But We Cannot Simply Stare At Our Wounds Forever

He heals others by taking their pain. But who will heal him? In a world where magic is power and suffering is weakness, Ash Elric is cursed with both. His gift? Healing — but only by absorbing others’ injuries into his own body. His reward? A life of scars, silence, and solitude. He should’ve died at seven. Instead, he became a myth. --- At the Arcane Dominion — the academy where nobles are trained to become gods — Ash arrives with no name, no crest, and daggers hidden beneath his coat. Beside him stands Kirito Valen — a quiet tempest who wields wind and silence like weapons. Only two know the truth: Ash doesn’t fight to win. He fights to protect. Even if it kills him. And Kirito? He’s already preparing to die in his place. --- Then comes Seraphina Vaelore — a noble flame wrapped in steel. Cold. Controlled. Until Ash bleeds in front of her. And for the first time, she sees power not in fire... …but in sacrifice. --- But this academy hides gods beneath its floors. A forgotten prophecy rises: “The one who carries all wounds will unmake the divine.” And the world? It’s already choosing sides. --- He is not the chosen one. He is the forsaken one. And still, he rises.

Madness is like a whisper at first. Soft. Harmless. Almost comforting. But the longer you listen, the louder it becomes. Until it’s screaming—and there’s no turning it off. Too late for me. It’s already inside. They said I was unstable. Delusional. That I imagined the blood. The mirrors. The things crawling behind the walls. But I know what I saw. They put me in here to silence me. To “treat” me. But this place—this asylum—it’s the real madness. The hallways shift. The clocks tick backward. And the patients… they aren't human anymore. What is this place? ...and who was I before I forgot? Discord channel: https://discord.gg/YPak2qGN

Echo sees death. Or maybe, death sees him. Trapped between delusion and reality, Echo searches for meaning in a world where time bleeds, crows whisper secrets, and his only anchor—Riven—might never have existed. As his mind fractures, one truth remains: Not everything that's real is true. And not everything that's true is real. Born into a strange family cursed—or blessed—with otherworldly gifts, Echo carries the cruelest one of all: the ability to see the life expectancy of every person around him, printed in bold, unchanging numbers above their heads. For him, life is a countdown. Death is a routine. Hope is a distant, dying star. But everything changes when he meets someone… different. A boy with no numbers. No countdown. Nothing at all. Riven doesn’t just defy Echo’s ability—he erases it. And that should be impossible. As ghostly phantoms draw closer and time itself begins to unravel, Echo must face the truth: Some people aren’t meant to be seen. Some are meant to be felt.

⚠️ Disclaimer: This story contains themes such as childhood abuse, trauma, mental health struggles, and emotional pain. It is inspired by real-life experiences, told through fictional storytelling to raise awareness, spark healing, and give voice to silent suffering. This novel does NOT promote or glorify abuse, violence, or trauma. Reader discretion is advised. ✨ Synopsis: Born into celebration, Siya was adored like a goddess. But life was never as perfect as it seemed. Behind her family's smiling faces were secrets, silence, and shadows she was too young to understand. From betrayal, abuse, and emotional chaos to nights spent begging for peace—Siya grew up learning to smile while silently breaking. But just when she thought her past had taken everything, he arrived. Ruhan—charming, gentle, protective. A boy who didn’t flinch at her truth. A boy whose love felt like healing. A love so pure, it made her believe again. But can love survive everything? Or will her past destroy the only person who truly chose her? This is not just a story of pain. It’s a story of survival. Of healing. Of the kind of love every broken heart dreams of.

Due to the colonization of various western countries, our country; an Asian one, is only one of the few that have to concur to the demands of the higher-ups. One being, an official Herculean Tournament is to be implemented in each country. A tournament that determines who is the strongest and most powerful amongst a peer group. But, little did I know, a much greater ploy than the tournament was at play. That behind the brutal and gruesome government was something far more dangerous and my whole family is at the center of it. When lies and secrets begin to unfurl, will we still have a shot at peace and happiness? Or will it disappear right before our eyes.

John wakes up in another World and is informed that he is now a Player, somehow he also has really bad luck(like really really bad on a scale of 1[Bad] to 10[Great] he has -5).

Paula is a girl from a poor background who had no support or help and she had the aim of being successful and become a graduate,Paula met a guy named John. John Redson is from a very rich and spoilt family ,John liked Paula and seeing her goals with no supporter decided to help Paula but putting her on one condition ,their shoulld be contract marriage amongst themselves.Paula accepted with the only solution to be able to achieve her goals .During the life of Paula after school she met her best friend Augustine and started falling in love with him forgetting her contract marriage ,the marriage ended up into pieces and more obstacles came after read alone with me in the amazing story.

She cannot speak. She cannot die. And for as long as she remembers, she has known only pain. Cursed with immortality and stripped of her voice, the girl has been passed from hand to hand—some seeking answers, others driven by fear. Torture, experimentation, reverence, and revulsion… all for a mystery she cannot explain. Then came Simon, who bought her from a traveling seller, as one might purchase a cursed relic. Like the others, he seeks to unravel the secret behind her immortality. But as Simon digs deeper into the truth of her curse, he begins to uncover a darker horror than either of them could have imagined. Because some things are not meant to be understood. And some souls were never meant to be saved.

Love, betrayal, truth, lies, disappointments, success, happiness, sadness, death, desperation, and more. These are the challenges of life that have caused us to end up with wounds that are either visible, invisible or even both. In this story, Tasha is going to take us through her life and as well as that of those around her.

Arthur never meant to fall in love—especially not with Nick, the noisy, adventurous boy next door who turned his life upside down. Before one fatal night broke it all, their bond—from childhood buddies to secret lovers—was everything. An arrangement. A betrayal. A picture that shattered their mutual trust. Arthur was left to pick up the pieces of a life they had promised to create together when Nick fled, believing that Arthur had broken his heart. However, love doesn't go away so quickly. In an attempt to entice Nick back into his life, Arthur pretends to be dating Ake, a new buddy from college, a year later. He is all too familiar with Nick and is aware that his quiet is merely a prelude to the storm. Nick returns after seeing the pictures, feeling enraged, envious, and in a desperate search for information. Nick and Arthur must overcome heartache, guilt, and mistrust in order to restore their love as unpleasant realities emerge, such as Tyler's manipulation, a fake relationship, and a confession that completely alters their relationship. They graduate, recover, and start over—openly this time. A wedding that results from a sincere proposal represents not only forgiveness but also eternity. Happiness, however, is fleeting. Enraged and wounded by the phony romance, Ake reappears with a secret grudge, this time against Nick's growing financial empire. Since their love is once again in jeopardy, Arthur and Nick need to support one another as well as the life they have worked so hard to create. *Forever Yours* is a thrilling, dramatic, and romantic story of love challenged by falsehoods, healed by truth, and proven by time. Set in the lively center of Bangkok, this is a story of second chances, strong friendships, chosen family, and a love that never stopped beating—no matter the distance, no matter the quiet.

worst friend ever

To those that find this journal know this. Secrets are hidden within these pages both of this world and beyond. This world will reach into you and tear you apart should you let it. So long as you know your self you shall see why living in this world is worth it. {Will be posting this story to other sights such as RoyalRoads, ScribbleHub, and Wattapad.} {Link ~ https://www.royalroad.com/profile/233652 }

Zhao Xi was born in the lap of luxury and love , she was destined to be a queen, to be envied by all, but life has a way of throwing curve balls when you least expect them and thus due to certain "events" she had to give up everything that she held dear and go far away. But worry not, now she is back, stronger than ever ready to slay everyone who has ever wronged her and her near ones. She will now become the queen this world will look up to and fulfill all her dreams one by one. What she does not know is someone whose name alone is enough to scare the elite of the elites has been waiting for her to return since 12 years and now he will burn anyone and anything that might stop her from becoming his.

Three Wounds, Under One Sky" Life tested them through three different paths, leaving deep scars on their hearts. Bahora, Asilzoda, and Yoojin—each burdened by their own pain—cross paths in the same hospital. Amidst past regrets, broken families, and raw truths, they begin to find strength in each other. This is a story of sorrow and hope, of forgiveness and healing, beneath one sky.

He is an undead who is devoid of all humanity, he is the one and only supreme overlord, he is a man who has severe mysophobia. There are many people who try to act cool in front of him, whatever soldier king, assassin, system user, transmigrator, reincarnator, the strong returning, the strong coming down from the mountain, person coming back from the immortal world, reincarnation of the devil king, immortal emperor possessing someone’s body, and so on, all of them do not know what will happen next. PS: I'm using software to translate and fixing the grammar. I've no expertise in Chinese. Schedule: At least 1/day. Read upto 30 additional chapters on my pat reon. https://www.pat reon. com/NoWifeNoLife [Remove the gaps]

Some people heal the broken. Others create them. When a string of women are found murdered with surgical precision and disturbing ritual, a criminal psychologist is called to consult- one known for her control, her cold logic, and the silence she keeps around her scars. But the deeper she digs, the more the killer begins to unravel her. He's already in her orbit. Closer than she thinks. Watching. Waiting. When the truth come to light, it won't be justice she's craving.

Dr. Kamsi Onuoha has spent her life healing others, but beneath her confident smile lies a secret even medicine can’t cure — her own infertility. Transferred to the prestigious Rosehill Hospital, she hopes for a fresh start. But when she finds herself emotionally drawn to Chuka Mordi — the devoted husband of a mysterious female patient — the line between personal and professional begins to blur. As the layers of his wife’s illness begin to unravel, Kamsi is pulled into a dangerous web of secrets that threatens not just her career, but her sanity. A colleague with a grudge, a past she thought she buried, and a love she can’t have — everything collides in a spiral of betrayal, medical ethics, and emotional survival. In a world where one wrong prescription can ruin everything, Kamsi must choose: silence or truth, duty or desire — and in the end, healing or heartbreak.

Secondary Title: "The Time I Got Reincarnated as a Rich Guy in a Normal World No Magic, But a Disease That'll Kill Me When I Turn 18." Genre: Drama | Tragedy | Slice of Life | Psychological | Romance Length: 75 chapters | 6 arcs Authors: SaneBane | Nyxcie --- Scozza Lore has everything a kid could ask for - a loving family, a quiet home, and a life of comfort. But behind his smile is a secret: his time is running out. Born with a countdown only he remembers, Scozza must navigate childhood, friendship, love, and loss while knowing his eighteenth birthday will be his last. No fantasy. No superpowers. Just a borrowed life... and what he chooses to do with it. --- Enjoy.

'If there's a way to undo my feelings for you I would always choose not to because loving you is the best thing I have ever done' Nicholas Slade. For Scarlet love and feelings are just a bulload of crap made up by bored helpless romantics desperately looking for someone to love them.And as such she never wanted romantic love. Nicholas a handsome and filthy rich heir finds out that his heart wants no one else but Scarlett and he goes by all means to make her his and ensures she falls for him too. will their hidden struggles allow them to be together? even so will their feelings and love be strong enough to conquer? let's find out.y'all get your popcorns, french fries, chicken and beer ready as we'll be going on a ride. Secretsy

Under a sky the color of bruised plums, a story began that was never meant to be finished. It was a tale woven from stolen glances and whispered promises, of hands almost touching and words left unsaid. For they were two stars in different constellations, their paths destined to intersect, burn brightly for a fleeting moment, and then drift apart, leaving behind only the cold, lingering echo of what might have been.

It's a romantic story but not really the fairytale kind of romance. This story features the dynamics of how complicated love can be and the price it can cost. All the sacrifices made just for love. Join Mahira in her complicated love story with Thane Carson as she struggles for love. Pain and suffering is all she gets despite all her love. Will her story have a happy ending? Will she be able to get her happy ever after? When one sided love brings only pain ,why should she stay? Love was one thing Mahira thought would never falter. She dreamt and fantasized about her love story but instead of the joy of a fairytale love story, she got pain. When her love is put to the test multiple times with she endure or will she give up. What happens when you get heartbroken multiple times. Join Mahira Riley in her journey from one sided love to more suffering. As the dynamics of love bring her down n threaten to tear her apart. How much more can a woman love. Find out in this heart wrenching love story.

Synopsis **Lina Marchesi doesn’t remember the night her fiancé died. She only knows he drowned near their private beach house on the Amalfi Coast—and that she was found barefoot, bloodied, and unresponsive in a boat nearby. There were no signs of foul play, and Lina, an American expat novelist, hasn't been able to write since. A year later, under the weight of trauma, gaps in her memory, and public suspicion, she returns to the same village—not to heal, but to hide. But the quiet isn’t quiet for long. Whispers trail her in the market, her old neighbors keep their distance, and someone keeps leaving pages from her *unfinished manuscript* on her doorstep—pages she doesn't remember writing. Enter **Milo Caruso**, a former war photographer turned reclusive innkeeper with his own ghosts. He’s disfigured from an explosion, hiding out in the crumbling hills above the sea. Their paths cross when Lina takes up residence at his isolated property, and tension builds—first in silence, then in sharp, probing conversations over wine and cigarettes. Their connection is messy, magnetic, and deeply flawed. Milo is blunt and emotionally unavailable; Lina is unraveling but seductive, using charm as armor. They orbit each other—drawn, repelled, resisting. But both know what it’s like to live with something unspeakable. As Lina pieces together her fractured memory, it becomes clear that her fiancé’s death wasn’t as accidental as the police claimed. And someone in the village wants the truth buried. And as she and Milo fall into a love that’s as brutal as it is tender, Lina begins to ask herself the scariest question of all: **What if she killed him?**