Self Discovery Fiction

Spoiler alert: To avoid mind-altering information below, read the novel, The Difference, first! Twelve years after anxiety-prone Rachel Granza achieved her genealogy journey, emptiness creeps back into her otherwise perfect life, married to Brian in the ‘burbs with a booming psychotherapy practice. She finally has a clue about her mental health and knows her old coping methods jeopardize relationships and beyond. No thanks. But what would return her peace? A new ancestry mission? Yes, that’s it! Deciding she still needs answers to lingering questions about her Italian family history, ...

"In Case We Never Speak Again" is a poignant and captivating collection of stories that explores the intricacies of human relationships, the depths of emotion, and the journey towards self-discovery. Through rich sensory experiences and vivid descriptions, each story immerses listeners in a world where the weight of unspoken words, the ache of longing, and the bittersweet dance of farewell and reunion are explored with heartfelt authenticity.

The main characters are police officer Tom Jennings, obese as a mutant Idaho potato in a jiggling gelatin suit; James Odessa-Smith, with his schizoaffective disorder; and young Suanna Morningcloud, a person with albinism, half Nez Perce Indian and half Caucasian. Meeting during a botched bank robbery in Prairie Grove, Kansas, they experience tragedy and trauma. Forever changed and connected, they are forced to ask, “Who am I and where do I belong?"

Originally published in 1994, When the World Was Steady is award-winning author Claire Messud's first novel.

Have you ever wondered where we came from before we were born? Why we are here? Why supposed bad things happen to good people? The Land of Perception and Time is a fictional tale that provides clues to answer some of these questions. It is a journey of one’s imagination, understanding, and healing. Kenny is a good person who is unexpectedly diagnosed with a terminal illness. But that isn’t the biggest surprise he is about to experience.

In this poignant and inspiring collection of 60 poems, Melody Wallack takes listeners on a journey through the highs and lows of life after loss, a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the enduring power of love. Through her personal story of grief and healing, Wallack captures the beauty and pain of love, the sorrow of loss, and the transformative power of self-discovery.

Beth is a creative, contemplative soul and a loving mom. She is at a crossroads in her marriage and without a clear sense of her gifts and inherent worth. When her spirited Aunt Ro falls while turning to toss a coin in the Trevi Fountain in Rome, Beth embarks on a journey that leads to her ancestral village in Italy, the discovery of a family secret, and a new understanding of herself.

Summer has always lived with the idea that there was nothing abnormal about her, even though she had an enormous penis and a vagina. Her mother had always kept this from everyone else, shielding her from the truth of her abnormality, until Summer decides that she was tired of home tutoring and wanted to go to high school. Her truth is revealed, and now she has to decide whether she is really a freak as some people say, or if she should be happy with her body. So begins Summer's explicit bisexual, transgender, romance adventurous life journey.

Six-year-old Nevaeh wants to be something she already is. She will soon learn that her wish to be a princess takes a little bit more than just asking. Lessons on self-discovery are taught by her Mimi who makes her understand that being a princess takes work.

Into The Blue In the quaint Southern town of Sweet Water, Alabama, the stars seem just a little bit closer—especially to Lincoln Beck, a dreamer with his head in the clouds and his heart fixed on the cosmos. Fueled by an insatiable curiosity nurtured through childhood adventures with his beloved comics, Lincoln is determined to soar beyond the confines of Earth and into the great unknown. But the journey to becoming an astronaut is anything but simple. Together with his unwavering best friend, Rose, Lincoln's spirited quest takes unexpected turns as they forge unforgettable bonds with a ...

Adam flees his controlling family and unfulfilling religious career only to recreate his former prison on a tropical island. Maya's search for love and belonging begins with hope but is soon crushed with rejection by those she trusts most. At the end of their ropes, they are surprised to find an unlikely, otherworldly guide that leads them to the enchanted lost city of Atlantis and the discovery of their unbelievable power.

This story is a trilogy that brings the unknown past and the present together to form the future. Which is stronger? One’s biology or the way one is raised? Could it be a combination of both? Journey through this novel as it parallels the lives of three women, bound by love, heredity, and environment. A powerful and tenacious woman emerges, grounded in the DNA of a robust, high-spirited Irish woman, then nurtured and refined by a religious Italian woman. Bold and courageous, Nicole is now determined to chart her own course of life...

Meet Speedy, a vibrant Blue Betta, also known as a Siamese Fighting Fish and Betta Splendens in the world of ichthyology. Living in a small bowl, Speedy finds himself perplexed by the reflection he sees daily, mistaking it for a rival Blue Betta. With the spirit of a Japanese fighting fish, Speedy prepares diligently to defend his territory, training harder each day to become faster and stronger. His determination grows as he waits for his adversary to return. But then, a realization dawns on him: there is no need for an actual fight.

Four fictitious tales about the factual spiritual path to enlightenment. Stories about facing our fears, learning the power and benefit of connection, the freedom of forgiveness, and remembering our essence.

Are you ready to navigate the chaos of college life while discovering the depths of friendship and love? In "Love in the Time of Midterms", debut author Mia Harper invites you to join Lily Carter, a bright-eyed small-town girl trying to find her footing at a bustling university. Juggling academic pressures and a newfound desire for independence, Lily’s journey is both relatable and heartwarming. When the laughter of friendship meets the trials of love: As Lily embarks on her first semester, she encounters the charming yet enigmatic Finn Anderson. Their paths cross in the most unexpected ...

Ich ertrage es nicht mehr, ich ertrage mich und mein Selbstmitleid über den Verlust meiner Ehe nicht mehr.Alkohol, eine zerrüttete Partnerschaft, finanzielle Sorgen und eine unbeschreibliche Einsamkeit das Leben von Maria Fy befindet sich an einem absoluten Tiefpunkt. Doch bevor es zum völligen Absturz kommt, begibt sie sich in den Dschungel von Panama, wo sie mit einem Schamanen in Kontakt kommt, der versucht, ihre Lebensblockade zu lösen und ihr wieder neuen Mut einzuflößen. Maria Fy beginnt eine spannende und intensive Reise zu sich selbst.

This story is about two friends who help each other learn that they can do anything they set their minds to.

Mary Winters, a successful yet overextended marketing executive, has spent her life making sure everyone around her is happy—except herself. As Christmas approaches, Mary is caught between planning the perfect holiday for her family, juggling her demanding career, and attempting to secure a picture-perfect relationship, all while secretly longing for a more fulfilling life. After a freak accident sends her tumbling down a flight of stairs, she wakes up in an alternate reality where everything is seemingly perfect: she’s engaged to the man of her dreams, her career is at its peak, and ...

An enjoyable romp through exaggerated use of apple dancing, as children give to others out of the concept of "Goodness Grows." The teacher sets the example in the beginning.

John Bird has never fit in. He can’t be the all American boy his dad wants him to be, he’s bullied at school and he can’t bear to look at himself in the mirror. While most boys his age are playing sports and kissing girls, John can only find comfort in the secret he keeps hidden away in a box in his room… When feisty Aureus crashes into his life, John starts the long process of realizing that it’s what is inside us that counts and that true friends love us, no matter what our secrets are. It’s time John learns to embrace the school taunt, “Ladybird” and grow into the person ...