Indigenous Stories

Felix, a 13 year old Indigenous boy, tells us his story of residential school. More specifically, he tells us of the moment he couldn't take it any more. The moment he lodged a knife into Father Aubrey's neck. Ending the abuse once and for all. TRIGGER/ CONTENT WARNINGS: physical abuse, sexual abuse, intergenerational trauma, residential schools, racism.

|26X FEATURED · 2X SPOLIGHT STORY · SHORTLISTED FOR THE SEASONAL CONTESTS!| #SupportHispanicVoices #SupportIndigenousVoices Mateo Brook, a young Pinta Park Ranger, must learn the legend of the Green Guardian to save the Paperblank Forest from a ruthless basilisk. What starts as an enjoyable mission soon becomes a matter of life or death. *** The fae are an ancient race in Pinta Country, but no fairy is as old as the Green Guardian. Sixty years ago, she trapped a little boy in time. Now, she begs for the Pebble Masters to rescue them. Eleven-year-old Evie Amanda Madison and twenty-one-year-old Mateo Brook are part of a specialized camp to train aspiring Pinta Park Rangers. Evie, who dreams of being just like her hero, Ranger Anthony, is unaware of the danger she is about to face. There is a basilisk loose in the Paperblank Forest. It's a creature of old magic that dates back to the Green Guardian herself. Together with a talking Red-Crowned Crane, John, and Pinta's young king, Benjamin, Evie and Mateo must find a way to free the time travelers if they hope to defeat the monster. Little do they know that this is all part of a prophecy-a prophecy held dearly by the people of Paperblank Village. Sixty years ago, history changed forever. A dark shadow is looming over Pinta Country, but Evie and Mateo are the only ones who can reverse the past. *** Word Count: 100,000-130,000

Abandoned by the famous novelist who gave birth to her, Evangeline is being raised in a trailer park by a scruffy cat who smells like burnt toast, and the wind-up chambermaid (with key and torsion spring built-in) who found her in a laundry hamper. The teen years of a misunderstood artistic genius are tough. Her dreams of becoming a writer got quashed in infancy, and she only manages to earn a few crumbs of approval after she pivots to ballet. Too bad they come from Miskomin, the cheeky liar who lives a few doors down. As Evangeline's adolescence unfolds, the appearance of an unexpected competitor erodes her burgeoning self-confidence, and a predatory artistic director attempts to rewrite her entire world. Her desperate reactions to these influences and her subsequent return to storytelling bring her inner demons to life. Literally. Eager to master herself, Evangeline tackles a series of monsters, operates a murderous sewing machine, and befriends a sentient doll. Her misadventures help unearth latent abilities and force her relationship with neighbour and frenemy, Miskomin, to undergo a surprising evolution. As her creative journey unfolds, Evangeline gains the understanding and experience she needs to face the final boss: Herself. Will she learn to look beyond the artist she wants to be and accept the person she is? *I'm writing this novel as I go. This is a rough draft. I update every Friday evening Eastern Time. **Note regarding chapter images: AI is devastating the environment. Instead of continuing to use it to generate chapter images, I thought it would be fun to instead post non-ai images created by fans and digital artists eager to promote their work. Interested in contributing? Contact me via Discord: bjorkobirka. Artwork will be credited to the artist, and I can share the artist's contact information if desired. PG images only. Thank you!! I very much hope this story finds the readers it resonates with. Shout-out to my fellow weirdos!! Happy reading!

Kiri adjusts to her new life among the reef people with the help of new and old friends as she journeys to find answers from Eywa. However, a forbidden love starts to blossom and feelings get in the way while War arises. Meanwhile truths come to light tearing apart the people she cares about most. Kiri must do everything in her power to bring the people she loves together while fulfilling the will of Eywa. No matter what she does decide to do, someone she loves will end up hurt. !! This story continues after the second movie. *Contains spoilers from previous movies* !! Writer's note: This is my adaptation on how the next Avatar movies will unfold, told in Kiri's pov. I've read all the avatar comic books and the visual dictionary (I.e research) to make this story as accurate as possible while also adding my own spin on it. I've grown to love this franchise due to being an indigenous Natives person living in Canada I never watched people like me on TV. I've felt something for James Cameron's characters though, feeling touched he was inspired by us and our ancestors culture. I mean no disrespect towards my fellow Aboriginal peoples but this book is not made to represent you. It's for all the dreamers like myself and others who want to make a separate yet merging path from old ways and new. I see you! Love, Symphony from Pasqua First Nation.

❝And I don't want the world to see me 'Cause I don't think that they'd understand When everything's made to be broken I just want you to know who I am❞ - "Iris" by The Goo Goo Dolls Iris Felicity Black was not even a year old when she lost her parents. With that, she was bounced from a family member to a family member. And all of that broke her. Set post-Breaking Dawn.

Natasha Stormgate fell out of the sky. Imprisoned by the local monarchy, she's rescued by a plucky band of insurgents. The leader is a blowhard, but his brother is divine. Together with her new female companion from an indigenous tribe, Natasha must discover the source of the curse that is turning everyone into wolves. Book 2 of the Dragon Spirit Saga

Girls? Are you here? Ahh! I screamed when I felt the impact of a heavy and massive body against mine. We rolled three times in the grass before coming to a halt from the sudden impact. I landed on my back and hit the back of my head on a loose stone. Let me go! His knees were blocking my legs so I couldn't kick him. I'll scream! Mmm! His palm covered my mouth before I say any more. He brought his face dangerously close to mine. This is the romantic adventure of young Iris, who's planned marriage will make her end up in the past. In a country where gold fever began and Indians and English raiders moved across American SOIL. Sorry for my english in advance and thank you for reading ❤️

I wrote this poem in 1987 during the time of the Ethiopian famine. Last year I changed a couple lines, and this is my updated version. When I first wrote this poem I was only 18 years old and hadn't had children yet. Now after nursing 7 children, I realize the mother in the poem was also dying because she didn't have enough calories herself to produce breast milk for her baby. This collection of poems/stories deals with world wide issues and life struggles. I have poems or stories on most of these subjects, but just gradually publishing them. I usually write poems that other readers might relate to, but I realize that some material will be sensitive to some readers. Please note: not trying to offend anyone.

Years after a young white maidens capture and assimilation into a band of Comanches, she falls in love with the fierce and seemingly dark souled war Chief. Can she lift his spirits before he is lost to the darkness, forever? Can she also find the reason why he sneaks off to the woods all the time with that strange object in his hands? Why does, whenever she looks into his eyes, do they appear a deep blue? Can she save him, or will she fail and the people lose a Chief?

Playing in the forest behind his family's farm, the introverted thirteen-year-old Noah Thornton and his dog Chuck discover a golden chest with mysterious carvings hidden in the ground next to his favorite waterfall. More than just a buried treasure, the trunk takes Noah on a journey to a hidden realm where magic-filled indigenous tribes, known as The Twelve, still live as they have for centuries. The source of their magic is inside the very trunk Noah discovers, and the envy of the dark mystic Viruñas Wakinyan who wants nothing more than to see The Twelve destroyed. On his journey of self-discovery and exploration of this ancient world, Noah makes new, shape-shifting friends along the way as he learns the pain and suffering of those who walked the land before him. Joining the fight to help his friends and family, Noah learns secrets from the past that help him find his own strength, and his own identity. With twists and turns around every corner, THE ANCIENT WATERFALL spins a web of intricate stories over many generations. Filled with magic and mystery, tradition and treachery, the past and present collide in an extraordinary journey of fantasy and excitement. Noah's fate, the fate of The Twelve, and the fates of countless others dangle at the cascading edge of The Ancient Waterfall.

What if North America today was divided up the way the original colonial powers had settled it. With the English all along the Atlantic coast. The French down the middle along the Mississippi watershed. The Spanish in the west all along the Pacific. Canada and Mexico to the north and south. This is an Alternate History of how it happened.in Five Parts. Jason Wolfe investigates what happened during the Gold Rush, Mexican Independence, the Alamo, Custer's Last Stand, the Civil War, the Underground Railroad, and more. Moments in history where the outcome is not what you thought.

Valarie is running from more things than she cares to admit. Forced to flee from the only home she has ever known, her only goal is to protect her sister and to survive. But the past can collide with the present in unexpected ways, and when a deeply hidden truth comes to light, Valarie must survive the new world she finds herself in, and learn to live with every part of herself. The fate of her people and her homelands might just depend on it. *** New chapter posted every weekend!

A short story I wrote for my Indigenous Feminism class.

This is my entry for the #ShawRocketFundContest. We were required to write the opening chapter of a teen fiction/young adult story that aims for diversity. If anyone wants to join, simply search "Shaw Rocket Fund Contest" and write a chapter with the maximum of 1500 words (or less). Here's the link for instructions and rules: https://www.wattpad.com/936857216-shawrocketfundcontest-accelerator-writing-contest

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Welcome, to a journey that will take you across the breathtaking landscapes of Australia, where ancient magic intertwines with the pulse of the modern world. Meet Mirii, a young Indigenous Australian princess whose life takes an unexpected turn when the land itself calls her to embark on a quest. This is a story about courage, self-discovery, and the profound bond that exists between a people and their heritage. As Mirii ventures forth, she will face trials that test her strength and resilience, encounters beings both wondrous and fearsome, and uncovers secrets hidden within the very fabric of her homeland. Her quest will lead her not only across physical landscapes but also through the complexities of her own identity, revealing the wisdom passed down through generations of her ancestors. Join Mirii on her adventure, as she navigates the trials of her quest and discovers the power that lies within herself and her connection to the land that cradles her people.

When a Native American freshman uncovers an impossible archaeological find, she must embrace her role as keeper of ancient wisdom before its loss triggers a prophecy that will destroy all that lives upon the Earth. ------------------------------------------- An ancient prophecy. A hidden power. A destiny she never expected. Talia's college life takes an extraordinary turn when she discovers a mysterious spiral carved into stone-an artifact linked to the enigmatic Seven Fires Prophecy. Haunted by visions of fire and unity, she is thrust into a world where ancient wisdom and modern life collide. With the guidance of the cryptic Professor Ravenwood, the steadfast support of her roommate Alina, and the enigmatic presence of Leo, Talia must unravel the secrets of the past to prevent a foretold catastrophe. As the lines between reality and prophecy blur, she faces a pivotal choice: embrace her unexpected destiny or risk the destruction of all she holds dear. ------------------------------------------- Will Talia unlock the secrets in time, or will the prophecy's flames consume everything? ------------------------------------------- Updates: Fridays at 7:00 AM MST. This story is fully completed offline, so no need to worry about it being abandoned!

Huitaca is a member of an Incan Tribe. Her and people like her can transform, shapeshifting into jaguar or panther forms. Huitaca must walk the line between her human and beast forms in order to protect her people from encroaching Spaniard Conquistadors. A lovely little blend of Magical Realism and Historical Fiction

Not your average family vacation. Following an obscure clue to a century-old mystery, former adventurer-turned family man Skip Hutchins heads into the wilds of the Amazon Basin with wife Nusiri and son Zane. They are on the trail of Percy Fawcett, a hundred years after that famed explorer's disappearance. Seeking to show that in even today's world, there is still grand adventure to be found, the answers they find only lead to more intrigue, and they soon find themselves caught up in more than one legend. -------- Publication Announcement! Lost City of the Sun has now been released on Amazon! The full book is available there, in both ebook and paperback, including the "origins" short story Latitude Adjustment. I will be leaving the first three chapters up here on WP as a sample.

This Is a project that I did that shows how the indigenous communities around the world have been affected by climate change. I would like to be as educated as I can so criticism is welcome as long as it's nice and respectful.