I'm You But Stronger Novels & Stories

Stronger. What-? I dodge the first strike effortlessly, my claws glowing faintly gold as I counter. The force behind my blows is ten times stronger than it should be. The Moondrake flower... it didn't just heal me... It changed me. There's no time to process it. My instincts take over. I mind-link Adrian, Mason, and Dad. "It's time. Bring the warriors." Another wave of enemies close in. My breath sharpens. My body tenses.

“Cast out, beaten, called ‘lesser’ by those who chain themselves with feeling. They gave you this name to make you small, but I am here to tell you it is your glory.” A big rogue with a scar over his milky eye snarled. “We are strong — we live free.” “You live in ditches,” I corrected, my tone slicing through his pride. “You scavenge, you run — that is not strength, that is survival. I will give you more: I will give you purpose, and I will give you a world where the strong are not burdened by the weak.”

"You are a fool if you believe you can carve your name alongside the ancients!" Without hesitation, I channelled my strength further, drawing from the core of my being and the unwavering bond I shared with my mates. "We are not just names," I retorted, my voice steady and echoing with conviction. "We are a force, and we will reclaim what is ours!"

I breathe, "I feel stronger.” He caressed my cheek with his thumb and whispered, "You are... And you will continue to improve. But keep in mind, Astrella, that this is not solely about learning how to shoot. It's about understanding that you have power. You are capable of taking care of yourself, regardless of the situation."

I yelled "What?" "Whatever pain or emotional trauma you are experiencing right now, it's absolutely nothing compared to what I experienced yet I overcame it, and that's why am strong. Everyone has their own share of hardships so do not act like the weight of the whole world is on your shoulders, acting like this only makes you weaker than I even thought you to be" I said and glanced at my watch

Before I forgot that I had a voice. I think about my baby, who never got a chance to live because I was too weak to protect us both. I think about the rest of my life, stretching out ahead of me like a prison sentence. I think about the text messages from earlier: You're stronger than you know. And I realize something. I am stronger than I know. Stronger than he's made me believe. Stronger than the fear he's used to control me. I open my mouth, and the words come out clear and strong. "I reject you."

SILAS'S POV I stood there, starring at my own image. A reflection of myself. “Wow! It's just like staring in the mirror.” He sneered at me. “What is the meaning of this?” I asked. “You can't simply move on if you have not defeated me. I am your alter ego. You will need to kill me to gain control. But you know what? Your alter ego has all your strengths and lacks all your weaknesses. Strength, the ability not to hold back, lack of empathy and emotions, I have them all. That is what will always make me stronger than you.”

I spat and I could sense his anger. "You think you're stronger now?" Umbra sneers. "You think you can break free from my control?" I clench my fists. "I can," I reply, my voice filled with determination. "I'm stronger than I was before." "Listening to a weak woman's advice won't help you," Umbra says. I ignore him. I know that Celine is right. I have to focus on the light within me, to push back against the darkness.

But this coming from Sana, at this exact moment tickled me in the wrong way. "Who knows? No matter what happens, it's my life. If he gets stronger, it's on me, if I get stronger it's also on me. I don't bother comparing myself to others, I only need the power to do what I want." "Y-Yeah, I just mean that you're very strong, you'll become famous in no time and the best of emissaries can become nobles, It's really great for you. Well, I'll go with the others now, so. .. Do your best, and don't forget us, ok? I'll write you often."

I screamed. I turned to face him and he smiled. “You don’t need anyone to lower the bar for you.” “I DON’T NEED ANYONE TO LOWER THE BAR FOR ME.” “You’re strong and phenomenal.” “I’M SO STRONG AND PHENOMENAL.” “You don’t need fixing. You’re a super woman.” “I DON’T NEED FIXING. I’M A SUPERWOMAN. ANDRO’S IRON LADY.” He burst into laughter. “Yeah, Iron lady in a good way.”