Grief Stories

WATTPAD ORIGINAL EDITION Seven letters, seven confessions, seven clues. Elliot Parker has what he needs to find out who killed his best friend... But is he hunting down the killer? Or is the killer hunting him? ***** When Colton Crest returns, unharmed, to his small town after mysteriously disappearing for two months, his best friend Elliot Parker breathes a sigh of relief. But days later, on the night before graduation, Elliot finds Colton in the lake. Dead. And on the day of his funeral, Elliot finds a letter in his jacket pocket with four words that send him spiralling: I killed Colton Crest. There are six more letters to find, six more confessions about Colton, six more clues to uncover why he was murdered. Elliot has no choice but to play this sick scavenger hunt, and with each new revelation, he begins to question whether he really knew Colton - or anyone else in that little town of dark secrets. [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]]

Bianca Ricci's life has been hell. Having been taken away from the rest of her family when she was two, and reuniting with her father and brothers at 16, she's been through a lot. 15 years of abuse has turned her into something no one can recognize, and the secrets being hidden in the family are bound to surface. Bianca knows she'll never be her family's little girl. She knows that at some point along the way, she lost herself. She'll never be who she once was. She'll always be lost in the aftermath. ✧*⁺˚*☆ "Why can't you just trust me?!" "Because trust is dangerous!" I respond icily, "Trust ruined my family. It has never gotten me anywhere..." The silence is deafening, "And I'm not gonna let it ruin my life again." . . . Updates every Sunday

Storie Sovany is used to being dismissed as the fat friend, until she moves from New York City to rural Ohio for college and the charming frat boy Liam Alexander approaches her. Torn between disbelief and flattery, Storie hopes her luck may have finally changed - but is it too good to be true? [author's note: this is not a romance!]

Leaving behind everything she's ever known, Emilee enters a world of high glamour and even higher stakes. The new freedom that comes with being a part of the Famoux is intoxicating, but behind the perfect image lies an ugly truth - being popular is a matter of life or death. ***** Out of the wreckage of environmental collapse, the country of Delicatum emerged. Its most popular celebrities are the Famoux, uniquely beautiful stars of a reality TV show called the Fishbowl. In a world still recovering from catastrophe, they provide a 24/7 distraction. Sixteen-year-old Emilee Laurence is obsessed with the Famoux - they provide a refuge from her troubled home life and the bullies at school. When she receives an unimaginable offer to become a member herself, she takes it. But soon she realizes that fame can be deadly... Content and trigger warning: This story depicts mental health issues and contains scenes of violence. [[word count: 350,000-400,000 words]]

Gabriella showed up for him when it mattered most, believing she knew exactly where her life was going, until everything unraveled in a single moment she couldn't unsee. Walking away wasn't something she had planned, but it became the only choice she could live with. With nowhere else to turn, she leaves behind everything familiar and starts over in a quiet town that doesn't quite feel like home, trying to hold on to the part of herself that still feels like her. She tells herself it was the right decision, that some things can't be undone and are better left behind. But distance doesn't always bring clarity, and no matter how far she goes, the past has a way of following. Because some choices don't stay in the past, and some stories don't end just because you walk away. Updates weekly ✦

Everyone at school knows Andrew Jennings. Missing an arm. Openly gay. But when he meets star athlete Ryan Sullivan in therapy, can friendship lead to more? ***** When Andrew 'Jacky' Jennings ends up in therapy after an English assignment gone wrong, he doesn't expect to find his high school's star athlete, Ryan Sullivan, sitting in the same waiting room. After all, he and Ryan couldn't be more different: football captain, future valedictorian, and all-around nice guy, Ryan is the school's golden boy, while Andrew is known for his permanent snarl, being openly gay, and losing his left arm (along with his father and sister) in a car accident. But when Andrew learns they actually have a lot in common, he's surprised to see past the enigma that is Ryan Sullivan and his seemingly perfect life. And as the two boys begin to connect over their shared grief, depression, and teenage angst, they might just discover a little pocket of happiness for themselves -- if they're willing to fight for it. [Word count: 100,000-150,000 words] Cover designed by Lily Taylor Please read the 'Introduction' for a full list of content/trigger warnings

My life completely changed when my mom passed away from a sickness, forcing me to move in with my aunt miles away. I've always been a grumpy, anti-social kid, but losing my mother made me angrier with the world. So when I run into another student at my new school, I don't stop myself from opening my mouth to tell him off. However what I didn't know was that this guy is the feared Killian Reed; A guy no one wants to get on his bad side. And for a moment, seconds after being shoved into the lockers by him, I was certain Killian was going to make my life a living hell. Then one day, he shocks me when he stops a couple of guys from hitting me. At first I don't think there's much to it. But then I start to suspect there's more to Killian; A secret that has something to do with me. All of a sudden, I find myself dealing with strange, dangerous occurrences, and with Killian who somehow always seems to be there to safely get me out of them. *Please check out the chapter 'Before you read' for a list of TW*

Sierra Esposito knew three things well. One- People were inherently evil and selfish. Two- Words are what got you hurt. Three- Sometimes it was easier to accept the situation, rather than fight back. These three rules got her through life-- not unscathed, but alive. Even when she didn't want to be. ... Giuseppe De Santis had been searching for his missing daughter, ever since she was taken all those years ago. When he finally gets the phonecall saying she's been found, he's ecstatic. Finally happy that everything can go back to the way it used to be. But Sierra has changed since she was a baby and she knows nothing of him and his world. And when she isn't speaking to him or her brothers, it's almost impossible to get her to open up. They must learn to be a family again, but that's almost impossible. There are so many secrets between them and other factors are at play. Factors that are determined to get Sierra back, no matter who gets hurts. ... TW* This story has mentions/depictions of assault (physical, sexual, mental, etc), alcohol abuse, drug abuse, self-harm, suicidal ideation, suicide attempts, violence, and anything else falling under those categories. Please prioritize your mental health. *Any images in the cover and/or chapters are not mine. I found them on Pinterest* *I own all the rights to these characters. Please do not pirate my work*

Letlotlo Motaung cuts into people's brains for a living. Getting into their hearts? That's where she fails. She's a neurosurgeon who keeps the world at arm's length, because if they get close enough, they'll find the dark folds she hides. The things that would make them leave. The secret that would make the Khumalo heir walk away without looking back. Enter Nkanyezi Khumalo. Annoyingly patient, impossibly persistent, and completely uninterested in her "no feelings" rule. He wants to annoy her, challenge her, love her - whatever it takes to get her attention. And dammit, it's working! Now 𝘪𝘵 has her by the balls. Maybe 𝘪𝘵 is his hands on her lower back when she tries to leave. Maybe 𝘪𝘵 is the way he looks at her like the secret won't scare him. Maybe 𝘪𝘵 is her own traitorous heart, choosing the man she could destroy if she lets him stay. But Letlotlo's carrying something she never planned to share. Something that could make him walk away the second he finds out. She's falling. He's not looking back. What happens when the truth catches up? The question isn't if she'll run. It's whether he'll let her.

Miraculous Ladybug was created by Thomas ASTRUC. Disney Channel owns the rights to the show Miraculous Ladybug, and You own the rights to you. I only own any non-canon events to the original canon. This will go through the entire series (that is available). This is book four to You're The Music That's Been Playing In My Head. Season 5 under revision. Things have gotten worse after Monarch stole the miraculous from us; supervillains keep appearing with powers but no miraculous on them. Madelyn and Lila seem to have joined forces, Adrien's dad is becoming more controlling, and we have no leads to Monarch. Despite all this, my silver lining is Luka, who's been with me every step of the way. With his support, I just know we can bring an end to Monarch by the time we graduate. - Emotional manipulation - Bullying and verbal abuse - Child abuse - Grief and loss - Violence - Physical trauma - Psychological trauma - PTSD - Mind control/ Loss of agency - Topics regarding racism - Depression/ Sadness - Anxiety/ Anxiety attacks - Eventually, curse words - Stalking - Drug usage - Suicide attempt

Welcome to the Harrington family. We are honest. Hardworking. Faithful to our morals. And successful. We live-at least in the summer-on a private island off the coast of Massachusetts. The Harringtons are tall, athletic, and attractive. Old-money Democrats, passionate about sports, with an immense need to present themselves as a united family. The Harringtons have wide smiles, square jaws, blond hair, and sun-kissed skin. All of them, except me. Johnny Sinclair x FemOC friends to lovers slowburn closing gif made by @_liloureynolds_ • Publication Period • [ Started on September 12th, 2025, completed on February 15th, 2026. ] • Edition Status • [ Started on April 20th, 2026, and completed on June 30th, 2026.]

❝Someone has to help.❞ ❝I'm not giving up on you.❞ - - - - - Teen genius brother-sister duo Hiro and Ariyana Hamada -- prodigies of robotics and figure skating, respectively -- live in the high-tech futuristic city of San Fransokyo. Next to their older brother Tadashi, their closest companion is Baymax, a nurse robot whose sole purpose is to take care of people. When tragedy strikes and a devastating turn of events launches Hiro and Ariyana into the middle of a dangerous plot, the pair transform Baymax and their college nerd friends -- anxious neat freak physicist Wasabi, energetic optimistic chemistry whiz Honey Lemon, sardonic daredevil mechanical engineer Go Go, and eccentric comic book fanboy Fred -- into a band of high-tech heroes to face the threat. - - - - - ♡ Hamada sister alternate universe (AU) ♡ Book 1 of the Big Hero 7 Duology ♡ Status | Draft 2, final revisions ♡ Started | January 2021 ♡ Draft 1 | January-June 2021 ♡ Draft 2 | August 2022-TBA ♡ Published | August 2022 ♡ Completed | To Be Announced... ♡ Total time | To Be Determined... ♡ Word count | 66,000-67,000 | Most Impressive Rankings | #184 in #sisterandbrother (8/14/2022) #1 in #bighero7 (2/21/2023) #1 in #danielhenney (3/13/2023) #233 in #undiscoveredjems (12/3/2023) #1 in #sanfransokyo (5/19/2024) #1 in #bighero6fanfiction (9/9/2024) #1 in #ryanpotter (3/3/2025) #1 in #tadashihamada (3/16/2025) #1 in #hirohamada (4/27/2025) #1 in #lossofalovedone (5/28/2025) #866 in #brothers (11/13/2025) #1 in #bighero6 (12/3/2025) #1 in #sanfransokyo (2/12/2026) #1 in #deathofalovedone (5/15/2026) #1 in #baymax (5/15/2026) #33 in #grief (7/8/2026) #40 in #brotherandsister (7/8/2026) #90 in #loss (8/26/2026) #37 in #depression (9/4/2026) - - - - - Cover, original character, storyline alterations: ©Skye Hamada ©Big Hero 6 Plus One™ Big Hero 6: ©Walt Disney Animation Studios™

Fatima is in her third year of architecture school, and life has never felt better: stellar grades, loyal friends, and Jamal, a boyfriend who loves her the way rain loves soil, quietly and completely. Isah has mastered the art of restraint, putting principles above all else and never once blurring the line between professional and personal, until grief collides with proximity and a girl lands in front of his car, striking a place in his chest he thought had long since healed. The timing is wrong, the wounds are fresh, and some kinds of love ask to be chosen twice. Puddles is a story about the love that finds you, and the love you were already keeping.

Oblation: "A solemn religious offering, gift, or sacrifice made to a deity or a religious institution." Katherine Taylor is Jackie Taylor's older sister and a former captain of the Yellowjackets. She is a talented soccer player who led the team to states three years in a row and took them to nationals in 1994 before leaving for Rutgers on a full-ride soccer scholarship. Katherine and Jackie have always had a complicated relationship. Jackie looks up to her sister but also resents constantly being compared to her. Katherine has never really understood why Jackie sees her as perfect. To Katherine, she has spent most of her life trying to figure things out and live up to the expectations everyone has for her. When Katherine returns home from college, she agrees to help the Yellowjackets prepare for nationals. She expects to spend a few weeks with her old teammates and her sister before going back to school. For anyone who has seen the show, you know that's not exactly what happens. Natalie x Travis Shauna x Jackie Shauna x OC Natalie x OC Lottie x OC Travis x OC

Seven broken boys. One summer. One place they never chose. And three months to figure out how to live with things they never asked for. They meet inside the walls of a psychiatric recovery program, each carrying secrets, problems too heavy for their age. Some here because they broke, were caught, or because someone finally noticed. Strangers. Until they're not. Each day forces them on confronting a painful truth they've been running from. They'll have to face not just their own demons, but each other's as well. the ones they've kept hidden from everyone. if they want to find any chance of healing.

[COMPLETED ✅] She built an empire so she'd never need anyone again. Then her estranged brother died, and left her his widow and his son. Kim Jisoo has spent fifteen years turning herself into someone untouchable - a billionaire CEO who trusts contracts, not people. When her brother Minho dies suddenly, she's the only family his wife Kim Jennie has left. Guilt gets Jennie and her son through the door of Jisoo's penthouse. It's supposed to be temporary. It's supposed to be a transaction. It doesn't stay either of those things. As Jisoo learns to sit on the floor instead of locking her office door, and Jennie learns to ask for help without apologizing for it, something neither of them planned for starts growing in the space between grief and guilt - something that has Minho's face in it, whether they want it there or not. But love isn't the only thing being contested in the Hannam-dong penthouse. A hostile executive wants Jisoo's company, and he's willing to burn her family to the ground to get it. Return to Sender - a story about the difference between being rescued and being chosen.

3 Days SF Thriller For struggling filmmaker Andie McKenna, life could be better. Her fledgling film company is on the rocks. She's seventy-two hours away from being kicked out of her rent-by-the-week shoe box of an apartment in the dodgiest part of San Francisco, and her marriage is on life support. And if things couldn't get worse, she receives a cryptic telegram from the Mexican orphanage where she grew up: "Come quick, your father is dying." Interesting, since she's an orphan. Andie rushes to the orphanage where she grew up to find Father Pakal Ramirez, the priest who raised her, alive and well. He's going into the jungle after a lethal parasite, and he wants to see her one last time in case he doesn't return. When Andie is accidentally exposed to the parasite, Pakal draws her blood and gives her an anti-parasitic. She reacts to the medication and passes out. When she wakes, Pakal is gone. Furious beyond words, Andie returns to San Francisco to find the Bay Area plunged into chaos. Something fell from the sky and crashed north of the Golden Gate Bridge. Something not made by humans. And then there's the frozen, long-forgotten vial of blood, padlocked in a metal box and buried in the orphanage's freezer. Blood that will impact Andie's life irrevocably and shatter the illusion that we are alone in the universe.

She was raised to understand one thing above all else: the crown comes first. Namra Deralis never expected to become queen, let alone find love within the walls of the royal palace. But when she marries Valen, the future king of Avelora, the life she once thought impossible becomes hers. A devoted husband. Two children. A kingdom that calls her its own. For years, Namra believes she has everything. Until she learns just how fragile a royal life can be. Now, as the Queen Mother of Avelora, Namra has a reputation to protect, a son to prepare for the throne, and a crown that demands more from her than she ever imagined. Then someone enters her life who makes her question everything she thought she had sacrificed forever. In a kingdom where every smile is watched and every secret has a price, Namra will discover that the hardest thing about wearing a crown isn't carrying its weight. It's deciding what you're willing to lose for it.

Naaz Rashid should have died. She doesn't know why she survived. She doesn't know what happened to her. And, at first, she has no reason to believe that her inexplicable brush with death has anything to do with the strange events that begin unfolding afterward. But strange things have a habit of becoming stranger. A curse is released. Old secrets begin resurfacing. People separated by distance and time find themselves connected by circumstances they cannot explain. The past begins bleeding into the present, while discoveries at the edges of science suggest that some things dismissed as superstition may be far more tangible than anyone would like to believe. There are haunted places, buried histories, impossible phenomena and people whose greatest threat may not be what lurks outside them, but what lies within. And somewhere amid the horror, the absurdity and the occasional moments of dreadful normality, one question remains: What, exactly, did Naaz survive? Because whatever happened that day was not the end of something. It was the beginning.

When the independent MacIver siblings reunite in Glasgow for their father's second marriage, the world already feels flipped on its head. The last thing they expect is to lose another parent in the span of three years. The siblings are united by grief once more, but the outcome of their father's death leads them to question their relationships with each other, and the relationship each of them shared with their beloved parents.