day 34 of manifesting my future spouse. just watched that new bison movie and cried like i just lost a game of charades against a toddler. my parents showed up unannounced while i was still sobbing into my popcorn bowl, looking like a hot mess. they walked in, saw the stack of dirty laundry labeled "for my future partner to deal with," and i could have sworn i heard them start drafting their 'we'r...
it's day twenty-six of my intense underwater basket weaving obsession — my teacher is secretly judging my life choices. so, during class, I sent a heartfelt message about how it's changed my world. the moment I unsent it, I saw them glance at the screen — my heart stopped — now I’m stuck pretending I'm crafting with the confidence of a seasoned pro, while deep down, I am still an absolute beginner...
Story Name: "They Laughed as I Fell—Now They Work for Me" Part 3 of 8 I scan the diner, spotting familiar faces twisted with disbelief. Statues of their former selves. There’s Jason, the one who first laughed when I tripped that night. His eyes widen, disbelief washing over him. “Is that really you?” he stutters. “Surprise,” I say, my lips curling into a smirk. The crowd is silent, the air heavy with unspoken words. They used to mock me. Now, I’m their boss. The realization hangs like storm clouds. I stride to the counter, where Sarah, the queen bee herself, pours coffee, her hands shaking. “You’re back,” she says, forcing a smile that doesn’t reach her eyes. “I’m back and I just purchased the company you all dismissed,” I reply, my voice steady. Gasps ripple through the diner, punct...
Story Name: "They Laughed as I Fell—Now They Work for Me" Part 3 of 8 I scan the diner, spotting familiar faces twisted with disbelief. Statues of their former selves. There’s Jason, the one who first laughed when I tripped that night. His eyes widen, disbelief washing over him. “Is that really you?” he stutters. “Surprise,” I say, my lips curling into a smirk. The crowd is silent, the air heavy with unspoken words. They used to mock me. Now, I’m their boss. The realization hangs like storm clouds. I stride to the counter, where Sarah, the queen bee herself, pours coffee, her hands shaking. “You’re back,” she says, forcing a smile that doesn’t reach her eyes. “I’m back and I just purchased the company you all dismissed,” I reply, my voice steady. Gasps ripple through the diner, punct...
Story Name: "They Laughed as I Fell—Now They Work for Me" Part 4 of 8 feels more like a smirk. My heart thuds in my chest as I glide past the tables. Whispers follow me like shadows. “Look who’s back!” someone calls. It’s Bethany, her face twisted in a sickening grin. “Didn’t expect to see you on our turf, CEO. How’s that fancy life treating you?” I fix my gaze on her, letting the silence str...