Tender Stories

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Before they became each other's greatest love, they were just two seven-year-olds trying to survive the summer. A kidnapping attempt brings a chance encounter between two seven-year-olds. Vivi never expected to find a friend who would make her feel less lonely, and Zack, who quickly becomes fascinated by her, finds more ways to meet her. Flip through the pages of The Summer Axiom to experience nostalgia, childhood happiness, and the simplicity of life through children's eyes. This is the beginning of Zack and Vivi's story- the summer they found each other, and the day they would spend the rest of their lives looking back on. [Updates every Friday 9 AM GMT] Even though this is a childhood prequel, it can be read as a standalone.

Pung's tweet had some... unexpected results. 𝘉𝘶𝘵 𝘐 𝘤𝘢𝘯'𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘦. 🔂 socmed au + narration 🔂 PungCopper endgame 🔂 soft angst 🔂 exes to lovers? 🔂 second chance? 🔂 hurt/comfort 🔂Miscommunication 🔂Apologies 🔂Confessions 🔂Bittersweet 🔂Mutual Pining 🔂Healing 🔂Love wins? 🔂Author is soft 🔂they talk it out eventually 🔂Feelings Are The Plot 🔂English

VOWS AND SECRETS BOOK I ABHIMANYU KAPOOR He is rude, Cold, Emotionless and Unpredictable. A well settled businessman. He is also set for an arrange marriage after 3 years of continuous rritating insistence from his family. ROSHNI SHRIVAS She is kind, mature, introvert and Soft. She doesn't have a habit of speaking much. She finds a solace in baking. That's her place. She is set for an arrange marriage. Why? Because she doesn't have a choice. He is unbreakable, Emotionless and Cold; She is sweet, Soft and Silent. Both Holds a past. Dark and Painful. Both suffers wounds. Both are in suffering. Two individuals. Completely contrast and an Arrange Marriage. What can go wrong? A lot. Secrets Unravels, Truths disclosed, Past Resurfaced and What remained ahead was pain Fight and Suffering. All of it ends with two conclusion. Either Breaking or Healing. Because Love.... as much it conquers, It ruins. Is beautiful, but also dark, Can heal, but can also tear you Apart.

Set against the quiet, rugged backdrop of a secluded mountain cabin, this heartfelt and domestic story follows Yelena Belova and Natasha Romanoff as they navigate an entirely new kind of mission: raising a toddler named Jess. After Yelena establishes a quiet refuge in the mountains-complete with the sleek pram she brought during her first week-and Natasha arrives separately to join them, the former Black Widows trade high-stakes espionage for the chaotic, endearing realities of parenthood and auntie duty. From morning hallway races in a blue walker and messy breakfast routines to impromptu village supply runs and covert bakery trips, the narrative blends signature spy banter with tender family moments. When a trip to the local boutique, Little Sprouts & Co., turns up an absurdly charming rack of official Avengers merchandise-including a Black Widow teddy bear and a miniature hoodie with the iconic red hourglass-Nat embraces her role as the ultimate, highly tactical aunt. Balancing the shadows of their past with the warmth of a hard-won home, the book is a cozy, character-driven journey about survival, sisterhood, and the unexpected joy of building a family together.

Heart-wrenching, lyrical, and achingly intimate, Collapse Theory is a novel about addiction, grief, faith, and the quiet ways trauma teaches us to confuse survival with living. It is a story about first love, the unbearable cost of trying to save someone who cannot save themselves, and the long, uncertain journey of learning that healing is not the same as forgetting. Because sometimes the greatest tragedy isn't losing the person you love. It's surviving them. Disclaimer: AI was used for any photos/book covers included This book is emotionally mature and talks about real life struggles including addiction. Please take that into consideration. If you're having a hard time, don't fail to reach out! You are NOT alone!

Tsukishima Kei has always preferred to keep the world at arm's length, using sarcasm as his shield. Tetsuro Kuroo has always worn his confidence like armor, never letting anyone see the man behind the smile. When the captain of Nekoma and the middle blocker of Karasuno meet at a summer training camp, their rivalry on the court quickly evolves into something far more complicated. Late-night practices turn into stolen kisses. Strategic discussions become whispered confessions. And what begins as a clash of egos transforms into a passion that neither of them expected-or can resist. But love isn't as simple as a well-timed block. From secret trysts in empty gyms to the painful distance of university life, from public confessions to jealous misunderstandings, Tsukishima and Kuroo must learn that the hardest wall to break through is the one they've built around their own hearts. Set against the backdrop of the Haikyuu!! universe, this is a story of rivalry, vulnerability, and the kind of love that refuses to stay on its own side of the net. Because sometimes, the most beautiful plays happen off the court.

"Yoonie?" - Tae "Hmm..." - Suga "Can I keep you?" - Tae "You'll always have me..." - Suga

Clint gets kicked out and explores an abandoned house, and finds more than he bargained for in a strange new world with animal people; a choice has to be made, to stay or to go. This is a prequel to a larger book. You do not have to read this prequel to understand the book. Preface: This was written four years ago for a prompt for a friend. I brought it back and expanded it because I loved the idea. The premise was exploring a character from another that was new and knew nothing. This website does not keep formatting unfortunately, so all of the italics and indents have been lost. Oh well. I hope you enjoy! 100% hand written, no AI was used at all in this manuscript. Google doc with original formatting (be sure to come back!): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NKCmmdKeCd6j5hdpW8oYiumFS3LwSoYbfNW4UgT4Cnw/edit?usp=sharing

"I don't want to lose you Tae" - Yoongi "As long as we have each other, you'll never lose me. I promise." - Taehyung

A poem reflecting on the simplicity of childhood and the longing for a time when life felt carefree and uncomplicated.

Separated from her husband by war, a young noblewoman finds solace in writing letters of what is going on in the country he left. She navigates political intrigue, espionage, and suspense in a politically divided court.

In the heart of Lysander, where dreams soar as high as the city's towering skyscrapers, Emily Hayes, a sweet and perpetually clumsy editorial assistant, navigates the demanding world of publishing with a smile and a sense of humor. But when she crosses paths with the firm's notoriously grumpy and irresistibly handsome editor-in-chief, Alexander Blake, her world takes an unexpected turn. Known for his sharp wit and high standards, Alexander runs his publishing house with an iron fist, keeping emotions at bay. However, beneath his stern exterior lies a heart waiting to be unlocked by someone as genuine and kind-hearted as Emily. As she stumbles through her days, bringing light and laughter to the office, she begins to uncover the hidden warmth in Alexander's icy blue eyes. In a whirlwind of late-night deadlines, shared secrets, and tender moments, Emily and Alexander find themselves drawn together by an undeniable connection. As their professional lives intertwine, so do their hearts, leading them to discover a love as surprising and beautiful as the stories they create. "Falling for Mr. Blake" is a charming and heartwarming tale of love found in the most unexpected places, where opposites attract and the clumsy girl wins the heart of the grumpy boss.

After Aspen's Grandfather dies, she runs into the one person she never thought she'd see again. Kira Winter, her old childhood best friend. With forgotten memories and feelings she never truly let go of returning, Aspen is forced to face the past she left behind and the choices that drove them apart. Because sometimes, the person you lose is the person you were always meant to find again. A slow-burn sapphic romance about grief, healing, and finding home in unexpected places. ⚠️ Content Warnings: Grief/loss of a grandparent Mentions of death (non-graphic, off-page) Injury Hospital / medical scenes (non-graphic) Emotional vulnerability Mild anxiety/stress Descriptions of an abandoned or decaying house (mess, pests) OTHER: No graphic violence No sexual content (romance-focused, fade-to-black) No self-harm or suicide theme Author's Note: This is a slow-burn, character-driven story. Updates on Tuesdays. Be kind - this is my first long project 💛

This is not a guide to healing. It is a map of aftermath. The Unbearable Beauty of the Open Heart traces the quiet descent into walls built too high, and the slow, trembling return to feeling. It is the story of what happens when silence turns to absence, when safety becomes a tomb, and when the heart...aching but still alive...begins to open again. These nine pieces live somewhere between memoir and meditation, between prayer and poetry. They explore the tenderness of being human: the ache of love, the surrender of vulnerability, the quiet awe of simply existing. It is a journey through the unbearable and the beautiful...because they are, in truth, the same thing.

She orders takeout. He delivers it. For three days before Valentine's, they notice each other across doorway exchanges - brief moments that feel like something more. Then everything changes. A contemporary romance about quiet connection, second chances, and the moments that arrive when you're not looking.

"Love is the master key that opens the gates of happiness." - Oliver Wendall Holmes

A young pianist earning a name for himself on the solo circuit.