Riseabove Stories

This ensemble story explores the families we are born into, the ones we choose, and the courage it takes to stand together through life's trials. In Part I: Stand By Me, recently promoted Army JAG Captain Kinley Kavanaugh begins moves back San Antonio, navigating military life a neurodivergent woman while carrying unresolvedgrief from her past. Surrounded by family and chosen loved ones, Kinley and those around her confront old wounds, unexpected love, and what it truly means to let someone stand by you. Her father, Cormac, seeks connection after personal loss; Mick Scavo, estranged from his family, learns loyalty can be chosen; Kellen Kavanaugh adjusts to post-military life; and Valencia Aguilar, Kaci's best friend, begins to reclaim her own strength. In Part II: Standing As One, the story deepens as the characters navigate the challenges of caring for one another and building found family. Bianca Kavanaugh adjusts to life as a new mother while learning to trust again. Gomez Cordero, an Army JAG, takes on guardianship of his nephew and niece while confronting difficult family dynamics. Jesse Holland faces the legacy of early loss, while his mother, Tara Sorenson, discovers that love and new beginnings are possible even after decades of grief. Maren Scavo continues forging a life free from the expectations that once defined her. From learning to stand by one another to ultimately standing as one, these interconnected lives explore grief, healing, love, and loyalty-and the power of chosen family in shaping who we become.

Unlocking the Light Within is a journey for every soul silently fighting battles no one can see. For every gentle heart that has been hurt, yet refuses to stop loving.

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He was casually walking to the club room when he heard something he never thought he would have to hear. Finally, he'd had Enough and decided it was in time for a change of pace.

"Slowly gain your strength find that person who would make you happy never lose your self in the drama."

This poem dives deep into the pain of betrayal and the scars left behind by harsh words. It explores the struggle to heal from emotional wounds while finding strength to rise and keep moving forward at your own pace. A raw and honest reflection on resilience, self-empowerment, and the fight to reclaim your voice.

When experiencing a horrific attack of cyberbulling, Gemma discovers that kindness can come from the smallest, and most unlikely, places.

Its about a girl who was bullied in her life but she stands up and fights for herself This Story Is for Telus, I Hope we stop Bulling some Day

bullying doesn't make you cool it makes you look stupid

A raw, heartfelt reflection on the chaos, pain, and rising tensions in the world. This piece explores empathy, struggle, and the emotional weight of witnessing suffering while holding onto faith and resilience.

I'm Vicky, Victoria Capricio. Sometimes you have to face all the odds in your life before you become stronger than ever. But, when its facing your losses, well..that could be hard. My father hid something from me for almost 18 years of my life and finding it from someone else was something unruly. But what hurt the most was yet to come... Suicide isn't the answer...but if fate is on your side...you'll be saved! No matter What! Co-incidents always happen...but this..this was just.. ________________________________________________________________ TO READ THE REST, YOU GOTTA GET THIS BOOK INTO YOUR LIBRARY! Highest Werewolf Ranking #69 or more! Lmao. Happy Reading Y'all - Elizabeth

Ah, the joy of the internet, where you can remain anonymous and still do stuff you love, no one ever knowing it was you. Well, there's some downsides to that I guess. #RiseAbove I, sadly, cannot enter the contest as I'm not a citizen of Canada. But I've had this idea for a while actually and I can still support it. So...here.

A poem about broken wings, betrayal, and becoming the storm you once feared. When fairy tales lie and monsters kneel, even the timid can rise to claim their throne.

This is a short-story on cyber bullying and I am entering this into a contest, I know it won't win, but I was cyber bullied and just normally bullied at he same time. I just wanted to share this!

It hurts more than you think, being cyberbullied. Why? Because it's always there, it can never go away unless you disappear and throw your phone in a ditch. But who wants to do that? So yeah, all of life sucks and then this happens and you just want to go and die. Until someone actually stands up for you. #riseabove #endbullying

Orion McKinley, a female-to-male transgendered YouTuber who recently came out, has to deal with cyberbullying like every other YouTuber that signed up for the job. He doesn't know how to move past it and gain back the motivation that the hate took from him. That is, until he gets an idea. Read about how he decides to rid himself of the bullying that plagues him, and see what he has to say to both bullies and victims.

When young Artemis Damon lives a life on the streets. Surviving by her wits and thoughts. in a dystopian world where she needs to survive above her wits.

This is a story about a depressed teen writing in her diary after being targeted by online bullies after the death of her mom.