Latest Stories

Most recently published stories in Humans.

Flirt with Me
I can’t flirt for shit. I see plenty of handsome young men in my day-to-day life—at the store, in the gym, on the line for coffee—and if I could get paid for fantasizing about first kisses, I’d be rich. I know that, should I get to know all of these gentlemen, at least one of them would tug at my heartstrings. I know, in my woeful heart, that I’m quite the catch.
By jovie8 years ago in Humans
The Adult Flirting with You is Actually a Gross Predator
I was fifteen years old when I met Him. Charismatic, dark and handsome, and a badass biker on top of that, he was everything I thought made him too good for me, so when he actually wanted to talk to me, to spend time with me, it was pretty much a dream come true.
By SR James8 years ago in Humans
Obsession
He stares at her, watching. His eyes follow each movement, absorbing her desires, breathing in her sweet innocence. He wants it; he needs it; he needs her. He was naïve before, much too lax. He had allowed the sweetest perfection to slip through his fingers. She was able to slide past the walls that he was building around them. She disappeared from the beautiful sanctuary that he was creating for the two of them. But, neither the fear nor the guilt that he had orchestrated was enough to make her stay. His flawless obsession had escaped.
By Nicole Leary8 years ago in Humans
The Story of a Stupid Girl (Part One)
Let me introduce myself; I am a 19 year old girl who is trying to get by in life and do it to the best of my ability. I have shoulder-length dark blonde hair, hazel eyes, and am a whopping 5 foot 1 inch tall. This is the story of my crazy love life that I am honestly too scared to let anyone know. So, here we go...
By Hannah Marcum8 years ago in Humans
Things Women Are Expected to Justify in Relationships That Men Just Aren't
Even to this day, gender roles continue to play in relationships. These gender double standards literally haunt us and it's tough to shake off, especially when dating someone whose mindset is way off. We even see it in public and on the television. There's just certain actions that women and men are "supposed" to do in a relationship — yeah, OK.
By Jacqueline Hanikeh8 years ago in Humans
You Would Think I Learn the First Time
We’ve all been in love at some point or another. Real actually love from a person that is accepting of who you are, and the burdens that you may or may not have on yourself. These days now it is not easy to find someone that is truly accepting of you. It seems there is more of judging than taking in the person for who they are. Love… seems more fake now than ever. The word “Love” gets flung all over the place without meaning it. It can be used to manipulate, abuse emotional and mentally, and take advantage of others because they were naïve to think about what the person is doing to them. It is unfortunate to believe but it is true. If there was an answer as to why that is… I would like to know myself. I guess what lead me to say that is because I look at what I have been through, and what I have seen through my relationships and others. The most common thing I see happen is loving more than one person, it is very possible to do so, but does it work out to love two people at once? It’s possible, but who are they hurting in the end? Themselves that is wanting to be with two people or the ones that are head over heels for them and can’t bear to see them with someone else.
By Roxanne Yvonne8 years ago in Humans
Young Love
Many young teens await anxiously to grow up. Some may prioritize friends over homework, jobs over scholarships, or relationships over their own well being. So many teenagers can't wait to fall in love with someone. They believe that having a partner means they'll be set for high school. However, they may be too young to know what love is. Or what abuse is.
By Kye Souverbielle8 years ago in Humans
Traditionally Nontraditional
My life story is a wild ride and I'm sure I'll end up writing about more of it in the future, but right now, this is the story of me - circa 2017.
By Claire Rowlands8 years ago in Humans
Are You Forcing a Relationship?
"Relationships are like farts. If you have to force it, it's probably shit." If there's one thing I've been very guilty of, it's forcing a relationship. It's because the one thing I've wanted, more than anything else, was a spouse. Unfortunately, my way of handling everything is to doggedly and aggressively pursue what I want until I get it or give up.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Humans
Best of Friends
Wow! Has it really been 20+ years since high school? Yes it has - we are all now in our 40's. Some of us are grandparents. Some of us started having kids early while others waited and are now having babies.
By Donna Gonzales8 years ago in Humans
Paper Towns and the Unrequited Complex
My name is Hannah, and I am an English major, so be prepared for a really strange perspective. Yesterday, as I sat among my fellow English majors in my Eighteenth-Century British Novel class with the Austrailian professor, a little part of me broke. Earlier that morning, I'd texted a friend of mine from high school - ya know, one of those coulda, shoulda, woulda if he liked me back kinda friends.
By Hannah Kay8 years ago in Humans
Let’s Talk About Boys
Boys are tricky; let’s just get that out of the way. As much as some say they don’t understand us, it’s vice versa. This story takes place back in high school. The good old days right? Not exactly. I’ve practically been single my whole life. I’ve only had a few relationships. But now, I wouldn’t count them as an actual relationship.
By Cheyenne Howell8 years ago in Humans