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BethyBoo
BethyBoo

Words

The Words Fall Onto The Page Muddled In my brain Muddled In my brain But They Drop Onto Paper, Scratching Into Wood, Carving Onto Stone.

18 6 70 words
natalee
natalee

Behind Those Blue Eyes

Behind those blue eyes. Is a nightmare that seems so unreal. A foolish little girl. Who's lost the ability to feel. A cold, lonely silence. No more can she speak. Half-sick of living.

40 5 81 words
Diet_Ice
Diet_Ice

The Peace Of Mind

The Peace of Mind The small, quiet hush of the wind blew roughly against the tall redwoods. The sound was quite elegant to the ears; yet chilling to the core of the human body.

2 3 425 words
jackalice
jackalice

Her Name Is Unsung Melody

There is a girl I know, Her name is Unsung Melody, Her friends are kind to her, But she believes they are her enemies, She is a girl with no confidence, And she lives in life's celibacy, But her...

28 5 81 words
poloman33
poloman33

Total Emptiness

Is this the end. Does that which hurt us make the fury burning deep inside fueled to a degree that is not logical.

0 0 150 words
daydreamingbaby
daydreamingbaby

Fake A Smile

You see me smiling. Day in day out. A mask I wear. To keep you all out. Picture perfect. Practiced it for hours. In front of the mirror. So no one suspects a thing.

32 6 70 words
poloman33
poloman33

Despair On Call

There's a place inside that feels so broken, a place that never seems to heal. I ink about the plight of my everyday life and begin to wonder, is this really my life.

0 0 183 words
HingAling24
HingAling24

What Do You See?

The bitter lies prevent our eyes from reading between the sordid lines. Failing at sight. Falling each time. Our eyes cry tears that painfully tear from the sides. I'm the chosen subject.

28 6 96 words
patdolan83
patdolan83

The Moon And Scars

The moon brings the memories. The memories bring the pain. The sun brings me salvation. And reminds me that I'm sane. The nights bring on the terror. Which resides within the dark.

32 11 91 words
jackalice
jackalice

Chopping Onions

I like to hurt myself like this sometimes.

20 1 99 words
RandomGirl
RandomGirl

Looking Back At Me

I stare at my reflection in the mirror, Looking back at me was someone I did not recognise. A look of pain in my glass blue eyes, All the anger was deep down inside.

14 0 87 words
daydreamingbaby
daydreamingbaby

You Can't Hurt Me As Much As I've Hurt Myself

You try and make me cry. But what if my eyes are dry. You try and make me feel low. But what if i’m so low. You can’t bring me down anymore. You try and point out all my flaws.

12 4 114 words
carolsgregory
carolsgregory

Nightmares

#acrosticchallenge N. ight time comes along I. t's time for bed G. ot to think nice thoughts H. appy inside my head T. ry to keep light minded M. ake my thoughts the best A.

20 7 59 words
a_thousand_roses
a_thousand_roses

Fighting Shadows

Shadows passing over walls. They dance just like the nightmares did. I hide under my blankets, Scared of the darkness like a little kid. Maybe that's ok If I'm not as brave as some.

2 0 110 words
nomeolvides
nomeolvides

Untitled

Mirror mirror. On the wall. Will you catch me. if I fall. Or will you simply look away. Waiting for my price unpaid. Mirror mirror. What is it now. Can't you hear my bloody howls.

44 6 148 words
WriteOutLoud
WriteOutLoud

Darkness

How do you know when you are in the dark. I knew I was but not because the room was dark but because I felt darkness inside.

2 0 329 words
Irrational_Kimmi
Irrational_Kimmi

Tramadol

Tramadol hit, Opium high, Hiding under My bed from The storm inside, Can you feel Feel Feel it. The friction of Air against skin, The friction of Nothing on nothing, Can you hear Hear Hear it.

48 5 76 words
sammielee46
sammielee46

Dread.

I have nothing to fear,. So why is unclear,. The dread I feel,. Is very surreal,. My pulse races,. My mind in dark places,. My breath non productive,. Breathlessness destructive,.

58 9 87 words
LanzaStar15
LanzaStar15

Little Lie

Silent stare, The memories torn. Walls are bare, Scattering the floor. The colours are gone, A black tear fell. Scars are drawn, Heartbreak swelled. Complexion paled, Yet no fear.

28 2 48 words
seasonfury
seasonfury

The Final Battle

I crept into a corner,. The storm outside was howling,. I tried to take a look around,. My thoughts inside were yowling,. I peered at all the shadows,. Dancing around the room,.

2 0 141 words
Larko
Larko

Numb

My gift is my curse. The words i sew are true. Love tattoed on my skin, behold scars old and new. A demon from the darkness, the bane of my own mind. Telling me to do it, speaking words to me unkind.

34 2 105 words
Ateq
Ateq

Still Awake

Yet again I lie here awake. Waiting for sleep. I pray for goodness sake. Soon I'll be in a slumber, oh so deep. The night engulfs me. The sheets surround me. I'm as comfortable as can be.

4 1 109 words
dangerousfascination
dangerousfascination

Everything's Wrong

Everything my dear Has been going wrong Death decided to grip my throat and never let go, until I give up. I won't, I'm a fighter But the feeling is so content, so tempting, I could never.

18 1 103 words
ammeyelwal
ammeyelwal

Noteworthy

Is this finally over, or has the battle just begun. I knew it was simple, For me to just get up and run. But I won't, I'm stronger than that. Told myself I won't fall and I won't be hurt. Not anymore.

32 6 75 words
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