Lgbtqiarepresentation Stories

Keeley has had issues talking to people since the sixth grade. Now a high school senior, Keeley will have to continue her life never speaking again, or she'll have to overcome her anxiety and face meeting people and writing her College acceptance essay. With College, Prom, and the rest of her life not so far in her future, will she learn to communicate? (Some pages have drawings done by the author) !!!This story is not about its author!!!

Ollie's life has always felt a bit quiet, like he's standing on the edge of something he can't quite name. With his best friend, Finn, by his side, he's made it through the ups and downs of growing up in a small town, facing high school, and navigating the everyday uncertainties of teenage life. But as Ollie grapples with unspoken feelings for Finn, his carefully maintained world begins to shift in ways he never anticipated. Told through Ollie's introspective and heartfelt perspective, the story explores his journey of self-discovery, courage, and the struggle between staying silent or taking a risk that could change everything. As Ollie faces family pressures, friendship complexities, and his own evolving identity, he finds himself confronting questions about love, loyalty, and the delicate balance between being true to himself and protecting a friendship that means everything to him.

"WELDERS: Book 1" When the heroes of a dying alien world fall, their last hope is sent across the galaxy: five ancient bracelets, each granting unimaginable power to those chosen to wield them. Now, Earth is their new battleground, and its protectors must rise. Firefighter Alex Rivera's life is about saving others, but when a mysterious bracelet binds to him, it transforms more than his strength-it reshapes his very identity. Reclusive tech genius Emily Walker discovers her bracelet unlocks a limitless potential for invention but thrusts her into dangers she never anticipated. For Ethan Reeves, a brilliant inventor and wheelchair user, his bracelet grants him freedom through speed and agility, but the cost forces him to confront who he truly is. Together, they must uncover the secrets of the bracelets, face a looming threat from beyond the stars, and navigate the personal transformations that come with wielding such power. Bound by destiny and tested by the unknown, they'll discover that heroism isn't just about strength-it's about heart, connection, and the courage to stand together. Brace yourself for a journey of transformation, action, and identity in "WELDERS: Book 1," where heroes are forged, and worlds are saved.

[WATTYS WINNER 2022] What's it like to have everything you ever wanted? To be utterly, ridiculously, completely HAPPY? Pretty worrying, actually. *** In this Watty Winning (!!) standalone sequel to "All Good Things", we visit Alice, her family and friends at the All Good Things cafe. A lot has changed in 5 years. Her marriage is back on track and steamier than ever... at least when there isn't a kid within earshot. Fortunately, the youngest is in the smelly grip of puberty himself and just wants to be alone. Their daughter, the entrepreneurial prodigy, went off to university only to return disillusioned by life, love and Kierkegaard. Good thing the cafe is still afloat... just about. It's hard to make ends meet when you're trying to change the world, one plant-based latte at a time! Just as things are starting to look a little dire, Alice becomes an unwitting TikTok sensation and kids all over the city start copying her moves. Now, a corporate chain wants a piece of the action and Alice will have to decide whether she can stomach a return to the soul-suck of corporate life in order to keep her dream alive. [[70,000 words]]