Bringdiversity Stories

"Some say the blacker the berry, the sweeter the juice. I say the darker the flesh, then the deeper the roots." -Tupac Young, African-American teen Ebony Brooks is considered an outcast to society. Not because of any disabilities or awkward personality traits, but because of her rich cocoa skin. However, Ebony is still confident with her dark complexion and receives uplifting praise from her family. Ebony travels through her entire life being a target to other kids, but when will she take a stand and stick up for her beautiful chocolate complexion? cover slayed by @aneonsky This story will be entering in the Wattys2016.

monachopsis; noun; the subtle but persistent feeling of being out of place . "I wanted someone to tell me every day that I was special, that I was important, that they cared about me! Is that a crime?" "Here's one day to start for the rest of our lives, I love you." [oc x veronica lodge] [season 1 - ?]

Anker lives in a world where humans can not dream. At night, those who wish to enter the world of dreams should take pills specially designed for it. One day, in the elevated train, Anker buys the first dream of his life.

-Editor's Choice! Dec 2019 - 17-year-old Lucille Monteith wants nothing else to find her brother, who, despite what everyone says, she refuses to believe is dead. She'll do anything to locate him, to bring him back home safe, though it begins to dawn on her that she's hopeless in her investigation. After a tragic accident, brothers Cian and Vincent Horne were torn from their normal lives. Vinny stuck as an earthbound spirit and Cian becoming an angel of death, the two roam the earth together, unafraid of death and its meaning. When Vinny discovers that Lucie can see him, however, it changes everyone in the trio's lives, and Lucie finds she may not be so hopeless after all. Embark on this journey as an angel, a ghost, and a teenage girl search for a loved one, battle their demons, and fight to keep pulses beating.

A search for missing sister who no one is sure is alive or dead, a turbulent family riddled with deadly secrets that threaten to ruin them all, and a serial killer charging through the countryside all culminate in this tale of forgiveness, sorrow, and retribution. Set in the 1950's. Updated on Sundays and Wednesdays ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

IN WHICH a girl falls for a girl and the whole world falls apart. A SPIDER-MAN FANFICTION - MCU this is an updated version of a story i published in 2018.

An article about sexism in society towards women. * Published on March 14, 2012 Sync Weekly Vol. 5 Issue 47 * This was published in a popular and prominent pop culture magazine called Sync Weekly in my hometown of Arkansas. This appeared on my birthday. The direct link to the article is lost but I posted it again from the print issue that I've saved.

Sometimes you just need a little sunshine. **updated every week**

Rowan has a broken heart, three magic wishes, and problems he can't fix without a friend. Jace has an attitude and the power to grant said wishes. Nothing is going to be the same.

Fan-fiction based on all the Marvel Cinematic Avengers and Thor films. In the perspective of a woman of colour. When Malinda Evans is involved in a laboratory incident. She is faced with a difficult decision to take a path towards something, her heart aches against. But when she encounters Loki; the notorious anti-hero. She begins to realize her destiny.

Eighteen-year-old Jairus Hall, a dedicated athlete and honour student grapples with the tragic death of his older brother. Broken and directionless, Jairus finds himself struggling to meet the admission standards for his dream college. As he falls behind, his intimidating English teacher calls for an intervention so that Jairus' dreams don't get buried with his brother. Soon Jairus finds himself in a seven-day after school program along with other troubled students. Yet as Jairus tries to stay above it all, the pain of the past threatens to capsize him. Beautiful Cover Designed by @roadtrips - Jairus [jAY-ruhs]: light

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.

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]

"She used her words to say nothing, and her silence to reveal it all."

"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

"And love is love is love is love is love is love is love is love cannot be killed or swept aside." ~Lin-Manuel Miranda~

What would you do if the universe gave you a second shot at love? [#1 in youngwritershortstory 12/27/19]

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