Diverse Lit Stories

Abandoned by her family and forced to survive on the streets, Diana faces life's hardships with unwavering faith, praying to God for a chance at a better life. What happens to an innocent girl-child....?

Welcome to our first-ever Echoes From the World. At @IdentityandCulture, we believe every story has a heartbeat and every culture has a secret. This activity is designed to bridge the gap between the stories we host in our reading lists and the diverse community that reads them. Together, we dive into our culture, spotlight a story, and challenge you, the people of the world, to decode a mystery. Every reader who joins us will receive a special participant sticker at the end of the month to celebrate their contribution to the community.

Burvington Preparatory Academy of Excellence. Home of the Burlie Boys - the richest, the strongest, and some of the most brilliant minds in all of Great Britain. Four of the most powerful boys (and then some) walk these halls. They do, say, and become whoever they want, without fear of real consequences. Their lives overflow with wealth, splendour, and decadence. That is, until... Geraldine Grey Preparatory Academy of Virtue. Home of the Girlie Girls - New York's richest, wildest, and most elite young ladies of luxury. Seven girls, chosen at random, sent to Burvington for a year abroad. The Burlies and Girlies meet and- Pandemonium utterly erupts Academic anarchy takes flight. Both squads find themselves at the mercy of each other. A war for the ages. That was the plan until- Chilling Oddities start to occur, the air is ominous and secretive. Legends of lore and bloodshed sing melodies and hymns in the night. The moon whispers, mourning for what's yet to come The crunching of branches and leaves, underfoot - They are not alone. Ever. A sleeping Epiphany has awoken from the imperceivable depths of forgotten time Something foul- and dare I say fantastical - is afoot. Only problem is: some of the Burlies and Girlies would rather die than work together, That might just come true. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Brandon Evers is a Senior; a popular jock at Victor Prince High School. He's a player on and off the field. Surprised? Brandon doesn't want to be to tied down to any relationship, but his parents keep trying to push him into one by trying to get him to date their business associates' daughters. Instead, he prefers no strings attached and wants to keep it that way. What happens when a new girl arrives and he falls head over heels for her? Eiera Livelington is a student and graduation is a home stretch away. To get the credit to graduate the students must take on a task at the school of their choice. How did Eiera get so lucky to finding a school so quickly? Her sister's husband got her in easy. She would have refused, but she obviously didn't heart to do it. All Eiera could do is think how much easier it would have been if she had chosen an elementary school. Classes have never been this hard, this fun, nor this juicy. WATTPAD IS THE ONLY PLACE I HAVE PUBLISHED THIS BOOK. IF YOU SEE IT POSTED OR PUBLISHED ELSEWHERE. PLEASE LET ME KNOW.

Jia's life toppled upside down in a scream of twisting metal and shattered glass. Now, scarred by self-harm and drowning in a depression she can't outrun, she journeys to Seoul to find the one thing she hasn't lost: The scene of the crime. ​Kim Tae Won lives for one thing: retribution. He is hunting a monster, unaware that he's just invited her in. In a city where secrets are buried deep, Jia and Tae Won form an impossible bond built on a foundation of deception. But while lies move fast, the truth is patient. And when they finally meet at the top, the cost of the climb might be more than either can pay.

A cop A doctor A killer Only a psychopath can catch another. In a Seoul stripped of its glitz, the air is thick with a collective, suffocating dread. This city has lived in the shadow of Stein Son for over two decades. After a haunting, ten-year cooling-off period that many hoped would be the end, the monster has resurfaced, reclaiming the streets as his personal abattoir. ​Inspector Seong-woo is the only one willing to stare into the abyss. To catch a ghost, he enlists Dr. Noh, a brilliant psychiatrist with a fractured psyche. Seong-woo seeks her insight to navigate the mind of a killer, unaware that she herself harbors a violent, blacked-out identity.

One childhood wish. Two lives forever intertwined. ​Seven-year-old Park Jeong-min lives in the high-pressure shadow of Busan, while across the world, Kimya survives the rising violence of war in Congo DRC. Through a pen-pal exchange involving a pair of sneakers and a wax bracelet, the two form a unique bond and share a secret: they periodically swap bodies. As the years pass, they navigate each other's worldsㅡone a sanctuary of safety but suffocating expectations, the other breathtaking but scarred by relentless violence. At fifteen, a spiritual intervention severs their psychic link, trapping one in isolation, the other in constant peril. Years later, still haunted by Kimya's fate, Jeong-min becomes a doctor and volunteers in the DRC, risking his life to find her. Meanwhile, Kimya, now alone in a foreign country, battles unfamiliar customs as she searches for him in Korea. ​No longer children dreaming of escape, they are survivors seeking the only person who truly knows their souls.

Talia Bennett is done being stuck in a trope. After the worst high school love life of all time, Talia Bennett decides that college is her time to shine. No more boys that don't know what they want, no more boys using her as a stepping stone for their next, blonder girlfriend, no more sticky situationships. Now that cuffing season has rolled around, she's about to fix her romantic life for good, by figuring out exactly how to survive the trope that's haunted her love life so far. Starting now, Talia is no longer going to be the temporary girlfriend passed on for something better, and she's not getting written out of her story this time. College means cuter guys, crazy frats and better friends to hopefully help Talia break free from being the Disposable Black Girlfriend, once and for all.

*Excerpt. All 41 Chapters are on Inkitt only.* Sequel to "The Executive Finds Love" Life is going great for Blaire and Avery since saying "I do." Things get even better when they find out they are expecting again. After discovering she's carrying twins, Blaire is on cloud nine until she discovers that her seven-year-old daughter, Madison, is missing. Then she's hit with public rumors about her husband cheating. To make matters worse, their business is being threatened and extorted for 100 million dollars. It seems like everything is falling apart for Blaire. Someone wants her to suffer. Blaire doesn't understand who or why she's under attack. She's willing to do anything to get her daughter back even if she loses everything she worked hard for, including her marriage. ~Started June 2018~ ~Completed February 2019~ ~Revised March 2021~ Intended Audience: Adult (18+) ⚠️Warning: Sexual Assault and Violence.⚠️ #3 in Contemporary Lit 9/23/21

*Excerpt. All 41 Chapters are on Inkitt only with no ads.* Blaire Kent is an ambitious executive in the music industry. Work and her family are the most important things in her life. Even with determination and hard work, Blaire finds her career stuck in a rut. Then she unexpectedly lands her dream job working for a famous rapper and record label owner, Avery "Profit" Rowland. She becomes his right-hand woman in business. The two develop a great working relationship and everything seems perfect until Profit wants more. Blaire knows a romantic relationship will never work with him due to his celebrity lifestyle, so she decides to move on with her career and life. She's unsure if they can only remain friends when their history and connection continues to keep them in each other's lives. ~Started December 2017~ ~Completed March 2018~ ~Edited/Revised January 2021~ Intended Audience: New Adult/Adult (18+) ⚠️Violence. Assault. Mature Themes⚠️ #1 in Contemporary Lit 11/28/21 #6 in Chicklit 12/5/21

*Excerpt. Full book is available only on Inkitt.* Sequel to "EverythingThat Came Between Us" Hayden Cooks, a 25-year-old aeronautics heiress and COO, has moved on from her toxic relationship with her high school sweetheart and father of her daughter, Trent Gates. She is now engaged to Jayceon Robinson, the man of her dreams. Hayden just wants to live her picture-perfect life with her daughter, Halo, and fiancé, Jayceon, but their long distance relationship isn't always easy and her ex, Trent, refuses to let her go. Trent is determined to win Hayden back and is willing to go to extreme lengths to ruin her relationship. Jayceon, a 29-year-old Banker, has the woman he's always wanted, but he is struggling with the miles between them, his career, and his pride. He also has to deal with Trent constantly inserting himself into his relationship with Hayden. The newly engaged couple face many hurdles, and it seems that only Hayden wants to stay and fight for them. She's determined to not let anything come between them. ⚠️Content Warning: Sexual Content. Mental Illness.

*Excerpt. All 75 Chapters are on Inkitt only.* Hayden Cooks, a 23-year-old heiress to an aeronautics empire, is trying to figure out her career and love life after graduating from college. Choosing a different path from her family comes with judgment and hostility from her father. Dating, or the lack of, is another set of problems. Hayden can't seem to connect with anyone because her childhood friend and ex-boyfriend, Trent Gates, still holds a piece of her heart. The high school sweethearts had a wistful, affectionate, and fun relationship until Trent went away to college leaving Hayden behind. They went their separate ways and years later they unexpectedly meet again. After one random night of passion with Trent, Hayden finds herself pregnant. Unsure of what to do next, she makes a series of choices that will affect them. Their journey isn't a smooth road as everything seems to keep them apart. Maybe this is a sign for them to fight harder or finally give up. ~Started February 2018~ ~Completed July 2018~ ~Revised October 2020~ Intended Audience: New Adult/Adult (17+) ⚠️Some Violence. Mature Themes⚠️ #6 in Contemporary Lit 10/27/20 #10 in Diverse Lit 10/31/20 #10 in New Adult 4/19/21

*Excerpt. All 65 Chapters are on Inkitt only.* Paisley Rose Gardner and Anderson Clarke are in a complicated relationship. While Paisley is unsure of what to do about her love life, Anderson is content and oblivious to their problems and his personal issues. Paisley is disappointed and tired of his obsessive partying, heavy drinking, and drug use. She feels like she's losing herself and giving her all in their relationship and not getting much in return. Despite his spoiled and immature ways, she stays, hoping he'll change one day. When Anderson finally faces the consequences of his actions, he realizes that he needs to change. He battles trying to be a better man, but he is unsure if it's too late to save his relationship. They both are trying to figure out what's best for them even if it means staying together or being apart. ~Started January 2019~ ~Completed February 2020~ ~Edited/Revised October 2021~ Intended Audience: New Adult/Adult (16+) ⚠️Mature Themes. Alcohol/Drug Use⚠️ #1 in New Adult 12/20/20 #2 in Interracial 5/28/21 #16 in Romance 5/29/21 #25 in Contemporary Romance 8/28/21

*Excerpt. Full Story Available only on Inkitt.* Camry Saldana, a 27-year-old housewife, is trying to move on with her life after her husband, Carlos Saldana, leaves her without notice. Camry is left to pick up the pieces of a life she never planned. She decides to pursue her dreams of fashion design and owning her own boutique in an attempt to distract herself from the man that she loves but hates the most. When her dreams seem impossible to accomplish, Terry Gates, an aerospace mogul, gives her a helping hand out of the kindness of his heart. They develop a great business partnership and friendship which is often confused as something more by their friends and family, perhaps themselves too. Camry is adjusting well to her new life, friendships, and success until her estranged husband decides to come back, hoping he can salvage what's left of their marriage. She isn't sure of his motives and finds it difficult to let go of all the pain he caused her. As Camry tries to do the right thing, she learns a hard lesson about resentment, forgiveness, and love. Intended Audience: Adult (18+) ⚠️Mature themes⚠️

*Excerpt. All 60 Chapters are on Inkitt only.* Hunter, a 27-year-old workaholic, believes she will never get married or have a family. After one failed relationships after another, her friend and boss, Jace, offers her a chance of a lifetime. He promises her a luxurious wedding and promotion in exchange for his citizenship. Almost a year into the fake marriage, Hunter begins to develop feelings for Jace, but she isn't sure if he feels the same way. When Jace returns his affections, Hunter desperately wants this fake marriage to become real and have her dream of a happy marriage, love, and a family. So far, it seems to be nothing but a mere dream as she deals with doubt, adversity, and heartbreak. ~Started November 2017~ ~Completed June 2018~ ~Edited/Revised June 2021~ Intended Audience: Adult (17+) ⚠️Adult/Mature Themes⚠️ -#1 in Chicklit 7/21/18 -#1 in Diverse Lit 12/4/19 -#2 in Women's Fiction 1/5/21 -#3 in Contemporary Lit 5/17/21

After Dating The Most popular badass guy and resolving the conflict with her mean sister. Their life's are threatened.

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What happens when fire meets fire?Jessa Burke, a student of Rockwell U by day but a figure skater by night, decided it was time to stop moping around in her parent's house and go back to university to start the second year of her degree. However, her dream of competing in the Olympic Stadium was short-lived after one dreadful accident that took her out of the competition two years ago, and she gets offered to help out with the boy's hockey team with a mix of the boy's hockey team captains Asher Beckett chasing after her. Learning to find her new normal again in between her studies, a part-time career teaching the hockey team and the pressure to amount to perfection. No one said coming back to the ice rink would ever be this hard.

Thandie waits for a husband who vanishes on a business trip. As if an eggshell in her life's batter wasn't enough, she's served divorce papers, only to discover the trip masked a secret wedding in Lagos. With four children and a looming mortgage, Thandie reluctantly takes a second job. Life couldn't be sour until Thandie's sister enrolls her on Oppo, an app that only matches opposites without her consent. Of all possible matches, Oppo pairs Thandie with Callum, a local bakery owner. For Thandie, their connection feels like a glitch, but for Callum, secretly smitten with Thandie, it's a gift. Can the man who crafts sweet confections tempt the woman whose heart has forgotten desire? Let's see if they discover the perfect recipe. WARNING This story does not contain: - Mil/Billionaires - Fast cars - Hidden Prince - Sexy muscled whatever Characters are 30+ years old.

Sunny is an optimistic girl, a real ray of sunshine for those who know her. She doesn't swim, nor does Matsumoto Shota, a popular basketball player in her class. Together, they spend countless hours on the bench during swimming class. What more do you need to start a story? A story where hearts flutter and float, swaying to the sweet pulse of teen romance. Soon, they are rocked by violent tides, caught in the Kuroshio, and left shipwrecked on the seabed. Matsumoto Shota San is kind. Matsumoto Shota Kun is gentle. Shota Kun loves me. Shota bleeds. Shota screams. Shota has secrets. Shota, who are you really? The title of the story in Japanese is KUROSHIO.