u/Pasthepastcom

Unhealthy coping mechanisms are often ways to compensate for an environment that made safe, healthy connection impossible.

People don’t eat and eat because they hungry, but because food could be their only source of comfort.

People don’t spend hours and hours playing video games or watching tv shows because they are too lazy to do anything else, it could be that entertainment is the closest they can get to witnessing some sort of human experience.

When we learn that the things we do, those we would rather not do in excess aren’t driven by laziness or poor character or you name it, the burden becomes a little lighter. At the very least, now shame is not added to the burden and we are a little bit closer to the root of the problem.

Do you have a story that feels bigger than you can articulate?

Are you a creator, indie developer, or writer looking for lore, characters, or narratives with real psychological depth? Or simply someone who wants to tell a story but doesn't know how?

I’m Miriam, a narrative architect specializing in morally complex, emotionally intelligent storytelling. I take raw ideas and shape them into narratives that feel alive—stories that don’t just entertain, but unsettle, resonate, and stay with your audience.

What I bring to your project:

Deep psychological storytelling and introspective narratives
Characters with moral ambiguity and internal conflict
Strong narrative voice (lyrical, sharp, or dark—tailored to your tone)
Seamless balance between heavy themes and subtle, dark humor
Immersive worlds grounded in emotional and philosophical depth

I work on:

Custom lore (games, fantasy worlds, YouTube content)
Short stories and narrative projects
Memoirs and personal storytelling
Character development and monologues

My work draws from literary fiction, dark fantasy, speculative fiction, and philosophical horror.

Rates: $0.20 – $0.45+ per word (depending on scope and complexity)
Project-based pricing available for larger works.

📬 Interested in working together? Message me or check out my portfolio.

Do we have to suffer to be successful?

What if this time you fall in love with your own potential

I think we focus too much on the unhealthy coping mechanism in itself and we make it worse trying to make it better