Minority Stories

Petunia is someone who has heard the life of a teenage girl you'll see how life changes, how days are different from each other, how mood and motivation changes and that sometimes, days can feel counted this is my journal, she was meant to be a suicide journal but now... she's the one who hears about my days, no matter how hard are they You'll see that bullying ruins people, how mental health can affect someone and that scars are there forever We all are different You aren't alone ,sweetie TW: SUICIDE, SELF HARM, STARVATION, AND MENTAL HEALTH

a story about a girl who breaks promises...to herself. ~~~~~~~ {DISCLAIMER: somewhat controversial...mentions issues like feminism, gay rights, racism, religion, etc.} {DISCLAIMER.2 I support everyone, love who you love. believe what you believe in. just be yourself and embrace who you are.}

In a world where everyone is born with powers, Mckenzie White, a young girl from LA, meets her celebrity crush who eventually turns into her lover. But when an old lover from Mckenzie's past pops back up will her an Billie's relationahip stay strong or will it crumble to peices?

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Elliot Morris is a recent graduate of the prestigious Briarton College who, despite his best efforts, struggles to find work. Forced to put his post-graduate aspirations on hold, he takes a less than ideal job sorting through donations at Thriftopia, a profit-driven thrift store. There, Elliot forms an unlikely friendship with a coworker. Together the duo navigate the uncertainty, disappointment and fleeting opportunities of life in their early twenties.

Six teenagers from the Bronx set out to explore a cave in their neighborhood. The cave exploration is a washout but after falling down a ledge the six find that they have time-travelled three centuries into the future. Fortunately, they are accepted by the tribe living there. However, the tribe is fighting another tribe from Manhattan. These teenagers have a unique advantage in this conflict. They know the land. For the six, this becomes a true adventure. Yet, all too soon their adventure becomes very real. Friends and enemies are getting killed! This was no longer fun. This was war!

A book about rebels.

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ca·thar·sis noun 1. the process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions.

Imagine a world where gay was the norm and straight was the minority. Imagine how society would change, or if society even does change. Would people look at others differently? Would the world be happier? Does being gay or straight matter?

I was a normal teenage girl. Keyword: Was. They took everything from me. My father. My mother. My little brother. My only friends. If you're not careful, they'll take yours too. They're behind every corner, every window, every computer, watching you. They're not human, at least, not as you or I would perceive them. They're not known to us by any conceivable name, but they know us. Be careful where you read this, if you dare. They're everywhere. They took my home. And they'll take yours. The A.A.S., as they're known as, will destroy everything if I don't stop them. I'm the last of us, and I can't do it on my own. I need your help. I need you to see the story, pick up where I left off-- maybe then they can be destroyed. The portals are more frequent, but we don't notice. I didn't. I have nowhere to start but the beginning. And it is there you will learn.

Crushes are hard, especially for Rose Jones who just can't seem to get it right. A hopeless romantic and cult follower of teen fiction, all Rose wants is to be swept off her feet like the girls in the books and movies. Throughout her young life, Rose will find out that real life isn't like the Notebook. Her encounters with friends and potential love interests will leave her questioning herself, her beliefs, and what she really wants. Follow this average girl as she searches for true love all while battling life's rough patches, her insecurities, and the nonsensical ways of boys. Because as we all know, it's not about the destination, but the journey.

A story of a dream.

World The Old Empire crumbled in the Age of Destruction throwing the lands of Noldirn into a state of chaos. Old rivalries were reawakened and humans and elves were were challenged by the races that they once ruled over. Elves did not survive the new world, and humans have become a despised minority. Pushed back out of their lands and onto a small set of islands humanity is one war away from extinction. It has been a century since the human kingdom last had war declared on it. Story Alius, a freelance wizard with a dark past, was content to spend the rest of his life living in his small town and working on alchemy experiments, but is called upon by the King in order to perform a task of great importance for not just the kingdom, but all of humanity. Reluctantly Alius goes on this quest with the assistance of a young Paladin named Gerhardt. This quest is Gerhardt's last chance to redeem himself in the eyes of his people, and Alius's last chance to be more than just the potion seller of a small town. Can Alius and Gerhardt unravel the secrets of the Old Empire, and save what's left of humanity? You'll have to read to find out. *Spoilers* (They probably do)

**The following content might be disturbing or triggerring to some readers** In light of current events that are taking place in South Kivu (DRC), this poetry series aims to express the frustrations of anyone who may come from a minority group. Banyamulenge - ethnic tutsi group of people from the High Plateau of South Kivu (South Kivu). Since April this year, armed rebels "Mai Mai" have been burning villages, stealing live stocks (thousands of cows), with the sole purpose of leaving the banyamulenge to die of hunger and poverty.

Value destroyed the world making the way to live more of struggle to live and the will to die.