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Book / Fantasy

September 23, 2015

Reads: 743

Comments: 9

The Booksie Classic House

Celine was always very sheltered by her parents, spending most of her time in the old ballroom where they gave dance lessons to their affluent clients. But, when she is eight years old, she slips away to go on her own adventure. To her surprise, she discovers someone that she… Read More

Tags: fantasy, teen, romance, adventure, cat, self_discovery, gender, shape_shifting, gender_bending

Avery Blake has been shy her whole life. Until she meets Jason. Then the machines take over. Leaving her with only Jason in her life. After Jason finds a mysterious flyer promising safety they embark on a journey. That journey causes them to cross paths with Daniel Thorne who has… Read More

Tags: science_fiction, romance, apocalypse, self_discovery, robots

Join in a tale of a middle aged woman who has always looked for more in her life than what she has. Journey with her as she learns the power of discovering how to love herself and find happiness within. Read More

Tags: self_discovery, womens_literature

This a poem I had written for my human sexuality class about sexual identity. Surprisingly it turned out pretty well and didn't read like an assignment, so I figured I would post it to share with yall. Read More

Tags: relationships, sexuality, identity, self_discovery, gender, self_evaluation, puberty

Book / Literary Fiction

January 17, 2015

Is he a coward or does he just love her so much he will do anything to survive and make it back to her? Read More

Tags: love, war, crush, self_discovery, coward

The roller coaster story of a girl as she grows up and recounts all her past 'loves' from pre-school to her present adult life and how each one affected her. (In case you can't tell it's a bit of a chick-flick). Read More

Tags: romance, memories, loyalty, self_discovery, best_friends, boyfriends, crushes, love_interests, heart_warmer

Michael, a young poet, is a loner and his mom is never home to care for him. Growing up believing that there was nothing more to his life, he begins to change his perspective when he meets his soon to be best friend Brian who, even though he is the… Read More

Tags: friendship, relationships, confusion, teens, self_discovery, peer_pressure, self_harm, abused

its about a lovey story of two friends finding each others true selves through adventure. Read More

Tags: adventure, self_discovery, family_fun

This story I wrote for a class project where we wrote an original story then we pretty much took it and beat it with a stick. We took our original stories and had to cut them in half, write them in a different genre, switch characters around, and pretty much… Read More

Tags: fiction, romance, realistic_fiction, self_discovery

Book / Literary Fiction

May 13, 2014

Reads: 1270

Comments: 2

The Booksie Classic House

Follow Cassidy Ryder, as she takes you through her personal experiences and struggles as a young woman in high school. Currently a Sophomore at Tenville High, from what others can tell, she's got it all: the friends, the family, the life. But, naturally, how others view her, isn't the truth.… Read More

Tags: depression, teen, drugs, romance, life, inspiration, drinking, drama, boys, struggle, high_school, self_discovery, girls

So many times have I wished to share the minute experiences I have gotten out of life as of this moment. Though I am still young, with many years before me, I wish to share my outlook with others and the insight I have gained, and all that I have… Read More

Tags: love, young_adult, novel, life, strength, hate, beauty, journey, betrayal, fighting, determined, journal, moving_on, non_fiction, self_discovery

This is about recognizing the essence of true love within yourself. Read More

Tags: love, poetry, self_discovery, knowing_your_heart

This is the story of two girls: one a fully recognized lesbian and the other, straight? Jane thought she’d had everything worked out: her study, social life and sexuality. That was until one Monday morning when she had a class with her friend Kahlan. This is when she realized her… Read More

Tags: love, gay, school, romance, novel, confusion, drama, lesbian, sexuality, suicide, homosexual, self_discovery, realisation, girls, coming_out

Freak is a victim of bullying because of his name, his size, and the strange markings on the left side of his body and face. After having gone through years of loneliness he might just make a friend, but his new acquaintance is far from normal. She keeps on telling… Read More

Tags: fantasy, young_adult, romance, self_discovery

A girl so emotionally scarred that when she finds her potential true love;She surpasses him and falls for a creature so cold ,so dark he almost kills her. No one knows but she has a power so strong she could change everything in a click of her fingers, if only… Read More

Tags: love, dark, horror, abuse, friendship, humour, rejection, mystery, alone, hurt, betrayal, spiritual, comfort, karma, self_discovery

Book / Young Adult

December 26, 2013

Reads: 759

Comments: 9

The Booksie Classic House

Lady Julianna D'artagnan has had the luxuries of life but has to keep a secret hidden. When she is taken to the Palace, does she reveal her secret? She made some wrong choices and now someone is coming to find Julianna. Who is out to end Julianna? Julianna is to… Read More

Tags: love, friendship, romance, adult, adventure, self_discovery

In a reality where two completely opposite worlds exist side by side, Caroline is working through the adolescent struggles of growing up in her own world and like most humans, she is completely ignorant of the existence of this alternative reality. But after an eventful day in her childhood in… Read More

Tags: love, friendship, family, fiction, world, story, lost, girl, reality, park, human, self_discovery, mortality, stones, stepping

An angsty teen with rich parents is sent to a prestigious boarding school. Alone, confused and angry, Damien becomes introverted and a known trouble maker. One day, though, he meets handsome and charming Austin... who is also blatantly gay. Read More

Tags: love, friendship, religion, passion, self_discovery, bullying

This is a passionate suspense novel about romance, devotion, true love, sacrifice, and self discovery. Adley is trapped in an emotionally abusive relationship with the man she believes is her knight in shining armor. Despite the exhaustion, the confusion and the disapproval of friends and family, she and Owen continue… Read More

Tags: love, family, science_fiction, young_adult, fiction, romance, romantic, relationships, adult, life, passion, choice, heartache, heartbreak, devotion

An unexpected ride into urban Pittsburgh from the stifling suburbs provokes Julia into taking action... Read More

Tags: self_discovery, pittsburgh, spiritual_awakening

"I have seen six centuries and ninety odd years; I have roamed through nearly ten lifetimes, watched kingdoms, countries, leaders, even worlds, rise and fall. Through all of this I have not perished and perhaps never will. In this way I am eternally cursed." This is the story of an… Read More

Tags: love, death, childhood, friendship, god, war, terror, hope, anger, conflict, travel, hate, violence, darkness, sadness

In this inspiring account life is seen as a series of serendipitous events that prove everything does happen for a reason. The Universe offers each of us unlimited opportunities to learn and grow. Unfortunately most of us are unable or unwilling to perceive this wealth of information available to us.… Read More

Tags: inspirational, self_discovery, self_help, motivational, personal_growth

Poem / Other

October 12, 2012

Reads: 320

Comments: 2

The Booksie Classic House

A short poem about recovery and discovery. Read More

Tags: depression, lesbian, recovery, self_discovery, coming_out

This was my experience of letting go of someone I thought I couldn't live without. I don't own the picture. Read More

Tags: love, loss, moving_on, self_discovery, letting_go

Poem / Fantasy

March 17, 2012

Reads: 413

Comments: 1

The Booksie Classic House

This is about the dragon called Blu. She was a fearsome dragon but really wanted to change her attitude. Read More

Tags: moral, blue, kind, dragon, self_discovery, blu

Poem / Poetry

February 06, 2012

Reads: 262

Comments: 1

The Booksie Classic House

Loneliness reaches a whole new level of a self-entrapment, which raises questions and doubts on self-identity. Read More

Tags: poetry, poem, tragedy, self_discovery, personalities

Book / Science Fiction

December 20, 2011

Reads: 580

Comments: 3

The Booksie Classic House

Everybody has a routine, a pattern in which they go through life. Cobry Austins, a robotically enhanced neo-soldier, lived life on a schedule for as long as he could remember. But after a series of unusual events surrounding a late night escapade away from his military base, he soon discovers… Read More

Tags: science_fiction, romance, military, government, action, self_discovery, scifi, revolution, tyrant, robot, cyborg, militia, prototype_, dictartorship

Poem / Poetry

December 10, 2011

Reads: 266

Comments: 3

The Booksie Classic House

There is always someone out there who judges you or wants to change you without getting to know you first. this poem is about ignoring all of that for there is a better life waiting around the corner Read More

Tags: poetry, hatred, self_discovery

Book / Fantasy

November 22, 2011

A Daughter travels to Scotland to visit her medium Father on his deathbed. He is dying of cancer. In his final moments, he makes her a promise, “I will send you a message from the other side.” And then he is gone, enveloped in a white as bright as a… Read More

Tags: death, technology, destruction, spirituality, science, self_discovery, scotland, whales, alternate_universe, belugas

About A Girl Who Fell For The Wrong Guy Read More

Tags: love, depression, betrayal, self_discovery

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