Ten Stories · One Courageous World

Spirit Warriors

Meet the children who discover their inner courage, the adults who show up for them, and the emotional monsters they learn to face together.

10 short stories47 characters

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The Spirit Warriors Collection

Story 01 · 6 Characters

OG the Overwhelm Ogre

Princess Warrior and a courageous group of friends face the feeling that everything is simply too much.

Story Theme

Overwhelm & taking one step at a time

Princess Warrior

Hero

Guardian Hero

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Maya

Hero

Young Hero

Human

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Emily

Supporting

Friend

Human

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Jasmine

Supporting

Friend

Human

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Zaria

Supporting

Friend

Human

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OG

Monster

Emotional Monster

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Story 02 · 5 Characters

Deppy the Depression Monster

Lucy and the people who care for her stand together against the loneliness and isolation Deppy brings.

Story Theme

Sadness, connection & asking for help

Lucy

Hero

Young Hero

Human

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Harper

Supporting

Friend

Human

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Lucy's Mom

Supporting

Parent

Human

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Lucy's Dad

Supporting

Parent

Human

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Deppy

Monster

Emotional Monster

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Story 03 · 6 Characters

The Bullying Brute

Ethan, Prince Warrior, and the adults around them confront bullying with courage, empathy, and support.

Story Theme

Bullying, courage & kindness

Prince Warrior

Hero

Guardian Hero

Human

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Ethan Miller

Hero

Young Hero

Human

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Brandon Cole

Antagonist

Classmate

Human

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Mr. Parker

Supporting

Teacher

Human

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Ethan's Mom

Supporting

Parent

Human

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Bullying Brute

Monster

Emotional Monster

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Story 04 · 5 Characters

Doug the Doubt Demon

Timmy learns that doubt does not get to decide what he can try, especially with a caring team beside him.

Story Theme

Self-doubt, confidence & encouragement

Timmy

Hero

Young Hero

Human

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Sophie

Supporting

Friend & Cheerleader

Human

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Timmy's Mom

Supporting

Parent

Human

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Timmy's Dad

Supporting

Parent & Coach

Human

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Doug

Monster

Emotional Monster

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Story 05 · 4 Characters

Gerry the Grief Goliath

Samantha and her family make room for grief while remembering that love remains even after loss.

Story Theme

Grief, memory & healing

Samantha

Hero

Young Hero

Human

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Samantha's Mom

Supporting

Parent

Human

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Samantha's Dad

Supporting

Parent

Human

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Gerry

Monster

Emotional Monster

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Story 06 · 6 Characters

Gus the People-Pleasing Goblin

Tyler and his teammates learn that kindness can include saying no and honoring their own needs.

Story Theme

Boundaries, teamwork & being yourself

Tyler

Hero

Young Hero

Human

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Jun Chen

Supporting

Teammate

Human

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Kai Chen

Supporting

Teammate

Human

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Mason

Supporting

Teammate

Human

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Coach Ramirez

Supporting

Coach

Human

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Gus

Monster

Emotional Monster

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Story 07 · 3 Characters

Percy the Perfection Phantom

Lily learns that good work does not have to be flawless and that mistakes are part of growing.

Story Theme

Perfectionism, mistakes & self-acceptance

Lily

Hero

Young Hero

Human

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Emma

Supporting

Lily's Best Friend

Human

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Percy

Monster

Emotional Monster

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Story 08 · 4 Characters

Connie the Compulsion Creature

Kelly and her family face Connie together, replacing secrecy and fear with patience and support.

Story Theme

Compulsions, support & confidence

Kelly

Hero

Young Hero

Human

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Kelly's Mom

Supporting

Parent

Human

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Kelly's Dad

Supporting

Parent

Human

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Connie

Monster

Emotional Monster

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Story 09 · 4 Characters

Rocky the Rage Rhino

Roel and his team discover that anger can be understood, managed, and expressed without causing harm.

Story Theme

Anger, regulation & better choices

Roel Garcia

Hero

Young Hero

Human

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Marcus

Supporting

Teammate

Human

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Coach Smith

Supporting

Coach

Human

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Rocky

Monster

Emotional Monster

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Story 10 · 4 Characters

Sam the Shame Shadow

Keller learns that shame grows in silence and weakens when caring people remind him who he truly is.

Story Theme

Shame, truth & self-worth

Keller

Hero

Young Hero

Human

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Keller's Mom

Supporting

Parent

Human

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Keller's Dad

Supporting

Parent

Human

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Sam Shadow

Monster

Emotional Monster

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What These Stories Stand For

The Heart of Spirit Warriors

It's OK to not be OK

Every feeling is valid. You are allowed to struggle.

Ask for Help

Asking for help is one of the bravest things you can do.

You Are Stronger Than You Think

The courage is already inside you.

Kindness as Courage

Being kind to yourself and others takes real strength.

Mental Health & Healing

Healing is real, possible, and worth fighting for.

You Matter

Every child deserves to feel seen, heard, and loved.

For Parents & Educators

Resources & Support

Discussion Guides

Age-appropriate conversation starters for each story.

Educator Resources

Classroom activities and lesson connections. Coming soon.

Parent Corner

Tips for supporting children through emotional struggles. Coming soon.

Character Encyclopedia

Explore every character across Renaye Rutherford’s worlds.

“It's OK to not be OK. But it's NOT OK to give up.”

Written for every child who needed someone to show up, and every adult who loves them.