Rite-of-passage Stories

A young Maasai boy named Lenkai embarks on a rite of passage to become a warrior, tasked with hunting and killing a lion. Along the way, he faces internal struggles, doubts, and fears, all while learning the deeper meaning of courage, honor, and self-reflection. As Lenkai navigates his journey, he is confronted with the complexities of truth and integrity, realizing that true honor is not in the victory itself but in how one lives and learns through their mistakes.

Fantasy short story. The duke's son has been kept under guard for a year, waiting for the witches to summon him. Will he accept the fate they force upon him--or will he seek his own?

After years of tedious training, the chance to prove their worth to their people has finally arrived for fourteen-year-old Goolians, Aly and Catty. Now pit against classmates and the elder Young Ones of the Kutenbriun Tribe on Planet Gooliun, they must work together in order to be the last individuals standing within the oldest and dangerous parts of the forests. There's just one problem. There can only be one winner. Despite the days of preparation, there is no guarantee if Aly and Catty's efforts will be triumphant. And while they are constantly assured they are expected to return with mere cuts and bruises, the competition and wildlife may say otherwise. In the end, these two friends will not only be tested by the dangers around them, but the bond they have made throughout the years may be put into jeopardy as the number of combatants slowly-but-surely narrow down to a few.

"You Learn. You Work. You Fight." These are the mandates young, alien best friends, Aly and Catty, must follow in order to be of any worth to their tribe on Planet Gooliun. Most people in their village have an entire childhood to perfect such traits. However, time is of the essence when a dangerous rite of passage meant to test these qualities is boosted years ahead of schedule. As the Evaluations near, a strong bond is challenged and a bitter rivalry is born when playful harassment leads to violent bullying. This doesn't take away from a real danger approaching the tribe, however. One has yet to be seen, and another is right underneath their noses. Exciting, dangerous, and moving, Evaluations of the Tribe will take you on a gripping coming of age adventure

3 years have passed, and young Aly continues to struggle with proving her worth to her people. Now an outcast among her peers, preparation for the Evaluations has become priority one. However, as time passes, the truth of her setbacks become ever so clearer, and the tribe realizes there may be a danger living in their village...

The Guadlitzs have held Purity Balls for their sons and daughters for generations. It's a beautiful rite of passage in which a child becomes an adult and finds a mate-for-life. Isabell, the best friend of Katie Guadlitz, stumbles into this world of white dresses, flirty boys, and incredible magic when she happens to deliver the cupcakes Katie ordered just a -tad- late. If she's caught, (since she wasn't invited) her whole family will be shamed. So Isabell must accept the help of a flirty but kind boy who notices her plight. But what will become of it? Will this be meet-then-goodbye or will it all spiral out of control? And to think, it all started because of an order of cupcakes!