Lookingforalaskacontest Stories

#Lookingforalaskacontest It's about a teenager who lived hidden away, by his family. Who now has to find out more, on his own, because of mistakes he made. I didn't use a part of my life, because I haven't done much, and my inspiration to write comes from me not wanting to die without saying a few words for the person that is me. It's not complicated, but its a long story, 500 words couldn't do it justice.

My Sample Submission to #LookingforalaskaContest

This is my entry for the "Looking for Alaska" contest! Read if you want and vote! Thank you ☺️

A snobbish mother throws her only child away, faking the death to everyone including the love of her life. Now she has given birth to another child, but what happens isn't expected...

My submission for the #lookingforalaskacontest. A tale of one of my best friends, and how her discovery helped me to make my own.

Saraena Linews was never allowed to sing in the school play, or swim in the ocean. She never questioned why, but just obeyed...but that was until she made a stand. After all, no one can resist the ocean melody | "Ravage and plunder, all but me For I call upon you as you call upon me | My entry for the #LookingForAlaskaContest #10 in LookingForAlaskaContest: 30th Dec 2019

Growing up is hard. It's even harder when you're a mixed trans woman.

#lookingforAlaskacontest (C) 2019 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED! Dedicated to ME and my determination to write and publish stories! Also dedicated to my Mom in Heaven. The cover picture is her in 1945. AUTHOR GAYLEMLEWIS

Sometimes one call from home changes everything. When a mother calls, her daughter is faced with the difficult decision to do something she hasn't done in a very long time - go home.

Short stories about taking chances to start new.

Imagine that you are in an old, abandoned tower somewhere in nowhere. What would you do? Exactly the question is Cedric just, only that it has no answer and no time. Still, does he have to make a decision or will she be hit for him? For who is only the follower can not expect distraction and who is on the other side must expect no compassion. © All rights reserved

Two best friends, a singer and a writer, decide to move to LA to pursue their dreams with little to nothing in their bank account.

A girl decides to put her bitter past behind and love again.

Most of the time tragedy brings greatness . Most of the sadness brings happiness. The key to reaching the greatness and happiness is patience and self love . Remaining to believe in yourself at the ugliest of times will equal into total beauty .

Maybe that's the thing about heartbreak. They do say time is the best healer. #LookingForAlaskaContest

When others turn away from you. Doubting you ,when all you needed was a push. This story is about a girl and the teacher that changed her life.

Jae's boyfriend tries to help her conquer a fear. The closer they get, the more resentment she feels toward him. Finally, Jae confront that fear . . . and ends up confirming just how much she hates roller coasters.

Gender dysphoria. Two words that wreck the mental health of transitioning individuals. This is the story of Akane and her first dress. ---------- cover sketch credit to Alex Newton

Getting asked to the prom seemed like a remote possibility until I was surprised with an invite. First date, first prom!

A short story inspired from the song "surface" by San Holo. This story is special to me, well, mainly because it's based on a period of time I went through and a specific song that guided me through it. As for the meaning, I'll leave you to decipher it. "When you surface, I'll be right here."