Weneeddiversity Stories

Sean Gillan's passion lies in his education, his work values as a part-time cashier at the family-owned general store, and helping out his grandparents at a family farm while being a faithful member of his church. He has little time for any frivolous and is certain that all he needs is in his small town of Central Georgia, despite his citified parents and siblings citing that he needs to get a life and get some air in his lungs. Sean has little time for anything other than what he needs, so much so that he lands in the hospital after passing out during his post-graduation party at church. Fearing that he was in danger of burning out and knowing that he wasn't going to survive long if he overworked himself, the whole family decides to ship him off to his gay uncle's home in Newport, Rhode Island so he could attend college there. Sean wants none of it, citing that he's fine with his small-town lifestyle. But once he learns that his grandfather sold the farm, home, and business and that he was to attend college up north instead of trade school in Adams Falls; Sean's fate is sealed. But then he's forced to join his adoptive cousins and uncles for some ice cream and meets two domineering young men fresh out of high school. And they...well, let's just say that they want to show Sean Gillain the TRUE meaning of having passion in his strict life. And maybe Sean doesn't think that moving to Newport would be so bad after all. He'll never know unless he gives it a try.

they hate their powers (and each other) but in order to save the world, they have to use them. STARTED : JUNE 11, 2017

The Sequel to Hawthorne Heights: Laila's Story Laila Kincaid leapt through every obstacle that seemed to block her path to greatness with ease. She navigated her way through two different elementary schools, three middle schools, and somehow managed to graduate high school without any outbursts. She was good at speeding through life until she was met with higher hurdles to leap over and more problems to face. Luckily, she wasn't alone on her journey. With Shahd, Messiah, Gabriel, and Zaire, maybe college wouldn't be so bad after all.

When a certain crime organization begins to rapidly rise to power, Indica Haven is left with no other choice but to team up with the person he hates the most. Ambrose Kim. The two are thrown into the world of organized crime and must rely on each other in order to survive and complete their mission, all while resisting the urge to tear each other apart.

How do you survive in a world born of uncertainty? No cure, no escape. You can only fight, or die. A group of teens are left to fend for themselves as an epidemic leaves them vulnerable and alone. Their different skills are vital in their race for survival, but the dangers are no longer limited to the sick that walk among them. Eventually, they learn the hardest lesson of all: some of the greatest threats come from those you are closest to.

For the past several months, I have been compiling a disability themed short story anthology with help from various staff members at my university. In this book, I'll be talking about the entire anthology creation process from conception to publication. I'm hoping to help anyone who is interested in creating their own short story anthology while also providing writers with valuable insight into the story selection process. If you have any questions or topics you'd like me to cover, please leave a comment or message me. Cover by @smolseal

Life sucks. Eugene realizes this when he's left standing on a hot sidewalk in New Mexico with a pack of gummy worms and an old plane ticket. But after joining a club called "The Memenists" with the persuasion of his roommate, he realizes that life may suck a little less than he thought.

in which five people with very unique abilities intermingle while one's consciousness is trapped in a video game.

Maybe it's what killed them in the end. copyright misstanzas 2014 #tgtg #weneeddiversebooks

When Noura meets Zayd after years of separation, she's pleasantly surprised and somewhat perplexed that he grew up to be a decent guy. Noura can't seem to get past their tangled history, which wouldn't be that much of a problem if Zayd didn't make her feel like she's still in love with him.

At Kingsborough High School, two teenage girls, Twyla Harrison and Arabella Vertini, are the top chics amongst the senior clan. When Twyla gets an acceptance letter into Harvard University but not Arabella, Twyla decides to hype her up from her terrible vibe. After hanging out at a senior party on Saturday, Arabella and Twyla meet two handsome boys. Two handsome boys who randomly appeared at the party while not even attending Kingsborough High til the day after Sunday?! Who are the strangers?

COMPLETED! AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY ON WATTPAD! **Welcome to Avalon Place: A Night to Remember** In the heart of Walton University of New York City, four men are living double lives. By day, Oliver Cruz grapples with grief, Rashad Burke struggles with heartache, Vincent Walthall revels in his bachelorhood, and Dominic Jiang fights against the legacy of his past. But once the sun sets, these ordinary college men transform into the dazzling dancers of Avalon, the exclusive gentlemen-only nightclub where secrets abound and desire ignites. Unbeknownst to them, their hidden world is about to collide with the lives of four determined women-Rashad's ex-girlfriend, Oliver's cousin, Vincent's sister, and Dominic's only friend-who are eager to infiltrate the enigmatic club. With a sweet and trusting clerk named Logan caught in the middle, chaos ensues as loyalties are tested and unexpected connections are formed. In a tale brimming with humor, heartache, and hidden truths, will the men of Avalon manage to protect their secrets, or will the intruding women unravel their carefully crafted lives? Step into a night of laughter, love, and the magical mayhem of Avalon, where nothing is quite as it seems. (Detailed Summary Inside)

Alina King and Walter West are seemingly two different people. Little do they know they have more in common then they think. Cover: Myself

A young woman has a sudden realisation that she cannot write a book about things she hasn't experienced. After making a detailed list, she makes it her mission to complete everything on that list before she can start writing again. Her experiment doesn't exactly go as expected, all while encountering a Donnie Darko enthusiast, being homeless for three days, and eating a McDonald's hamburger for the first time.

After Asiya graduated from secondary school, her life takes a drastic turn when she loses her father. Ever since, she'd changed. Her older brother Ya Sadiq takes it upon himself to take care of his family and most especially his youngest sister. When Asiya finished University, her life changed when marriage comes knocking at the door! Follow me on this journey of lies, heartbreak and of course, not your ordinary love story. Setting- Abuja, Nigeria.

A short story about gender, and society, and illusion, and dragons. ----- Or: Nathan is young, queer, and alone. Aris is fluid, 'sikar' and a dragon. Glamour is a short story about illusions, gender, self-expression, reclamation of slurs, and what it means to be queer.