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Pain And Gain A True Story

Beyond the pain and loneliness

"Beyond Pain and Loneliness" is a profound and emotional story that explores the lives of several young people marked by their personal experiences, inner struggles, and complex relationships. Through the eyes of Pariz, the protagonist, the dark nuances of a life filled with difficulties are revealed: bad grades, a broken family due to an alcoholic and abusive father, poverty, and the pain of living in a constant struggle for survival. Pariz, accustomed to indifference and pain, seeks to escape her reality through cigarettes while confronting her own emotional emptiness. On the other hand, Lápiz, a girl with a past of abuse and loneliness, has never known love in any form. Her childhood was marked by abuse at her old school and the abandonment of any family figure. Now, with a closed and distrustful personality, she finds it hard to open up to others. She lives in a constant state of distrust, unable to connect with those around her, slowly opening up to new emotions, cherishing them, but also denying them. She constantly fights with herself to accept experiences and learn from them, recalling blocked memories and disturbing experiences, confronting them little by little to discover herself. Each character in the story has their own background and development. Johan, JJ, Joakin, and other companions, all with their own wounds and motivations, play a fundamental role in the growth and transformation of Pariz and Lápiz. As they face their own trials of pain and redemption, their paths intertwine, leading each one to confront what they fear most: their own fears, traumas, and the possibility of finding something as foreign to them as love and acceptance, in a small group of young people wounded in different ways, hiding it to be with others. "Beyond Pain and Loneliness" is a raw and unembellished exploration of the effects of abuse, loneliness, emotional dependency, and the desire to belong. It is a story unafraid to show the darkness of life and the disappointment of any attempt to escape that hole, but it also highlights the sparks of salvation in a poetic way, even if imperfect and filled with scars.
TRH_ · 411 Views

A dream come True

Mia Rivera has a life that many would envy—an enviable career at a top architecture firm, a sleek city apartment, and a fiancé, Ethan, who is as successful as he is charming. But beneath the surface of her picture-perfect world, Mia feels trapped. Her creativity is stifled at work, her relationship feels more like a transaction than a partnership, and the dream she once had of designing sustainable homes seems further away than ever. When Mia crosses paths with Lucas Jameson, a bold and unconventional artist, at a high-society gallery event, her carefully constructed world begins to crumble. Lucas's passion for living life on his own terms ignites a spark in Mia, making her question the choices she’s made and the life she truly wants. Their chance encounter sets Mia on a path of self-discovery, filled with risks, heartbreak, and the courage to reclaim her voice. As she takes a leap of faith to pursue her dream of designing eco-friendly homes, Mia faces a series of challenges, including a vindictive Ethan, the fear of failure, and the temptation of a new love that feels too good to be true. Through late nights working on her first independent project and Lucas's unwavering encouragement, Mia learns that the road to happiness isn’t always smooth—but it’s always worth it. With a career breakthrough that changes everything and a love story rooted in trust and mutual respect, Mia discovers the strength to build a life that reflects her true self. In the end, she finds that dreams don’t come true by chance; they come true when you dare to chase them. A Dream Come True is a heartfelt and empowering story about breaking free from societal expectations, embracing your passions, and finding love when you least expect it. Perfect for readers who believe in the power of second chances and the beauty of creating a life on your own terms.
Okita_Faith · 141 Views

Beneath Secrets and Scandalous Pain

Beneath Secrets and Scandalous Pain When a one-night stand with a CEO results in pregnancy, a reluctant marriage binds two strangers together, but as tackle scandals, conflicts, and their own demons, they discover a love that heals their deepest wounds. ** "Why didn't you tell me?" He asked her as he began the ride to his house. "You had your men drag me out, remember?" She laughed and closed her eyes, the soft curve of her smile a stark contrast to the tension between them. Leo stared at her, his gaze lingering for a moment before he looked away, his expression unyielding. Nothing can make him fall in love with her. "Did you understand my terms?" he asked, his voice low and detached. "My lawyer will arrive soon, but first, I need you to understand." Abi's eyes fluttered open, her gaze meeting Leo's in the rearview mirror. "You told me that we are going to be married because of our scandal and the baby," she began, her voice even. "We are free to be in other relationships. We are not going to share any slightest form of intimacy, and we would go our separate ways when the baby is born. And, of course, I'll still have access to the baby." A small smile settled on his face, approval flickering in his eyes. "Seems like you're not that useless. You're a little smart." Abi's smile grew, a spark of pride igniting in her voice. "I was the most brilliant kid in my class. I had a GPA of 4.7 when I was graduating." Leo's smirk was lightning-fast. "That's so low. I would have graduated with a 10.0, but unfortunately, I was still the highest with a 5.0 in my department. You may go back to school to match my score."
Augusta_Fiyin · 19.3K Views

THE PAIN OF ADORN

Ashon is a young hardworking man living in a small slums outside the city and is struggling to make ends meet to provide for his mother who is struggling with an illness. He struggles with doing different jobs from hawking ornaments to selling second-hand clothes to working as a shop attendant at a petrol station, working as a waiter in a small restaurant, working as a city cleaner for the government to even working as a construction worker. Throughout his many jobs, he gains a lot of different skills but doesn’t care about any of them at first due to his focus on saving his mother from a very curable illness. One tragic day he gets a call from his childhood friend that his mother was rushed to the hospital after collapsing, selling groceries on the streets. She was then rushed to the hospital and was later discovered that she had cancer and was in the late stages. After six months of treatment, his mother dies, even when Ashon tried everything. That’s when one of the staff at the hospital gave him his mother’s belongings which consisted of her old phone with a voice note and a letter which had a message of a long lost relative. Ashon reads it and finds out that her mother was from a very wealthy family and that Ashon’s grandfather Adorn left Ashon with One billion dollars and realised the mistake he made by abandoning his daughter. Ashon then disappears for nine months trying to understand why his mother was abandoned and he later starts to uncover the secrets of the family including how the new president who is Ashon’s uncle of the manufacturing company named after Adorn is now in control and tricked Adorn into chasing out Ashon’s mother. Ashon starts to plot to take down his uncle and together with the help of his uncle who comes back from abroad, his childhood friend, and his former associates and starts to take down the president of the company together with His uncle's accomplices and close confidants.
Cursta_Oywa · 781 Views

Noble Blood, Convict Chains. Based on a true story.

Set against the sweeping backdrop of 19th-century England and Australia, Collin Peacock: Noble Blood, Convict Chains is the compelling story of Collin Peacock, a man born into the shadows of nobility, fighting to carve his place in a world that constantly pushes him aside. Born on December 13, 1805, Collin and his twin sister, Mary, are the illegitimate children of Jane Peacock, a commoner, and Lord Peter Campbell III, a wealthy sugar plantation owner from Jamaica. Though their father acknowledged them in his will, societal norms prevented him from offering more than financial support, leaving them to grow up in the quiet village of Little Fencote, Yorkshire. Despite his noble blood, Collin was a man of modest means, working as a stockman and poultry seller. His strong will and keen intellect, sharpened by an education his mother secured for him, set him apart from others in his village. Life for Collin took a devastating turn in 1836 when he was falsely accused of receiving stolen pigeons, a crime instigated by his father’s family, the Campbells, who had stopped paying the small sum left to Collin and Mary after Lord Peter’s death. The accusation led to his arrest and a harrowing trial at the Old Bailey. Despite his protestations of innocence, Collin was sentenced to seven years of hard labor in Australia, torn away from his wife Ellen and their four daughters. The journey to Australia aboard a prison hulk was nothing short of a nightmare. Collin’s name was misspelled as “Colling Peacock,” an obvious clerical error that became a new identity in his convict records. Yet, even as he faced the brutal conditions of penal life, Collin found ways to maintain his dignity. He used his education to teach other convicts how to read and write, and his skills as a horseman earned him respect among both prisoners and guards. When news of Ellen’s death reached him from England, Collin’s grief was profound, but it also marked the beginning of a new chapter in his life. Upon completing his sentence, Collin married Jane Brennan in Australia, and together they started a family. With his indomitable spirit, Collin seized the opportunities available to him, acquiring land and building an agricultural empire in Laidley, a town that would later become part of Queensland. Collin Peacock: A story of resilience, betrayal, and redemption. It chronicles one man’s journey from the green fields of Yorkshire to the harsh, untamed landscape of Australia. Collin’s life is a testament to the power of perseverance in the face of overwhelming odds, as he rises from the ashes of a fractured family legacy to create a legacy of his own.
Tina_Maree · 7.5K Views
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