
by PublicApology
Elise and Yuna are two girls trapped in a never-ending cycle of disdain for each other. Despite being classmates for years, their differences have fueled an intense rivalry, and loathe each other's very presence. Yuna, on the other hand, struggles with her own identity. She feels confined within the boundaries of her assigned gender, and outside of school, she embraces her true self as Yuele, a boy she believes she truly is. Yuele's audacious and confident demeanor provides Yuna with a respite from the expectations of her gender. One fateful night, Elise stumbles upon Yuele without realizing his true identity as Yuna. Unaware of the connection, Elise finds herself inexplicably drawn to this captivating figure. Despite Yuna's initial intention to go along with Elise's infatuation just to play a prank on her, she finds herself growing increasingly fond of Elise's genuine affection. As Elise falls deeply in love with Yuele, Yuna grapples with the fear in the midst of her charade of her growing feelings for Elise and they extend beyond the realm of her preferred gender. The emotional turmoil she experiences only intensifies her internal struggle of exposing her true self to Elise and fears being rejected. Meanwhile, Elise, while getting to know the real Yuna, starts to piece together the puzzle of Yuna and Yuele's connection. With each realization, Elise is confronted with conflicting emotions of betrayal and the undeniable truth that she has fallen in love with Yuna, regardless of her identity. As they come to terms with their own emotions and confront their own biases, Elise and Yuna embark on a journey of self-discovery, forgiveness, acceptance, and love. "From nothing came something, and you lasted a lifetime" is a compelling tale of self-discovery, identity, and the transformative power of love. It explores the intricate complexities of sexuality, the importance of empathy, and the strength to overcome personal traumas. Through their journey, Elise and Yuna inspire readers to embrace authenticity and embrace the profound beauty found within one's true self. Also, it's gay af. (Last chapter is smut btw, you're welcomed)
Current
8/11/2026
Peak #45
3d
#12
7/20/2026
Peak #46
22d
#11
6/11/2026
Peak #50
0d
#10
5/30/2026
Peak #48
11d
#9
5/27/2026
Peak #49
1d
Rank updated 15 Aug 2026, 04:15 UTC
Entry forecast updated 15 Aug 2026, 04:15 UTC
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Traffic and conversion are both below comparable stories. Cadence is the first lever — stories posting near-daily reached 25 followers 17% of the time; stories posting every few days almost never did. Get the flow going, then re-check conversion.
At this conversion, the main Rising Stars bar (≈11 new followers/day) costs about 14k views/day — the story currently gets ~7.
Benchmarks: 8,060 active Royal Road stories, percentiles within the 20–49 chapters band, cohort of 2026-07-02. Conversion is measured as followers gained per 1,000 views lifetime.