Aapi Stories

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

How can Juneau Cortez not be romantic about baseball with someone as beautiful as Mykie Taylor on the field? ***** For Juneau Cortez and Mykie Taylor, Boston is the greatest city in the world. It's also where they're both stuck - Juneau in the shadow of her MLB player brother and Mykie as the Red Sox social media manager itching to get back on the field somehow. In this day and age, navigating adulthood and a career (or lack thereof) is more difficult than ever, and that's without the stress of adding romance into the mix. While Juneau wears her heart on her sleeve, Mykie's tossed hers into the dugout in favor of fulfilling her dreams. So what happens when they open themselves up to each other? Maybe everything they never knew they needed. That's romance, baby. ***** ☆ companion novel to SOMEWHERE ONLY WE KNOW by @thaliagrace- ☆

Novella, Historical Fiction. An unconventional love story about a Japanese internee and a camp guard, Ryokou and Johnny, the Japanese Internment Camps during WWII. ... Disclaimer: This story contains derogatory language to describe Japanese and AAPI people. The language used in this story was intended to illustrate the historical context and attitudes during this time period. They do not reflect my actual views of Japanese or other AAPI individuals. This story also contains content that may be triggering to survivors or Nisei/Sansei (Second and Third Generation Japanese Americans) who lived during or experienced the after effects of the Internment Camps during WWII. Reader's discretion is advised.

Glimberly of Evermore is a thrilling story that will unlock chambers of emotions you never thought possible before. You will grow attachment to characters, smile, cry, throw a cup (perhaps), maybe even give your dog a hug. Glimberly of Evermore is surely a literary showpiece that mustn't be taken for granted. Enjoy.

Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month! AAPI is observed from May 1st to May 31st every year, but can, and should, be recognized past the month of May. We encourage you to take some time to learn more about important figures who have contributed to the Asian & Pacific Islander community, as well as to review our specially curated reading list dedicated to highlighting AAPI voices in the Wattpad community. To celebrate and rejoice with the AAPI community on Wattpad, we bring to you a contest inspired by AAPI culture, mythology, and traditions.

"For the record, I'm not a 'china doll' you can choose to play around with whenever you want. And for the last time, I'm not going to do your math homework for you." ~ Lainey Yên Duong is the average Vietnamese teenager with strict Asian parents. She's always been surrounded by people who are similar to her, the ones who don't make fun of other people's food their immigrant parents make for their child's lunch. But as the Asian hate crimes in Lainey's area begin to become known, more of the world she entrapped herself in is revealed as a façade. Lainey now must face the reality of racism and learn how to accept not only her community but herself as an individual, Vietnamese teenager. ~ Published: 04/07/21

Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month! AAPI is observed from May 1st to May 31st every year, but can, and should, be recognized past the month of May. We encourage you to take some time to learn more about important figures who have contributed to the Asian & Pacific Islander community, as well as to review our specially curated reading list dedicated to highlighting AAPI voices in the Wattpad community. To celebrate and rejoice with the AAPI community on Wattpad, we bring to you a contest inspired by AAPI culture, mythology, and traditions.

@-babynaomi opened a writing contest in honor of AAPI heritage month, and I thought it would be a great opportunity to delve into a character that most just brush aside.

A girl wakes up every year on her birthday in the same building. She's forced into these stupid trials--a chance to get back to her normal life. Cursed from past generations, she has to face the consequences of what someone who she doesn't even know did.

In the vibrant city of Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei, Mei, Raj, and Lani come together to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. Through a journey of culinary exploration, literary discovery, and cultural reflection, they honor the rich tapestry of AAPI heritage. From sharing traditional recipes passed down through generations to compiling a list of 25 must-read books by AAPI authors, the trio embraces the diversity and complexity of their shared identity. As they gather with friends and community members to celebrate, they realize that AAPI Heritage Month is not just about honoring the past, but also about embracing the present and shaping the future with unity, diversity, and pride.

Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month! AAPI is observed from May 1st to May 31st every year, but can, and should, be recognized past the month of May. We encourage you to take some time to learn more about important figures who have contributed to the Asian & Pacific Islander community, as well as to review our specially curated reading list dedicated to highlighting AAPI voices in the Wattpad community. To celebrate and rejoice with the AAPI community on Wattpad, we bring to you a contest inspired by AAPI culture, mythology, and traditions.

"Besides your just jealous of me," she retorted with a smirk. "Criticism doesn't always equal jealousy Lei,now are we planning this or what?" . . . . Asian American Pacific Islander story entry 2023

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

wilde says, "the books that the world calls immoral are the books that show the world its own shame," / well, for this who is to blame? perhaps it could be the sapphic poetess or the coloured writer / who could it be, for both are fighters it could be the penniless elegist or the muslim poetaster / any artist could be the traitor but nay, it is actually the society itself / for they don't know how to handle the truth of themselves. • extended summary inside • [ 𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱; 𝗼𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗯𝘆 𝗮 𝘀𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗴𝗲𝗻 𝘇 ] [ 𝗽𝗼𝗲𝗺𝘀 & 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝗮𝘇𝗮𝗱𝗲 ] [ '𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗹𝘆, 𝗴𝗲𝗻 𝘇' 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗱 © 𝘀.𝗴.𝗮𝗳𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗲𝗻 2021 ] [ 𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘦 👆🏻 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 @𝘩𝘦𝘺𝘢𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘺 ] [ 𝘤𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘣𝘺 @𝘪𝘥𝘨𝘢𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺 ]

Everything is better fried. Vanessa Harper firmly believed this, but she hasn't allowed herself to eat anything fried for seven years. She wasn't going to start now. Not even if it was her favorite snack offered to her fresh by her crush with his megawatt smile. Maverick Evangelista volunteered to man the class booth for the Multicultural Food Festival. Any excuse to show off his cooking skills and eat his favorite after school snack, okoy, really. He knows it's a foolproof recipe-Filipino crispy deep-fried fritter made with various vegetables, who can resist? Apparently, Vanessa Harper. They've sold out two batches and she has not tried a single bite. Will he be able to break her out of her shell and get her to take a bite? Written for the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month Contest hosted by WattpadAsianFiction, WattpadAsianFantasy, WattpadFusion, and WattpadMulticultural, using YARomance's prompt. Submitted on May 11, 2023 Word count: 2,497