psychological horror story about Alice Newton, a chronically ill girl who has lived in isolation for years under the care of the only person she trusts-her doctor. Confined to a crumbling house and warned that the outside world is dangerous, Alice's life is ruled by strict routines, medication, and silence. But when strange gaps in her memory begin to surface and small inconsistencies start to appear, Alice is forced to question everything she believes about her illness, her past, and the woman who claims to be keeping her alive. As curiosity slowly outweighs fear, Alice edges closer to a truth that was never meant to be remembered. A story about control, obsession, lost time, and the terrifying question of whether safety can sometimes be the most dangerous lie of all.

In an eerily inverted world, humanity reels under the shadow of sinister extraterrestrial forces. The new reality is stark and bewildering, marked by a chasm between what is and what is portrayed. Powerless governments resort to deception, propagating the illusion of normalcy while death and mysterious ailments ravage the populace. In this regime, even acknowledging the existence of extraterrestrials is heresy, a paranoid fantasy dismissed and suppressed. Embark on an immersive journey into this dystopian realm, seen through the eyes of a brave few, the resolute resistance. These individuals defy the imposed silence, voicing the forbidden, risking all to shatter the façade of lies. Facing internment and stigma, they stand against not only the alien menace but also an oppressive regime, determined to uphold its illusory peace at any cost. This is a tale of rebellion, intrigue, and the relentless pursuit of truth. Witness humanity's resilience as it confronts the greatest challenge in its history. The question lingers: Can it overcome its own denial? The race against time is on. This gripping novel promises to hold you captive until its final page. In a world where truth is the ultimate transgression, brace yourself for a literary odyssey that will linger long after the journey concludes.

Castiel has always felt a bit off, never fitting in with anyone. He preferred being outdoors, planting his garden even in the winter and all the animals love him. Castiel's world gets turned upside down when a handsome green-eyed man and his blue-haired sister enter his world tell him something truly impossible about himself.

He never believed in love - not in a world that never believed in him. Adam, a Syrian teen in Kuwait, carries the weight of racism, silence, and scars no one sees. Then came Jasmine - bold, brilliant, and thousands of miles away. A message. A spark. And suddenly, nights were filled with secrets, laughter, and the kind of closeness that feels more real than life itself. But when Jasmine begins to pull away, Adam is left spiraling into obsession, guilt, and a truth he never saw coming - something that would test the line between love and illusion. Some digital connections feel like destiny. Others leave you wondering if you ever really knew them...

I just met this handsome guy and on our first night we kissed. It was delightful and we even slept on the same bed. We spent the night together and went on dates. This went for over a week straight until one day at school i saw him flirting with another girl. That was my ex bestfriend he was flirting with.. I talked to him and he told me he never cheated since we were never together. That broke my heart and trust so i cried over him for a week. My friends laid me help by comforting me and suggesting i should just find another guy. So i met this guy Zayden and he became my bestfriend. I didn't think of him as we were gonna be couples but he was like a brother to me. I just thought i was gonna get back up in life until i faced the hard truth of reality. Was this guy really good for me? Or was the people surrounding me bad for us? Danger after danger after problems after danger comes our way. Im not sure if i can hold on any longer... Im questioning everything. Were my friends really my friends? Who are my real allies and my enemies? Was Aiden really inlove with me? I don't know anymore... (Conclusion) A Story about brothers that were in a conflict with other families and it's still a mystery if they were good for protecting me from danger, or bad for bringing it. Alot of plot twists in this story and i highly recommend it if you like mysteries. It's also in taglish.

Gakushuu's mom tried to leave his father when he six-years-old, but things didn't go how she'd planned.

There was something off about Mr Asano, and it took Ren beating his friend in a test for him to realise it.

Tips and ways to manipulate people and gaslight people<3

I wonder what would happen if Nightmare switched sides..? This book explores that possibility but also combines it with some fluffy Inkmare scenarios and brotherly bonding~ I hope you enjoy! ฅ'ω'ฅ

To fall in love with an inmate is errant and sinful, but to fall in love with an inmate you've never seen is insanity. Seduction by a handsome, friendly voice leads Cloud Strife, an ambitious employee of Shinra Penitentiary and Asylum, fully astray as he begins to doubt and fear his superiors, the facility, and his trusted friends.

After the Kaiba Mansion has been left to deteriorate and it seems as if the owners have moved, you and some friends decided to explore it. After a freak accident you discover what's inside.

He smiled like a savior, but I was just a replacement. When nursing student Eli Mendoza meets the mysterious and golden boy Calix Navarro, it feels like fate. Calix is everything Eli's not-popular, confident, and wrapped in the school's blue uniform like a saint. But as the two become closer, Eli begins to notice the cracks in Calix's perfect image. Secrets begin to bleed out. A hidden photograph. A name Calix whispers in his sleep. A love story that may not even belong to Eli. In a world of clinical labs, buried trauma, and lonely nights in the dorm room, Eli must confront the terrifying truth: What if the boy he loves is only pretending to love him back? And what if Eli isn't the only one being used? 🔥 A twisted, psychological BL drama exploring identity, trauma, obsession, and the haunting cost of love based on lies.

I have everything. Power. Wealth. Control. But someone out there knows I don't deserve it. Eden Frost, CEO of Astra, built her life on ambition and intelligence, rising to the top of the country's most powerful tech empire. But when a cryptic letter arrives-five simple words that send a chill down her spine-her carefully curated world begins to crack: Don't forget what you did. Then, while sitting in her office at Astra, Eden checks her home security cameras-only to see something impossible. A familiar face, standing in her foyer. A face that should be dead. As she fights to maintain her grip on power, strange messages continue to haunt her, and shadows from her past refuse to stay buried. Someone is watching. Someone knows the truth. And if Eden doesn't find them first, everything she's built will come crashing down.

This is not a story line with a plot, but rather I will be talking about different emotions and harmful or positive actions that I experience on a day to day basis. This book is not here to discredit how various actions may make you feel as an individual, but rather is based on my own experiences. Stay tuned. Yours truly, Savannah Paige

"He was perfect. Until he wasn't." When Alina Carter falls for Evan Knightley-the boy who seems too good to be true-she's swept into a world of love, obsession, and secrets darker than she ever imagined. What begins as a fairy tale turns into a waking nightmare when Evan's charm twists into control, jealousy, and manipulation. With the help of her fiercely loyal best friend, Jade, and the haunting voice of a girl from Evan's past, Alina must confront the truth before it's too late. But walking away from a man like Evan comes with a cost... and not everyone survives. Perfect Until It Hurts is a psychological romance thriller that will leave your heart racing and your trust shattered.