Lucian

Joined March 2024

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I focus on creating stories for readers around the world

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You Ever Think Too Much at 2AM?
At two o'clock in the morning, the sky is as quiet as a piece of glass. There is no sound of cars or human voices outside the window, only the occasional dripping of water under the eaves, as if reminding you that you are still awake.
By Lucian9 months ago in Writers
Why Some People Just Quietly Leave—And Never Come Back
You didn’t argue. There was no dramatic goodbye. Just fewer messages… fewer updates… And then, silence. You tell yourself, Maybe they’re just busy.
By Lucian9 months ago in Writers
Did You Know? Sometimes You’re Not Lazy—You’re Just Mentally Exhausted
You stare at the screen. The list of things to do grows longer, but your will to move shrinks. It’s not that you don’t care.
By Lucian9 months ago in Writers
Did You Know? The Fear of Intimacy Isn’t Coldness—It’s Quiet Panic
You want to be close. You crave connection—real, honest, deep. But the moment it begins to happen, something inside you shifts.
By Lucian9 months ago in Writers
Did You Know? Healing Doesn’t Always Look Like Progress
We often imagine healing as a clean, upward journey—waking up early, drinking enough water, going to therapy, journaling in the sunlight.
By Lucian9 months ago in Writers
Did You Know? Sometimes Silence Isn’t Peace—It’s Survival
Have you ever wondered why some people grow quieter as they grow older? They used to laugh louder, speak faster, share more. But now, their words come slower, their smiles feel more cautious, and silence seems to be their preferred companion.
By Lucian9 months ago in Writers
You know what? We always break down in the middle of the night, not because we are weak
During the day, we play so many roles. You are the one who nods in the meeting, the one who says "no problem, just leave it to him" in the eyes of colleagues, the "very sensible" child in front of family members, and the "emotionally stable" adult in the eyes of friends. You smile naturally, respond promptly, and don't even leave yourself a way to say "I can't do it".
By Lucian9 months ago in Writers
Do you know? Many people have quietly given up on themselves
They go to work, clock in, and smile every day. There are travel photos in their Moments, and they can send a "haha" when chatting, and even occasionally say: "I'm doing well recently."
By Lucian9 months ago in Fiction
Do you know? Some people have never been truly loved
Not everyone knows what love is like. For some people, being cared for is unfamiliar, unsafe, and even disturbing. They have been used to self-care, hiding emotions, and taking care of themselves since childhood. They have learned to read the air, avoid conflicts, and put themselves away before others frown. They are so good at understanding others that they forget that they also need to be understood.
By Lucian9 months ago in Writers
Do you know that we often misunderstand the meaning of "strength"?
Have you ever had such a moment: tears are rolling in your eyes, but you still force a smile just to reassure others? Have you ever sat on the edge of the bed alone after everyone left, feeling that the whole room is so quiet that it is piercing, but you still tell yourself: "It's okay, I can get through it."
By Lucian9 months ago in Chapters
Did you know that some people spend their entire lives pretending to be someone else?
There are always such people around us: they laugh loudly, speak humorously, are the soul of the party, and are the pistachios in the circle of friends. They are always willing to listen to other people's troubles, good at adjusting the atmosphere, and even when you are most sad, they are the first to stand up and comfort you.
By Lucian9 months ago in Writers
You Don’t Always Have to Be Okay
There’s a quiet kind of pressure that follows us around. It doesn’t shout, it doesn’t demand. It just sits there, behind your thoughts, whispering that you should smile more, try harder, move on faster. That you should "get over it already." That you should be fine—whatever that even means.
By Lucian9 months ago in Writers