Self Discovery Fiction

Originally published in 1973, the groundbreaking, uninhibited story of Isadora Wing and her desire to fly free caused a national sensation. In The New York Times, Henry Miller compared it to his own classic, Tropic of Cancer and predicted that "this book will make literary history..." It has sold more than 12-million copies. Now, after 30 years, the revolutionary novel known as Fear of Flying still stands as a timeless tale of self-discovery, liberation, and womanhood.

A literary fiction book set in New York and the South Seas during the early 1900s. The story unravels the inner world of Bellair, a man disillusioned by his mundane life, who discovers a transformative experience that alters his destiny. Bellair starts his novel journey in an old boarding house on a drowsy Sunday in New York. Entangled in his disenchanted reality, he wanders east to Brooklyn's waterfront, where he stumbles upon the ship "Jade of Adelaide." Captivated by the ship’s beauty and the promise of adventure it symbolizes, Bellair feels a surge of emotions—a longing for escape ...

After dipping her toes into the world of swinging, Skylar is ready to dive deeper. In book two of the thrilling “Skylar’s Swinger Stories Series," Skylar plunges headfirst into the exhilarating world of swinging, where passion knows no bounds and self-discovery awaits around every corner. After her eye-opening first experiences at an upscale swingers' club, Skylar and her husband more fully commit to the lifestyle. With unflinching honesty, she chronicles what happens when the excitement of first encounters evolves into a deliberate choice that reshapes their marriage. In this steamy ...

Some neighbors share sugar. We shared everything. A journey of passion, pleasure, and self-discovery. This intimate memoir chronicles Skylar's journey from curious author to confident hotwife. What starts as a forbidden moment between new friends quickly evolves into an exploration that challenges everything she thought she knew about fidelity, attraction, and her own sexuality. Follow Skylar and Chris as they accept their first invitation to an exclusive swingers club, where champagne flows freely and inhibitions melt away under dimmed lights. With unflinching honesty, Skylar details their...

Leah Robinson is a newly single woman who has been recently laid off from work during what seems to be the height of her career. During this time, she decides to go on vacation, but once she gets there she runs into unexpected people and her trip suddenly becomes a whirlwind of new events.

After a divorce she didn’t see coming, Riley Dunn isn’t looking for anything—especially not connection. But when she starts a careful friendship with her new neighbor, something subtle shifts. Set in the soft hush of a city that never quite sleeps, maybe, one day is a slow-burn sapphic novel about timing, emotional aftermaths, and the kind of closeness that feels like a question no one knows how to answer.

Follow Melanie Kato on the adventure of a lifetime as she navigates the biggest decision of her young life: what to do with her future. Growing up on the beautiful island of Maui, Melanie has always been a hardworking and determined teenager. With graduation approaching and numerous options at her fingertips, Melanie is determined to carve her own path instead of relying on handouts. As the clock ticks closer to graduation, Melanie's family and friends eagerly await her decision. But when she drops a bombshell on her mother, everything changes. Set against the stunning backdrop of Maui, "...

Marshall thought he had life all figured out until a dreadful mistake turns his world upside-down. Fresh out of a two-week stint in jail and dumped by his girlfriend, twenty-two-year-old Marshall finds himself alone and adrift in a new apartment with creepy roommates. Everyone from his past has written him off, including his parents. When Marshall meets Rodney, a rugged and attractive general contractor who takes him under his wing, Marshall begins to question everything he thought he knew about himself. Rodney helps support the fragile Marshall, developing a crush on his new employee along...

Rule #1: Never sleep with your roommate. Rule #2: Especially when he's your best friend's brother. Rule #3: Oh, who are we kidding? After a string of dating disasters that would make a therapist weep, Ghita Russo has created an ironclad rulebook for her love life. Men who kick her cat, request inappropriate photos, and throw tantrums over mini-golf have taught her that protecting her heart requires strict boundaries. The most important rule? Her best friend's ridiculously hot brother is absolutely off-limits. But when her rent skyrockets and her bestie suggests the perfect solution—...

When widow Mrs Pargeter decides to have her morning coffee on the patio of her mansion in Chigwell, her intention is to admire her beautiful garden in peace and quiet. Little does she expect one of the patio's paving slabs to crack in two, depositing her on the ground—and revealing a human skull with a neat hole in the middle of its forehead! Not wanting to bother the police just yet, Mrs Pargeter decides to save them some trouble and starts investigating the curious find herself.

When her loving, free-spirited grandmother Primrose passes away, Victoria is bereft, yet resilient - she has survived tragedy before. But even her strength is tested when a mysterious woman attends Prim's funeral and claims to be the mother Victoria thought was dead. As the two women get to know each other and Victoria begins to learn more about her past, it becomes clear that her beloved grandmother had been keeping life-changing secrets from her. Desperate for answers, she still struggles to trust anyone to tell her the truth.

Of all the women and men Noni Blake has pleased in her life, there’s one she’s often overlooked - herself. After the end of a decade-long relationship, Noni decides it’s time for that to change. She’s finally going to prioritize her wants and desires and only do things (and people) that feel good in the moment. As she embarks on a pleasure-seeking quest that takes her halfway around the world, she discovers that maybe she can have everything, and everyone, she’s ever wanted.

One summer’s day seventeen years ago Edie and Joel meet. Their connection is instant and a friendship is born, although Edie can’t help but wish for more. But just as she builds up the courage to lay her heart on the line, one night changes everything… Edie’s moved on from the heartbreak of years ago. So the last thing she expects to receive on her thirty-fifth birthday is an email… from her eighteen-year-old self. As more emails arrive, she starts to remember what–or rather who–she left behind.

Emma Lynn has always played by the rules. Climbing the corporate ladder while juggling laundry, deadlines, and her husband Oscar’s endless trivia about lesson plans and packed lunches, she’s the picture of middle-class success. Dutiful wife. Ambitious professional. Woman slowly losing her spark. Then came Samantha. A flame-haired force of nature with a wild laugh and eyes that see straight through the façade, Samantha turns Emma’s world inside out. Their connection is instant. Electric. Dangerous. When Samantha invites Emma to Fire People—a hedonistic, dust-blown lake-side festival...

Halfway through sixth grade, Noah’s best friend and the only other trans boy in his school, Lewis, passed away in a car accident. Lewis was adventurous and curious, always bringing a new paranormal story to share with Noah. Together they daydreamed about cryptids and shared discovering their genders and names. After his death, lonely and yearning for someone who could understand him like Lewis once did, Noah starts writing letters to Mothman.

Ella Farrell has reached breaking point. Shattered by her job and her boyfriend’s recent betrayal, she grabs her stuff and flees down the coast. When her car breaks down a few miles short of Cornwall, she’s astonished by what she finds. Not on any map, the tiny seaside village of Starshine Cove is too perfect for words. A cobbled lane lined with pretty, thatched cottages slopes towards a pristine white beach… has she finally lost it, or is this place for real?

“Signs of Silence” is a powerful novella from acclaimed Kazakhstani author Nina Trox that explores the complex journey toward self-understanding and inner peace. Like a puzzle, this story slowly reveals its complete picture as you turn the last page. The protagonist Anna finds herself caught between the noise of her everyday life and the silent world of Maya, a sign language interpreter who captures her heart. Their relationship unfolds against the backdrop of post-Soviet Kazakhstan, weaving together themes of communication, belonging, and the search for authentic connection. The ...

A troubled woman seeks redemption and forgiveness in this heartbreaking yet hopeful story. Glenna Girard has passed through the agony of an unimaginable loss. It is only in planning her escape from her marriage and her current circumstances, that she manages to start moving again. As she takes tentative steps into the new life she is so carefully shaping, she encounters a man facing a potential tragedy as profound and devastating as her own. It’s a tragedy Glenna can prevent, but only if she’s willing to risk the peace she’s struggled so hard to achieve.

Fuel the Fire follows Holly Jones, a high school senior and captain of her cross-country team, as she faces her most challenging season yet. With college scouts watching, team dynamics unraveling, and a fiercely independent freshman phenom, Taylor, testing the limits of her leadership, Holly must navigate the delicate balance between personal ambition and the responsibility of uniting her teammates. As tensions rise on and off the track, Holly learns that leadership isn’t about running ahead—it’s about bringing others along with you. Through grueling practices, emotional breakthroughs...

Fearless Paths: Inspirational Sports Stories of Self-Discovery for Teens to Build Courage, Resilience, Friendship, and Unity is a heartwarming and empowering collection of short stories crafted especially for boys. Each story dives into the real emotions, challenges, and triumphs that come with growing up and discovering who you really are. Whether it’s stepping up for a teammate, conquering stage fright, surviving a weekend without screens, or learning to forgive, the characters in Fearless Paths show that true strength often comes from the most unexpected places. These realistic, ...