Ownvoices Stories

"He's teaching her how to hack his empire. She's collecting the evidence to burn it down." I was paid to translate. Not to interpret. Not to judge. Kira Khine arrives in Portugal with a passport missing an entry stamp, a revoked university admission, and €23,000 she refuses to touch. She didn't come for romance. She came to survive. But survival gets complicated when her landlord turns out to be Rodrigo Costa-a tech billionaire, single father, and the quietest, most unreadable face in northern Portugal. He offers her a deal: translate contracts in Burmese. In exchange, he'll teach her to hack. She takes it. Then she translates Clause 12.4. IMEI numbers. Geolocation data. Unrestricted real-time access-disguised as "urban planning." The kind of data you use to hunt people. The kind of people who disappear in Myanmar every day. Now, Kira has a choice: look away and cash the cheque. Or learn everything Rodrigo can teach her, and use it to destroy him. An impossible attraction. A dangerous game of secrets. He's letting his guard down around her-and she's collecting the evidence to burn his empire to the ground. Somewhere in the vineyard, a seven-year-old girl named Sofia is waiting for her friend Kiki to come to her birthday party. I trust me.She did. She does. A slow-burn geopolitical thriller about translation, cyber warfare, and ultimate betrayal. ⭐ Rank #1 in dark academia - 11/8/2026⭐ ⭐ Rank #1 in Ownvoice - 21/8/2026⭐

Born of Zeus and the primordial void of Chaos, Aphrodite was never meant to be soft. Yet Olympus demanded she smile, obey, and love quietly-or be exiled. Branded as prophecy, rejected as daughter, and betrayed by those she trusted most, Aphrodite rises from the ashes of her own myth. But this is not the story they told you. This is the tale of the goddess they tried to bury-the one who no longer bows. With wings forged in ruin and a heart that bleeds both mercy and fire, Aphrodite begins her reign not from a throne, but from the hearts of those who dared to love loudly. A myth rewritten. A legacy reborn. And a goddess unmade... only to remake herself.

Jane Joyce is a "serious vocalist" who's far too busy stressing about her choir dreams and her ex-boyfriend to have time to worry about the chaotic new girl who looks like she might just about ruin Jane's one chance to show her tiny little town just how far she'll go to surpass expectations. *** Jane Joyce is anal when it comes to music - specifically, vocal music. Her technique is flawless, she knows her theory and her composers, and she knows how to make things work. She's a naturally talented musician, and years of hard work have made her somewhat exceptional. Kierra Hyde, on the other hand, likes to sing because it's always felt natural to her. It's nice to have something she's good at - and Kierra? Kierra is amazing, regardless of how little she appears to care or how her vowel placement is a little too Idina Menzel at times. The both of them are too talented for their own good. When the two collide their school's vocal jazz choir, they have competition for the first time. Things aren't looking great - Jane hates Kierra's chaos; Kierra seems to hate Jane's lust for perfection. But when Jane is to perform an original composition at their school's winter choir concert, for better or worse, there's only one person she's confident in the ability of: Kierra.

I thought I knew my world-until the day I was ripped from it. Too bad nobody asked my opinion on any of this. Not that anyone ever does. Kidnapped by beings claiming to guard the planets, I'm thrust into a rebellion that stretches across the stars-which, by the way, is not the standard college experience, nor my ideal one, but don't let that turn you away! On Raztar, or as Eaorians call it, Mars, nothing is familiar or as it seems. Allies may be enemies in disguise and vice versa. With secrets buried in bloodlines, scars that tell untold stories, and a battle to the death that could decide the fate of the universe, they call Yerilstadt, I must choose: Should I obey authority? Or ignite chaos on the path to justice that no one can stop? From studying history to writing it. Follow my journey of adventure, betrayal, rebellion, and torturous biology homework that was due yesterday. And just a warning-don't try this at home kids!

The #iwriteincolor campaign allows you to push yourself to write diversely. This means main characters who are of color. This could be BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic), this could be biracial or some combination. It can mean Native and/or First Nations. The point is to create a story from the perspective of characters of color so they can be the star and not the side-kick. This DOES NOT mean that the story has to center around race. In fact, the judges (myself and my writer's club) would prefer that the story focuses on the character's and the amazing situations they encounter. You'll need to use an approved #iwriteincolor prompt. You can choose one from below OR you can sign up for my newsletter and get the full 30 days of prompts and choose from those. They run from Horror to Romance and more. Prompts: Priya gazed up at the sky and saw it fall, like the night had lost an earring. After the third she knew the sky is falling. Chiwetel watched as the last slavers' throat was cut. All eyes were on him and he realized too late he had no idea how to steer a ship. The old auntie handed the girl a reeking pouch of herbs and the girl handed over every cent she had to her name. It was worth it. "But Josefina, isn't garlic supposed to repel vampires?" The altar boys at Our Lady of Mercy were known for their voices but when they sprouted wings things got interesting. You can get more by signing up for the newsletter here: www.eepurl.com/cdHHhH Rules: 1. 500 words or less. 2. Must be original work. 3. Must use one of the prompts provided and include the wording of the prompt somewhere in the text. Prize: Winner will receive an 8GB Kindle Fire HD ready to load with all your favorite titles. I'll ship to Canada and the US only. Deadline: November 2, 2016

At Clairmouth, you are either a Tanner student or an Ocean student-- and you're very insistent about your choice, because the two of them can't seem to agree on anything. Timothy, who missed the memo, is in both classes. Chaos ensues. (Based on a prompt long since lost to the bowels of the internet.)

A Dance so sweet and beautiful that you cant look away, yet so flawed and broken that nobody wants to dance it. A kingdom in shambles, a princess made victimn even before she was aware of what she was. "You destroyed her when she was just a mere child... Now I will destroy you"... #OwnVoices

If you could see into the future, would it still turn out the same? Awesome trailer by @ysmnnaa available here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iin3ZcQnxho&feature=youtu.be! Be sure to follow her for book trailers!

After moving on from the Nighthowlers incident and graduating from the police academy, things seem to be looking up for Nick. With a more reliable (and legal) job, being introduced to the greatest friend he's ever had, and a nice apartment it seems like nothing could go wrong. That is until Vincent Greyson is thrown into the mix. -ENTRY FOR THE FANFICTION CONTEST MAY 2019-

{ranked #17 in cultural] Freshly graduated from med school, and freshly over from her life, Sara Afridi is already defeated. Haunted by the death of her beloved father, and the past that he always had seemed on the edge of telling but never did, she decides to go back to her home nation and face those questions about her identity herself. When the past of her father collides with her present, and she has to ask questions about what she had believed to be true, and what is her false beliefs. Her identity becomes a question, and she has to find out to survive, is science really the answer to every question? Or is there something greater above even the science itself? Set in the backdrop of a small city in the Himalayas, this is the story of an atheist girl, finding the spiritual self inside and the self that's guarding her around herself.

In 1692, Mary Bradbury was tried, convicted, and sentenced to hang for the crime of witchcraft in Salem, Massachusetts. She escaped, and with her a tome of unbridled arcane power. Centuries have passed since that day. The book has been passed down the family line from witch, to witch, to witch. No longer a book, but an archive-one Witch Hunters have been seeking since the day of Mary's escape. Now, the Archive finds home in the mind of the youngest of Mary's descendants, a bookish girl named Amber. In order to save her family and keep their secrets, Amber will have to break with tradition-but will her family ever be able to forgive her?

Life isn't black and white when you're drowning in gray. This diary holds everything I can't say out loud

When life sends a tidal wave, how do you keep swimming? // On the edge of the sea, Lee Baker spends her days reading, crafting, and being homeschooled by her mom. Although their life at Oceanview Trailer Park is far from luxurious, Lee is happy the way things are, spending the days with her best friend Ana. But the summer Lee turns 17, everything changes. When Noah moves to Myrtle Cove, Lee's predictable life is turned upside down. Noah is quiet, anxious, and doesn't want any part of his mom's summer beach house plans. Lee is roped into being his tour guide, and unexpectedly, the two hit it off and strike up a friendship. Then Ana moves away. After losing her closest friend, Lee is reluctant to make another, but she doesn't want to stay away from Noah. She begins to have feelings for him, and thinks he might feel the same way. But when disaster strikes and Lee is left completely alone, will Noah stick around? And will she let him? // Updates every Saturday! // // Highest Ranking // #7 in Homeschool #266 in Beach

[ COMPLETE ] Ananya Sathe was hoping for a do-not-disturb solo writing retreat. What she got was something better. Much better. - - - - Featured on the following profiles and reading lists: » @WattpadShortStory - REALISTIC FICTION » @AsiansReads - HEART TO HEART (ROMANCE) [x] 2k reads - 31/01/2021 [x] 100 votes - 24/03/2021 [x] 150 votes - 06/06/2021 [x] 5k reads - 11/07/2021 [x] 200 votes - 23/07/2021 [x] 7k reads - 21/11/2021 [x] 8k reads - 28/01/2022 [x] 300 votes - 10/01/2023 [x] 10k reads - 07/02/2023

His father felt ridiculous asking. His father, a sturdy man who was never unsure, had carefully considered his words and concluded that there was nothing to be said to ease the conversation. It was his fault really. He allowed himself to be caught, more than once, staring at the object that now held both of their attention...

Who uploaded the viral video that tanked Bette Porter's mayoral campaign? Powerful, charismatic Bette Porter is poised to become the next mayor of L.A., with the help of ambitious P.R. exec Dani Nunez. But the fundraising gala on Saturday night is a disaster. Instead of polishing Bette's image while the money pours in, a gala participant catches Bette in the middle of a raging temper tantrum and uploads a video that goes instantly viral. At brunch the following day, Bette's friends strategize about how to repair the damage. But what if some damage can't be repaired?

The world wanted quiet. It got a riot instead. The school called it policy. They called it war. One boy is trapped in a mind that has betrayed him. The other is an artist who stopped sketching and started swinging. But if the world will label them as villains, they might as well give them a reason to be afraid.

A teenager gets falsely accused of murder in a future megacity where your personal data is the primary evidence used to convict in lieu of hard evidence. She joins up with an employee of the large corporation that owns most of the city to try and clear her name before she's arrested by the city guard, sending them both on a journey of self discovery that leads to dark truths and deeper mysteries about not just themselves but the city they call home. I've been working on this book for the past couple of years and have recently finished the latest draft. This is the first and second chapter of the book.

𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐕𝐄𝐋'𝐒 𝐌𝐎𝐎𝐍 𝐊𝐍𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓. 𝘴𝘰 . . 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘢 𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘱𝘦𝘥 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘯𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘦𝘶𝘮 ? steven grant x fem!oc marvel standalone

Guardians of Light, Book One Sixteen-year-old Iris Sinclair has always known she was different. Born into a legendary Jamaican bloodline of women tasked with protecting the balance between worlds, she's spent her life trying-and failing-to suppress the gifts that mark her as a Guardian of Light. When tragedy strikes, Iris is forced to leave behind the only home she's ever known and move into her estranged father's estate deep in the Colorado mountains. Isolated. Suffocating. Haunted by more than memories. Inside the sprawling mansion, rooms seem to shift when no one looks. The walls whisper. And a centuries-old mural calls to her in ways she can't explain. But something is waiting within those painted depths. Something that sees Iris for what she truly is. And as her powers grow beyond her control, Iris must decide whether to keep running from her inheritance or confront the darkness festering behind the walls of her family's perfect life.