Persecution Stories

Beijing, 1912. The air is thick with the scent of coal smoke and the looming shadow of revolution. The Qing Dynasty, desperate to cling to its fading power, has turned its wrath upon the "foreign" believers. To the Imperial Court, the Christians have disrupted the sacred Mandate of Heaven; to the scholars, the new 5% tax is a death sentence. Jake Rich is a man caught between two worlds. A gifted writer with a mounting pile of debt and a heart for the Gospel, he finds himself at the mercy of a ruthless Head Eunuch. The decree is simple but impossible: Deliver $3,000 to the Imperial Family by sundown on Christmas Day, or be sent to certain death on the frozen northern frontlines. With no gold to his name and the "Kingdom of God" under siege, Jake joins a desperate band of believers who choose a different kind of currency. Using their own blood to ink a petition of faith, they prepare to confront the Son of Heaven himself. In a city of jade and iron, Jake must discover if the pen-and the blood of the faithful-is truly mightier than the Imperial sword.

❝I've been searching far and wide for light, only to find it in your eyes.❞ A dramatic story in which two guys and three girls search for a light that will brighten their dark lives in a small Private Christian University, called RESTART. 𐙚 Amber Ambers: The spoiled daughter of a CEO, trying to find her way in her new religion. ☆ Gabriel Hernandez- A model who left the fame behind to try the faith life. ✿ Cleo Johnson- A poor girl with an alcoholic mother, trying to find the faith she once had when her father was alive. ❀ Sook Chun - The girl who was released from prison, who just wants a second chance. ⟡ Noah- The rich, stunning, nerdy Australian, who wants to pursue God and medicine. Side Characters: Raj and Maria. Dive into a world of crime, blood, faith and baptism. New lives start with new choices. RESTART University: A small, expensive Private Christian University in a hidden forest, filled with wealthy people, wolves in sheep clothing and people who just want to find God. Some images were generated by Canvas and one by freepick. Chat gpt contributed. 2 Corinthians 5:17 Anyone who is in Christ is a new creation, the old has gone, the new has come.

A decade ago, a particle collider exploded, tearing open a rift between realities and sending out a pulse wave of unknown energy across the globe. Unbeknownst at the time, the effects of that day would change the world forever, when a small group of people affected by the rift energy would begin developing abilities. Years later, after an attack awakens Milo's long-dormant powers, he must learn to navigate a world that views those like him as terrorists and would see him locked away. When laying low is no longer an option, he must seek the help of his newly found friends to rescue those abducted by a shady government agency meant to protect normal humans from people like him-Riftborns. CW: This story gently explores themes of prejudice with mild violence, homophobia, abduction, and the use of politically charged language ("terrorist"), as well as mild use of profanity. May be sensitive for some readers. Reader's discretion is advised.

Inspired by the biblical story of a Jewish orphan chosen queen in the midst of her people's persecution, Esther's coming to the throne and Xerxes' choosing her is told in a fresh, unique way by tackling modern women's issues of self-value and worth as well as a man's role as the leader. (Book of Esther)

A companion piece to A Dangerous Destiny: Life in the poorest district of the Captial city is difficult for all but even worse for those with no prospects of escape. With limited funds, Anna and her grandmother must make do with what little they have and settle for a life of hardship, struggling just to make ends meet. Challenges have never phased Anna though and she is grateful for what she has; the love of her Grandmother, a roof over her head, and the safety that comes with living in the most powerful city in the Empire. But there are secrets in Grandmother's past from the days when she lived in the countryside. Secrets involving the book that lies hidden under the floorboards by the fireplace. Secrets that might just prove to be more dangerous than Anna ever imagined. Thanks so much to @deviation- for the beautiful cover!!

Shay is a teenager from a town called Lisenae, who lives in a world where the ones with the ability to control the elements are oppressed by everyone, even the government. One day, she gains the ability to control blood, or so called path of blood. She gets invited to a boarding school in the capital of Saminaka, the water region and soon joins. Everything goes smoothly, she takes ordinary classes and secret ones as well. She meets Kellan in one of the classes and they soon become close friends. However, one day, when Kellan picks a fight with the school bully, Shay realises she doesn't only control blood, but ice as well, that making her the water incarnate. Problems arise and the question is, how will she deal with them and will she learn how to use the remaining path, the path of rain? And will she do anything about the oppression?

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Meet the city of Lamae - in which the government keeps their citizens blind. Each person prides themselves for their lack of sight, believing that it is for the weak-willed. Every citizen is under the delusion that the Alhukum is good, wise, and has their best interests in mind. But when Chaima Almasi is kidnapped by the rebels and given her sight, she finds that this trust is sorely misplaced. And as she sets back out into Lamae to find out why the government blinds its citizens, she finds a bitter truth. The Alhukum cannot be trusted. They have lied about the rebels and about themselves. And the reason they blind their citizens is one of unspeakable cruelty. ACHIEVEMENTS - Featured on @justwriteit

They tried to break me. Locked me up. Branded me a traitor, a rebel, a troublemaker. But they forgot: Truth doesn't live in laws - it lives in the heart. This is the voice of someone they tried to silence - but failed. Who chose exile over betraying himself. Who lost everything, except his voice. And now, that voice speaks. "I'm not a hero. I'm not a martyr. Just someone who refused to stay silent." Slam poetry based on a true story - about political persecution, survival, inner freedom, and how sometimes, a single word can save a life.

Please leave rating and comments or ideas! :)) An adventure, a mystery and a twisted lovestory all at once... Julane Hamptor a freshman in college and a soon to be secret agent for the government. But her new Boss has more problems than expected and even if the training was fun, the real work hadn't even started yet. Facing death, falling in love and reaveling a secret way to big to be seen. Without noticing she was kept hostage in a net of lies and danger. ---The two violators layed there, moaning in pain, while the others didn't suffer more than a bruised knuckle. "Good job." The dancer complimented her, a little out of breath. Julane slowly nodded, impressed by her own actions. Then they rushed over to help the victim. When they reached the corner she sat in earlier, she was no where to be seen. All of the sudden, their breath was taken. Both fell to the wooden floor, unable to think or move. ---

Victime de mon ex-conjoint que l'on pourrait décrire comme un Pervers narcissique depuis des années, mon quotidien est rythmé d'insulte, de propos dégradant. Cette relation m'a détruite psychologiquement. J'ai décidé de sortir du silence, de raconter mon histoire, mes illusions, mes souffrances, tout d'abord, pour qu'elles n'embrument plus mon esprit, que tous ses mots s'envolent sur le papier et laisse a mon cerveau quelques instants de répit. J'écris également afin que les gens puissent ressentir ce que les personnes harcelées quotidiennement endurent, vue de l'extérieur ça ne paraît pas grand-chose, ça peut même sembler drôle parfois, certaines actions peuvent être tellement ridicules qu'elles en deviennent amusantes. Mais lorsque nous sommes directement touchés par les insultes, les persécutions et que c'est récurent cela est beaucoup moins risible. On finit par perdre confiance en soi, le cerveau est sans arrêt en activité à penser, ressasser ce qui a été dit ou fait et à peine le temps de se remettre de ces émotions qu'une nouvelle persécution arrive et c'est repartie pour un tour. On peut parler d'une spirale infernale et infinie et plus cela durs, plus c'est épuisant, c'est une bataille incessante. Il est hors de question de permettre à cette personne de gagner et vous laisser croire que vous êtes folle, foliée dans laquelle il vous plonge consciemment. C'est alors que la fatigue s'installe, puis c'est l'épuisement, puis la dépression et l'on en arriverait même a pensé au suicide, mais en reprenant ses esprits, on se rend compte que nous sommes exactement la ou il a voulu nous mener, sous son emprise, a n'avoir plus qu'a effleuré nos pensées pour que cela fasse mal et que le cerveau recommence son manège infernal.

Don't judge me too hard. I didn't know how to own my truth back then.

After 30 years of slavery, Naeem Masih has finally found freedom! 🙌 His story is a testament to resilience and faith. Read about his incredible journey to liberation. #RescueChristians #EndSlavery #FaithAndFreedom #HumanRights https://ecspe.org/rescue-christians-naeem-masihs-liberation-from-slavery-after-30-years/

The holocaust. The Nazi. The Auschwitz. The time of Hitler. The story of this period in the life of the Jews and Germans has been known by the world. This story unravels the remains of history we haven't known before.

Jesus has given up His life to ransom the souls of men, but death could not hold Him. Risen again, He promises a power that will come over His people. Despite the joy that He is alive and interceding in the heavenlies on their behalf, heartache has ensued, wasn't the Kingdom of Israel supposed to be restored? When persecution hits, as Jesus forewarned, is it worth continuing in Him? Life was so much easier before He came into the picture... The story continues with Joel, Samuel, Mavy, Estelle and Robert and a new cast of characters! Winner with To Live is Christ to Die is Gain (Our Writer Awards 2019) Second Place winner with To Live is Christ, to Die is Gain (WalkbyFaith Awards 2019) Thank you @weirdpurplepanda for the cover work!

Imagine living in a world where being yourself was not allowed? What if being yourself meant being shackled and thrown into prison with your rights and dignity torn away. What if it meant being thrown into a internment camp and being tortured into a specific mindset or way of thinking? What if that someone was you?