Societalissues Stories

Some short stories based on societal issues. A voice that has to be raised but we usually don't speak because of the phrase "WHAT WILL PEOPLE SAY" and taboos ruling our society.

AVAILABLE ON AMAZON FULL VERSION AVAILABLE ON AMAZON, TITLED 'THE WRONG ADDRESS' BY SHANCHEN EDWARDS A boy mailing a Suicide Letter to his mom, accidentally sends it to her neighbors. Which causes the upbeat Ashlin King to read the letter and fall unexpectedly into a race to save the boy's life. Luckily she finds him before he commits the act but now it's up to her to convince him to keep his life and be his shoulder to cry on. #1 in broken 08/04/23 #1 in loss 20/09/23 #1 in healing 13/10/2022 #1 in societalissues 16/02/22 #3 in suicideawareness 30/01/23 #3 in university 15/02/23 #2 in youngadult 09/09/23 #4 in wealth 27/02/23 #6 in self-discovery 27/02/23

A poem about racial injustice in modern society

Inspired by Jay Asher's novel. All poems in here are mine. The cover photo was edited by yours truly but the photo used isn't mine, credits to the rightful owner. • highest ranking #12 in Poetry - 07/20/17 COMPLETE ✔

This is just going to be points of societal issues that I see and think people should know about. Hopefully, I can change your view on our world and how it works!

A boat. A heart. A promise. The Feisty Fiona hasn't left her dock in nearly twenty years. Her captain, Sean O'Dea, a curmudgeonly bachelor now facing a fatal diagnosis, is on another downward spiral when his wayward, eighteen-year-old niece, Marin, shows up out of nowhere. With his life once again thrown off course, he reluctantly invites Marin to stay with him for the summer. While Sean navigates his new normal and a burgeoning friendship with his doctor, the recently widowed Laura, Marin ends up befriending Laura's adopted son, Teddy, an intellectual headed to Harvard in the fall. As an African American raised by white parents in a predominantly white town, he feels kindred to Marin in a way he's never before experienced. Born with a heart condition, a miracle delivered him through infancy. His deep philosophical thoughts, longing to find his birth parents, and the feeling he's never fully belonged, forges an even stronger bond between him and the shy, artistic Marin. During this summer of enlightenment, Teddy's bigoted grandmother, Shirley, is experiencing her own awakening and redemption. But a dark secret and a decades-old promise cause their worlds to collide in a way beyond mere serendipity and edging on destiny, as each realizes what it truly means to be part of the bigger world where we're all connected and we all belong to one another.

A historical fiction mirroring the dangers of our world.

We often are said be hideous towards our scars, stretch marks, acne spots and many more... But do we really need to do it?? And on this basis, I present you with a poem, on what's been said to a girl when faced with scars. Hope you like it, and do leave your comment after reading it ✌🥰😌

Pearl has never fit in to her society of mermaid-like creatures. Now that Growing Time is approaching, Pearl wonders if she will be chosen to dance with the famous Old Ones. This short but heartwarming coming-of-age story discusses several of today's societal issues in a new and exciting light. Enjoy! [Cover Photo Roksolana Zasiadko on Unsplash]

After losing their mother, Aryan and Meera struggle under the cruelty of their new stepmother, Kavya, who manipulates their grieving father and makes life difficult for the siblings. Despite the harsh treatment, Aryan and Meera find solace in their memories of their late mother. One night, under a full moon, they reflect on her love, realizing that while she may be gone, her presence still guides them. The story sheds light on the pain of loss, the resilience of children, and the societal issues of manipulation and neglect within families.

I don't really know where this would go. I just did it to past time and train my english. I enjoy doing it. I hope I get better at this.

To not be pretty everyday...

Under the smog-heavy skies of a decaying city, five souls wander through life, each carrying burdens too heavy to bear. Emil, a disillusioned teacher, drowns in regret and insomnia. Nina, a silent girl, teeters on the edge of life and death. Amir, a pawn in a brutal system, battles the duality of his choices. Maria, a grieving mother, prays for answers that will never come. And a stray dog, silent but observant, seems to understand the invisible thread that binds them. Their lives collide in a haunting tale of isolation, corruption, and the faintest glimmer of hope. But as they navigate the darkness of their city and their hearts, something sinister stirs in the shadows-something that feeds on their despair and threatens to consume what little remains of their humanity.

Full of words I rarely say out loud, decisions I've made, and identities I've held and released. I hope you find meaning behind these words

This isn't really a story so much as just my thoughts about life and the things that I notice. I might also go over certain subjects such as: death, suicide, sexual orientation, etc. Please don't be afraid to point out any errors, I appreciate the help. Please note that I'm new to writing these and that I won't have an update schedule. I don't own the cover art and will tell you if a picture is mine. I will also try to read and respond to as many comments as possible.

Hiya Babes!!!! this is just a little book of my essays that i make purely for my own amusement and poems, all written by me (ofc), all expressing my emotions and thoughts on different topics. I'm mostly doing this to see if: A. people enjoy my poetry and ideas and/or find it decent, or at least decent enough to share. B. I'm trying to see if anyone else relates to my general thoughts (ps. if you see any of these poems appear in my other books, no you didn't xx)

"At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom" • A book on India, a country that is home to a billion dreams, this book contains its perfections and imperfections, its marvelous architecture, its fascinating culture and heritage, its great history, and some of its downsides that should be taken care of.

"how stupid of me; to think that I was the only flower in your garden." Nothing hurts more than unrequited love. It's hard to describe a story like this without spoiling... well, everything. This is a story that follows my girl Angel Maglangit and her hopeless romance with her best friend, Damien Christopher Gonzalez Noble. Not all love stories have the happy ending everyone expects, sometimes people just fall out of love. With no warning at all Angel's love life falls apart. But there seems to be more to this than just simple heartbreak because sometimes the right person can be just right around the corner. With the chaotic features of her friends, her future on the line and the sad reality of adolescence looks like Angel has a lot more than love on her plate. [UPDATES: Thursdays and Fridays] (cc) All Rights Reserved 1.09.2022