Love & Relationships
A young soldier keeps a worn photograph of his partner tucked inside his helmet. Even in the chaos of the battlefield, he whispers the same promise every night: “I’ll come home to you.”
romantic love
A freshman starts high school unsure of who they are. After trying sports, clubs, and new classes, they slowly begin to understand what truly matters to them.
coming of age
A school president starts changing rules just because they can — no one challenges them because they’re afraid.
abuse of power
A student sees another being bullied and has to choose between stepping in or walking away.
moral choices
A student feels embarrassed by their worn clothes because others have expensive brands.
social status
A teen raised by her grandmother learns the stories of her family’s struggles and sacrifices. She keeps the old recipes alive to honor the woman who raised her.
family love
A student begins to question why she chooses certain hobbies and clothes — are they for herself or to fit in?
self-discovery
A group of citizens protests a rule that limits their freedoms, even though the government warns them to stop.
authority vs. rebellion
After someone steals from him, a boy debates whether to get even or let it go.
revenge vs. forgiveness
A family works multiple jobs to afford basic needs.
wealth vs. poverty
A girl avoids mirrors, convinced she isn’t good enough. Over time, through journaling, she learns to speak to herself with more kindness.
self-love
A boy moves to a new country and struggles to balance his home traditions with the expectations at school.
cultural identity
A popular student uses rumors to keep their social status high at school.
social hierarchy
A community demands fair treatment after years of being ignored by local leaders.
social justice
A young girl dreams of one day becoming a city leader, even though no one from her neighborhood ever has.
class mobility
A boy secretly writes poems about someone who will never notice him. He throws each one away but keeps writing more.
unrequited love
A teen feels pressured to act “normal,” even though expressing their true self feels right.
individual vs. society
A leader begins with good intentions but slowly becomes obsessed with control.
corruption of power
A character must choose between following the law or doing what they believe is right.
law vs. conscience
A student is treated unfairly because of assumptions made about where they come from.
prejudice
Two students from rival groups grow close, but both know they could be punished for even speaking to one another.
forbidden love
A student constantly asks: “What am I supposed to do with my life?” especially when everyone around them seems confident.
search for meaning
A quiet student finally stands up for themselves and refuses to be pushed around anymore.
personal empowerment
A protest group fights for equal opportunities in schools.
human rights
An older generation believes young people are ruining traditions; the young think the elders refuse to change.
tradition vs. progress