Historical Reading
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Intrepid (HBO War-Snafu Shelton) [on hold] by ahkmenrad
Intrepid (HBO War-Snafu Shelton) [on hold]
ahkmenrad
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"he wanted her; she'd never tell secretly she wanted him as well."
A Penny's Worth of Affection by Neon_chocolates
A Penny's Worth of Affection
Neon_chocolates
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SAMPLE COPY! The complete book is now available on Amazon (links on my profile). This version on Wattpad is a sample copy only and is incomplete. Penelope Inglewood discovers her brother is in love with the betrothed of the most ruthless man in England, The Duke Of Newbridge. She must find a way to save her family from ruin and turn her brother's affections elsewhere. When the Duke Of Newbridge decides to confront his rival in love, he finds himself completely intrigued by the small, but determined woman. Will Penelope be able to keep her heart and her head in the presence of this dangerous, yet intoxicating villain who seeks to punish her brother?
Wuthering Heights (1847) by EmilyBronte
Wuthering Heights (1847)
EmilyBronte
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Wuthering Heights is a wild, passionate story of the intense and almost demonic love between Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff, a foundling adopted by Catherine's father. After Mr Earnshaw's death, Heathcliff is bullied and humiliated by Catherine's brother Hindley and wrongly believing that his love for Catherine is not reciprocated, leaves Wuthering Heights, only to return years later as a wealthy and polished man. He proceeds to exact a terrible revenge for his former miseries. The action of the story is chaotic and unremittingly violent, but the accomplished handling of a complex structure, the evocative descriptions of the lonely moorland setting and the poetic grandeur of vision combine to make this unique novel a masterpiece of English literature.
Love, Elvis (CAUTION SEXUAL CONTENT) by LoveOfMyKind
Love, Elvis (CAUTION SEXUAL CONTENT)
LoveOfMyKind
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BASED ON A TRUE STORY. Over one billion records sold worldwide.150 albums and singles hit gold, platinum and multi-platinum. Almost every song he recorded hit America's Top 100 Charts. His concerts hit record setting attendance records. He has entered the hall of fame for every single music genre and is known throughout the world by his first name. I never believed in love, but I had an open mind to it. Day by day, I waited for my prince. Never did I even think my prince would be one of the most famous people in the world. I knew Elvis. Not only did I know him, but I loved him. No, I don't mean some insane fan-girl that screams at the merest sight of him. I mean, love. I knew him in a way, I didn't even know was possible. He was a mysterious man... Actually, I believe that is what drew us close to eachother. I'm writing this, because I want everyone to know what the man behind the rockin' pelvis was really like. -This story is based off of actual experiences my Grandma D had back in her 'kinder years'. I didn't believe her when I was younger, but after she died I found a diary and photos. It was the most tragic reality love story I've ever heard. I read her diarys as best I could, and I have decided to tell everyone about it! Please enjoy! (Sorry I couldn't really go into too much detail! Somethings I'm sure the Presley's would like to keep a secret, and this book would have been the longest book ever....I am in the process of editing though, so make sure you read again if you've already read!)
Forever Young, Always Beautiful (E.P) by anon-leno
Forever Young, Always Beautiful (E.P)
anon-leno
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Have you ever wondered who took all those rare candid photos of the King that you only come across every once in a while? Do you ever wonder, in a world of people out for his fame and wealth, who Elvis would let close enough to take such intimate photographs? Did you ever consider that it was someone close to him, no one professional, who took them? Annabel Jenkins - she'd prefer if you call her Annie - was only 14 years old when she moved to Memphis, Tennessee. The move was a result of her father's new job, for which he brought Annie and her mother along with him. Upon starting at the local high school, Humes High, Annie found herself as an outcast. As she was no one particularly special, not gifted in an outright glance, people just ignored her. There was the odd comment, maybe something to do with her auburn hair or her older looking, fuller figure, but they were just jealous girls or disrespectful boys. She had it nowhere near as bad as the school's resident punch bag, a kid called Elvis Presley. Annie recognised him; they lived two houses apart. And because of their common ground as outcasts, they quickly became friends. And so started a friendship that would last until Elvis' last breath. Forever Young, Always Beautiful - The Memoir of Annie Jenkins
A Thing Called Love by Preslynn
A Thing Called Love
Preslynn
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Elvis Presley finds himself stationed in a quaint little German town, where he meets Rosemarie, a local teacher who swore to herself that she would never fall in love with a solider. Unfortunately for Rosemarie, you cannot choose who you fall in love with.
After Dead ( The Book Thief Fanfiction ) by ohthatbookthief
After Dead ( The Book Thief Fanfiction )
ohthatbookthief
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The books always have an end. But they are some times that we think that it is over, but the only thing that is over is the chapter. There are many stories about how people survived to the bombings, and how some people didn't. I have a very long list of people who died and I carried in my arms. That single night at Himmel Street, and a lonely girl crying over the dead, thin body of her best friend, holding him close by his pajama's shirt. That lonely girl moved from the most poor street to the richest street from Molching. But she stopped being 'the lonely girl' back to 'the book thief' when a boy with smoky hair pushed her out the road with his bicycle. That lonely girl who had no one was hit by a wave of luckiness and love ( and a bicycle ).That lonely girl is Liesel Meminger. - - - - - - After Dead™ is based on the best-selling novel The Book Thief™ by Markus Zusak. Some of the characters ARE NOT included in the original book and are property of the fan fiction's author.
The Death of Rudy Steiner (the book thief) by Auroradeatra
The Death of Rudy Steiner (the book thief)
Auroradeatra
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This is my version of the death of Rudy Steiner in 'The Book Thief'. (You do not need to read 'The Book Thief' before you read this.) BTW this is a story that takes place in Germany during the second world war.
The Kingmaker's Pawn by medievalrose
The Kingmaker's Pawn
medievalrose
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Isabelle Neville, first born daughter of the infamous Kingmaker, lives for the day she can marry her handsome prince. With the new king falling out of favour Isabelle finds herself an enemy of the crown. Her father plots behind the kings back and she is betrothed to the kings brother. Isabelle has never been happier her father is to make her queen. George, Duke of Clarence was the most handsome man Isabelle could imagine marrying. Upon their marriage happiness seemed a certainty. But it does not take long for this bliss to turn sour, and Isabelle sees she is little more than her father's pawn, to use as he wishes in his quest for greater power. In her father's plots to place her on the throne of England she finds herself struggling for allegiance, the queen is a witch and the king her husband's greatest enemy. When the country returns to war and her fate is placed once more in the hands of men. Will Isabelle ever see her happiness? Cover made by: @lucida-
An Unexpected Love by nmmorton
An Unexpected Love
nmmorton
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*Highest Rank #1 in Historical Fiction* Shy and awkward Elizabeth Montgomery doesn't think she'll ever find love. As her family's former plantation struggles in Reconstruction era Virginia, she's afraid she'll find herself either betrothed to the wrong man through an arranged marriage, or a spinster living with her widowed father. However, Elizabeth's sister Amelia is vibrant and charming, and sure to secure a valuable match. When two wealthy, eligible bachelors come to her family's plantation home for a visit, Elizabeth finds that she has to depend on her faith more than ever. Edward Stanton is a cocky bank owner's son, and his father, Charles, is pressuring him to take a wealthy wife to create a banking empire. As Edward resists his father's demands, the stakes become higher and higher, pointing to evidence that Charles has underlying motives for forcing a particular match on Edward. Will an unexpected love emerge from so much greed and manipulation? *Completed May 2015*