Oppression Stories

From struggle to hope, these poems speak of rising voices, broken chains, and a future where the next generation can finally live free. "When power silences, we rise. When freedom is taken, we fight as one."

Jasper Madison is the crown prince of Turone, living under the crushing expectations of his father, the king. Cecily Quinn is a seventeen year old citizen of Turone, struggling like everyone else, to survive as a poor commoner suffering under the corrupt monarchy. These two individuals may seem to have nothing in common, but both-and everyone else in Turone-are forced by the kingdom's law to wear a Mask all day long, a sweltering face covering, stiff and unnecessary. Can love and honesty win out in the unlikely alliance between Cecily and Jasper during their fight to learn the truth about Turone and to free the kingdom of Masks forever?

The seasoned player of "Abyss of Stars," the [Starfall Master] Li Zi, brings a system template and travels to the game's world, arriving in the era of the game's beta version. This is the worst of times. The cosmic forces and conglomerates collude, causing the doors to the universe to be closed, the planet's resources to be exhausted, and even sunlight to be monopolized. This is also the best of times. All the extraordinary systems are just beginning. In this era, he is the only [Starfall Master] with the final version patch. While people are enthralled by the smoke of plasma guns and cannons, Li Zi has already torn apart battleships with gravity. While superhumans are smug about their awakened abilities, moonlight has already become Li Zi's servant. While the interstellar fleet crosses the Milky Way, Li Zi has just ignited the forty-second star, illuminating the entire universe. "People have been trapped on the ground for too long; they've forgotten that this starry sky should belong to all of us." -Facing the unspeakable aboriginal evil gods, Li Zi, holding a black hole, gently said. Patreon link for those interested: https://www.patreon.com/FALCON_N

"She escaped. They made her a symbol. She hated it." 2301. 12 regions. The capital erased history, culture, faith, and identity. A girl made to be a symbol, but cries every night. A soldier who tortures to feel human. A woman who'd burn the world for her family. And a man who just wants to die and leave. A resistance that grows stronger with every drop of blood. A ghost organization pulling the strings in the shadows. They track every thought. A government that's cracking apart but refuses to see it. And a plot that could cause war. The "next phase," they call it. Some wars are invisible. They think they know who the enemy is. They're wrong. And some "saviors" are just men behind the scenes wearing fancy suits and ties, calling themselves the "Heroes of Humanity."

A young teenage girl, haunted by the memories of her father's execution, attempts to escape a cruel regime by night. A solitary woman, abandoned by her husband, inadvertently plays into the cruel hands of 'the state'. In another totalitarian regime a traffic light fixer is dealt with brutally for admiring a sunset. All these characters capture the essence of what it's like to be disempowered and cruelly dehumanised at the hands of a heinous, corrupt power. This sharp collection of pertinent short stories throws an at times uncomfortable light on cruelty, injustice and persecution that is all too relevant today. But ultimately these stories celebrate the strength and determination to survive at all costs, that exists within all of us.

"Marry you?" She looked at him, her eyes burning with a volatile mix of disbelief and raw disgust. Ale stepped back, his usually unreadable face cracking. For a second, the powerful Don Alessandro looked entirely hollowed out. "You are a don," she spat, her voice shaking but lethal. "But you're no different from the monsters I just ran from. You kill people. You break lives. You think because you pulled me out of a cell, I belong to you?" ------ He was a doctor. Now, a don by blood. He never wanted power-until power gave him no choice. She was a devout Muslim woman, quietly struggling to hold on to her identity. Their paths collided in a way neither of them ever imagined. When Dr. Alessandro Romano's mafia twin brother is shot and left in a coma, Ale is forced into a world he once abandoned. To protect his family, he must step into the role of a ruthless Don. But he's nothing like the men who came before him. Ale is a revert Muslim, a man who lowers his gaze, walks with intention, and refuses to spill innocent blood even when surrounded by it. Then there's Zaira. A quiet, pious woman, scarred by a dreadful past and pulled into Ale's dangerous world through a marriage born of protection, not passion. But nothing stays clean in the dark. As loyalties crumble and secrets come to light, Ale and Zaira must decide: will faith and love be enough, or will the world they were forced into destroy them both?

There is a conspiracy to arrange marriages but the only girl he cares for prefers his enemy. ------ Kellan Krestloe has completed his first year of Nexus Academy. He has survived ruin, death and a summer of cleaning faeces and muck in the family's barn. And he thinks himself wiser in friendship too. But there remains a bigger problem. His former school peers are in trouble with the law and face the penalty of hanging for a crime he thinks he committed. Can he save them in time?

The storm said to the wall, "I rage to give you purpose." And then the storm said to me, "I rage to give you life."

Princess Dawn has spent her entire life trapped beneath the weight of a cruel king and a kingdom built on fear. When she finally escapes the palace, she is forced into a world she knows nothing about-one where survival is never guaranteed. Cain has always believed that keeping his head down was the safest way to survive. But after a chance encounter with a secret resistance, he finds himself pulled into a conflict that could change the fate of the kingdom forever. As their paths begin to intertwine, buried secrets, dangerous magic, and a tyrant's reign threaten to tear the kingdom apart. Some crowns are inherited. Others are destined to fall.

Alma has never questioned The Sanctuary. Beyond the pine forests lies the Noise, a corrupt and violent world abandoned by the faithful decades ago. Inside the compound, life is orderly. Silent. Pure. Every morning begins with prayer, every choice belongs to the elders, and every girl is taught the same truth: Obedience is love. Raised within the rigid teachings of Father Vale and the Church of the Holy Silence, Alma has spent her life preparing to become the kind of woman the Sanctuary demands, quiet, devout, unseen. But when her closest friend disappears without explanation and whispers of hidden truths begin surfacing beneath the compound's careful rituals, Alma starts to notice the cracks in the world she was taught to fear leaving. Jonah has noticed them for years. Assigned to maintain the Sanctuary's generators and forbidden technology, Jonah has seen enough hypocrisy to know the cult's holiness is built on lies. He's spent years surviving in silence after his brother vanished for asking too many questions. But the closer Alma gets to the truth, the more dangerous they both become. As Father Vale tightens his grip and an arranged marriage threatens to seal Alma's future forever, Alma and Jonah are forced to confront the terrifying possibility that escape may be their only chance at freedom. But leaving The Sanctuary is only the beginning. Because the outside world is louder, crueler, and far more overwhelming than Alma ever imagined, and some forms of conditioning do not end at the gates. *Cult of Silence* is a haunting psychological thriller about control, faith, survival, and what it truly means to choose your own life.

Memories are what make us who we are, so without them, who are we? Is it possible to live a happy and fulfilling life without knowing yourself? Or perhaps the question we should ask is; does it even matter to begin with?

Imagine a country where dilapidated houses and crumbling infrastructure are inhabited by a divided and despair-ridden people. Welcome to 2040 America. A once prosperous land has now become a dwindling dystopia, all under the oppressive rule of the Proletariats-a Marxist party hungry for money and power even if it comes at the people's expense. Amidst this, a young and courageous man rises to spread democratic change throughout America. Join Mohan as he attempts the impossible-to become president and defeat widespread Marxist influence, by spreading ideals of freedom, unity, and justice among the people.

"You may feel disgusted by me, Lillian. But remember. I'm your fucking fiancé. Not him". The minute he said those words , the whole world tuned out. The chatter of people, the honking of vehicles, and the football match playing on television. Everything became just pure white noise. I stood there, still like a lifeless statue. A thunderous voice boomed in my head and yanked me out of my shock, pulling me to the present moment. "You understand?" His voice was loud and clear, like a punch to the gut. "No," I said, my voice raspy. I couldn't let that happen. I couldn't let him treat me like that. "No," I said again, clenching my fists to stop them from shaking, "You are wrong. I'm just pretending to be your fiancé. I'm not your fiance, and I will never be." ===================================== Lillian is a highly ambitious girl in an unfortunate situation. She has a heart full of dreams and wants to be independent, successful, and happy. She wants to have a beautiful love story of her own but there she was, dressed up like a homely girl on the day of her engagement to a complete stranger. But her life takes a turn and when she gets the power to change her future with one simple decision, what will she choose? Will she do everything in her power to make her dreams come true or will she live with a broken heart in a life she hates for the rest of her life? ---------- This is my first story that's not a contest entry. Hope you like it. I warn you: It's a SLOWBURN.

*** A Man can change and decide anything: even the fate of the entire galaxy... *** ---The First Order has fallen and a New Jedi Order stands strong along a stronger New Republic*** The Galaxy has changed since the fall of the First Order, and Rey is a Master, determined to bring the rise of the Jedi Order like her master, and has trained an entire New Generation of Jedi and the flame that is the Light has never looked so strong- And the darkness has never looked so weak. That is until a mysterious force sensitive named, Kayden Joain Adirous, awakens after being freezed in carbonate for over 60 years. Soon he goes on adventure that will lead him to find out that not even the power of dark side nor the power of love can save him from his truest enemy: Himself... *** Witness a Star Wars story unlike anything ever told before from the point of view of a Jedi, see his epic rise to prominence, as he fights for the love of his family and the good of the Galaxy as he battles the dark side, and as he find out how and what it TRULY means to be a Jedi: and the struggles of one...

Which is greater - the ability to control the elements at will or the the limitless knowledge at your disposal? What happens when two worlds, one with mana as its source, were all manner of fantasy exists and one were science and technological advancements are at its peak, merge? When the biggest and most advanced research foundation in the galaxy, found out the possibility of interdimensional travel, they knew it was the greatest discovery that humanity has ever made. Driven by their great curiosity and desire for knowledge, they tested their theories and made daunting experiments to further this field of research. Leading this research was Dr. Al and his subordinates. One day, they were conducting their usual experiments, when something went wrong with the machine. It shone a bright light and it seemed it would explode, but it didn't. All the scientist inside the lab breath a sigh of relief. A scream was heard across room. Staring at the laboratory window, the pointed to the giant reptilian creature hovering above the ground waiting at the other side.

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