Socialthemes Stories

There are two types of people in this world: the leaders and the followers. *** "You are right. I'm Sam" *** "Welcome to the Grid, George." *** "Is she still... alive?"

"Power is measured not by what you achieve... but by what you leave behind." Changdam Academy is the nation's most prestigious institution-a place where the heirs of the Six Great Houses are groomed to become the country's future leaders. To its students, the Imperial Elite are untouchable. Admired. Feared. Destined to inherit the nation itself. Sophomore Raphael "Raffy" Sayson, heir to House Amber, returns to Changdam carrying a secret mission: uncover the truth behind the mysterious death of his older brother, Gabriel, whose investigation into the academy's culture of bullying ended in tragedy. Armed with nothing but unwavering compassion and an unshakable belief that kindness is never a weakness, Raffy vows to reform a system that rewards power over empathy. Along the way, he forms an unlikely alliance with the academy's most influential heirs: Victoria "Vicky" Tuazon, the fearless media heiress of House Ruby; Archibald "Archie" Valdez, the brilliant innovator of House Sapphire; Susannah "Susie" Flores, the steadfast steward of House Emerald; and Cassandra "Cassie" Rosales, the pragmatic banking heiress of House Amethyst. Together, they become the new Imperial Elite, proving that leadership is strongest when different ideals stand together. But as buried secrets begin to surface, Raffy discovers that Gabriel's death was only the beginning. A forgotten Sixth House erased from history, a powerful family determined to keep the truth hidden, and Nicholas Romualdez, a cunning rival who believes power belongs to those willing to manipulate the system, threaten everything Raffy hopes to change. When the long-lost House Diamond is restored and Frederick "Freddie" Dizon-Raffy's childhood friend and heir to the House of Truth-returns to Changdam, decades of deception begin to unravel. As friendships are tested, hearts become intertwined, and rival ideals collide, the future leaders of the nation must decide whether they will preserve the legacy they inherited... or cr

Max'inux was eighteen when she disappeared during a school field trip to Oceanworld; a marine park. Taken by a covert military-based organization called THALASSA, they used her to do the impossible: transfer a human consciousness to that of a captive orca. Now a "unique" blue-eyed female orca called Lunara, she swims under flourescent lights instead of stars; her world restricted by concrete, glass, and fake currents. THALASSA calls it species conservation. Education. Awe. Lunara still remembers having human hands, spoken language, high school classrooms, and choice while she is framed to park visitors as a unique orca that was "rescued from the wild under dangerous circumstances". Fractures begin to form within Oceanworld itself as not all staff agree with how Lunara is being handled. Among them is a marine biologist who clearly hears what most miss and a trainer who sees a person instead of a flagship asset. Park administrators speak of liability and optics while a close-bonded pod of orcas tries to keep one another from breaking from the stress of captivity. As her pod is eventually deliberately separated under the orders of an ex-marine who views Lunara as nothing more than a problem to be managed, she is forced into mechanical perfection and slowly begins to uncover THALASSA's true motives for her and the pod as she tries to reach the impossible goal of getting herself and the pod to the Pacific Ocean while hiding the full scope of her human awareness. Human-Origin confronts uncomfortable questions: What does captivity mean for intelligent marine mammals whose minds can rival our own? What is consent when the subject can't refuse? What are the ethics of trapping a functioning human mind inside a body designed for an entirely different world- then placing that body in a too-small tank for profit? Told through haunting first-person immersion; Human-Origin explores resilience, identity, and the moral cost of control over other sentient beings.

just like there are a few certainties in life-taxes and death-there are also a few at magnolia high school: the marching band winning another competition, and the football team losing another game. and in that similar inevitable fashion, every friday night, band director cecilia washington and football coach charlie morgan would somehow, someway find something new to argue about. written in third person(at the end, i might add chapters for both main characters in first person)! constructive feedback/criticism appreciated(i like to read comments)! :D please note that this story is for fun, and i'm just a high schooler, so my writing may not be up to par! thank you for giving my story a chance! :)

The Unsaid Tales is an activity by Social Themes created to amplify voices, stories, and perspectives that often go unheard. Each month, we explore a different social theme through reader submissions. From identity and mental health to societal expectations, equality, and everyday struggles, this story is a space for honesty, empathy, and awareness.

In the werewolf world, where finding soulmates is the currency of status, two dying wolves need to save themselves from turning rogue. But how would Prince Xavion, with a traumatic past, and the orphaned omega Xianne identify their other halves when they need their missing wolf spirits to sense each other? 𝕺𝖓𝖑𝖞 𝖔𝖓𝖊 𝖜𝖎𝖑𝖑 𝖘𝖙𝖆𝖓𝖉 𝖆𝖙 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝖊𝖓𝖉 𝖔𝖋 𝖎𝖙 𝖆𝖑𝖑. Since June 9, 2025 ---- 𝕿𝖍𝖊 𝕲𝖑𝖔𝖗𝖞 𝖀𝖓𝖈𝖗𝖔𝖜𝖓𝖊𝖉: 𝕿𝖍𝖊 𝕮𝖆𝖓𝖎𝖉𝖆𝖊 𝕶𝖎𝖓𝖌𝖉𝖔𝖒 (𝕭𝖔𝖔𝖐 1)

Alexander Greene has a dark secret and a craving to make Hot Springs, Arkansas famous for other reasons than it just being the boyhood home of President Bill Clinton as well as a failed sin city. He wants the old glitz and glamour to return. His dissension begins with someone close to him and only grows worse with time.

Some people are places. Safe places. Familiar places. Places that feel like home. And sometimes, without realizing it, you become one for each other.

I've been in love with him since high school. He was the cold, quiet guy who never looked at me twice. The one who rejected me with just one sentence: "We're better as friends." Five years later, fate brought him back. But something changed. He woke up from an accident... and forgot everything. Except one thing. Me. The first thing he said when he opened his eyes was: "Honey, you're my wife." The problem? We were never dating. We never kissed. We never even had a wedding. But he remembers a future we never had. He remembers how I take my coffee. He remembers I hate sleeping alone. He remembers promises he never made... yet. He cooks for me. He protects me. He looks at me like I'm the only person in his world. And the worst part? I'm starting to believe it too. I should tell him the truth. Pero paano kung pag sinabi ko... mawala siya ulit? Paano kung ang lalaking hindi ako pinansin noon... ngayon hindi na ako bibitawan? We never had a wedding. But he gave me his name. Now I have to decide... do I keep the lie, or risk losing the man I've always loved?

We're back with another episode of the Time Force Cinematic Universe, the series combining elements of time-travel and fighting crime! In this story, we're going to see the Wonderful Wizard of Oz (played by the Grinch) as the journey takes Dorothy (played by Margo), the Scarecrow (played by Tim), the Tin Man (played by Sherman), and the Cowardly Lion (played by Hiro) to defeat the Wicked Witch of the West (played by Scarlett Overkill) so the Wizard of Oz will grant their wishes (including Dorothy's wish to go back home with some assistance from Glinda the Good Witch of the South, played by Judy Hopps). Are you ready to see the Wonderful Wizard of Oz so you can see Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion get their wishes from the Wizard after defeating the Wicked Witch of the West?

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Every wish that becomes reality requires a sacrifice that you are fond of, they say... But what worth does that saying hold when you have nothing to surrender except for your own pathetic life? An obstacle in which Aery is currently experiencing. Will her life become the answer to that philosophy, or will she manage to find a string of light in the sea of darkness that she's currently drowning in? Original! > This is my first time writing romance EVER. So, uh.. bear with it. 😳😳 > This story will only go as far as fluff. Smut will never be added, mentioned, or considered. > ok bye. Have fun reading this. Trigger warnings: • Discrimination • Bullying • Abuse • Trauma • Harrassment • Suicidal ideation

One by one, the golden ones vanished - and turned up dead. The ones with the trophies and the crowded tables and the names everyone said with a kind of reverence. The town wept. Put up candles. Asked over and over - *who could do this, who could hate them, no one hated them.* But someone did. Quietly. Patiently. For a very long time. It all started with a mistake they didn't even remember making - a laugh, a shove, a photograph dropped on a cafeteria floor. Small things. The kind of things you forget by the time you reach the door. She never forgot. She sat in the back of every classroom. Ate alone. Walked home alone. Wore the kind of silence that comes not from peace but from years of learning that no one is listening anyway. They had shared halls with her for years. Laughed in those halls. Never once looked back to see who was still standing there. They had absolutely no idea what she was capable of. This is not a whodunit. You know who did it. You know from page one. The only question is: can you blame her? ---

Maya has it all figured out - the grades, the discipline, the perfect-daughter act. Until it starts breaking her. Then she finds a hidden clearing at the edge of town - and a girl already there. Lucy is hiding from her own version of the same pressure, torn between an artist's heart and a family that calls her passion a hobby. What starts as two strangers sharing a silence becomes a friendship strong enough to carry them both through rejection, self-doubt, and the terrifying work of choosing their own paths. Told entirely in their own voices - Maya's and Lucy's, alternating, unfiltered - this is a story about what it costs to keep performing for everyone else, and what it means to finally stop. A coming-of-age story about pressure, identity, and the quiet strength found in true friendship.

Samatha is a 13 year old. One day when coming home from school, she comes across someone who she doesn't know. What will happen next?. This is another one of my OLD stories, no extra chapters, but I hope you Enjoy :D.

"The Century of Lament" recounts the harrowing experiences of Parkinson and his loved ones during and after World War I. The story begins with the outbreak of the war, driven by political tensions and tragic events like the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand. Parkinson volunteers to join the British forces, facing the brutal realities of trench warfare, guilt, and loss. Amidst the chaos, moments of faith, hope, and brotherhood emerge, such as the Christmas Truce, where soldiers from opposing sides share a rare bond. The narrative also explores societal struggles, including Charlotte's work as a Canary Girl, the rise of sociological ideas, and the devastating aftermath of war that leaves scars on nations and individuals alike. As the war concludes, the story reflects on the costs of peace, justice, and the profound trauma left behind. The Treaty of Versailles and the rise of extremism in Germany mark the beginning of a new dark chapter, with characters facing exile, suffering, and the rise of Hitler. Despite these horrors, the novel highlights enduring human resilience, love, and faith, culminating in hopes for a better future amid the lingering shadows of the century's laments.

"In the fortnight of June, I had to give up that was ever gonna be left of us." When June returns to collect her things before moving to Amsterdam, Dalton is left to sort through the memories of a life they once planned together. Over the course of one final night, he searches for closure, answers and a reason why love wasn't enough to make her stay.

The year is 2072, and humankind has fallen to its knees as a result of its ignorance. Earth has been torn up into different towns and cities that hold at least 1 million people and now they roam the Milky Way freely. All seems well, despite the grim circumstances, but fate has yet another curve ball to throw. "Appleitis", a new and deadly disease, has taken humanity by storm - and the culprit? Human's companion for over 750,000 years - the apple. Chaos ensues everywhere, and crossing over into different cities is now strictly forbidden. But Ira, working with a classified agency, soon discovers that everything she has seen, the mass panic, the hullabaloo, is only the tip of the iceberg, and that there is a much darker scheme brewing below... *DISCLAIMER: This is the first story I've ever published, so there may be a couple of plot holes or mistakes. Anyway, I hope you enjoy!* *ANOTHER DISCLAIMER: Any resemblance/reference to any person/s, living or dead, is entirely coincidental. Places mentioned in this story are fictional, and should an area named in it be real, it is not on purpose.*

A short story about realizing the people closest to you can wear two faces. It follows the moment trust breaks, the sting of being replaced without a word, and the quiet lesson that comes after. Not about revenge, but about seeing clearly and choosing yourself next time. Straightforward, emotional, and written for anyone who's ever been let down by someone they called family.

Peyton Swift has a secret. A secret that would be easier to keep if it didn't keep taking over her brain with violent flashbacks. Now she's totalled her Mum's car and all eyes are on her - including a brand new pair belonging to Kai Pearson. Kai's curiosity could be a problem. Then again, could seeing the world through his eyes restore the colour to Peyton's life?