Womanhood Stories

Thandie waits for a husband who vanishes on a business trip. As if an eggshell in her life's batter wasn't enough, she's served divorce papers, only to discover the trip masked a secret wedding in Lagos. With four children and a looming mortgage, Thandie reluctantly takes a second job. Life couldn't be sour until Thandie's sister enrolls her on Oppo, an app that only matches opposites without her consent. Of all possible matches, Oppo pairs Thandie with Callum, a local bakery owner. For Thandie, their connection feels like a glitch, but for Callum, secretly smitten with Thandie, it's a gift. Can the man who crafts sweet confections tempt the woman whose heart has forgotten desire? Let's see if they discover the perfect recipe. WARNING This story does not contain: - Mil/Billionaires - Fast cars - Hidden Prince - Sexy muscled whatever Characters are 30+ years old.

My digital diary, real life experiences and deliberations. As a means to preserve my dignity, I choose to remain anonymous, but will love to converse with you. If you'd like to read the contents of the mind of a young Christian woman, feel free to peruse, but please don't judge.

A collection of some of my poems. At least, those that I like the most. Be kind, please. Their a piece of my heart, and English is not my first language.

Knowing what is happening there is also happening here © Z. T. Corley, 2026 Cover: Kamala Ibrahim Ishaq, Dinner Table with Embroidered Cloth, 1974, oil on board, 170 x 120 cm

She sits at crowded tables, drinks countless glasses of wine, and convinces herself that he loves her. That's what this city is for, isn't it? Reinvention? ***** Sixteenth Street is only supposed to be a job for her to afford the bills in the new city she now calls home. What she doesn't expect is to fall head over heels for a man with enough experience - both in the restaurant and in life - to make her forget the real reason she moved to this new city in the first place. Intoxicated by the world of fine dining and men who taste like her new favorite poison, she finds herself lost and in waiting - for him, for the guests, and, most importantly, for herself. ***** OPEN NOVELLA CONTEST 2026 -- prompts 28 & 29

About me - Slightly Dramatic, Slightly Sleep Deprived Edition. (Blending real events with storytelling flair, Not in order. And trust me this is going to be fun!) P.S. I forgot my old account's email id. Thus starting new. And picture credits to owners yes.

A pro hockey player and Hollywood princess form an unexpected bond amidst the scrutiny of the public, growing into a wildfire they both can't tame. ***** Larissa Hepburn, who goes by her stage name "Nova", is a triple threat in Hollywood. A talented singer, dancer, and actress, there seems to be nothing she can't do. In the eyes of the world, she's the model of a perfect human being. However, underneath the glamor, the smiles, laughter, and wall of illusions lies a darker truth - a woman on the brink of losing the tether she holds to this world. And on top of everything, she lost her best friend years ago to fame, a friendship she wants to mend as the final goal in her life. Then she meets Rhys Melton, a pro hockey player addicted to the world of hockey and himself broken in more ways than one. Brutal on the ice, he doesn't have time for romance or sexual relationships, especially after having his heart broken by someone from his past. And posing as the charming playboy to the public eye is the only way to shield his pain from the world. But one single glance and a hilarious encounter changes both their lives in the most unexpected ways. What begins as an escape from the paparazzi turns into an unlikely friendship that forms in one single night. And as they spend more time together, the more they discover the disastrous truth that lies underneath their armors, one that bonds them into a scandalous romance. Even the brightest souls can hide the darkest thoughts. But what happens when two broken people, one more than the other, cross paths? Will they save each other from the darkness consuming them? OPEN NOVELLA CONTEST 2026

Debola, a talented fashion designer and investigative journalist, seems to have it all - a thriving career, a loving husband, and a beautiful family. But when her integrity is put to the test, will she choose to expose the truth and risk everything, or sacrifice her values to protect her perfect life?

What a Woman Truly Is is not just a book, it is a voice, a truth, and a reflection of every woman who has ever felt unseen, unheard, or underestimated. What a Woman Truly Is is a raw and unapologetic reflection on the silent battles women fight every day, the judgments, the underestimation, the expectations, and the constant struggle to be seen as equal. It challenges the deeply rooted mindset that places women second, questions the idea of "equality" as society defines it, and exposes the subtle ways in which women are still made to feel less. This book is not about proving that women can be men, nor is it about comparison. It is about recognition. It is about respect. It is about breaking the narrative that has confined women for generations. Through honest thoughts and powerful words, this book gives voice to every woman who has ever felt unheard, overlooked, or underestimated. It is a reminder that a woman is not a showpiece, not a second option, and not a weaker being. She is strength. She is intelligence. She is resilience. She is everything the world has tried to ignore, and more. This is not just a book. It's a statement.

Alma is a young african girl that faces a difficult life and fights to survive. Not only does she have to face struggle to feed, but she has to cope with being heartbroken. She finds the only rescue to her life in being financially independent, to offer, she hopes, a better life to the child she will love to have someday.

a poem dedicated to women who's rights are still under construction.

A selection of Cute Bughead Oneshots to melt your heart... as if bughead doesn't already tho ;)

A woman tells the tales of her childhood living with her brother and parents. Honestly, I'm not even sure what to describe this books as but it'll better understood after reading. Please give it a chance. It'll only take a few minutes. Thanks

"She withdrew her sword and smirked in appraisal to the familar shrill noise that occured, knowing she was not alone in the urge for blood and wrath. She was not alone because she knew by that noise, the unsheathed instrument would always be there by her side. They were a team in destruction and peril, together as one, joined by the desire to inhale the sweet iron stench that escaped life."

A dreamer boards her first plane, believing she is flying toward opportunity. What waits for her is silence, culture shock, and the reality of starting over in a country where she knows no one and speaks no language. Left alone in an unfamiliar home, she must navigate fear, loneliness, and faith while working for a family she has just met. This story follows her first steps into adulthood, her quiet prayers in the dark, and the strength she discovers when she realizes she is braver than she ever knew.

Experiencing womanhood in society

Being an experiment for his theories, Emily wakes up to find herself tied and hanging from a tree. Not knowing how or why she is there she discovers a group of wolves in the woods but their amazing size has here questioning, are they really wolves? Are Collin's theories true? When one wolf takes intrest in her and howls to the moon, Emily soon discovers that he isn't howling to the moon, but is howling to her heart.

Our woes as mothers, daughters, wives, and sisters.

To everyone who's felt like this. I know what you've went through.