Weneeddiverselit Stories

ONC 2026, Prompt 78: You begin to realize that nothing is quite what it seems ONGOING! Couture Magazine: the most prestigious fashion publication in the world, where hemlines are sacred, deadlines are deadly, and the coffee runs are... surprisingly literal. Every intern who walks through those gleaming Manhattan doors dreams of landing a full-time position-complete with vision, dental (including twice-yearly cleanings), and an endless supply of designer clothes fresh off the runway. Sure, the demands from editors, photographers, and even the notoriously temperamental writers can be exhausting. But an intern's day at Couture is pretty ordinary, right? WRONG. Alcide Lancaster is about to discover that his summer internship working for the iconic-yet-terrifying Ellen Montclaire comes with a few... unexpected job requirements. Like why he and a select few employees-including the formidable Editor-in-Chief herself-are the only ones taking mandatory two-hour lunch breaks. Why his thirty-to-fifty-something coworkers look suspiciously athletic, eerily youthful, and are borderline obsessed with eyewear that definitely isn't just a fashion statement. And why A-list celebrities who stop by the Couture offices seem less interested in the magazine's latest cover shoot and oddly fascinated with Alcide himself. But most importantly... What does any of this have to do with Alcide's late family, their disturbingly narrow worldview, and the real reason they wanted him out of their lives forever? All excellent questions for a young man trying to survive a summer packed with Fashion Week chaos, superpowered coworkers who treat the office like their personal runway, and a boss who's less Anna Wintour and more fierce-but-loving grandmother. Between navigating new friendships, an unexpected romance, and enough secrets to fill an entire September issue, Alcide is about to learn that in the world of high fashion... Not everything is just an illusion.

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.

In the tranquil waters of Hawai'i, Hokulani and Nikau wonder if it's possible for a song to go on forever. ***** For as long as Hokulani can remember, she's always felt like she's treading water. Everything she loves becomes a means to escape from what's happening around her or, worse, the unsteadiness of her mind. She even finds her passion for music slipping through her grasp, though she tries her best not to completely let that go. And even though the arrival of an up-and-coming musician from Aotearoa causes waves, she's unable to fully enjoy her life. Unable to release that breath she feels like she's been holding onto ever since her father passed away. When her family is hit with complicated news, the Kahananui woman must make difficult decisions for themselves, including one Hokulani isn't sure she fully understands. But even when their choices are made, they bring up memories they've all been trying their best to forget, forcing them to face the reality deep inside the family's hearts. Hokulani takes refuge in the comfort her shared feelings with Nikau bring, but just because she wants something, doesn't mean it's enough. She knows she has a lot to work through on her own, and with the understanding that his year on the island will eventually come to an end, the two of them spend endless nights wondering if they can somehow make a song go on forever. ***** 2025 AMBYS GRAND FAVORITE | contemporary 2025 ASTANIA AWARDS FIRST PLACE WINNER | wild card » featured on @wattpad @romance @ContemporaryLit @SocialThemes and @Ambassadors « All rights reserved © Stephanie Midorii, smidorii

16 year old Kenneth Mai is a quiet guy with a very boring life. His new neighbor, Darla, comes over unexpectedly one day to chat with him. Later Kenneth somehow falls unconscious. To his own surprise, Kenneth woke up in a place that was far from home. He was captured by the Lakewater Pack, a group of powerful werewolves, and he was set to fall in love with their first female alpha.

Ema Muratovic is 17 years old and the ambitious daughter of Bosnian immigrant parents. She has two goals during her senior year; get a chance to win states for indoor track and break the barrier between her nearly all-white high school, Westbrook High, and the neighboring town's Timothy High School. These goals are not easy to achieve. Along the way, she realizes the immense sacrifices that she has to make for the betterment of herself and other people.

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

The Gladwell Institute. 2021. Seventeen year old Joy Akeju was once known for her quick wit and talent for debate. Her teachers had looked at her and seen a girl who would change the world with a vision. The best thing to compare her to was a magnet, a magnet of opportunity, intelligence, and people. But tragedy struck in the first month of third year, a tragedy that Joy has become the unwilling scapegoat for. Determined to prove her innocence and save her reputation, Joy delves deep into the school's history with her rival, Xavier Romero. Together, they untangle the web of secrets that keeps the Gladwell Institute upright. And as the suspect list keeps growing, so do the amounts of students found dead. The Gladwell Institute is a secretive place, full of politics Joy had previously thought she'd mastered. Now she has to face the elites and a potential killer, all before the school year ends.

Zoya is a Kenyan refugee that has been living in Australia for the past 20 years. Her life is almost perfect. Except for the fact that her sister has been missing for those 20 years. When Zoya is finally able to track down her sister, Asha, the sisters don't get along. Asha refuses to believe they are related. But the women strike a deal. If Zoya helps Asha's friend Maha, a victim of rape, receive justive, then Asha might be willing to give the sister thing a shot.

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.

His Life + Mine. For the past three years, the known uptight elitist girl - Jasmine Agpalo - has done nothing but become an independent woman, keeping her priorities straight with her academic studies. She does what believes is best for herself, as well as friends she's learnt to care for. Jasmine stays true to herself. However when an intimidating, pessimistic cynical boy who re- appears from her past is brought back into her life... And a break down of a family name. Can she really stay true to PRESENT herself? Or will the persona that she had three years ago make a comeback and ruin everyone's lives.

"I can't break so many hearts just to keep mine glued together perfectly. I must serve my people... even if it demands sacrificing my love." Meera was determined, more than the Sun who lights up the Earth everyday tirelessly. (FICTION)

This is a story that I am currently working on, and though it may be slow it is something I am proud of and 100% believe. I have yet to read a book and relate with the main characters. And everytime i turn the page, i don't understand. I don't understand a whole family, a lawyer mother. I don't understand a stay at home mom, a perfect sibling. I can't relate to the lil white girl with the perfect body. I hate that the 'slut' is always a cheerleader with big breasts and lots of makeup. I want a story full of diversity. Where makeup or lack of is not judged, where food is discussed, where body positivity and gay rights are brought up, where racial issues, immigration points and foreign exchanges are brought to light I was a story Full of relatable points, so here is my attempt, meet Lei; a girl named diversity.

When Lucky Grant moves from toxic Foster homes to live at Cambridge Institute - a boarding school for talented teens in Santa Monica - it's supposed to be the light at the end of the tunnel. He would finally be able to kick back and carry out the rest of his high school years with more simplicity than he'd ever had in his entire life. Or at least he thought so until he meets Cassie Wells; the best ballet dancer in Santa Monica and Cambridge's mysterious It Girl. Together, they go on adventures and take on the mysteries of life - but forget sometimes you can be your own worst enemy. ---- Pretty much a coming-of-age story with a huge twist that I am desperately trying not to give away in the summary. (cover by @_eena_ )

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Allison Nguyen is a Vietnamese American girl who is desperate to fit in at high school even if that means rejecting her culture. When she gets into trouble at school, she is punished by having to work at her parents' phở restaurant. Forced to work with her brooding fellow classmate and coworker, Luca Chen, she begins to learn about her culture and most of all, herself. Will she finally learn what it means to be Asian American? And is working at her parents' restaurant with a stone cold boy she thought she hated so bad after all? A story filled with lots of teenage angst and frustrations, but if you're looking for a story as steamy and heart-warming as phở, this story is for you! WARNING: CURRENTLY BEING HEAVILY EDITED STILL contains mild swearing