Challengetheproud Stories

A young woman is training to to improve her boxing technique. How is Elsa going to use these newly acquired skills? Nothing is as it seems, and she knows this better than anyone.

Mr. Connor has just hired a new maid to help with his empty big house. She's annoying, feisty, and he'll probably fire her by the end of the day. Amada just took this new job, taking care of Mr. Connor's house. He's finicky, stern and incredibly cold. She'll probably quit by the end of the week. “She’s a maniac, on the mop.” – Challenge No.12

This is a story about a man who deals with a lot of stress, but no wonder, given the line of work he's in. Prompted by #ChallengeTheProud No.7 "But instead of a gun he pulled out a loaf of bread."

The way we wake up speaks plenty about our state of mind. "Consider adopting more than one gerbil so they can keep each other company when you’re not home" — Challenge No.11

"This item discontinued." - Challenge No. 6 Farina is just your ordinary M-pad user, living in one of the many districts that the A.I. District controls. Yes, life is good... Until Farina realizes that something is off.

Do your best on the final exams and become one of the elite - a prestigious Ark Knight. In theory, Trin's plan sounded just right, but in reality she had crossed a line and can never go back.

"Losers, after all, still win, nothing whatsoever." Challenge No.5 A father attempts to teach his son something about losers and winners.

"Flying Piglet." - Challenge No.2 A homeless child is caught in a snow storm. Will she make it? Will she ever feel safe?

“Keep your friends close and your enemas closer.” Challenge No. 4 Gerald is an old bastard. He swears, he's grumpy, and he really doesn't like his grandson that much.

Leo finds an unlikely kindred spirit in Kate. Underneath quartz of Cherry Garcia lies buried a touch of hope for two lost souls.

Every night, Naomi has the same nightmare. But one day, she will be faced with a simple, yet critical choice, and the nightmare will either become her reality or it will fade out of existence, never to torment her again. "Death or serious injury can occur." — Challenge No.8

This is a story about loyalty, submission and revolution. It all started in the Graveyard where thousands of metal bodies lie dormant, in piles, waiting to be recycled. “And faith unfaithful kept him falsely true.” — Challenge No. 9

"However, from the evidence, it was the dolphin that killed him in the garden." - Challenge No.1 Imagine a world under the sea with fishes and algae and bubbles... Like it pretty much is, except the fish are wearing hats and talking like wiseguys. There's crime in Fish City and Detective Bricks is got the right stuff to put bad guys away - though you wouldn't think it just by looking at him.

“...the gateway to hell in Derweze is lovely this time of year. “ Challenge No.3 He is the love of her life, but he's not been around for months and what is Cassie supposed to do during those lonely days? But after months of infidelity is it wise to come clean or just fight for a fresh start?