Activism Stories

The girl he wants is complicated. The girl she wants is under threat. Sirius has spent the last decade perfecting the art of being invisible. Raised as a girl despite her intersex identity and masculine presentation, she finds solace only in the quiet rituals of baking and playing her guitar. But invisibility is no longer an option: her traditional, homophobic parents have saved enough money to force her to undergo "correction" surgery before the start of senior year. They demand she become the "proper young woman" they always wanted. Then Evelyn moves back next door. Evelyn, Sirius's charismatic childhood best friend , is now a successful social media star, effortlessly navigating the popularity Sirius desperately avoids. She moves back to town with her parents-outspoken LGBTQ+ activists -unaware that her mere presence throws a spotlight on Sirius's deepest secret and intensifies the family pressure. As Evelyn's kindness and unwavering acceptance chip away at the walls Sirius has built, the childhood bond explodes into a dangerous, hopeful thing. But their reunion ignites new threats: Noah, Sirius's brother, sees Evelyn as his ticket to parental approval and actively pursues her. Maya, Evelyn's sister, is unexpectedly drawn to Sirius's quiet intensity. The entire senior class watches, questioning Evelyn's relationship with the school's social pariah. With the clock ticking toward her forced surgery , Sirius must decide if she has the courage to stand up to the people who raised her, claim her own identity, and fight for the forbidden love that makes her feel truly safe

A recently out divorcee must explore his identity and how to not be the straight-acting man he's been his whole life. Just when he has found his footing, a flamboyant trans man jumbles up his ideas about what it means to be gay, to be masculine, to be a man. *** Edwin realises he's gay at the ripe age of 56. Coming-out should set him free to finally explore his sexuality, but honestly? He feels lost. He's getting a divorce after thirty years of marriage, half of his friends turn out to be homophobes, he feels an interloper in LGBT places, and for the first time ever, he's living alone. His only remaining certainty - the one he's risked everything for - is that he's attracted to men. To affirm his sexuality, Edwin focuses on everything masculine and seeks out gay men like him. But just when he finds his footing, a flamboyant gay man jumbles up all his ideas about what it means to be gay, to be masculine, to be a man. If Edwin wants to find his community, he'll need to re-examine what it takes to belong. *** Cover by the amazing @SmokeAndOranges! Cover image found by @galaxiesuniverses

Verses of Defiance is a searing collection of protest poems that pulse with the raw energy of resistance. From whispered dissent to full-throated cries for justice, these verses capture the spirit of those who challenge oppression, inequality, and silence. Each poem is a spark, igniting hope and demanding change in a world that too often turns away. Bold, unyielding, and unapologetic, this anthology speaks truth to power and invites readers to join the chorus of defiance.

Jace Williams a gay black Political Science major, struggles to get black voices to be heard in his University. His activism, struggles with his own identity, family issues, and relationship issues take a toll on him daily and not even taking into account that he's in college! Jace continues to ask himself: Is it worth it? Can I do this? Will things ever change? Will I ever be loved? and the most important question.. Will I survive?

This is a book about Climate Change: The effects, how you can help, and much more.

The last thing Adrien expected to receive in the mail was a painting. And not just any painting: a painting of the world just two hundred years before. When it comes to life before his very eyes, a boy on the other side offers to bring Adrien into his world. * * * This takes place in the near future, where the rich live in a gated community and on the backs of those outside its walls. The earth has been depleted of it resources and the only ones who can still access necessities are those who can afford them. Adrien, whose father is the CEO of a leading healthcare company, discovers its sinister secrets at the same time as he's jumping back and forth between eras. When he gets a glimpse of how life on earth could have been, and a glimpse into the fulfillment love can bring beyond material riches, he has a lot to reconsider about his future path.

I just really hate inequality...... Warning: I am open for a healthy debate, however if you are just here to blindly disagree and not have a logical discussion leave.

A short 10,000 word book on 10 justifications of why I am a feminist. It is an inspiring and relatable book talking about the need for acknowledgment and change on the struggles females face everyday in their lives. it calls for girl power, and activism. I hear a lot of people ask me why I am a feminist and I am hoping this helps clear out the confusion. I think you will enjoy, relate and learn from, and maybe even be inspired. I wrote this book inspired many great feminist book that have helped shape my understanding of feminism like the beauty myth and dear ijeawele or the feminist manifesto to mention a few.

Robin understood it was the men in her life who had the control. After a lifetime of feeling powerless and witnessing her mother's potential being crushed under the weight of compliance, Robin is ready to fight back, even if it means pushing against those closest to her.

A revolutionary punk searches for new voices, an intellectual anarchist does too much thinking, a dreamy poet gets a dose of painful reality, a passionate feminist has a conversation that changes her life, and a reluctant leader moves past her anxiety, all over the course of one month on the Highland University campus. Five short stories of rebellion and life on the fringes.

𝗧𝗘𝗟𝗟 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗣𝗨𝗟𝗟 𝗨𝗣

Jonathan never thought that he would meet Samantha the love of his dreams by this unexpected way this story goes through emotional situations and investigations, can Jonathan's scar be the reason that they fell for each other? how did he get this so special scar? Note: You won't get to the main event at the beginning of the story, don't quit too fast :) please read and rate thank you updated All rights reserved

I hate straight people and here's why. dive into my life through poetry. see life through the eyes of a young gay boy trying to live his best life.

Two sisters go down a journey of activism, demanding for equality between men and women while chasing theories that their father has left behind. They adopted a man with a thirst for adventure in the process and he has introduced himself as Christopher. Just Christopher. Genre: Crack, Comedy, Activism, Adventure, Mystery & Romcom.

"Ink and Ash: Chants of Resistance is a fierce collection of protest poetry that ignites the page with unyielding defiance and unflinching awareness. These verses pulse with the grit of ink spilled in rebellion and the ash of battles fought, forging a chorus of voices that refuse to bow. From the smoldering ruins of complacency to the electric hum of awakening, each poem is a chant-a call to confront, to question, and to rise-blending visceral imagery with a relentless rhythm that echoes the soul of resistance." "Rooted in the tension between creation and destruction, this collection doesn't whisper-it howls. It's a stormlit dance of words that strips bare the illusions of power, weaving threads of outrage, hope, and revelation into a tapestry of protest. For those who feel the weight of the world and the fire to change it, Ink and Ash offers not just poetry, but a weapon, a mirror, and a flame."

A collection of poetry and chronicles of an insightful yet misunderstood teenage girl, desperately trying to find meaning of the endeavors of her mind and her life.From her poetry about her mental illnesses such OCD, ADHD, and BPD to her chronicles about her beliefs on the world at large.Her depictions of certain events in her life take place from 8th grade, the year many things in her life went astray to 10th grade, a year that would show signs of happier future for this young advocate of egalitarianism.Finding her voice to speak up and speak out against bullying, mental health, lgbt rights, and so many other topics made her stronger than who she used to be. She learned how to turn her trauma into an art form as a coping mechanism for not only herself, but other people who may relate to her thoughts, feelings, beliefs, or the pain of having trauma shaping who you are itself.She was also inspired to turn to writing and storytelling because she wanted a safe outlet to be as honest as possible with the problems she has faced in life.She became strong & resilient to survive because that's what she had to do and that's what she needed to do.Life can be a very cruel and merciless game, but Lillian is a very tenacious and strong-willed player.

And then, there are those-- who are just Forgotten.

Since my Gilded Ashes series is INCREDIBLY backed up (I have to sort through all the poetry), and I literally just wrote a new poem after YEARS, this is a new series in the name of social activism. All context is written from the perspective of a university senior, majoring in sociology.