Historical Stories
16 stories
The Dying Crane by LeChatKie
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Yui had it all--the beloved daughter of a feudal lord, an unearthly beauty that moves men to write sonnets, and a heart of gold. Only, she wishes for one thing. To overcome the illness that eats her soul day by day. She folds paper cranes each night until the thousandth will grant her wish. But thoughts of health might not be granted when a looming rebellion is stirring, and a new slave is threatening to throw her life and heart in a disarray.
Talon the Black (Dragonwall Series # 1) by addicted2dragons
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**Preview Only** When a wounded dragon falls from the sky, Claire Evans runs into a cornfield to rescue it. This isn't just any dragon, he's a shifter, one of six royal protectors, and helping him has consequences. Claire finds herself traipsing--or rather, flying--across the kingdom of Dragonwall. She must face Dragonwall's king. King Talon is not like those before him. Troubled and temperamental, he is scarred by more than the events that shaped him. Worst of all, he is mateless. With no queen and no heir, his subjects are demanding he abandon tradition and marry into nobility. There is a rising threat at his borders, whispers of a sorcerer. Soon, he will have greater problems than that of finding a wife. Modern meets medieval in this seven-book series filled with magical creatures and adventure. This epic fantasy is a slow burn romance that follows multiple POVs, woven together around Claire, a small town Indiana gal. If you've ever wondered what it might be like to get sucked into a fantastical world beyond our own, look no further! **Read Exclusively On Wattpad**
The Wandering God by greydaygirl
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*FEATURED* Ao is a wrathful, ravenous former god trapped in a human body and sentenced to roam the Inner Empire for all eternity. Eternity is rather dull, until she meets a green-eyed prince and his friends. The prince offers her a deal; help him and she can get revenge on the ones who stripped her of her godhood. Sounds like a good offer right? But with the prince's offer comes danger, deceit, and enough almond pudding to drown a dragon. Oh well, at least eternity isn't dull anymore. *~*~*~*~*~* Recommended for ages 16+. Contains some mature themes that may not be appropriate for younger readers (violence, language, suicide, non-explicit intimacy). Beautiful cover drawn and designed by @RiaNorton! Featured Aug 10, 2018. Thank you Wattpad ❤️ Wattys long list. Sept 1, 2018. 😱 Best Female Protagonist Sass Awards 2019 🏆 Best Action/Adventure Novel Black Cat Awards 2019 🥉 Best Fantasy Novel Fiction Awards, Shortlisted Best Fantasy Novel Pantheon Awards 2020🥇
My Unlikely Best Friend by Gigi_washere
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Dawn Smith was very bright and always managed to put smiles on anyone's face. Unfortunately, all that changed when she was diagnosed with a deadly illness at an early age. She hung onto her faith, desperately hoping that there was still a slim chance that she'd get healed. Although, being told a few years later at fourteen, that her illness was now incurable, the little faith she held on to had shattered into millions of pieces. She was now left with the idea that there was no God, or if there was one, then He must not love or care for her. So, she changed her views on life, and hated it. But then, an unlikely boy comes into her life and change everything. Will it be for the better or for the worse? Started: April 29, 2016 Ended: May 26, 2018
Indignant Heart by AnonMahya
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"Born again, are you all dreaming? Wake up! Nicodemus was right! There's no way you can be born again! We're all already here, we were born! Now, we're gonna die! It's as simple as that." My face was hot and my hands were shaking. We're all gonna die... I pushed the memory back and shook my head, eyes angry and staring down the pastor. "Jesus fed his disciples and all the people around him a whole bunch of crap and they ate it." "Naomi!" "He didn't know what he was talking about because fictional characters in a story never do. They say the lines their authors give them because it's their job to. They don't exist. He never existed. You all should realize that sooner or later instead of wasting your time here, it's screwing with your minds." A pin could have dropped from the top floor and we would all hear it. "Then why don't you just leave." The cold words plummeted against my chest as quickly as they came. That was the pin drop, the end to all the excitement, but not. My heart hammered against my rib cage as the voice echoed through my ears, playing over and over. His words, they were insulting, they hurt, but I didn't show it. I turned and faced him and his eyes remained indifferent towards me. I froze in my seat. They were once this bright hazel, but they seemed darker now, furious. "If you feel that way, then leave." He spat. His jaw clicked at the end of his sentence. "Take your opinions, take your anger, take your indignant heart, and leave this church." ~~~ It never occurred to Naomi that He could have been real, that maybe a life of emotional hardship was the plan for her all along. If it had occurred, she never accepted the thought. She never accepted anything, but Carter. What was life? What was love? What was pain? What was happiness? What is God? Read the story of a broken girl who finds the truth through love.
Nezzar by Precious_Nkem
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King Nebuchadnezzar was a beast of war, ripping through nation after nation and carrying home spoils to great Babylon. He was unaware of two ruthless spiritual entities tasked with keeping his war-mongering in check, neither did he contemplate gods from neighbouring territories and long-imprisoned enemies shaking awake and setting their gaze upon the principality of Babylon. Amid tension among gods, spirits, and angels, King Nebuchadnezzar prepares for battle against the kingdom of Media despite an arranged marriage treaty signed by his late father. But Princess Amytis of Media is determined to do anything to keep the beastly king from bringing war to her home. Will she succeed, and will Nebuchadnezzar survive the crossfire between gods, spirits, and angels? @HistoricalFiction Top 3 Reads (The Historical Awards 2022)
Jezebel by Precious_Nkem
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Jezebel, a Sidonian princess, is feared and worshipped for her ruthless ways. When she marries King Ahab, she sees an opportunity to control him and his kingdom. But as war breaks out between Sidonian gods and angels, Jezebel's true intentions are revealed. She will stop at nothing to gain power, even if it means sacrificing those she claims to love. *Based on biblical records of Queen Jezebel and King Ahab. *Supernatural aspects are purely fictional.
Fates Entwined by btsobsessedmills
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Power hungry nobles, cunning royal consorts and ruthless and ambitious kings and princes- the Imperial Palace has it all. From treachery, drama, revenge, lies, back-stabbing, double-crossing, ruthless power struggles, betrayal, plots and schemes- the Imperial Palace is a very dangerous place to be for the weak hearted. Unfortunately for her, Kim Hye-ri finds herself stuck in the middle of it all. And to add icing to the cake that is the "royal mess" that she's in- she's completely clueless as to what to do to survive in the Imperial Palace. Not to mention that she finds herself stuck amidst two brothers and the most iconic power struggles for the royal throne. What will she do? Who will she choose when her heart refuses even the thought of betraying either? Which path will she ultimately decide to take? Will she succumb to the addiction of power? And will the once naïve Lady Kim end up losing all that is dear to her in the process? HIGHEST RANKINGS: #1 in saeguk #3 in ancientkorea #7 in goreyo
My Soul Will Find Yours [Completed] by YouAreStellar
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Hello. I am Hinata Yang. Don't let my name fool you, I am neither Japanese nor Chinese. I am a South East Asian with a deceiving name. Twelve days ago, I went to Kyoto to explore and experience fall foliage but my curiosity was rewarded by something else. It sounds crazy but I met my love centuries before I was born. You might be asking how that could happen, but will you listen to my story? I won't leave a single detail behind, I promise to tell you how I met Shogun Kirishima Kaname despite being born in the 21st century. Will you listen to my story? This is how it all began... ~~~ Cover art by and used with permission from Clémence Gouy (https://www.instagram.com/chou_a_la_clem/). ~~~ Inspired by the iconic Jude Deveraux's A Knight in Shining Armor. ♡