Bildungsroman Stories

At Federal Government College, Nasarawa, the air is thick with the scent of dusty chalk and the heat of the northern sun. For most students, the final years of high school are about exams and graduation parties. For Amira and Sewa, they are a countdown to a collision. Amira is an only child, raised with the heavy weight of expectation. Her parents have invested every kobo into her "value," grooming her to be the perfect bride so her marriage can lift them out of poverty. To her family, she is a treasure to be traded. To herself, she is a girl trapped in a cage of silk and tradition. Sewa is the whirlwind that breaks the silence. Coming from a home where she is told to "follow her heart," she moves with a confidence that Amira finds both terrifying and magnetic. Sewa has everything, money, support, and a bright future, but she soon learns that "following your heart" is easy until that heart chooses someone the world says is forbidden. As the final school bell approaches, their stolen glances in the library and whispered conversations behind the dormitories turn into a flame they can no longer hide. "In a place where tradition is law and family is everything, can Sewa's wealth buy them a way out? Or will Amira's debt to her parents be the price that breaks them both?"

A poem anthology read that is loosely based on my other series ALC: A Living Catalyst. A way to gain insight into characters' minds, ideals, morals, lives, etc. You do NOT have to be a fan of ALC, or read it to enjoy. But if you like poetry this is a decent read and all feedback is accepted since at the end of the day it only helps me (But hey if you end up liking the themes of these poems, check out ALC: A Living Catalyst, to experience these themes in flesh through characters)

A boy of unknown origins created into a world that seems like a dream, a place where personality and wishes manifest ethereally, a place where 'Gods' exist yet interact openly with the human world, a place riddled with war and abominations. Such is the nature of a world where a child's personality is the catalyst for how their power develops. This is exploited in the form of child soldiers and shadow organizations who try to study these anomalies. ALC is a world where humans have developed a biological catalyst that transforms energy within them into an ethereal one to be freely manipulated as the user sees fit. Juuni, a struggling youth departs his hometown on his 17th birthday in an effort to become a World Class Hero, however this idea is quickly shut down as he is roped into a mission from a shadow government called The Übermensch where in return for interference and not being executed, he has to prove himself as a worthy tool. Join Juuni as he repays his debts to the Übermensch and deals with the greater enemies on the rise while learning keys of his origins. (Updates once very 3 weeks, please don't be afraid criticize aspects of grammar or story bits, and if you read this far, at least read the first chapter for me ;), but seriously please give it a try and your thoughts back) Hello everyone, i have returned to work on this story, starting by making a prologue as well as revising the posted chapters before posting more, If you have already read chapters 1-3 I urge you to read the prologue and revisions, sorry for the lack luster effort so far but i promise to change, I REALLY want to share this story so please give it a chance, (revised chapters are marked RE____ but this label will be taken down once all of them are revised) will be revising and uploading chapter 3 soon

Isolated in a foreign country, I found my first true friend who became my bridge to the world. I believed those quiet mornings under our desks would last forever. We would banter, laugh, and enjoy our time together. Every single day feels like a new moment. Little did I know how quickly the seasons could change, or how soon the distance between us would become too wide to cross.

Gabriel es de los que llenan cualquier cuarto con su energía: corre, bromea, cambia de novia como quien cambia de playera y jamás se queda quieto el tiempo suficiente para que alguien note las grietas. Elías es todo lo contrario: ordena, clasifica, cierra puertas con llave, construye un mundo perfectamente acomodado para no tener que mirar el desorden que lo rodea en casa. Todo cambia cuando el mejor amigo de Gabriel comienza a ayudarle a conquistar a una chica de su salón. El plan jamás incluyó enamorarse de ella. Pero lo que definitivamente nadie vio venir, es que Gabriel terminaría perdiendo el equilibrio por el mejor amigo de la chica. Como zurdos en mundo de diestros es una historia sobre máscaras, amistad, familia y el valor de encontrar a alguien frente a quien, por fin, no hace falta actuar.

Fourteen-year-old Travis Hartwell had been suffering from some unknown malady for years of his past life, never truly knowing what monstrosity was brewing in the cauldron of darkness embedded deep within his own body.

Arin, Yaster, Drexel and Cole used to be inseparable. But a mysterious outing to the Statue of Liberty, confusion, trust, and betrayal left a massive crack in the relationship, forever estranging the four kids that used to be the closest friends there could ever be. One final encounter would settle the matter; will the disastrous trip mend the void that cast the friends apart, or would it wedge open the gap, making it unbridgeable?

In 2001, a man with a dysfunctional family begins to explore his satisfaction with his 'perfect' life. Following his own interests, he embarks on a remarkable journey across the world - soon to learn that all his actions have consequences.

****2025 Pride Awards Shortlisted!!**** When Miles's long-time hater wants help experimenting with "playing for the other team" on the DL, Miles is surprisingly here for it. The problem? Miles's best friend is definitely not. ___ Miles Green has been out of the closet since sixth grade, and hasn't really thought twice about it. He's popular and gets invited to every party, so practically no one bothers him. Except for James, who goes out of his way to show how much he despises Miles's existence. So imagine Miles's surprise when James kisses him. Or when James says it wasn't a drunken mistake but an experiment in his sexuality - a dilemma that James needs Miles's help with. As Miles and James grow closer, it sparks jealousy in Miles's best friend, catching Miles off-guard. Why would Harlow be jealous, especially when there was nothing but friendship between them? It was all platonic. Right? ___ AMAZING cover by @-DeeIsDead- This literary work and all of its parts were written solely for use by the copyright owner. Any use of this work outside of what has been allowed by the copyright owner is strictly prohibited and subject to legal action. Additionally, if you are viewing this on any site besides Wattpad, chances are it is a phishing site and you are risking malware.

#Romance Find out Selina's experience with a man that sexually abused her and how it affects her love life.

Erik packs up his car and heads to Alaska not knowing what he might find. What he does find is a most unusual family: a mother, her five sons, and assorted other characters. As he lives among the brothers Duffy, he finds that the cusp of adulthood is stranger than he could have guessed.

Chioni Nifada is an unusual girl; she is quiet, struggles to understand and express emotions, organizes her food, and follows her daily routine to the letter. Her best friend-Ilios Lampsi, is the complete opposite; she is loud, expressive, messy, and disorganized. Chioni and Ilios have been best friends for years. Chioni's mother is worried about her quirks and sends her to a boarding school for year ten to help her learn to interact with people better. Chioni's new roommate isn't as accommodating as Ilios and finds her quirks irritating.

It's senior year and Stef is about to make one of the most important decisions of her life. She has a world of opportunities laid in front of her. In deciding where to head for the next four years, she must take a trip down memory lane and is forced to relive both traumatic and blissful periods of her life, coming to terms with who she is and how she has transformed in the eyes of her loved ones. A poignant account about a girl fighting to find her passion while learning to accept her individuality and family.

Twelve year old Sorrow Anderson was taken to the Machine four years too early. She has heard all the horror stories from her sister about the Machine, how it will take you away forever, as it did to the rest of their family, stripping you of your identity. She finds herself instead as a part of an essential but secret system. She has two choices; she can either become what she is expected to be, another drone who keeps the Machine running, or she can fight to keep her life and her identity. Image source: http://iainews.iai.tv/articles/beyond-the-machine-metaphor-auid-342

Tracy Ortega from the island of Minorca lives a small life, trying to get through the last year of mandatory school when a terrible accident rocks her world and changes her life forever.

Connor Foster loves only four things in this world. His mother, his Chevy Impala, his Harley Davidson Fatbob and a pack of Lucky Strikes. At 18, he knows he shouldn't be smoking as much as he does but he still does. As ironic as it may be, cigarettes keep him alive and breathing. Sitting on a rusty bench at the entrance of the hospital his mother is admitted in, Connor reconnects with his old friend Navi who is more obsessed with cigarettes than he could ever be. On a cold December morning in Seattle, the two talk about everything and anything yet nothing. Narrated by a sketchy candidate, this is a coming of age tale of two teens who've lost more than they can count and how there is much more to cigarettes than lung diseases and cough.