Show Yourself Novels & Stories

"Don't check! Your newness will call him over here. It's like a freaking beacon. You're flashing 'Look at me. I'm new! Come, introduce yourself.'" "What?" I whip back around and try to act casual — whatever that means. Katy sighs. "Too late. Here he comes."

Everything needed to be in perfection. "You know, what?" Athena said aloud for the women to hear. "In order to actualize your true self, you've got to know your worth. And knowing your worth can be really daunting. Not everyone is going to like you and that's okay. If you keep living the way you think you are expected to live, you'd end up being caged. Your true self will not be actualized."

“I wouldn’t do that!” “I know—but I’m telling you… self-doubt is a sure way to failure. This is the time. I watched you claim your place as Alpha Female in Maya’s cave, and it made my heart sing. Find that. That is what you are. Who you are. What you can do. You are capable and strong and gifted by God. So… do not flinch.” “But—” I shook my head and leaned down to so were nose to nose. “Do. Not. Flinch.”

I couldn't help but feel a twinge of apprehension. My eyes collided with Jessica's, and she sneered at me. Lucas's voice appeared in my head, a source of calm and reassurance. "Remember, Shana, this is your chance to showcase your progress and prove yourself. Embrace the challenges and let your abilities shine." Taking a deep breath, I nodded, steeling myself for what lay ahead. I was determined to prove that I had what it took to excel, regardless of anyone's skepticism.

Hee, hee, hee. Come on, Isabella, don't falter now. Show the world who you truly are today; no more hiding. You need to feel beautiful, valued, and admired, for you. Dress up and step out to experience life as the woman you truly are – a very beautiful one. All that's needed are the right clothes and shoes. Will I possess anything suitable?

“My turn!” “Show me what you got.”

Zach looks at me worriedly and asks, "Are you sure? You look worried." I sigh and say, "Yeah I am; it's just that I don't know how to react if I see them." Zach touches my chin and lifts my face to see his beautiful blue eyes and says, "You are stronger than you think you are. Just be yourself and don't let them dim the fire in you." I smile widely and say, "Thank you, Zach. You always know how to comfort your best friend." We hear the bus coming into our school and Zach says, "They are here already; we need to go down."

He was going to give her all the time she needed but he was never going to give up on her. ............ Meanwhile... Jayda was putting her hair in a messy bun when her phone beeped, indicating that she had a message. She reached for her iPhone on the bed and her stomach did a little flip when she saw it was from Sebastian. She had saved his contact as 'Seb' earlier on. Jay could not help with the smile that overtook her face when she read his text. He was successfully breaking down the walls she had put up to guard herself against him. Jayda proceeded to her bathroom to apply some skincare products on her face. When she was done, she admired herself in the mirror, looking for any changes. No

She would like to share a simple quote that she believes in and that inspired her ever since. “If you have the talent, showcase it. If you have a dream, make it come true. Don’t be afraid of judgments, because it is part of our journey, that will mold us to be a better person. Trust the process, and everything will fall into the right places at the end of the day.

Every step I take increases my nervousness. Whoa. We're just going to talk now. Go, self, you can do it!