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Read Short Personal Growth / Achievement Stories

Read the best short stories online by short story writers of all ages from around the world,
listed below in order of the date they were published, with new stories first.

Hunger(A Poem) By Preeti Rawal

This poem describes what exactly drives humanity

Embracing Myself By Kanesha Andrews

An essay about accepting myself

Milestones. By Kevin Hughes

1300 stories is a lot. Here is how I got there.

The maintenance Bot. By Kevin Hughes

Maybe Machines aren't the only thing that needs fixing.

To Tell the Truth By Darrell Case

A lesson in honesty

Surviving the teenage years! By Zelda

A fun and short story, that looks behind the scenes of raising a teenage daughter from a Mom's perspective.

My Journey of Shyness and truimph By Zain ul abideen

I unravel the enigma of my nickname 'Chaino.' My shyness, often confused for introversion, poses challenges. Striving for top school position tests my determination, prompting self-discovery, growth, and unexpected triumph.

A dream in the heart By Carl Johnson

A boy is overconfident that he would win a novelist competition. However, as he loses, he realizes a vital lesson

The Power of the little red pills By Darrell Case

Jimmy needed help. Could the little red pills be the answer to their prayers?

Angela. By Kevin Hughes

A once in a lifetime talent...comes out of the shadows.

Different By Debra Jean Walsh

A giraffe moves to a new jungle hoping to find new friends.

The Big Race By Colleen Matkowski

A young runner is faced with the challenge to succeed, and learns the importance of self growth along the way.

My Pet Capuchins By Patrick S. Smith

How I dealt with Impostor Syndrome

Only the blind can see. By Kevin Hughes

Love is blind, but it sees everything.

Hourglass By Amie Bainon

Hourglass is about reconnecting with yourself after an unprovoked attack

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