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Tori Anderson's life shattered the night she found her fiancé in bed with her best friend. Broken and betrayed, the 26-year-old interior designer makes a radical choice: accept a full scholarship to a prestigious design program in Kyoto, Japan-and leave everything behind. But healing isn't as simple as running away. As the only Black woman in her cohort, Tori navigates hypervisibility, culture shock, and the weight of past trauma while learning the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi-finding beauty in imperfection. With the help of unexpected friends and the ancient art of kintsugi (golden repair), she begins to rebuild herself piece by fragile piece. Then she meets Ren-brilliant, beautiful, and utterly unavailable. A commitment-phobic architectural designer with his own hidden wounds, Ren has perfected the art of intimacy without connection. But when their late-night workshops and vulnerable conversations crack both their carefully constructed walls, neither can ignore what's growing between them. Can two broken people learn to trust again? Can gold fill the cracks between them? A story about survival, self-discovery, and the courage it takes to love after loss-Kintsugi is an achingly beautiful journey of a woman learning that healing isn't about becoming unbroken. It's about honoring the scars that made you whole. ©️ Relle H

This is a story of a 17 year old volleyball player, Savannah, who makes a terrible mistake. She feels really awful about it, but will she be forgiven? *BASED ON A TRUE STORY* ‼️Trigger warning: suicidal/ self harm thoughts Also if there is any other writers out there don't be afraid to send friendly witting advice:) (This is my first ever actually sharing a written story!!)

A single flash. A thousand headlines. One unexpected love story. When a split-second photo turns rising soloist Faith Monroe and idol leader Kang Minseok into a "professional couple," they sign a contract to protect their careers. What begins as stage-managed dates and PR smiles becomes late‑night ramen talks, a real confession, and a love too fragile for the spotlight. Then come the storms: a scripted engagement, a cold wedding, twins born early, postpartum shadows, and a public divorce that should have ended everything. Years later-older, softer, and braver-they find their way back. Not to the fairy tale, but to something truer: boundaries, therapy, family dinners at 6:30, and a second chance they choose out loud. Set against 2009-2020 K‑pop, this slow-burn romance tracks the era's real tech and media-from flip phones, me2day, and DC Inside to V Live, Reels, and Beyond LIVE-while exploring fame, racism/colorism, and healing. Faith (a biracial Black/Korean artist) and Minseok (an exhausted, loyal leader) learn the difference between optics and honesty... and how to build a home in a world that profits from breaking them. Tropes: fake dating → real, enemies-to-allies, forced proximity, slow burn, divorce and remarriage, co‑parenting, found family, second chance Content notes: racism/colorism, postpartum depression, NICU/prematurity, media harassment (handled with care) Updates: weekly For readers who love K‑drama heart, industry realism, and romances that fight for the happy ending-and earn it. ©️ _RelleLebby_//R.L.

Meera Sharma's heart stopped when her parents said "Malhotra." That name. THAT family. The boy who made her fourteen-year-old heart flutter with just one kind gesture in a school corridor. Seven years later, fate was handing her the impossible-marriage to Arjun Malhotra. She said yes before they even finished the sentence. But the man who walked into her living room wasn't the warm, smiling boy from her memories. He doesn't remember her. He doesn't remember anyone.

Warning first story Art credit: LuLuLevy What happend if your trapped in your own body? You can't do what you want? Your just a puppet by your own body. You please others around and ur stuck in your own prison, what is your body. You push yourself everyday but what will happen when your body finally gives up? When you look at your own body you can't even describe it as your own. You give and give everyday a piece of yourself but never take some for yourself. The world is all about giving and pleasing other people and make the world beautifull for them but forget yourself. In this story izuku is trapped in his own body. He can't do what he wants. He ignores his own desires and please other people around. He stuck in his prison made by himself.

This book is about my experiences battling depression and anxiety in my every day life. It's my story of how I fell apart at the beginning of 2020 with no idea of what was happening, then I got diagnosed with severe depression and I had to start taking antidepressants and going for therapy. I share my experiences with therapy, how it helped me put things into perspective and connect the dots. I'm not in anyway an expert in Mental health nor do I try to give answers or advice on anything. This is just to inspire and create awareness on mental health and its issues.

A letter to myself and anyone who is going through the similar struggles as myself.

fighting against toys, hands linked by strings, a puppet with a mind controlled by the heart, chained to our own mind. loraeve © 2021 03-07-2021 ― #3 in POETRYCOLLECTION

I haven't wrote poetry in ages but wanted to ty again so lets see how this goes :). TW also i'm dyslexic so sorry in advance for any mistakes :)

"A raw and unfiltered exploration of pain, loss, and the small sparks of hope that keep us going. This piece dives deep into grief, struggle, and the fight to find light in the darkest moments. Honest, vulnerable, and real, it's a reminder that even in our heaviest days, there are reasons to keep moving forward."

"Beyond the Brushstrokes" is a heartwarming tale of self-discovery and growth. Alex, a talented artist, embarks on a journey to overcome her past and find her true purpose. Through her art, she confronts her fears, heals old wounds, and discovers her inner strength. Along the way, she forms meaningful connections with others and learns to forgive and let go. With each brushstroke, Alex transforms her life and finds a new sense of direction. This inspiring story explores the power of art, resilience, and the human spirit, leaving readers feeling uplifted and hopeful.

Hester is a very kind woman. Her parents taught her to be kind sa lahat ng taong makakasalamuha niya. After her father died her mental health got worse na naging dahilan ng kaniyang pagka-confine sa hospital. In that hospital she met this very kind Doctor who took care of her ngunit nang nakita niya ito sa labas ng ospital ay napakasama ng ugali nito sakanya that made her hate this Doctor. She wished that she'll never meet this Doctor again because of what he did. There's a lot of things that she didn't know because she just met this person once. What will happen if she discovered something? Magbabago pa kaya ang tingin niya sa lalaking iyon? This is the story of: Hester Catherine Usoro & Ajax Leander Chikafuji (S#1)

contest entry for inside a dark box

y/n has entered stage 2 of her breast cancer, and it weighs on her life heavily as her disease only continues to grow each day. she hasn't told her parents, her siblings, or any of her friends; and so she fights this battle alone. that is until she runs into her ex boyfriend in the hallway of her condo. when they decide to reconnect, she somehow feels lively again, but it's short lived as her sickness always dims on her. short lived, yet it feels like eternity. disclaimer: this story does not exactly break down timelines specifically. it shows the growth of cancer at an extremely rapid pace. please do not use this story as information on any form of cancer, and do not compare it to the exact rates of how fast cancer grows. please just enjoy the story, i promise it's much more enjoyable without doing the research. always, thank you for reading, love you! (lowercase intended.) HIGHEST RANKINGS: #2 in mentalhealthmatters #22 in taehyungfanfic #2 in kthfanfic #16 in taehyungfanfiction #34 in trending

Pavitra falls in love with Erika, a girl battling schizophrenia. Their love is deep, fragile, and beautiful, but the shadows of mental illness haunt them. Tragedy strikes as Pavitra succumbs to his struggles, leaving Erika heartbroken-and eventually, she too meets a sorrowful end. A haunting tale of love, loss, and the fragile human mind.

Come with me as I go through life, hardships and all.

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