Defiance Stories

Verses of Defiance is a searing collection of protest poems that pulse with the raw energy of resistance. From whispered dissent to full-throated cries for justice, these verses capture the spirit of those who challenge oppression, inequality, and silence. Each poem is a spark, igniting hope and demanding change in a world that too often turns away. Bold, unyielding, and unapologetic, this anthology speaks truth to power and invites readers to join the chorus of defiance.

❝ 𝔽𝕒𝕞𝕚𝕝𝕪 𝕕𝕠𝕟'𝕥 𝕖𝕟𝕕 𝕚𝕟 𝕓𝕝𝕠𝕠𝕕... 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕚𝕥 𝕕𝕠𝕟'𝕥 𝕤𝕥𝕒𝕣𝕥 𝕥𝕙𝕖𝕣𝕖 𝕖𝕚𝕥𝕙𝕖𝕣.❞

Hey Guys. It's A'Shanti. Someone Hacked My Old Account.

***Disclaimer, this takes place before "A Wolf's Kiss "**** This story is nearly a year old. Vsevolod is Vampire mercenary/Warlord that has had enough of vampiric bureaucracy and means to conquer the world. Ensuring humans are aware that Vampires are the dominant species on earth. He opposes and defies the Archons and Curia to establish his own Vampiric society, without fear of retaliation. This is technically my first entry into the universe. I hope you enjoy

Kristyanna was born and raised in the grey sky pack. The place had always been a cheery and peaceful place. That is until a rogue overthrows the Alpha and takes his place. One of the workers inside mentions the "pack beauty" and the new alpha decides he should make her his. However Kristyanna has other plans for the new leader.

They say sharks swim in the forest...but they don't show us proof. No one is allowed to leave the city gates, and those who do never return. *** A potential idea for a novel in the future... still working out the kinks in my expanded idea.***

Is learning to lie essential to growing up?

Kanti Praxis. She abandoned her old life and lived on her own for years, never been able to tell the one she loves her feelings. But war is coming. And it will change everything. She may live in Defiance, but she lives by compliance. But when she is gone, will anyone notice? Will anyone remember her? Thanks to @Astariel for my beautiful cover!

In 'I Give Up,' shaydhd delves into the depths of disillusionment and despair, confronting the harsh realities of a world that often seems to favor luck over effort and extinguish hope in the face of adversity. Through raw and unfiltered verse, the author wrestles with feelings of inadequacy, loss, and the temptation to surrender to the flames of despair. Yet, amidst the darkness, a glimmer of resilience emerges as the poet defiantly renounces the shackles of expectation and embraces the power of self-determination. With stirring conviction, the poem becomes a rallying cry for reclaiming agency, rejecting defeat, and illuminating the world with the transformative force of love and perseverance. 'I Give Up' is a poignant reflection on the human spirit's capacity to rise above despair and shine brightly in the face of darkness.

Based on 'The War' being a former book of mine that never really received an ending so I'll change that by producing a story that's up to date and comes to a close as well after the dust settles.

One thousand years after the American collapse, the world has fallen into chaos. North America is gripped by a new Dark Age of warring dukes and murderous barbarians. The church controls every word uttered and to defy the Pontiff means death. With this horrid world as a backdrop, aging warlord Joseph Irving tries to make a better life for all, but finds his fair share of enemies in the process.

Madam Delphine was not born an alpha. She was not given everything she needed, She had to earn it.

Can piper save her kind with this one boy. or will she fall in love first.

Sometimes I'm happy, sometimes I'm angry, sad, tired, goofy, and anywhere in between. In other words, I'm a teenage girl.

Every second on the clock ticks, meaning any second we could die. Only God knows when. Yet the eerie shadows of the unknown lurk in the darkness hunting and waiting for your next move. With everyone against each other, who can you trust? Because even your own family holds their own secrets, that could lead to the truth. The truth no one is ready for. Sit back and watch the mystery unfold before your eyes, for if you blink you could miss the ending or should I say the truth. The truth that may never set anyone free. But it will free her from torment and the nightmares that lurk about.

Aubrey is a 16-year-old girl who lives 50 years in the future. With America torn apart by an incurable disease, everything is in chaos. What's left of the population is now fighting to stay alive by hunting for jobs. Literally. People kill with the option of taking their victim's position. Parents abandon their children while they're young to prevent the child from turning against them. Schools teach children to backstab their classmates. Trust is a thing of the past, until Aubrey meets another girl who shows her a new way of thinking. Together they must start a revolution if they ever want a normal life.

Anger Management

Their marriage was a deal-cold, clean, and convenient. Sophie was chosen to be Alan's wife, but she was never meant to have his heart. That belonged to someone else: Emily, the woman he never stopped loving. When Emily returns, Alan doesn't hesitate. At 2 a.m., he tosses divorce papers in Sophie's face, reeking of another woman's perfume and cruel intentions. "You were never the one," he says. "Then why are you still here?" She smiles. She should be shattered. Instead, she starts to play the game. What Alan doesn't expect is Sophie's refusal to let go. Her calm defiance. Her slow, seductive unraveling of everything he thought he knew. Because if this marriage was arranged by others... She'll make sure the ending is chosen by her.