Inspirational Stories

a book of simple yet profound reminders to help you stay mindful, positive, and kind every day. with its uplifting messages, this book is your perfect daily companion.

Let's journey together through time, stillness, and simply explore being alive.

Short story

Jake once ran toward a future. Now he runs from his past. Homeless, injured, and carrying a mistake he can't outrun, Jake drifts through the city with nothing but a mismatched pair of running shoes and a memory that won't let him breathe. But when he discovers a pair of discarded runners behind a gym, something stirs something he thought he lost forever. Strides Between Us is a contemporary novel about resilience, mentorship, fatherhood, and second chances. Through the quiet moments and the hardest truths, Jake must confront the life he left behind... and the daughter he still aches to protect. For readers who love: • emotional, character-driven stories • running culture and comeback arcs • themes of homelessness, chronic pain, and hope • the bond between parents and children • redemption stories grounded in real life This preview includes Chapter 1, with more chapters to follow. Educators & reviewers: To request the full ARC or the Grade 9-12 curriculum alignment companion, contact: 📧 stridesbetweenus@gmail.com

A respectful, simple explanation of the Qur'an using authentic Arabic text, word-for-word meaning, and easy English for everyday understanding. 📚 Source & Methodology The Arabic text used in this work follows the Uthmani script of the Qur'an as preserved in the Madani Mushaf (Mushaf al-Madina). The word-for-word literal meanings are derived primarily from Saheeh International and Abdel Haleem's English translation, with careful cross-checking against classical tafsir sources, including Tafsir Ibn Kathir and Tafsir al-Jalalayn, to ensure no deviation from the core and accepted meanings. The simple English explanations are my own layman paraphrasing, written solely to aid understanding for general readers. These explanations are not a translation of the Qur'an, but an attempt to convey the intended meaning while remaining faithful to the original message. Additional cross-references have been made using Quran.com for consistency and verification.

THE ICICLE KING By Byaruhanga Noel One rusty fridge. One desperate boy. One city that never stops sweating. In the sweltering slums of Bwaise, 15-year-old Okello Lutwa inherits nothing but his father's old Bosch fridge and a heavy burden: saving his dying mother and schooling his siblings. Turning a grease-stained garage into a frozen-juice empire, Okello masters the art of the hustle. His grit catches the eye of Yusuf Mubiru, a childless tycoon seeking a worthy heir. This is a powerful saga of "Kweyiya"-Ugandan resilience-proving that with mechanical wisdom and a cold heart for business, a boy from the mud can build a dynasty. In Bwaise, the sun is hot, but Okello Lutwa is colder.

(hold me backs) feel free to add ur own in the comments, and if there are any ill add them possibly -> i might already be thinking of them

Tears are not just liquid nothings.

Victory had a worse reputation than the newies Spot Colon. No one really knows him other than He's a newsie who was always alone and even works alone. No one even knew where he lives what happens when he meets Jack Kelly and his group of newsies. Then the strike happens. Will he help them or let them do it by themselves? (Ik nobody will read this probably 😭 but I have seen a newsies x male OC so I decided just to make one for fun) this was orignally from my other account moonylupin1 but i decided instead of having two accounts ill have them both on the same account aka this one

Christian movie recommendations, reviews, discussions, and reactions 🎥 There are good faith-based - Christian movies out there 🎞

this is what it sounds like. I hope you like them. COME INTO THIS OPEN MINDED OK?? some of my poems are wacky, talk about controversial things, and I am not here to argue with people. they are about me and how I experience life. Also, some poems might cntain a written segment at the end talking about why I wrote the poem and what it's about. Totally optional to read but I would love if y'all did :)

𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝑻𝒘𝒐 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑲𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝑱𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒍. 𝑫𝒂𝒚𝒔 101-200

A book that I made where I publish every random poem I make at a random place time:)

This book is the compilation of my devotional moments with the Lord through the wisdom and conviction of the Holy Spirit. This also includes some of my testimonies in my Christian journey. "For I would have you know, brothers, that the gospel that was preached by me is not man's gospel. For I did not received it from any man, nor was taught it, but I received it through a revelation of Jesus Christ." -Galatians 1:11-12 Praying that these devotions will help you strengthen and ignite your fire in the Lord. **** MOST IMPRESSIVE WRITING RANKS: [JULY 2020] #8 in Devotions category in just 2 weeks [AUGUST 2020] #1 in Enlightenment category #1 in EternalLife category #1 in DailyBread category #1 in DailyDavotionals category Disclaimer: This book is written in both English and Filipino language. 𝗧𝗼 𝗚𝗼𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗿𝘆!

She looked strong to the world. A girl who smiled softly, who walked with quiet grace, who seemed unshaken no matter what storms raged around her. Everyone thought she was fine, perhaps even perfect in her silence. But no one knew the truth. Behind the calm face was a fragile soul, introverted and innocent, who carried the weight of invisible wounds. She understood everyone, yet no one understood her. She loved with all her heart, yet felt unloved in return. Every night she told herself the same thing: "𝘐 𝘢𝘮 𝘢 𝘧𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘶𝘳𝘦. 𝘐 𝘢𝘮 𝘢 𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘳." And at her lowest, she wished to disappear forever. Yet life does not let go so easily. When she was ready to end everything, destiny placed an unexpected hand in her path. Not a rescuer, not a savior just a presence who became her mirror, her support, her reason to keep breathing. Through betrayal and trust, silence and confessions, rejection and love, she walked a painful journey. And in the end, she discovered something no one could give her: the strength to embrace her own heart. This is not just the story of pain. It is the story of breaking and healing, of being invisible and finally being seen, of falling into the deepest dark and rising again. It is the journey from 𝘧𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘶𝘳𝘦... 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴. "𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗮 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘂𝗿𝗲, 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗶𝘀𝗲."

She was born to follow. Raised to obey. But deep inside, Dani carried a voice the world tried to silence. When her father's dream becomes her prison, she chooses to chase her own - through color, courage, and the art that sets her free. Each brushstroke is rebellion. Each painting, a confession. But freedom has a price. And when the truth she paints threatens to expose everything her family stands for, Dani must decide - will she live by their rules... or finally define herself? A story about finding your voice, breaking tradition, and becoming who you were meant to be.

Are you troubled, scared, and lost? Are you experiencing problem after problem, and feel like there's no hope anymore? Don't worry. Not one sparrows falls to the ground without your Father's knowing. Even all the hairs on your head are counted. So don't be afraid. You're worth more than many sparrows. (Mat 10:29-31) Even God said I have called you by your name: you are mine. Fear not, I am with you...(Isaiah 43:1,5). In this little book discover how God bestowed Jesus to us as a gift and model to be courageous and be victorious in life. And yet, He doesn't need you to be Holy like Jesus to be such. Your raw and sinful you are enough. You are enough! Hans Gabriel invites you to journey to Jesus with him and encounter His intense love for you and realized that all along Jesus is there with you in your darkest moments, journeying with you every step of the way; and be mesmerized that your trials are simply there to bring you closer to God; for life is simply a journey, a journey towards Jesus. Shake up your faith and be ignited in this little inspirational book... To God be the glory!

collection of quotes i find that help my mental health, work mindset and lowkey my overall life.

Never forget: how far you've come, everything you have gotten through,all the times you have pushed on even when you felt you couldn't. All the mornings you got out of bed .. no matter how hard it was . All the times you wanted to give up but you got through another day. Never forget how much strength you have learned and developed . Just random of quotes, hope that you will enjoy it. @lina_ys

While the world sleeps, Sahra wakes up. Burdened by the pressure of KCSE, fear of failure, and the uncertainty of life, she finds refuge in the quiet hours of the night-where a small lamp glows and prayers rise unseen. The Lamp That Never Went Out is an emotional, faith-filled story about a young Muslim girl learning that true success is not written on a certificate, but in the heart that trusts Allah when no one is watching. A story for every student who has cried in silence and prayed in the dark.