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The Art of Being is a tender and introspective journey of self-discovery. Sarika’s life has always been about moving fast—rushing through deadlines, juggling demands, and staying ahead. But when yoga unexpectedly finds its way back into her routine, it begins to shift her perspective, inviting her to slow down and… Read More

Tags: contemporary, coming-of-age, womens-fiction

This diary reflects the personal journey of someone searching for their place in the world, grappling with exhaustion and uncertainty about the future. Amidst the pressure of studies and career choices, the narrator questions if they are on the right path. The search for identity and purpose becomes a shared… Read More

Tags: depression, fiction, contemporary, drama, journal

Echoes of Mkomazi Introduction In the country of Kufikirika, Kajolobi returned to his hometown of Mkomazi after many years of living in the city of Mkolezi, where he indulged in a life of luxury and pleasure after completing his university education. He had been the chief accountant at a private… Read More

Tags: contemporary, drama, literary-fiction, cultural-fiction

When the past won't let go, can love truly heal all wounds? Emma thought she had it all figured out-until the one person she trusted most, her best friend Mia, shattered that trust in ways she never saw coming. Now, heartbroken and struggling to move on, Emma is forced to… Read More

Tags: love, contemporary, romance, betrayal

Book / Young Adult

October 31, 2024

Reads: 1778

Shelves: 1

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Not a villain. Not a brooding love-interest. Just a normal, high-school vampire. As a vampire, Anna knows about hunting. She knows how to find isolated prey, how to put people at ease, how to leave no trace behind. What she doesn't know about is high school. Students don't pay attention,… Read More

Tags: contemporary, high-school, female-protagonist, urban-fantasy, mythical-creatures

Tags: love, teen, contemporary, romance, drama

Book / Literary Fiction

July 23, 2024

Reads: 10254

Comments: 15

Shelves: 2

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A self-alienated teacher in the rural north and a science journalist caught up in the drug business struggle to reconnect after years of silence. The former friends and would-be lovers embark on a journey that could result in a new beginning, if they are able to conquer their inner demons… Read More

Tags: love, dark, fiction, contemporary, novel

kiss in a century. carol margot leaves the city for her hometown where she reconnects with her past and tries to find love again. Read More

Tags: love, teen, contemporary, romance, drama

Children go missing near Maligna Manor. This is the first thing that Sara and her younger brother Ben are told when they arrive in the village of Winter's Green. Now living with their reclusive Aunt Maggie after the sudden death of their father, the two find little else to interest… Read More

Tags: contemporary, magic, ghost, young-adult, haunted-house

Tags: contemporary, society, politics

An American Family is a story of the secrets we find locked in the "All-American Dream", secrets that easily hide behind the roles we expect one another to play. This story can be seen as a response to the issues many of us face in this country, due to mental… Read More

Tags: contemporary, mental-health, family-issues, gun-violence, family-values

Book / Non-Fiction

June 13, 2023

Reads: 651

Comments: 2

Shelves: 1

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These are a few poems I wrote. As it's name, it expresses what we all go through as humans. I had originally published this work on fictionate.me but having have waited since JANUARY for feedback angered me. So, here I am in another platform seeking advice and reviews to this… Read More

Tags: contemporary, poetry, poem

Romantic moments can be found everywhere Read More

Tags: contemporary, romance, inspirational, christian

A diagnosis may help Janie and Brent's relationship. Read More

Tags: contemporary, romance, inspirational, christian

A sweet romance grows during river walks. Read More

Tags: contemporary, romance, inspirational, christian

A cup of tea helps pave the way for forgiveness Read More

Tags: contemporary, romance, inspirational, christian

Devon is trying hard to love his wife and make his marriage work, but he feels alone in his efforts, and wonders whether they are in vain. Read More

Tags: contemporary, romance, inspirational, christian

Sarah is admitted into Fantasy Child Correction Centre, a place where all stubborn and defiant teenagers are "corrected". However, Sarah refuses to yield and this brings her torture and pain. In the midst of this suffering, the only things that keep Sarah sane are her father's words and the love… Read More

Tags: fantasy, contemporary, romance

After sixteen years of the death of a detective, Nero Carvalho-Aerts starts his life all over again after his step-father dies from alcoholism. Running away into a new state makes him meet a new family who can resonate with him and his feelings, but after finding out what they have… Read More

Tags: contemporary, mystery, short-story

A collection of poetry, mostly composed at night by candlelight. The poetry is thoughtful and melancholic, but it builds to a positive end. From treasured places of beauty, to relationship disappointments and finding a purpose in life, the selection covers a wide range of topics, all written in the same… Read More

Tags: contemporary, poetry, poems, anthology

A short collection of poetry inspired by life in 2021, late night musings, small, significant moments. Each poem has a heart and tries to capture the mundane and the spiritual and bring them together to make small sketches of human life. Read More

Tags: contemporary, poetry, poems, anthology

Short Story / Humor

October 11, 2022

Reads: 643

Shelves: 1

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Tags: humor, satire, contemporary, environment

Jessica has spent her whole life feeling less than, different from others and never enough. She has finally reached a place where she has a pretty good handle on her adult life, happily married and planning a future with her husband. The echoes of the past become the screams of… Read More

Tags: contemporary, obesity, youngadult

Short Story / Romance

September 05, 2022

Reads: 279

Comments: 1

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Based on a photograph I found on Pinterest, I challenged myself to write a short story and I did. It's a little romantic snippet looking into a single moment of a couple. I hope you like it as much as I liked writing it. Read More

Tags: love, contemporary, romance, nonfiction, couples

Ryder Zane, a young man that lived with his family - a poor one at that; working hard everyday to get end's meet. One day at an internet café, he saw an ad from a website he accidentally clicked, which featured a application of entry...for a game; winner is said… Read More

Tags: contemporary, mystery, thriller, gore, badass

Book / Young Adult

July 10, 2022

Reads: 1320

Shelves: 1

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"It's okay, you're okay, everything's okay" Bindi loves to write. It's the only way to get the mess of thoughts out of her head. Starting her freshman year of high school would be hard enough without the pain of anxiety and no mother to help deal with it. Luckily Bindi… Read More

Tags: teen, contemporary, romance, young-adult, high-school

Book / Young Adult

June 03, 2022

Reads: 935

Comments: 3

Shelves: 1

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Newly-18-year-old foster kid, Cheyenne Roth struggles to maintain her sense of self, having grown up an orphan at Roth Estate with her foster mother and several other foster siblings. When her foster mother gifts her with her original birth records and a hefty check, Cheyenne decides she will go forth… Read More

Tags: contemporary, identity, young-adult, coming-of-age, self-identity

Book / Romance

May 01, 2022

Reads: 13695

Comments: 7

Shelves: 8

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Hunk plus heiress equals beautiful disaster. | Everyone knows that Izzy Nacino, the beautiful but quirky, crazy, spoiled sweetheart of Towdee, has a mind of her own. So when her father calls to say her life is in danger, it's no surprise that she refuses to have a bodyguard. However,… Read More

Tags: love, friendship, contemporary, romance, bodyguard

Short Story / Romance

April 10, 2022

Reads: 1137

Comments: 4

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New Age girl Zoë has had bad luck with a string of hipster boyfriends, but it’s nothing a good cup of Double Espresso Macchiato With Yak Milk won’t fix. Right? So she thinks until a new man tumbles into her life via a misdirected text message. But is the poetic… Read More

Tags: paranormal, contemporary, coffee, hipster, new-age

Is this life? A life? That's what Logan got... life sometimes gives a lot, sometimes not much. Read More

Tags: contemporary, inspirational, urban

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