Diversebooks Stories

They call her Owl Girl. She calls it a curse. Every three days, the wings come back - whether Zara Cole wants them to or not. She's spent a year hiding them from her father, her best friend, and the boy she's falling hopelessly in love with. Then someone frames her for a crime she didn't commit, and the whole city turns on the hero they used to love. The boy who finally sees her wings doesn't fall for her harder. He walks away scared. And the man hunting her isn't done - not until he finishes what he started fifteen years ago, the night her mother disappeared. Zara always thought the wings were the dangerous part. She was wrong. She is. ---

✨Befriending Reese✨ "What happens when you poke a snake in it's corner?" When Alyssa gets a full scholarship to a prestigious all girls boarding school across the continent, she is absolutely ecstatic, but when she gets there she finds that adjusting to the new environment might just be harder than she thought. Being the only middle-class student among girls who get everything handed to them on a silver platter, it proves to be even harder to fit in. When she is given a psychology project to study human emotions and interactions, she thought it would be a good idea to do her project on the school's main bitch also known as Reese. Maybe that wasn't such a good idea. Or was it? Find Out In: Befriending Reese

Garrett Swagger is a suburban kid growing up with an urban mom and a mild mannered dad. During his awkward stage, he struggles to fit in and avoid pre-teen danger...pimples, bullies, and girls.

When mysterious secrets begin to surface in the small town of Willowbrook, sisters Zoe and Nola Blue discover their lives are connected to an ancient magical legacy. Together, they must uncover the truth about their family, their powers, and the darkness lurking just beyond sight.

BASED OFF 'Merchant Ships' SONG OF THE SAME NAME Seventeen-year-old Michael Horowitz is the rock of his dysfunctional family, shouldering the burden of his mother's hospitalization, his father's addiction and arrest, and the protection of his younger brother, Gary. But when the 9/11 tragedy shatters their world, Michael must navigate grief, anger, and despair to lead his family out of darkness. Haunted by prophetic dreams and an uncertain future, Michael's unwavering love for Gary and his faith are put to the ultimate test as he strives to keep the last flickers of hope alive in their hearts.

All that glitters is not gold. Annabelle Edward Stone moves from Charleston, South Carolina to Manhattan and takes charge of her life. Wanting to see the world all by herself and without the support of her overprotective parents, Anna meets people and makes friends, but what got the best of her attention was James. She was totally head over heels for him and was attracted to him at once. What bothered her most was the mysterious aura of James and that he is hiding something, and she was determined to know what it was. Little does she know, that some things are better undiscovered and not loved. #95 in mystery/thriller genre [Ugh I am too bad at writing descriptions I guess, please don't judge the book by its cover, or in this case the description and the cover both. I would try to improve it soon]

(A/N: Story on hiatus ) Her life was a book. Written by everyone but her. She, however did not fight. Her life was painted. The colors decided. She, however did not crack. But changes they come, as inevitable they are. She learns things. She questions things. Princes aren't always charming. How long shall happy ever after stay a myth?

It's so hard to find a story where the main character looks like me... So instead of ranting about it, I decided to do something about it!

An anthology centered on the power, strength, weaknesses, fears, hopes, ambitious, prejudices, thoughts, secrets, and dreams of Filipino women from all walks of life.

Inspired by the Regina Spektor song 20 Years of Snow. Charlotte's conservative small-town upbringing collides with her true self.

Seven-year-old Galaxy Grace loves three things: her imagination, the color purple, and rainy days in Belpre, Ohio. But when the rain suddenly stops falling everywhere on Earth, a playful fairy named Bungie appears with an impossible request-and an ancient prophecy. The cloud kingdom of Kiss Of Rain is under attack. Alien Gator raptors from a distant planet are stealing the fairies' power to save their dying world, and without the rain, Earth will soon follow. According to prophecy, only a human child with a fairy's heart can become the ambassador between worlds and stop them. Galaxy must make an impossible choice: stay safe at home, or transform into a tiny fairy and journey to the clouds to save the rain-and the world. With her parents' blessing, her beautiful imagination, and Bungie by her side, Galaxy will learn fairy magic, make new friends among the clouds, and discover that being small doesn't mean you can't do big things. But can one seven-year-old girl master ancient spells and stand against alien invaders in time to bring the rain back to Earth? A whimsical adventure about courage, friendship, and the magic that lives in every kind heart.

Mia, a timid high school freshman, finds herself inexplicably drawn to cheerleading and decides to try out despite her fear of being in the spotlight. With her mother's encouragement and training, Mia practices for weeks leading up to the tryouts, and despite her nerves, she gives it her all. Her hard work pays off, and she successfully makes the JV cheer team. With the support of her mom and best friend, Goose, Mia celebrates her new confidence and growth.

"Her lips are like the galaxy's edge, and her kiss the colour of a constellation falling into place" (AM). - Every time he looked at her, he could feel his heart breaking. She was the girl with the gleam in her eyes plucked from the stars themselves, she was the girl with the broken soul and crooked smile that she masked through an allusive silence. Maddox Reign was someone who constantly found himself wondering about the quiet and enigmatic Arabella Huxtable. Maddox didn't know how someone so innocent looking and so kept to herself was surrounded by a whirlwind of vicious rumors and hate. That is until a graphic video is spread around school featuring Arabella Huxtable and the notorious Abel Rogers, who also happens to be Maddox Reign's old best friend. - TRIGGER WARNING. MATURE CONTENT. Copyrighted © 2017.

Asha has always lived a simple life with her mother, but has always wondered about the magic that is forbidden in her country. When she is thrown into the secrets of a magical resistance and an ancient prophecy, she starts to wonder if she is meant for something more.

An evil curse lands Peter Pan in modern day London, where he is forced to grow up. But when Tiger Lily and Tink break Captain Hook's spell and bring him home to Neverland, they will find themselves on a perilous quest to save their friends, and imagination itself.

Living in Justin Flaherty's mind has never been easy. Unfortunately, things are about to get much worse... At eighteen years old, most guys are chasing girls or dreams. Justin, on the other hand, wants to draw and be left alone. He's been diagnosed with schizophrenia, but it's more than that. He's in tune with the Dark Energy that surrounds us all, and can see how it controls people's actions. Sometimes, the Dark Energy will give him visions, to help him on the road to enlightenment. When his mother hooks up with a Baptist preacher named David who believes Justin's schizophrenia can be cured with prayer, Justin knows he has to get out-or risk involuntary commitment in a religious facility. After a brush with incarceration, Justin takes off to San Francisco, where his drawings are not just noticed, but admired... Justin's bizarre and beautiful drawings create a stir in the art world. Meanwhile, he's homeless, couch surfing, and trapped in a continuous battle with his mental illness. His salvation is a girl named Liria Czetski with a shady past. They'd met a year ago, and she's appeared in his visions ever since. It turns out Liria has been sharing those visions, something that is a surprise to everyone but Justin... When secrets surface, Justin is forced to realize that being a genius has a downside. Surrounded by people who want to exploit his talent, he must fight not only for his career and freedom, but perhaps for his life... AVAILABLE ON AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/Other-Place-Elizabeth-Roderick-ebook/dp/B01HFH6WJ8/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1467816567&sr=8-3&keywords=elizabeth+roderick

Daydreams, an escape from a harsh reality!!! But when the line between the dream and reality fade you can't escape from its clutches. You need to run and find your way before it eats you whole. (A story of transmigration!!!) When two worlds collide, your life will take the most unexpected turn.... Zhao Yuan Zhou 's lips crashed against Li Lun's, the kiss deepening as they stood beneath the blooming cherry blossom tree. Li Lun's hands wrapped around Zhao Yuan Zhou's waist, pulling him closer as their tongues danced together. "I've missed you so much," Zhao Yuan Zhou whispered, his breath hot against Li Lun's skin. Li Lun's eyes burned with desire. "I've missed you too, my love." Just as their kiss intensified, Orion's eyes snapped open. He was disoriented, unsure of where he was all he could sense was a body wrapped around him, taking his lips into a far deep kiss, in place of Li Lun. Aether now Zhuo Yichen stood frozen behind a cypress tree, his eyes wide with utter shock, as he witnessed the chaos unfolding before him. Just as Orion's senses began to overwhelm him, he regained control, shocked and horrified by the intimate moment. He pushed Zhao Yuan Zhou away, stumbling backward as he struggled to comprehend the situation. "AHHHHH! LET ME GOOO!!!" Orion shouted, his voice echoing through the wilderness. " ZHU YAN, TAKE YOUR HANDS OFF ME" Orion shouted covering himself in desperation and pointing his finger to Zhao Yuan Zhou. "What's going on? Li Lun, who is Zhu Yan?" Zhao Yuan Zhou's eyes widened with confusion. "Li Lun, my love, what's wrong?" He tried to reach Li Lun/ Orion " ZHU YAN, DON'T YOU DARE TOUCH ME" Orion jumb a step backward and sprint from the place. " Li Lun, stop. What's wrong with you?" Zhao Yuan Zhau runs behind him trying to console. "WHO IS LI LUN???I'M RIO, ZHU YAN!!! DON'T FOLLOW MEEEE" Orion screamed, his voice echoing through the wilderness. " MÈNG AN.. MÈNG AN.... MÈNG FUCKING AN.. HELP ME, AHHH??" His voice fade in w

In a twist of fate, Ariah Martin's world flips upside down when she receives an invitation to a Christian summer camp. Little does she know that the charming guy she's been texting on a dating app, specifically made for trans people, is none other than the pastor's son. Step 1: Avoid him at all costs. Step 2: Repeat Step 1. But just when she thinks she's got it under control, Bryan Nguyen enters the scene, leaving her heart in chaos, but she hasn't disclosed to him yet. Caught between love and war, Ariah must navigate the unpredictable waters of summer romance, where keeping secrets might be her downfall or her saving grace. Highest ranks: #1 - Diversebooks 08.25.23 #1 - TransWoman 12.01.2025

I see them pass by. They never acknowledge me. I never move, I can't move, unless they move me.