When I Found Me in the Words.
Through the Ink of Self-Discovery!
So, picture this:
I’m lounging on my couch one lazy Sunday afternoon, wrapped in my favorite blanket and sipping on some ridiculously overpriced coffee that I’ve convinced myself is worth every penny, and I decide to crack open a book I’ve been meaning to read for ages. You know the kind—it's that book that everyone's been raving about, and I figured it was finally time to dive in.
As I flip through the pages, I start to lose track of time, totally immersed in the story, when suddenly—bam! There it is, a character that feels like they just stepped out of my own mind.
I mean, she had my quirks, my thoughts, and even my favorite way of procrastinating, and I’m sitting there wide-eyed, half-expecting her to turn and say,
“Hey, you wanna grab some coffee?”
It was surreal! I could hardly believe how the author had managed to capture all those little details about me I hadn’t even realized were so prominent.
My emotions shifted from pure fascination to a wave of nostalgia, as I recalled all those moments that shaped who I am today. It was a trip—a glimpse into a parallel universe where I wasn’t just reading about someone else's life but instead living vicariously through this character who felt like a long-lost friend. It felt like I Found Me in the Words.
In that instant, I was reminded of the power of storytelling and how it can sometimes bring forth pieces of ourselves we didn’t even know we were hiding.
It was the day I truly saw myself on the page, and honestly, it changed how I view books forever. Who knew that the written word could hold up a mirror to our souls like that?
About the Creator
Komal
I write poems and stories that hit the feels.
When I’m not lost in my own plots, I’m either daydreaming about the next big idea or just winging life with a grin.
𝕀 𝕙𝕒𝕧𝕖 𝕥𝕙𝕖 ℙ𝕠𝕨𝕖𝕣 𝕥𝕠 𝕞𝕒𝕜𝕖 𝕒𝕟 𝕀𝕄ℙ𝔸ℂ𝕋
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Comments (5)
I love how you portrayed the enlightenment the main character encounters👏🏼💕
Your stories are fascinating. So, what book was it? I want to read it, too.
fascinating! It felt quite relatable.
Komal, story after story - Girl the way you said you found yourself in the words is so powerful itself. I have no idea how good the other creators would be ... And I would like to know about the book too please ...
The way this article portrays the power of stories is truly inspiring. While reading it, I was reminded of that special moment when I, too, saw myself in a character. Indeed, it’s a priceless experience that cannot be fully captured in words.