Barriers Stories

There's a saying which goes like this; "Sometimes, you have to hurt the ones you love in order to save them." I never truly understood those words until one day, I did. That was the day I was diagnosed with blood cancer at just sixteen years old. The scariest thing to me back then wasn't even the fact that I was probably going to die, It was the thought of the amount of grief and sadness my family and friends were going to face if I eventually passed. I was scared. I was scared that my suffering was going to cause the people that I loved pain. And so what did I do? I ran. I ran away like the coward I was. But, before I disappeared, I made sure that I made the one person I couldn't live without hate my very existence. Before I disappeared, I did something that broke me, but would've eventually saved my ex. Before I disappeared, I silenced the melody in Tyler's heart. My name is Lyra Davis, and this is my story.

Third book of the series, "An Elton John Fanfiction". Sequel to "Breaking Down Barries: An Elton John Fanfiction". Jeannie is not your typical girl. She's an item with Elton John,- you know, that one famous singer who saved her life! Now together, Jeannie finds her love with him hitting an upbrupt dead end. There's a void inside their hearts as they meet up again, sending Jeannie into a depression and Elton into a boiling rage. With nobody left to ease her weary heart but Elton's friend Bernie at her time of need, Jeannie wonders if she and her beloved man Elton would ever be the same again. What Jeannie does not know, is that they are both struggling for that answer together. Follow along on Jeannie's journey as her love for Elton transforms her from a shy, little girl into an independent, stunningly beautiful woman.

Sarah (in her mind): "He's so hot" Jade: "Sarah! Are you okay?" Sarah: "Yeah... why? what's wrong with me?" Jade: "You are all red you know... your cheeks, your ears... I was worried " She realised she was blushing hard. Sarah (in mind): Oh shit! What do I say?? Sarah: "Ahh... hmm... t-the temperature... y-yeah...i-it's the temperature... q-quite h-high actually" (nervous smile) Jade: "Yeah sure... the air-conditioning is making matters worse... isnt it?" Sarah: "Ye- ,... huh?" Stay tuned "No One But You"

Some people excel in math, some love human interaction, and some people have feelings. I unfortunately do not have any of these characteristics. {error:} Being a robot, I'm not supposed to be aware of myself. I'm not supposed to have any other thoughts or feelings other than what is in my programing. However, that's not the reality. I do think for myself. I have feelings and I can pick up on human cues, sometimes more often than most humans can. I have no desire to end the world or terminate all humans. In fact, I wish I could raise a mini human of my own. They don't give babies to robots. Especially to ones that are programed to do assassinations. {error:} I've got to get back to filling inventory for the office now, bye!

It is quite simple to fall in love with someone you've known all your life. Or say someone from the same state. Or even the same country. But do you know what happens when you fall for someone who has lived all his life half the way across the globe from you? Someone with a different upbringing, different religion and language. It's definitely not a walk in the park, that much I can assure you. The worst part? Figuring out if he, if we, were worth it all. Falling in love is easy, but staying in love, that is the real struggle.

"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." - Nelson Mandela. "In 2019-20, the number of students ages 3-21 who received special education services under the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was 7.3 million, or 14 percent of all public school students." - Students With Disabilities (2021), National Center for Education Statistics. Resources for students with disabilities are widely disbursed and accessible in grade school; however, university environments pose a barrier to education that discourage students from striving for post-secondary education. This essay is on my experience at a high-ranking university as a graduate student with invisible disabilities. I might not change the world, but I can inform others about the struggle for a fair opportunity to succeed.

A short poem that strives to punctuate the fine line between empathy and inauthenticity.

Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder. A phrase commonly used to subdue the power of beauty and its remnants. Prairie Underwood, or Pretty P., is often known to be a subject of attractiveness. Something she is well aware of. But when her allure doesn't work on her new peer, Leon Bruno, Prairie decides to play a game to see if the philosophical phrase is true.

"Seeds of Grace" follows John and Sarah, two ordinary souls whose chance encounters at a local café evolve into a remarkable friendship steeped in faith and kindness. Their initial hesitant smiles bloom into a bond that transcends barriers, weathering life's trials with unwavering support and shared faith. Together, they embody the virtues of compassion, love, and perseverance, sowing seeds of grace that ripple beyond their friendship, touching lives and igniting a spirit of hope within their community. As their journey unfolds, their story becomes a testament to the enduring power of genuine connections, the transformative nature of faith, and the boundless impact of love-the kind that reverberates through generations, leaving an eternal legacy of grace and compassion.