Self Discovery Fiction

Dartmouth professor Dan Jackson did not want to murder his students. Yet, when he finds two pistols perched on top of the mid-term exams in his briefcase, he cannot resist the impulse to pull out the guns and start shooting. Now Dan struggles to find the answer to the question that haunts him: why did he kill 15 of his students? Dan's search for the answer must be pursued through his defense to the criminal charges and possible death penalty.

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, ...

What will your life mean to others? What unseen mark will you leave behind? In Echoes of Eternity, ordinary people are given extraordinary glimpses into the legacies they create, guided by the mysterious Joseph Crown. This collection of stories invites you to explore what it means to truly matter, to see the quiet ripples of your choices, and to consider the ways your life might impact others in ways you may never know. Meet Vincent, a dedicated clockmaker who doubts the purpose of his work—until he discovers how his creations have quietly inspired generations. Walk with Leah, a musician ...

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.

A Heartfelt Story of Friendship, Life’s Challenges, and New Beginnings (No HEA, sets up the series) Ellen, Betty, and Lori have built their lives in the peaceful community of Sunset Lake, but each carries a secret that could change everything. Their long-standing friendship is their anchor as they navigate personal struggles, past regrets, and the uncertainty of what lies ahead. As they open up to one another, their bond deepens, revealing hidden emotions, unresolved conflicts, and the weight of choices made over the years. Through laughter, heartache, and the comfort of shared ...

My name is Harper Drew. I'm using my new journal to take note of all the totally ridiculous things that seem to go on around me with my family and friends. I seem to be the only one who sees all of this stuff for what it is. Completely beyond normal. Recently I've been logging Drew Dial Ratings for all the mayhem. On a scale of zero to 10, how likely is someone to say or do something that would be less sensible than (for example)...a demented camel?

Threads of Resonance: Unlocking the Echoes Within 37 Tales of Connection, Mystery, and Transformation Dive into a mesmerizing anthology where the extraordinary weaves through the ordinary, and every story reveals the hidden threads that bind us all. From fleeting moments of joy to the echoes of unspoken truths, Threads of Resonance explores the profound connections that shape our lives. Each tale is a journey—across galaxies, through time, and into the depths of the human heart. A cartographer follows a shifting map that leads to self-discovery. A mysterious festival grants gifts that ...

Ginny Splinter, acclaimed radio host and relationship expert, prides herself on knowing what’s best for others. So, she’s sure her husband, Adrian, will love the special trip to Italy she’s planned for their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. But when Ginny presents the gift, he surprises her with his own very different plan: a divorce. Beside herself with heartache, Ginny impulsively goes live on air to invite four heartbroken listeners to join her instead.

Here comes the bride... but how long can she hide? When Kitty Clayton flees her wedding, her life seems worryingly futureless. All she knows is she'd rather sleep on the streets than go back to cheating Ethan. After picking her up hitch-hiking, widowed children's author Jack Duffy takes Kitty under his wing until she gets back on her feet. And it's not long before the two grow close.

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 ...

Ezzie Wynter can’t wait for Christmas on the beautiful Isle of Skye. Her island home sparkles at this time of year thanks to the snow-capped mountains and frosty winter walks, topped off with family gatherings with those she loves the most. But her peaceful Christmas idyll is upended when she hears that the Larson family – the owners of Rothach Hall – are flying in from Sweden for the festivities. As Manager of their grand Scottish manor house, Ezzie suddenly has decorations to hang, food to source and itineraries to organise.

"Every star has a place where it shines brightest." Liora, a gentle star with a soft glow, feels small and alone on the edge of the galaxy. Determined to find where she belongs, she embarks on a journey through the cosmos, meeting brilliant constellations, facing dark spaces, and learning the power of her own light. Along the way, unexpected challenges and surprises help Liora discover her true purpose—as the guiding star of Christmas. In this magical Christmas tale of self-worth and belonging, Shining True reminds readers that everyone has a unique glow—and sometimes, finding our place...

Unlock the Power of Inspiration in Every Child with Volume 2 of Inspiring Stories! Continue the journey with Inspiring Stories for Brilliant Kids Volume 2, a collection designed to empower and motivate the young minds of our future. Each story is carefully crafted to teach important life lessons through engaging narratives and relatable characters. 15 stories perfect for bedtime, quiet time, or classroom reading, these stories are suitable for children ages 6-12.

Sonja is ready to get on with her life. She's over 40 now, and the Swedish crime novels she translates are losing their fascination. She sees a masseuse, tries to reconnect with her sister, and is finally learning to drive. But under the overbearing gaze of her driving instructor, Sonja is unable to shift gears for herself. Sonja hoped her move to Copenhagen years ago would have left rural Jutland in the rearview mirror. Yet she keeps remembering the dramatic landscapes of her childhood - the endless sky, the whooper swans, the rye fields - and longs to go back.

"Your daddy killed Chris!" When Nikki heard her little cousin utter these four words, she had no idea they would change the course of her young life forever. Had no idea that her beloved father would be ripped away from her, drawn into a protracted legal battle. Had no idea that she would be forced to flee her home and go into hiding with her mother and siblings.

Van Sato's got labels. Tourettes, ADHD, SPD - words that have defined his existence since the time he was old enough to know what they meant. Now, Van wants to prove he's more than an acronym, a syndrome, a problem kid. He takes a summer job as a day camp counselor to prove he's capable of independence and moving on to the next phase in his life. Maybe, he might even make a friend while there. Someone who's got just as many or even more labels than him. Someone who understands what it's like.

Brooklyn Thomas is pretty sure she's mostly dead. She can't feel her heart beat and she's disappearing: her reflection keeps vanishing from mirrors. No one else seems to notice. Not her coworkers at the artisanal doughnut shop she works at after failing at her high-paying marketing job. Not her crush, whom she keeps humiliating herself in front of. Not her parents, whose basement suite she's stuck living in. She's hallucinating stars from all her favorite TV shows who want Brooklyn to pull herself together and face the truth about what happened to her.

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?"

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 ...

Katherine knew it was wrong that African Americans didn't have the same rights as others - as wrong as 5+5=12. She knew it was wrong that people thought women could only be teachers or nurses - as wrong as 10-5=3. And she proved everyone wrong by zooming ahead of her classmates, starting college at 15, and eventually joining NASA, where her calculations helped pioneer America's first manned flight into space, its first manned orbit of Earth, and the world's first trip to the moon!