Secretly Optimistic : Writing

Half of My Heart

Half of My Heart

A Book by Secretly Optimistic


Isabel "Izzy" Williams needed to get away. The man she loved married another, and she decided to move to her mothers house by the lake. In her journey..
Moving On

Moving On

A Chapter by Secretly Optimistic


“Welcome to all who have gathered here, to witness the union of this man and woman…” The minister began, as the aisles quieted down..
The Answer

The Answer

A Chapter by Secretly Optimistic


Isabellet out a long breath as she tossed her car keys onto the hallway end table in her old apartment. She had finally regained enough composure to d..
A stranger in the attic

A stranger in the attic

A Chapter by Secretly Optimistic


“Is, are you sure you want to go? I can book you a flight anywhere that you-““Mom,”Isabelinterjected, giving her a look. Letti..
Coffee and Lost Apologies

Coffee and Lost Apologies

A Poem by Secretly Optimistic


This was a poem I had written after my friend committed suicide. No one knew he was autistic. They all just treated him unfairly and ridiculed him; wh..
Need You Now

Need You Now

A Story by Secretly Optimistic


A short story inspired by "Need You Now" by Lady Antebellum