Ownvoices Stories

One man is her family's dream. The other could be her undoing. Suraiya Rao has never quite belonged. She's not white enough for society, not brown enough for her family... not enough for anyone. She's spent her life walking a tightrope between British reality and Indian expectation, doing everything by the book, no matter the cost. Then one chance encounter changes everything. Haydn Ellis Clarke isn't part of the plan. He's rich, ridiculously handsome, and absolutely not the man her family has chosen for her. But he sees her - not the dutiful daughter or the girl buried beneath generations of pressure, but the version of herself she's never dared to be. Mendhi My Heart is a story of identity, belonging, and choosing love, even when it means breaking every rule. Because love doesn't always arrive in the "suitable" package. Sometimes, it wears torn jeans... and gives your grandmother a heart attack.

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

❖ QUEENKILLER, KINGMAKER Book 2 ❖ A year has passed since Isla rescued Tam Mai from the dungeons, but her sister's mind is still trapped and broken. There is only one person Isla knows can help her. Meanwhile across the sea, a prince seeks justice for the murder of his mother. Their search may soon be over, but their war is yet to begin. Now they must work together to bring a new age to the realms and put a new king on the throne. But how long can their alliance hold, when one is keeping a vital secret from the other? ↝ this work contains violence, coarse language, and sexual references. content warnings also apply for ableism -- please see the opening author's note for details ↜ ↝ Wattys 2023 Ongoing Stories shortlist

[ ON-GOING ] सोबती (sobati) /sobatee/ noun. companion, partner. [ Extended Description inside ]

In the vibrant world of Eltryia, Ryn stands as a shining star, celebrated for her mesmerizing performances that light up the virtual realm. As the monthly competition approaches, anticipation crackles in the air. Gamers from all corners gear up for a series of intricate puzzles that promise grand rewards. Yet, as Ryn dives into the challenges, an unsettling realization sets in---the puzzles delve into her personal story in a way that could unveil her real-world secret as she is the final piece. VRChat meets Belle meets Ready Player One meets Code Lyoko #1 Cyber Love

***CAMP NANOWRIMO APRIL 2017 - CERTIFIED*** ***A sequel to Fright Fest 2016 Gold Winner RED RAIN*** "Lately I've been thinking. Do you think I'm the Devil because I'm inherently evil, or just because dear ol' Dad decided I was?" -"Lucifer" "Wearing a cross is one thing. Living by it is another." -Michael Schofield, "Prison Break" Red Rain was just the beginning. Blue Monday made everything worse. White Shadows started setting things right. The Black Mirror threw some wrenches in the works. Gabe Snow's spent a few happy months with his boyfriend and best friend getting back into school for the first time since any of them died. Alex Snow just wants to have an easy-going Christmas with his friends back in the mortal world, though he can't help but miss those he's lost. Two more brothers, both with their own long history of daddy issues, are working to protect them. Divine intervention, however, may not be enough when one enemy is the Peppermint Corporation, with its lack of qualms about tampering with history, and the other uses his divine origins to mask his true, devilish nature. (Fifth novel in the Red Rain series. Cover designed by @Whisperingwater.)

***A sequel to Fright Fest 2016 Gold Winner RED RAIN*** "May we meet again." -traditional Skaikru goodbye, The 100 "I haven't told you everything." -Sophia, The Event Red Rain was just the beginning. Alex Snow thought he'd gotten over the death of his first love, Fionna Lee. Gideon Cabrera thought he would never see his abusive mother again after leaving her behind on Earth. Both of them thought wrong. And meanwhile, agents of a totally different entity from the Red Rain team also have their sights set on Alex and his twin brother Gabe, believing them to be the key to saving the afterlife from a malevolent villain who seeks to destroy the Prime Universe. (Second in the Red Rain series. Cover designed by @Whisperingwater.) Reader Reviews: "I can't get enough! I can't even predict what is going to happen next. (WARNING: do not under any circumstances read the end of this while in a room full of people.)" @kirrencee "The thing that I love about these books that they're not a cliche. Oh and Alex's taste in music is really great!" @DarcyStayne "These should be legit novels...it's basically perfection wrapped up in an angelic (and demonic?) box." @Fever09

Who uploaded the viral video that tanked Bette Porter's mayoral campaign? Powerful, charismatic Bette Porter is poised to become the next mayor of L.A., with the help of ambitious P.R. exec Dani Nunez. But the fundraising gala on Saturday night is a disaster. Instead of polishing Bette's image while the money pours in, a gala participant catches Bette in the middle of a raging temper tantrum and uploads a video that goes instantly viral. At brunch the following day, Bette's friends strategize about how to repair the damage. But what if some damage can't be repaired?

Smile. Pretend to belong. And never, EVER raise suspicion. Your family depends on it. Everest Nathan "Nate" Decker is barely hanging on, desperate to hold on to the few fires in his life he can control. Being the teacher's pet, designated driver for secret therapy appointments for his non-binary sibling, and cooking dinner? Not a problem. What is a problem though, is the inexplicable disappearance of his best friend Javi from his life. Javi has been the sole anchor in Nate's overwhelming blur of responsibility, social charades, and drinking his nightmares away and keep convincing those around him that he got it under control - mostly Nate himself. But when a person from his past appears and threatens to take away the ones he holds closest to his heart, he has to stand up and fight like never before. He has to pick up the pieces he scrambled together over years of neglect, and face the patchwork of trauma, hurt and relationships that build him. He knew he was broken. But now he is deciding for the first time to live for himself. Tropes: teenage angst x found family I wish you all the best x the dangerous art of blending in #YA (young adult) #CON (contemporary) #OWN (Own Voices) #LGBT (LGBTQIA+ subject matter) #IRMC (Interracial/Multicultural subject matter) #MH (Mental Health subject matter)

(rated 16+) aimlessness teens. drifting about. which is why you give them the responsibility of saving the multiverse. all connected together through a young tween tv show that's pretty obscure, 'the bubblebum pink diaries of girls saving the world'. life. explored through film and tv, genres and tropes. get ready for it. because the chaos is just beginning. tw: drug use, alchohol use, frequent swearing, violence, light gore, soft body horror, discussions/depictions of sex, discussions of mental health, discussions of homophobia and transphobia, discussions and light depictions of racism, discussions of classism and privilege and spoilers for legally blonde (2001), clueless (1996), glee (2009-2015), 10 things i hate about you (1999), everything everywhere all at once (2022), nowhere (1997), totally f**ked up (1993), the doom generation (1995), ladybird (2017), moonlight (2016), bodies bodies bodies (2022), scream 1 (1996), scream 4 (2010), i saw the tv glow (2024), heartbreak high (2022-present), euphoria (2019-present), yellowjackets (2021-present), all of us are dead (2022-present), mean girls (2004), daria (1997), but i'm a cheerleader (2000), to all the boys i've loved before (2018), gen v (2023-present), brokeback mountain (2003), pulp fiction (1994) and the holdovers (2023)

-COMPLETED: Aug. 25, 2018 -Selective mutism - personal experience This is a short autobiography I wanted to write. In the future I do wish to eventually write this longer and more in depth. One day I will actually (hopefully) publish it. This is just my personal experience with selective mutism and I wanted to share it for those who suffer from it or can learn more about it. It's all about spreading awareness. Rankings: 1. #1 in selective mutism - Sept. 1, 2018 2. #2 in own voices - Sept. 1, 2018 3. #7 in anxietydisorders - Sept. 1, 2018 4. #51 in autobiography - Sept. 1, 2018

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

Lian snuck out of the imperial palace and exposed the village healer to be a fraud and a devil-worshipper. Cursed by the spurned fire god, Huogwai, and disgraced and cast out by the royal family, Lian set out with her manservant Emiru to the kingdom of fire to rid her of the curse of uncontrollable flames for a chance to regain her claim to the throne. But being a fire disciple meant she was a practitioner of the forbidden arts. For those that hunt her kind, the game had just started.

By Jillian Stella When curious little Melody falls asleep reading a book about architecture, she's swept away on a magical dream journey across the African continent. From painted walls in South Africa to red earth homes in Namibia and floating villages in Ghana, she discovers how women have shaped the land with their hands, hearts, and heritage. This 10-chapter educational story celebrates African culture, traditional building, and the incredible women who pass their skills through generations. Perfect for readers aged 5-10 who love travel, history, and powerful girls changing the world.

𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐕𝐄𝐋'𝐒 𝐌𝐎𝐎𝐍 𝐊𝐍𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓. 𝘴𝘰 . . 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘢 𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘱𝘦𝘥 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘯𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘦𝘶𝘮 ? steven grant x fem!oc marvel standalone

I have too many words and not enough time to write them all down. Honestly though? I'm just trying to create more and I think this is a good way to try and do it. I'm putting up almost all my poetry on here bit by bit, the good and the bad. Hope you enjoy :)

All through university, my friend, Rubee would pick me up and bring me to her home to chill whenever studies got too much for me. Long before I even turned up, Rubee befriended and cared for international students like me and she still does. This is her secret life. By day she is a medical lab scientist but in the evenings and weekends she makes sure the students under her care are well looked after. She has so many tales about her adventures with them buried deep within her heart. This book is an attempt to collate some of them. If you remember an instance or story and would like it included in this book, please message or facebook me. :) If you recognise the story and would like to tell it from your perspective get in touch.

Arlie Becker and his best friend, Sawyer, start having stalker like issues when pictures of them cuddling end up all over their school. To find out who did it, the boys must overcome their internal struggles and learn to help each other to be the happiest that they can be. Follow Arlie and Sawyer as they fight out their differences to find common ground on who and what they want to be together. :) *Warning: mentions of homophobia, unsupportive adults, and the fa word, also some language.* Don't steal, repost, record, translate, or otherwise distribute this book even if you credit me. I've spent long hard hours on this book and would appreciate if you passed on the link only. Don't steal and don't repost thank you :) Total amount of words: 15,176 Sawyer- means cuts wood Sealey- means from the happy meadow Sawyer Sealey Actor Portrayal: Lucas Till ~~~ Arlie- means from the hare's meadow. Becker- means to bake bread or user/maker of pickaxes Arlie Becker Actor Portrayal: Colin Ford

Robert sees himself as the Marty McFly of his own story. That is cool, the perfect protagonist, and friends with an eccentric scientist. When his employer becomes convinced she can send him into the future, he's prepared to put on a show and go back to sweeping the cluttered lab. Never in his wildest dreams did he prepare for the success of the project. In the future, Sonnet is trying to hold her life together between her side gig as a rebellion fighter, dramatic girlfriend, and a pile of schoolwork. Not to mention a state arranged engagement to someone she only sees as a friend. The last thing she needs is the chosen one, prophesied to change all their lives stumbling into her. Rob must navigate a new world of danger before he ruins a delicate world of politics and gets him and everyone around him, killed. Meanwhile, Sonnet's life is thrown into chaos as everything she's ever known is flipped on its head.