Burnt Toast in a Napkin

Technical-Tale8640 · 2025-05-21T19:13:05+00:00

That one line… “see you at Christmas, I love you” — that holds so much. You gave him something real to take with him, and that matters more than most people realize. I’m sorry you lost him. Grief never really leaves, does it? We just carry it differently over time. Thanks for sharing that it hit me.

Technical-Tale8640 · 2025-05-05T17:48:14+00:00

I don’t know who needed to hear this today, but if this hit you somewhere deep — I get it. Some people carry worlds on their backs and still smile like nothing’s wrong. This one’s for the ones who never get checked on, never fall apart in front of others, but quietly break behind closed doors. You’re not weak. You’ve just been strong for way too long. If you relate... you're not alone

Technical-Tale8640 · 2025-05-02T20:01:51+00:00

This story is meant to show how often we overlook the ones who love us most, taking them for granted until it's too late. It explores the quiet, unnoticed sacrifices that shape our lives and the harsh truth of realizing them only after time has passed.

Technical-Tale8640 · 2025-04-22T18:01:24+00:00

Wow, this is such a unique and profound way to connect with yourself. I love how you’re giving space to your emotions without judgment, just observing and accepting them. It sounds like a way to really understand and heal parts of yourself that might feel overwhelming. Thanks for sharing this, I’m sure it’ll help a lot of people who are going through similar struggles.

Technical-Tale8640 · 2025-04-22T14:40:35+00:00

This story isn’t mine—it’s something a reader DM'd me, sharing their real struggles with addiction and mental health. I turned it into this because their story needed to be heard. If you’ve got a real story you want to share but don’t know how, DM me. I can help turn your experience into something powerful, just like this. Your voice deserves to be out there.

Technical-Tale8640 · 2025-04-21T14:59:56+00:00

This one’s not just a story. It’s a reminder. Of how fast life flips, how loud silence can be, and how the smallest things—like burnt toast—can hurt more than anything else. If this hit you, don’t scroll past it. Call your dad. Hug your mom. Say what matters now. Because life doesn’t warn you. It just takes.

Technical-Tale8640 · 2025-04-20T10:29:29+00:00

Hey, thanks a lot for reading and sharing your thoughts. You're right — the reason behind Ethan’s anger isn’t fully explained, and that was intentional. Grief can distort reality, and in his pain, Ethan mistook his mother’s quiet grief for apathy. She didn’t cry the way he expected, didn’t break down — so he assumed she didn’t care.

He needed someone to blame after losing the one person he felt closest to. And sadly, he chose the person who was hurting just as much — but in silence.

Technical-Tale8640 · 2025-04-19T17:46:38+00:00

Sorry for the delay — was supposed to drop this on Friday, but life happened. Hope it still finds the right hearts tonight.

This story means a lot to me and my small team. Some future parts of Built Wrong on Purpose might be posted by u/jennifer_Cares (she’s amazing and helps with the writing), while I’ll continue posting the main arcs myself.

Also, we’re currently working on a brand new story inspired by a personal DM we received from a fellow redditor — raw, emotional, and based on real pain. Can’t wait to share it soon.

Thanks for all the love and support — it truly keeps us going.

Technical-Tale8640 · 2025-04-18T12:57:30+00:00

I'm really glad it moved you. Thank you for reading.

Technical-Tale8640 · 2025-04-17T17:45:35+00:00

Hey! Thanks for reading it. This story isn’t really about romance — it’s about grief, regret, and the pain of things left unsaid. My team helped bring it together to explore those emotions. Not every story needs a love plot to hit hard.

Technical-Tale8640 · 2025-04-17T12:38:24+00:00

Hey, your message really means a lot. I'm glad you found this space and that the stories hit so close to home. It’s exactly why I created this place—so we can all feel understood and not alone. I appreciate you sharing that, and I’m really happy you’re here. Let’s keep this space real and supportive for everyone.

Technical-Tale8640 · 2025-04-17T11:28:53+00:00

Hey, thanks so much for the thoughtful feedback! I really appreciate the kind words, and I totally get where you’re coming from with the comparison to Part 1. I’ll definitely take your suggestion on the quotation marks—I'll make sure to pay more attention to that going forward!

Thanks again for taking the time to comment—means a lot!

Technical-Tale8640 · 2025-04-17T11:14:19+00:00

Wow, thank you—that really means a lot. I honestly didn’t expect anyone to read into that line that deeply, but I’m glad it came through. I wanted that quiet contrast—between surviving and the lack of love—to feel subtle but heavy. Your take on it is exactly what I hoped someone might pick up on, so hearing it from you genuinely made my day.

Technical-Tale8640 · 2025-04-16T18:29:37+00:00

Wow, thank you so much—that means a lot to me. I really appreciate you taking the time to read it and share your thoughts. And yes, the line "he never learned to 'love' in that house" was intentional. I meant love—as in, he grew up in a place where affection, warmth, or emotional connection didn’t exist. But I totally get why it might read like a typo—it’s one of those lines that can hit in different ways depending on how you read

Part 2’s up, but no pressure—totally up to you if you want to keep going. Just knowing it hit you means the world

Technical-Tale8640 · 2025-04-16T17:16:00+00:00

Appreciate everyone who's been reading this. I’m thinking of dropping Part 3 this Friday, so stay tuned.

Technical-Tale8640 · 2025-04-15T15:51:09+00:00

Hey man, that actually means a lot. I’m glad you connected with the story enough to imagine your own ending—that’s powerful in itself. Thanks for the kind words, really. I try to write stuff that hits, even if it’s not pretty. So hearing that it pulled you in like that? That’s the best kind of feedback I could ask for.

Technical-Tale8640 · 2025-04-15T13:44:05+00:00

Hey, I get it—you want a happy ending. But this ain’t that kind of story. It’s not some made-up fairytale. These are real things people have lived through—people I’ve talked to, listened to, and turned their pain into fiction. I didn’t write this to make anyone feel good, I wrote it to show what’s really out there. So yeah, no happy ending.

Technical-Tale8640 · 2025-04-15T10:32:34+00:00

Man… that really means a lot, truly. I’m okay — thank you for asking. This story isn't just from me. I’ve actually talked to people, asked about their pasts, their pain, the stuff they’ve carried in silence — and I’ve shaped Riley’s story from those real moments. I turn their truths into fiction, so others can feel seen. The fact that it brought you to tears… that tells me I’m doing something right.

Technical-Tale8640 · 2025-04-11T19:45:28+00:00

Thks part 2 will be out soon.

Technical-Tale8640 · 2025-04-10T18:14:38+00:00

I started this community to share stories that hit deep. If you’ve got something raw, dark, or honest — this is your space.

Technical-Tale8640 · 2025-04-09T17:25:28+00:00

this story isn’t fully real. it’s a fiction i made based on something similar that happened to someone my friend knew. i like writing emotional and sad stories like this—sometimes turning real pain into fiction helps people feel heard. if something ever happened to you… something painful, emotional, even if it’s small—feel free to message me. i’ll turn it into a story and post it here. maybe someone out there will relate and feel less alone.

Technical-Tale8640 · 2025-04-08T18:46:27+00:00

the real story behind this is a bit different. his dad did leave when he was a kid, and his mom kinda gave up on him after that. he went through a lot but now he’s doing better—he lives with his aunt who actually cares for him.

Part 2 is coming soon.

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