Refugee Stories

Orphaned young and raised Irish-American, Josephine Dare learns early how to endure loss. Drawn to medicine for its order and purpose, she enters the U.S. Army as a surgeon just as the world descends into war. On December 7, 1941, Josephine is stationed at Pearl Harbor when the attack begins. Shot amid the chaos, she refuses evacuation and continues operating, saving lives long after her strength should have failed. By nightfall, her actions have already become legend. She survives the Pacific Theater, carrying the weight of relentless casualties and impossible decisions, before being transferred to England, where she is embedded with the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment-Easy Company. There, war becomes intimate and unrelenting, measured in mud, blood, and exhausted men who trust her with their lives. Among paratroopers hardened by combat, Josephine becomes a constant presence-a healer who never looks away, even as the cost of survival carves itself into her bones. Each operation leaves its mark. Each loss follows her into the dark. As the fighting intensifies, Josephine must confront the truth no training can prepare her for: courage does not make one invincible. How much can a single person endure before the weight of war finally breaks them? Now returned from the Pacific and sent to England, Elsa is assigned as regimental surgeon to the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, men preparing for an invasion few expect to survive. Among paratroopers and officers hardened by loss, she becomes their constant-patching bodies, steadying nerves, and carrying the weight of every life placed in her hands. But endurance has its limits. As D-Day approaches, Elsa begins to confront the cost of survival, the quiet damage left by heroism, and the terrifying truth that even the strongest can break.

Zara believes dreams belong to other people- until she sees Aurora under the city lights. Growing up as a refugee kid in New York, Zara learns how to stay quiet and invisible. But music gives her a question she can no longer ignore. A coming-of-age story about music, memory, and the courage to dream under the same light.

With the fire clan at war a father, his outsider son, and other survivors must get to the evacuation route for a new home. But they soon of something far more dangerous than just the fire clan.

Amii is a survivor, a mother, and a fighter who has reclaimed her narrative. Born in Africa and raised in Maine, she now lives in Minnesota, where she is dedicated to building a legacy of peace and presence for her children. She has found that the greatest light is the one she carries within herself.

In the war-ravaged streets of Kiev, Seif, an Egyptian father, and his Ukrainian wife, Anna, are thrust into a battle for survival. With their three daughters-Sara, Lina, and Yasmina-they must leave behind the only home they've ever known and embark on a treacherous journey to safety. The family's ultimate goal is to reach Egypt, where their relatives await them with open arms, but the road ahead is fraught with peril.As they navigate a landscape filled with danger, from crumbling cities to hostile checkpoints, the family's bond is tested at every turn. Seif's determination to protect his loved ones is matched only by Anna's fierce resolve to keep their children safe. Along the way, Sara and Lina find solace in their connection with their cousins, Omar and Salma, whose messages of hope become a lifeline in the darkest moments.Over the course of ten harrowing chapters, Flight to Freedom tells the story of a family's unwavering courage in the face of unimaginable odds. From close calls with danger to moments of quiet reflection, each chapter brings them closer to their destination-and to the promise of a new beginning. But as they journey through a world torn apart by conflict, they must confront their deepest fears and summon the strength to keep moving forward, even when the future seems uncertain.A tale of survival, hope, and the enduring power of family, Flight to Freedom is a heart-wrenching yet uplifting story of love and resilience in the midst of war.

If this reminds you of a specific country- Don't worry, that's what is supposed to happen. Ps- the story is supposed to spread Peace and not hatred. If you are triggered, kindly re-read.

"Sunflowers in Exile" is a poignant and gripping tale of one Ukrainian mother's journey from the war-torn streets of Kharkiv to the unfamiliar landscape of Germany. Oksana's story is one of heartbreak and hope, of love tested by distance and circumstance, and of the unbreakable bond between a mother and her child. As bombs fall on her beloved city, Oksana makes the heart-wrenching decision to flee with her young daughter, leaving behind her husband and the only life she's ever known. In Germany, she faces the challenges of building a new life in a foreign land - learning a new language, navigating unfamiliar customs, and grappling with the guilt of leaving loved ones behind. Through Oksana's eyes, readers will experience the raw emotions of a refugee's journey: the fear of the unknown, the pain of separation, the struggle to maintain identity in a new culture, and the resilience of the human spirit. As she forms bonds with fellow Ukrainian refugees and kind-hearted Germans, Oksana begins to find her footing in this new world, all while holding onto the hope of one day reuniting her family. "Sunflowers in Exile" is more than just a war story - it's a testament to the power of love, the strength of community, and the enduring hope that blooms even in the darkest of times. This deeply moving novel offers a timely and intimate look at the refugee experience, reminding us of our shared humanity in a world often divided by borders and conflict. Perfect for fans of "The Beekeeper of Aleppo" and "Exit West," this book will stay with you long after you've turned the final page. Don't miss this powerful exploration of war, exile, and the unbreakable bonds of family and culture.

"Did you think you could escape?" He grabbed his neck and lifted him up. "Now tell me, before things get worse, where is your sister?"

A group of survivors live on an island away from the Fire Virus and when a group of scientists are tasked with finding out what the cause was but the scientists soon learn that how the horrors of the outside between survivors and the infected, meet unfamiliar and familiar faces, and that the planet has more secrets than everyone thought.

A fable

What does it mean to belong-when your blood speaks one language, your memories another, and your passport yet a third? "Three Homelands, and Still a Stranger" is a deeply personal journey through identity, displacement, and the longing for home. From childhood alleys in Riyadh to the silent winters of Sweden, Romeo Kaze traces the emotional terrain of growing up between cultures, carrying a homeland he's never lived in, and building a life in a place where he's always seen as "the other." Told in raw, poetic reflections, this memoir explores what it feels like to be shaped by three nations and fully claimed by none. It is a story of family, faith, exile-and the quiet resilience of someone searching not just for a place to live, but for a place to fully be.

A poem about the miserable life of lonely refugees

A fictional short story based on true events about a boy's life during his travels from Colombia to Canada to escape the danger of the wars.

For the people who wanted Josef's death told from his perspective. All characters and some of the plot belong to Alan Gratz. Story starts right after the last Josef chapter.

A short story of a girl who's life consists only of keeping her little brother alive.

I have hell's fury rumbling at my finger tips, prepared to scorch the world. He is a weapon, a killer. Do not forget it. He brought this curse to my household. He made me afraid of myself. He created a monster. You can use a spear as a walking stick but that will not change its nature. "I trusted you!" Her voice shrieked. She held her burnt hands close to her chest. The tears swelling in her eyes flowed rapidly, her throat closed up in defeat. Nobody was listening. A branch behind her snapped she exhaled in hopes of regaining her voice but before she could he spoke. "Well then you can't exactly blame me, can you? It was your mistake." His laugh menacingly filled the void her screaming had left. It faltered for a second as he turned to see her village in flames. "Wow. I must say it takes a lot to impress me but you did without even trying."

I didn't know, my day off would end like this. But at least I know I did the right thing.

"You Don't Have a Chance, Unless You Take a Chance"