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Picking Flowers
Story by RonnieJ
Pam made mistakes. A pregnant teen, disowned by her parents, did everything to keep her baby. Later, her and her young daughter's greatest joy was picking flowers together. Based on actual events.
Mysteries in New Berlin (Part Two)
Story by reggie_1552
This is the second part of Mysteries in New Berlin.
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Hospital Windows
Story by Author Unknown
And every afternoon when the man in the bed by the window could sit up, he would pass the time by describing to his roommate all the things he could see outside the window.
How Could You?
Story by Co1dnight
A short story that shows how unconditional a dog's love is. You're likely to cry after reading this.
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November 21st at 6:58am
Story by 🌸Fate
He opened his eyes again looking dull as ever. Time just keep repeating.
Depression
Story by Author Unknown
My personal experience with depression. Touches on what I've gone through and how lucky I am to be where I am today.
Accident or Suicide
Poem by From_Me
A poem about the pain of a torn mental state caused by inner demons and thoughts of suicide.
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Hospital Windows
Story by Author Unknown
And every afternoon when the man in the bed by the window could sit up, he would pass the time by describing to his roommate all the things he could see outside the window.
A Tear to the Eye
Story by Author Unknown
Barbara was driving her six-year-old son, Benjamin, to his piano lesson when something bad happened....
Depression
Story by Author Unknown
My personal experience with depression. Touches on what I've gone through and how lucky I am to be where I am today.
DREAMS ARE COUNTERFEIT COINS
Story by mazharabro
A Short Story from Sindhi Literature
Author: Mazhar Abro
Translated by: Hafeez Darban.
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He's Gone
Story by SilverOaks
What would happen to you if you lost someone you loved? This is Cleo's story of how she lost her love.
Bored
Poem by Danieloptera
Describes my understanding why some young people do bad things and why they should think before they do them.
A Waste of Time
Story by justme2304
She wants it to be over... but can she make up her mind as to whether or not she will do it?
Just Too Late
Story by kcwillbethere01
Anastasia was a girl who always smiles and laughs to hide her pain. Her best friend she's known for 5 years, doesn't even know much about Anastasia anymore. They are almost strangers.
Deadly Silence
Poem by Oxygen
Band-aids don’t fix bullet holes. You shot me down, why am I still alive?
Ashes to Ashes
Story by Selena Joan
This is the story of the tragedies endured by a young girl and her life spinning out of control.
TIll Death Do We Part (Pt. 2)
Story by coffeesoakedshoes
Fighting for survival in places where it doesn't seem possible. Loving in a place where it doesn't seem possible. Living when it cannot be possible.
Forever Gone but Not Forgotten
Poem by LittleDevil
This is a villanelle styled poem about a girl whose best friend committed suicide.
I don't Know.
Musing by ImJustAShadow
I'm writing because of something diffulcult I'm facing that's making me feel really depressed.
What Have You Done?
Poem by SoulsToWrite
This is a personal story. Nobody wants to hear that a love one has made the decision to join the army, however you must support their choice.
Living Dead!!
Story by ToobaR
It is a satirical short story depicting a small conversation between few married friends from elite families. They are all dependent on their husbands financially.
Gerry Chapter 2
Story by XAXAXAXAXA
The sequel to my previous story, Gerry, starting where it left off.
Difference
Musing by XAXAXAXAXA
Don’t be intimidated by someone who is an opposite to you, they are more likely more scared of you.
Gerry
Story by XAXAXAXAXA
He is a child with a rough upbringing. Not any of this ‘OH, woe is me, this child is such a darling but has no friends!’ crap that you see regularly. His home is a den, a drunken coke-den.
"Just Get Out of Bed?" - Depression and Mindfulness
Story by npadlo
Illustration of my own personal battle with depression and substance abuse. Explains why I couldn't get out of bed, how I finally got help, and found some relief and recovery in my breath.
I Am Nature by Guiliana Kaluna
Poem by guilianakd
A poem about how humans are hurting the planet. Comparing the planet to a human being.
I Am Nature by Guiliana Kaluna
Poem by guilianakd
A poem about how humans are hurting the planet. Comparing the planet to a human being.
When Death Ceases to Exist
Story by ceheiss
Death has always claimed the life of all creatures, but is just at the very end of times, when only one being walks the universe, that Death realises the bitterness of its own mortality.
Elizabeth
Story by that_one_dude
Elizabeth doesn't have any problems, she was happy, until that day.
Breathless
Poem by Andraaknas
A poem of the aftermath of a heartbreak that has left me lost and breathless...
Fake Smiles
Story by SoulsToWrite
Fake smiles hide the fact that underneath we all wish we were happy. We all wear them.
Where Am I?
Poem by Andraaknas
A brief look into my more recent mental issues and why I hate myself so damn much.
Fallen Angel
Poem by Oxygen
Like an angel, I fell from the sky, my wings broken and ripped to shreds.
YOU, ME AND A MAN NAMED BILL
Story by Lussac
A story of long-standing love, and a very controversial subject