Startingover Stories

Aubrey Collins thought she had the perfect life-until she caught her fiancé with her best friend. Now she's back in her hometown, hiding a secret... and trying to stay away from the one man she's never been allowed to want. Editing in progress!

Stanford was a fresh start for Conrad Fisher. A start away from the constant drama that came along with his life. Enter in Isla Weston. The girl he never saw coming but blew him away from first glance. Now, 4 years later. Life looks different for these two as they finally go to face his family for the first time. *TSITP AU* (Will have small details of the book / show, but mostly is AU)

Will didn't expect to see Eva again-especially not at a wedding. Four years after their breakup, the past isn't as buried as they thought. When their paths cross again back home, what should've been a brief, awkward reunion turns into something neither of them is prepared for. Because it wasn't the big mistakes that ended them... it was all the small things.

After her life quietly falls apart, Clara McDonough escapes to a remote cottage on Cape Breton's Kelly's Mountain with her only constant-her loyal pit bull, Blue. She tells herself it's a fresh start. Time to write. Time to heal. Time to figure out who she is without the marriage, the expectations... the noise. But one careless moment on a mist-covered trail changes everything. Blue runs. And this time, he doesn't come back. As search efforts fail and hope begins to slip, Clara is forced into a relentless, all-consuming journey across the rugged highlands-through storms, strangers, and the wreckage of her own past. Because finding Blue isn't just about bringing her dog home. It's about finding the part of herself she lost long before he disappeared. A haunting, emotional story of love, loss, and the quiet ways we learn to survive.

It began with a question she couldn't answer, and a marriage that couldn't survive her silence. Now she's alone in a cramped Hudson Valley apartment. No plan. No safety net. Just room to breathe. Until one night, she wanders into a music venue... and sees him. She's not sure she has anything left to give. But somehow, between late-night calls, endless drives to catch him in other cities, and stolen moments in the chaos of his world, her unraveling existence evolves into that of a famous musician's girlfriend. After the Fall is a raw and tender love story; it doesn't promise rescue, but something rarer: recognition. For anyone who's ever had to lose everything to discover what they truly needed. 📖 New chapters released weekly.

Laney thought she had her life figured out-until a sudden breakup shatters everything she planned for. With nothing left tying her down, her twin brother Luke convinces her to hit the road as a traveling nurse. New places were supposed to be a distraction... not a transformation. But the further she gets from her old life, the harder it is to ignore the truth- the person she used to be isn't coming back.

A spirited young girl with a heart full of curiosity and courage, she dreams of exploring the world beyond her doorstep. However, before she can take that journey her town is threatened by a dark creature of the night. Using a sacred spell, she is encased in a shell of ice to preserve her form. Fairytail sets out on a mission that brings them to the sacred town where the young girl lays waiting to explore the wonders. With the best guild now by her side, she can finally set her foot out the limits of her small village. Together they learn the meanings of friendship, bravery, and the magic of the stars.

Short story submission for the Five Years Since Collaboration Contest Juliette has made a life for herself in a new city and established herself in her career. A morning walk brings her to her knees with grief. Can she find a path to recover from her past?

Mikolette Janike 22, is a werewolf with a shaky past. After taking guardianship of her 14 year old brother Matt who is human, she moves into a house on Mystreet. She quickly meets Aphmau as well as a few others. She has a lot of fun at first, meeting all these new people, making friends, and hanging out with them. But there's something all too familiar about Vlyad, Kim, and Lucinda. Through all of this, she makes discoveries about herself, these new people, and her past. All the while unaware, unaware that she is being watched. Some of the content is based on true real life experiences from my life, that strangely enough may have also taken place in Aphmau's various roleplay series.

After twenty-nine days, love was only the beginning. Ali and Joe took a chance on something that wasn't supposed to be possible. Now they're facing the reality of what loving each other truly means. Between kids, careers, distance, and a life that never slows down, staying connected isn't easy. Airports replace late-night texts. Video calls replace quiet moments together. And real life brings challenges neither of them could have predicted. As schedules collide and pressure mounts, Ali and Joe must learn how to fight for each other without losing themselves. Because love isn't just about how it starts-it's about the choices you make when things get hard. Can what they found in twenty-nine days survive the weight of everyday life? And what will they risk, sacrifice, and change to stay together? Sometimes love isn't a feeling. It's a decision-made every single day.

The story of starting over

I wrote these poems for an unrequited love. I met when I was 19 recently reconnected at 34. My heart will always love and care deeply for him but his feelings are not the same as mine or not as strong. This is my way of expressing my love cause to me it was real and I could never force anyone to love me but I can learn to love myself

Enduring the trauma of abuse and betrayal, she battles with fear and insecurity, her self-worth diminished by the torment of her husband and in-laws. The weight of their judgment and constant blame gnaws at her, eroding her confidence and leaving her feeling isolated and trapped. Yet, deep within, a flicker of resilience persists, urging her to break free and reclaim her own identity.

An Open Novella Contest 2020 Longlist Finalist Arabella W. Washington recently moved to Lower East Side, Manhattan, to do something with her life and start fresh. With the help of her grandma Wang's sizeable inheritance, she is able to rent out Apartment 10B in Windsor Hall, a small, old, and creaky building full of history and personality, which harbors a secret of its own. Food in her refrigerator and utensils in the cupboard starts going missing, and at exactly 6:00 in the evening, she gets the feeling that she is being watched. What is happening in 10B? Is there a human-sized rat trying to make a meal of her groceries or are the rumors true? No wonder the rent was affordable!

Los Angeles, 1978 A city of bright lights and broken dreams. Los Angeles was supposed to be just another stop on the way to nowhere. Another name. Another life. Delilah Hayes - no - Ruby Calloway knew how to disappear - how to blend into smoky bars and neon-lit streets, never staying long enough for anyone to notice. But then she meets them.

... The constant struggle just to make myself keep on fighting through the pain and sadness... But, at least the realization of a purpose and a determination came first. I know I will succeed.. It's so hard at times though.

Just an FGOD story. I'm bad at summarizes. Also the FGOD concept isn't mine, including any pictures, and belongs to someone else.

After the sudden death of her father, Liora is forced to leave everything behind - her home in England, her memories, and the person she once was. But in America, beneath a sky that seems to be constantly shifting, she finds herself trapped under her mother's cold gaze - a gaze that only sees the ghost of the man she lost. As Liora struggles to escape her mother's bitterness, a chance encounter changes everything. Love blooms. Healing begins. And for the first time, she sees a future not shaped by pain, but by her own light.

Its about a world in ruin saved by a man whoms idea of living is a joke. Nikki an 18 year old girl just trying to get through day by day.