Resilience Stories

Elise Iluva Alvarez Tuazon is fighting an aggressive brain tumor, slowly losing her memories-including the people she loves most. Despite her illness, her dream of becoming an artist still burns, even if it feels impossible. Dylan Cruz Natividad, a hardworking nursing student and scholar, is always by her side-present in every fleeting moment of recognition, every fragment of connection her heart can hold. But how do you stay with someone who slowly forgets you?

A collection of the journey from work life to PURPOSE.

In a world where trust is a fragile commodity, one girl's journey through the depths of deception and heartbreak is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Once enveloped in the warmth of unwavering faith, her world shatters when the ones she trusted most become architects of her pain. As she navigates the treacherous waters of betrayal, labeled as arrogant and burdened with trust issues, she finds solace in the quiet strength of a companion who stands by her side. Together, they face the crushing weight of broken trust and the haunting echoes of deceit that threaten to consume them. In a narrative woven with the threads of resilience and redemption, "Shattered Hearts" explores the profound journey of survival in the face of unimaginable pain. It is a story of love tested by betrayal, of wounds that refuse to heal, and of the indomitable spirit that rises from the ashes of betrayal to reclaim the light of hope.

2025 continues where the diary left off: out on the edge of things, where days are shaped by weather, work, family, and the quiet weight of thought. This year brings change, reflection, and persistence. Life carries on through routine jobs, long days on the land, time spent with Mum, Dad, and Eric, and moments shared with friends and neighbours. There are practical concerns - machinery, responsibility, and keeping things moving - alongside the more personal challenges of communication, understanding, and finding your place within it all. Told through honest, day-to-day diary entries, Beyond The Outer Edge - 2025 captures a year lived steadily rather than dramatically: snowstorms and seasons passing, frustrations and small victories, solitude and connection. It's a record of carrying on, learning as you go, and staying present in a life that rarely shouts, but always has something to say.

Cold is an epic story of love, resilience, and redemption, spanning over a decade. It follows Akanni Bamidele, a man forged by hardship, discipline, and loss, who builds an empire around himself while keeping the world-and his heart-at a distance. When Mira Owolabi, the girl who once shared his childhood and innocence, re-enters his life, the walls he built start to crack. Together, they navigate betrayal, family secrets, corporate battles, and the slow, careful thawing of hearts hardened by pain.

It's not just a tale of high school drama; it's about human nature, boundaries, and self-discovery. The combination of emotional depth, manipulation, betrayal, and the journey toward awareness gives it a modern, literary, and cinematic feel. It has the potential to resonate with young adults, teens, and even adults who've experienced friendship, betrayal, or the struggle of balancing empathy with self-preservation.

In the shadowed hours when sleep evades the weary soul, we builds altars from the fragments of a fractured world-raw free verse that confronts the ego's crushing weight and the digital haze of modern exile. Drawing from the grit of noir nights and the quiet fire of Catholic introspection, these poems unearth resilience amid PTSD's echoes, Ozark folklore's whispers, and a faith that questions yet clings to Christ's sacrifice in the stranger's gaze. Here, beauty blooms in imperfection: an outlaw's crown forged from internal turmoil, societal manipulations, and the slow, deliberate repair of a GenX heart scarred by life's dust and screen-lit nihilism. With a gravelly edge and a defiant grace, it champions practical gratitude over grand illusions-inviting you to linger at these insomniac altars, where transformation whispers louder than the chaos. Perfect for readers craving poetry that bleeds honesty, critiques the rush of progress, and finds divinity in the everyday grind. Discover the spark of one blood's cry in a collection that lingers like a half-remembered dream.

The story of women who survive in silence, who bear the weight of expectations, judgement, and society's harsh words. From Sundari singh, Who sacrificed her own happiness to protect her siblings and to be one the expectation of her elders, to Saanjh singh, growing up learning strength from her mother's quiet courage, this story is about resilience, hope, and the battles every woman faces. it's about life in a world that often misunderstands, judges, and underestimates women- above finding light even when left alone, and discovering that strength can exist in silence."* sundari tried to give a different life to her daughter. Pleasantly and without any trauma but is she able to do that or saanjh life became more miserable??

In a world where gold feeds an empire, a village survives on hope-and the quiet courage of one man who refuses to let it be taken.

Samantha LaRusso has always been strong. A champion. A fighter. A legacy. But when the world's biggest karate stage-the Sekai Taikai-forces old enemies back into the light, Sam is confronted with something no trophy ever prepared her for: a past that refuses to stay buried. As international dojos clash and alliances blur, Sam fights through injuries, panic attacks, and fear that threatens to steal her breath mid-match. With Miguel by her side, Robby and Tory standing guard, and Johnny and Daniel refusing to let her face it alone, Sam learns that strength isn't about never breaking-it's about standing back up when the mat feels impossible to face. While rival senseis carry grudges of their own and a dangerous enemy lurks just beyond the rules, every fight becomes more than a match. It becomes survival.

Dive into a rich, highly-developed fantasy world and follow the misadventures of a disaffected middle school girl named Scarlet. See her attempts to navigate the complex and relatable pitfalls of teen-hood, set against the backdrop of occasionally having to slay a dragon.

"Not all battles are fought on open ground." Zoe Naescha Valdez came from humble beginnings. Growing up in a small home with parents who worked tirelessly just to put food on the table. But poverty never dimmed her fire, her greatest dream was to build her own company from the ground up, a legacy she could call entirely her own. A sassy, sharp-witted student at the University of Baguio, she turned heads not just with her ambition but with her confidence. When she won Miss University of Baguio a year prior, she became the target of countless bashers. Rumors swirled about her. Some saying she'd cheated to win, others claiming she'd traded her body for the crown. But Zoe brushed them all off. She'd faced harder challenges than idle gossip and thought nothing could truly leave a mark on her tough exterior. She believed she was immune to hurt, that her thick skin could shield her from anything life threw her way. But everything changed when she met Clark Kobe Gomez. He saw parts of her she'd kept hidden even from herself, challenging her beliefs and pushing her boundaries like no one else could. With him, she felt things she'd never imagined possible, yet he also brought pain she never saw coming. Will Kobe be the one to help her turn her dreams into reality, or will he leave behind scars that run deeper than any rumor ever could? Started: January 4, 2026

SUNSHINE is a grounded superhero novel about love, consent, and the cost of hope. When a gentle boy with Down syndrome has the power to make people feel happy simply by being near them, a restless city begins to depend on his light. As institutions move to control him and fear itself rises to claim its balance, his fiercely protective sister must decide how far she's willing to go to keep her brother human in a world that sees him as a resource. Intimate, emotional, and quietly powerful, SUNSHINE asks a simple question with devastating weight: What does the world owe those who make it feel better?

An itinerary of reflections on an intimate map of light and shadow, where I chart a journey through my inner world in an attempt to understand so I can let go or accept-and, with a bit of luck-turn wounds into wings. Updates: Tue, Thu & Sun - 7:30 p.m. CET

(VAMPIRE ACADEMY FANFICTION) **Let it be known that I do not own any characters from the Vampire Academy series created by Richelle Mead. The purpose of this story is to have fun, not to make a profit. (No copyright infringement is intended). ** After a hurtful betrayal by Lissa and Dimitri, Rose Hathaway leaves the royal court and becomes an all-new assassin for the Strigoi as an alias. As her former friends are hunted to be killed, Rose must protect them while keeping her identity secret. As the passive power of the Flame flows within Rose, she discovers that she is more than just a Dhampir. Having a burning desire to destroy the Wraiths, Rose learns to accept her greatest fear: losing control of her power and becoming the monster she has hated all her life. Does she have what it takes to save the people she loves, or will she fall victim to the fire?

In a country of storms and sunsets, love waits patiently for its morning. Maya grew up on the sun-drenched shores of Leyte, where every sunset was a promise and every storm a test of faith. When she meets Eli, a city boy with dreams as big as Manila, their worlds collide in a whirlwind of fiestas, family secrets, and first love. But life in the Philippines is never simple-distance, tragedy, and sacrifice threaten to pull them apart. As typhoons rage and letters go unanswered, Maya must navigate the chaos of Manila, the heartbreak of loss, and the pull of a love that refuses to fade. Through long nights and uncertain dawns, she learns that sometimes, the bravest thing you can do is wait for the sun to come back. A sweeping, emotional journey through the heart of the Philippines-where love endures, even in the darkest nights.

Set in the sweltering heat of Malawi, this story follows Thokozani, a hardworking single mother, and her four-year-old daughter Zawadi, whose fragile world is shaken by neglect, secrets, and the return of a painful past. Left in the care of her elderly grandparents while her mother struggles to survive economically, Zawadi is repeatedly placed in danger due to moments of distraction and silence born from fear and shame. What begins as small incidents quickly escalates into a chain of life-threatening events that expose deep fractures within the family. The sudden reappearance of Moses, Zawadi's estranged father-now gravely injured and facing death-reopens old wounds. His wife Agnes, driven by desperation and loyalty, crosses moral and legal boundaries in a misguided attempt to reunite father and child. What follows is a harrowing kidnapping that pushes Thokozani into a race against time. At its core, this is a story about motherhood, guilt, and the irreversible consequences of silence. It explores how love can both protect and destroy, how trauma shapes even the youngest minds, and how a child's sense of safety can be broken-and fought for-again and again. Dark, emotional, and deeply human, the narrative asks a haunting question: Can a parent who arrives too late still deserve forgiveness?

A 24 year old Jamaican young man along with his mother trying to navigate life after a major category 5 hurricane. This book was born in moments when giving up felt easier than continuing. It was written in the spaces between loss and hope, exhaustion and determination when the odds were stacked high and the path forward was anything but clear. It is not a story of perfection or effortless triumph; it is a testament to endurance. Life has a way of testing resolve. It strips away comfort, challenges identity, and demands strength when strength feels out of reach. There were times when quitting seemed reasonable, even justified. Yet something deeper faith, purpose, or sheer will kept whispering, not yet. This book exists because that whisper was louder than despair. Within these pages are lessons learned through struggle, moments of doubt met with courage, and reminders that resilience is often quiet and unseen. Progress didn't come all at once; it came through persistence, showing up day after day, even when the results weren't immediate. This is for anyone who has ever felt overlooked, overwhelmed, or outmatched by circumstances. It is proof that survival is not weakness, and persistence is a form of power. No matter how heavy the burden or how long the road, giving up is not the end of the story, continuing is.

A collection of poetry that may pierce your soul in good ways or bad.

Rin Yaegama didn't train for the apocalypse. She didn't min-max a build. She didn't even mean to survive. When the world collapses, and a game-like System descends, survival is supposed to reward strength, strategy, and ruthless efficiency. Rin has none of that. What she does have is terrible luck, worse timing-and a strange tendency to live through things she absolutely shouldn't. Every mistake gives her points. Every near-death experience makes her stronger. Every "accident" forces the System to adapt. As monsters evolve, stats rise, and other survivors chase power, Rin becomes something far more dangerous than a hero: An anomaly. In a world where survival is measured by kills, Rin proves that growth doesn't come from domination-but from endurance, adaptation, and refusing to stay down. This is a LitRPG apocalypse story about failure, persistence, and becoming unstoppable by accident.