Bringdiversity Stories

"The Moment you doubt whether you can fly, you cease forever to be able to do it." --- Acacia Yung-Cooper is a disgruntled, divorced 41-year-old woman whose life was turned upside down fourteen years ago by the loss of her daughter. That's when Odysseus, the girl who never grows up, flies into her life and promises her an adventure she'll never forget . . . ------ All drawings belong to me, but I don't own any of the photographs Cover by @xlovetolivex

Welcome to Write Diversity, a Book of BIPOC Face claims, feature descriptions, and tips on character authentication from real people of color.

Aria Ortiz was sure that Millie and her lackeys hated her, and she didn't blame them- she hated herself, but one gift changed that.

New Britain is a society on the brink of destruction. The resources have all but dried up and the money is running out. But desperate people make desperate plans. A government clawing at a fraction of their old power reach the only solution they think possible: The Human Meat Trade. Elias Fawkes has led a life of luxury. Until now. When his father commits an act of terrorism and then takes his own life before he can face trial, it is decided that the 17-year-old Eli will take the fall. The government calls him the traitor's son with the traitor's name. The rebels call him Steel. You'll see why. --- Highest Ranking: #207 in Science Fiction #173 in Action

"All the world's a stage, and the men and women are merely players." Truer words have never been spoken in the case of Taimi Avalon. Instead of acting on the big screen or onstage, the aspiring actress is in costume in the real world, playing the part to an unknowing audience. Relationship Retail has never failed to satisfy their customers who order the missing people in their lives-everything from friends to family to lovers. Taimi's missions start out simple, but the longer she stays, the more dangers unravel behind Relationship Retail's secretive facade. Now, she's locked in a job where she steps into lives she may never wish to leave, says goodbye to people she's learned to love, and the never-ending cycle of heartbreak puts her own life and identity at risk.

Unlike her twin sister, Lera Petre isn't too happy when her family moves back to Clearford, the home they left behind years ago. Very soon, rumours begin sweeping the town: strange deaths have been occurring with only one common detail - Atlas Sinclair's presence. With scars intertwining around his entire body, hardened dark eyes and a voice nobody had heard in almost a decade, the tragic story of Atlas is well known. Expecting him to end up as twisted as his father, everyone blames him for the recent deaths. Except for Lera. When her sister is brutally murdered and the only clue is Atlas, she enlists his help and the two teenagers embark on a mission to find out the truth. But as they are about to uncover, something far sinister than either of them can possibly imagine is prowling the town, killing off Clearfords' residents. Can they put together the fragments of a curse they barely understand before the time runs out? Will they understand why they feel as though they are never alone, with something unseen lurking in the air around them? But most importantly, can they find the hunter before they too become the prey?

Collingsburg's county children from the ages of 16-22 years old are forced to participate in an event that occurs every four years. The event dates back from when Collingsburg was first founded by Jamie Collingsburg. Self-Publishing © 2020 @itsdriadeaux ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Any unauthorized reprint or use of this material is prohibited. No parts of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any means electronic, or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any of information storage without express permission by the publisher.

SAMPLER - editing full story for soft publication. Announcement as soon as possible! For now, check out my new story, THE BOY (NOT YET) NEXT DOOR posted on my page to be released on 3/23/22! Ethan Salazar is a troublemaker who often pulls pranks at his school in California. One day, he gets caught in a stunt, so his school becomes creative with his punishment, and now the trick's on him. ***** Since Ethan's family has signed up as hosts for the annual student exchange program, his Vice-Principal decides that Ethan must play tour guide to a geeky kid from Bristol named Theodore Adams. Soon enough, their personalities crash in a fiery turn of events one could only call a shitshow. Backstories, commitment problems, typical high school angst, and too many "fucks" said and fucks not given. The odds are against them, but in the end, will they succumb to the challenges of youth, or will their unexpected meetup bring forth an unexpected romance? Set in the diverse city of Vallejo, California. [Cover is an original artwork. Do not repost.] © EUPHORIUM 2022 [Perfect Score] Dead Poets Society [1st Rank] B2B Tag [2nd Rank] Pride Month Tag [2nd Place] Teen Queen Awards

EDITORS' PICK (November 2019) || COMPLETE Nick Buckingham is three things if nothing else: salty, antisocial, and the quintessential gay theatre nerd. He's content to drift through the rest of senior year throwing himself into productions to avoid his peers - until it arrives. As an anonymous classmate begins courting Nick via text, he's suddenly desperate to figure out just who this dashing secret admirer is--even if it means actually socialising. He'll be fine--so long as he keeps his wits about him and doesn't fall for this probably-catfisher. Can't be too hard, right?

Excited for his first year of college, Alex Chen plans on making the most of it. At the top of his list is soccer, with girls following closely behind. Rooming with his best friend and miles away from his parents, his new-found adulthood is completely unrestricted. What wasn't in the plan was Colby Smith, a strong, levelheaded junior who doesn't put up with Alex's bullshit. With butting heads, Alex and Colby's conversations are always colorful and confrontation is never far behind. Despite his plans, Alex's time is spent on more than just girls and soccer. Late nights, rivalries, a camping trip gone wrong, and a pride parade all follow along with Colby's entrance into Alex's life. And it might not be so bad... despite the lies he tells himself.

Oscar is blind. Jason is not. One hot summer day, when their paths cross by chance, Jason takes a leap of faith and Oscar helps him see the world in a whole new light. FEATURED IN THE LGBTQ SUN-KISSED ANTHOLOGY #1 WINNER OF THE PURPLE APPLE AWARDS JULY 2017: SHORT STORY 1ST PLACE: BEST LGBT CHARACTER 1ST PLACE: BEST CHARACTER WITH A DISABILITY 2ND PLACE: MOST DIVERSE H-DOUBLE-F-DOUBLE-S 3RD PLACE: MOST DIVERSE STORY OVERALL HONORABLE MENTION: BEST DIVERSE CHARACTER OVERALL AT THE WOKE AWARDS 2017 [COMPLETED]

After tragedy hits Piper Hart's family she is shipped off to live with her recovering alcoholic aunt and cousin that she never knew existed. She has to basically rebuild her life over. But when a family secret is revealed Piper's life is turned upside down once again. She doesn't know what to do with life after everything that has happened. ****Currently being edited****

2016 Burgandy Rhittee All rights reserved Full description inside Old cover by @gallagherwolf New cover by @gnarly- Banner on Chapter 1 by @GhostsInsideOfMyBed Movie poster by @Emvlia

Sharon and Mae, nearly a century apart, both feel their life stories revolve around their separation from a better, brighter society. Neither yet know that the future will show the beauty of their worlds. -~-~-~-~-~-~- I'm excited to present my first coherent story! Feel free to comment as the story unfolds; I already have a skeleton plot but would love to hear feedback as to what you're enjoying so far.

"I think you should leave." I raise my eyebrow at her quiet words and try to conceal the hurt as my stomach drops, cringing internally as it crashes right through rock bottom. "What?" Ashley flinches at my acidic tone, stepping back into the wall. I stand, the stinging in my foot fading as anger begins to curse through me. Every swear word imaginable races through my head, and I fight the urge to let them all tumble out. Ashley swallows loudly, the scent of fear engulfing me for a moment but the smell fades as her chocolate eyes narrow and meet mine steadily, anger rotting the air between us. "You let me marry you, you let me fall in love with you and not once did you mention you were some monster." Her usually gentle voice is mixed with anger and fear as she spits out the words. If it was possible my heart just fell further, probably straight into hell. A monster? Pain and anger engulf me again, and I take another step towards her, ignoring the stench of her fear and anger. "A monster?" I barely manage to repeat out the word, pain and anger clouding my eyes. Or maybe just tears. My mates' eyes widen as she realizes the meaning of the spiteful words that had erupted from her. A growl forms in the back of my throat and she shrinks back, almost sinking into the wall to escape my furious glare. "I didn't tell you because I was afraid this is how you'd react! If you want me to leave, then fine I'll leave. But this is my house too, and I refuse to sleep outside like some wild dog." Since the day she was born in 1817 Riley had been a planner. She always thought ahead, and she always knew what she was going to do. She was not the type to just follow her instincts. And before him, she had never needed to. Before him, no one had ever found out who she was. What she was. But with a few insulting words and menacing glances, he ruined everything, and she was going to make him pay.

What happens when all the ice in the Arctic melts, and all the animals migrate to new area? The world is destroyed, and we have a vacant planet on our hands, with nothing but the water and land. Plus, piles of dead bodies everywhere. Follow Eleanor Rigby, Mayuran Srirakshan, and Josephine Aquinas on their journey to figure out how climate change started. A/N: Mars is probably not the best option for a living environment, and living on Mars probably won't happen in this short amount of time. Although, there will be some non-fiction elements, such as, how global warming started, etc.

Drew's parents were the ones to come forth with the marriage proposal. It was more like a business merger contract, but it wasn't too bad. I had heard about Drew, and he knew about me. I didn't mind being held by him, and I suppose I could imagine a future with a man like him. A few dates and conversations had proved it. Proved it, that I was beginning to fall for him. So we could do it. Marry each other, that is. The date was fixed. The dress fittings were done. The invitations were sent. We were going to get married in a week. And a week was all it took to break my heart. All it took to make me hate glitter and sequins. And Poppy. And pink. ~*~

Almost dying can change a person. For most it pushes them to live life to the fullest; for Ryan, it lets him hear voices and see ghosts. After a fatal car crash, Ryan Hubbard wakes up hearing a voice in his head that isn't his own. It wants him to find something--someone. As if that isn't the worst of his problems, he can see ghosts too. Naturally, he tries telling people about his new abilities. And just as naturally, no one believes him. When Ryan gets dared to go into a supposedly haunted house, he almost refuses. But curiosity gets the best of him when something inside him (specifically, the voice) tells him to go. He wasn't exactly hoping to find anything inside-least of all the diary of a dead little girl and the sudden urge to find her killer. With the help of his friend Lya and the voice that refuses to leave him, Ryan is set to unravel the mysteries and unlock the secrets of the little child's past. • • • A paranormal mystery that takes place mostly in the present and sometimes in the 1960s. • • • This work mentions suicide, contains mildly violent, and/or traumatic content. Reader discretion is advised. Cover by: @solidarity_ • #11 in voices • #10 in ghost • #40 in paranormal