Historical fiction
5 stories
The Mobster's Girl by QueenMorgan
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Stella Erickson has always been one to follow rules. Living in the 1920's, as a dancer, it is often hard for her to uphold her beliefs, yet alone make any friends. When she meets Jack Moretti, everything changes, and suddenly, prudish Stella is carefree and finds herself breaking rules...and she loves it. Can she get past Jack's career? And can she avoid falling in love with him?
To Become A Con Artist by Sincerely_EAH
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Con Artist (noun): a person who cheats or tricks others by persuading them to believe something that is not true. The Scene: New York City 1926 The Girl: Claire Manor knows little about the world outside of her tenement slum. However, she's sure of one thing, the dazzling life of a liberated young woman in the 20s. But she can only fantasize about the dresses, booze, and glamour because her duty is to help her widowed mother make ends meet. The Opportunity: One night she goes to a speakeasy and engages in a risky act. Soon after, she is caught by a mysterious man, Leonardo Bendino, who offers her the chance to experience the world of wit and art as her mentor. The Problem: Claire begins to fall for the handsome and arrogant mentor while realizing how dangerous conning can be. There's a reason why con artists are so exclusive and Claire is about to find out what it takes To Become A Con Artist. *I do not own any of the images. Images in this story are copyright to their respectful owners. *COMPLETED
••Ocean Eyes•• Thomas Shelby by mollielou638
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Tessa Bridie never belonged in the 21st century and after finding a photo album in her grandmas attic from the 1920s, she is catapulted 100 years into the past and into a life she never should have had. Thomas Shelby/OC---matured themes and subject matters!
A 1920s Short Story by NAL_Author_
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The year was 1920 and Robert Chambers, being the youngest son of his large family was entrusted with the task of retrieving food for his extremely poor family.
Love and Liquor by swickflick
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Its New York, 1924, and Prohibition is in full swing, which means so is the Mafia. Grace Hanson is a seventeen year old that's just graduated from high school, waiting for her life to begin. In the meantime, she lives with her father, Dr. George Hanson. Unfortunately, her father has gotten himself into a bit of a tough situation. To get him out of it, Grace makes an agreement with some dangerous men: Her marriage for her father's life. Now Grace has been thrust deep into the world of the underground mafia. Trying to catch her bearings, and cope with her new husband, Luca, and his family of criminals may prove to be too much for her.