Many saints in the stories feel far away, like pretty pictures on church walls. We forget that in real life, they had no idea what would happen next. Their next choice could cost them everything.

And somehow, these heroes found the courage to act. We want their stories. Think of it like Marvel, with haloes!

We want stories that feel real and alive. We want to feel the pounding heart. The tight chest. The memories that challenge them from childhood. Show the world around them. What does the street smell like? What was normal for that day and time? What do they expect will happen? Do real research. Make it feel true.

These aren't stories you read in church. These are the ones to keep a teen awake past bedtime. Stories that make them close the book, set their teeth, and think, "I want courage like that. I want to grow into that kind of person." And then they go to prayer.

We're looking for ten finalist stories, to be published together in one book. Every dollar the book earns goes to the authors forever. And we're excited that Rose John Sheffler has graciously agreed to anonymously read the top 3 entries, and decide on our finalist!

The deadline is Easter, 2026. We can't wait to see what you create!