things that aren't fantasy
4 stories
A Shrine to an Unknown God by astrologay
A Shrine to an Unknown God
astrologay
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Antigone Katsaros was born and raised in a cult. Now, at eighteen, she doesn't know what wifi is, but she's well-versed in the old gods. [A Wattpad featured story.]
emotional support (a short story) - sailorwrites by sailorwrites
emotional support (a short story) - sailorwrites
sailorwrites
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Clover, a simple ginger cat, lived in the hospital, giving support during challenging times to whoever needed his affection. His job never meant anything to him-that is, until he met Abi. *this story took me ages to write. If I see this plagiarized in any way, shape, or form, I can and will wreak havoc on your life. Thank you :) word count: 2,987
𝒆𝒗𝒂𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒄𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 by queenie-the-writer
𝒆𝒗𝒂𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒄𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆
queenie-the-writer
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"𝐒𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞. 𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐧𝐨 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫." A love story, wrenched apart in one summer. Will they find their way back to each other? Inspired by the enchanting song "betty" by iconic artist Taylor Swift, EVANESCENCE is told from the perspective of two seventeen-year-olds who are both processing the end of their romantic relationship. Following them through their last year of high school, each will have feelings to overcome and mistakes to make up for. Heartbroken and reeling, Elle Jackson does everything in her power to avoid her former love - but Adam Carter's persistence in his pursuit of forgiveness and reconciliation proves infuriatingly hard to overcome. Will Adam be able to get through to Elle? Will she ever forgive him? Time is running out before Adam leaves for college and they both move on with their lives. If he doesn't get the chance to apologize to Elle...his regret will slowly consume him. { total word count : 5.3k }
Star's Crossing by Madeleine_Graves
Star's Crossing
Madeleine_Graves
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{WATTY'S 2020 WINNER & EDITOR'S PICK.} Hopeless romantic and aspiring writer Mare Atwood has fallen madly in love with her childhood correspondent. There's only one catch-she doesn't know who he is. When the beaus of Star's Crossing return from boarding school to begin the courting season, Mare is determined to uncover the identity of her writer, flout her family's intentions of orchestrating an advantageous marriage, and procure the life of writing and romance she's always sought. But as in the tales she so adores, it won't be easy. Galas, masquerades, picnics, and hunts-alongside an old friend, a former teacher, and an unlikely ally, Mare delves into an investigation that leaves her torn between three clever, deceptive, and wealthy young bachelors. If Mare can confirm which is her writer and claim his hand before the courting season ends, she'll have her wish: the love of her life, a valuable marriage, and a future of writing romance. But with the eyes of Star's Crossing upon her, a business plot forcing invisible hands, and the unwillingness of her writer to come forward-Mare's future may not end in triumph, but tragedy. Set against the gilded Victorian backdrop of coastal Connecticut and lush with pre-war luxury, fans of Jane Austen, Margaret Mitchell, and Louisa May Alcott are sure to enjoy this lighthearted, lyrical novel of young love, independence, and identity. #1 Literary #1 YA Romance #1 Victorian #1 Lyrical #8 General Fiction