16thcentury Stories

While traveling to the Château de Lis to visit the familial home of Sybille LeClaire, she and her best friend, Thérèse 'Tess' Hardy, are transported back in time to 31 December 1535. As they have no way of returning to their own time, the friends set to surviving the alien world of 16th century French nobility while trying to fulfill the prophecy to possibly save the Kingdom of France and many people and cultures in Europe. ***Final editing December 2025***

It's the middle of the 16th Century. Twelve years after the great civil war that tore the kingdom of the eastvalley apart, peace finally had been established again. Mainly, at least. Heretic, one of the greatest arsonists and mass murderers was at large, burning down villages and slaughtering people. And his rising bounty attracted bounty hunters: "Deluge" how she was called, and her partners had made it their goal to end his remain of terror. But what they couldn't have guessed was the way bigger secret they would discover; And that they would have to team up with their enemy to prevent a war, that no one could win. Cover not mine! TW: Blood, mentions of alcohol, abuse, sexism, racism, people being hanged, burned alive and all the gross stuff that was commom in the middle ages. This is my first story on Wattpad and english isn't my first language, so please don't judge too hard but feel free to tell me, if there should be any fatal grammatical mistakes!

'1552.' Princess Margherita of Jülich-Cleves-Berg. Even though she was 13 and was going to be arranged.. But it didn't matter if you were 12 or younger. You still are going to be arranged whether you like it or not. King Edward VI was supposed to marry Mary, Queen of Scots, but he didn't hesitate to decline the marriage until Antonella arranged with Edward... Will she survive the life of THE Queen of England?

When Isabelle de Montfort arrives in England in 1509 to join her brother in the court of King Henry VII, she does not expect to find love, let alone win the heart of the future King of England. Their relationship does not take long to spiral into the perfect romance of a lifetime, but soon they forget the power of authority in the Tudor court and the lengths some people would go in order to thwart the course of true love. ↑temporary description, will be updated Note: Still in first draft/ developmental phase, all suggestions and improvements welcome :)

Captain Grace Monrey is a kick butt pirate queen yes, but she's still a girl yall! She's a strong independent woman who don't need no man, but if your offering... Drake Oakridge. A name feared by nearly all the world over, he's a fearsome pirate captain and he's never wanted anything. Until, that is, he meets Grace and falls in love on sight. annnnd Barin Cornett was there too I guess.

Rhea wants a life outside the lines. Phobos wants to be kept in check. Rhea wants to see what it's like in the lower classes. Phobos wants to live in the glory of wealth in the upper classes. Both have a passion for song and dance. It's 16th century Europe, and Phobos makes an astounding discovery. He finds a phonograph. The two must figure out how to use the insane invention before someone finds their little secret. Will you give me the honour of having this dance with you?

she was always the one to take the downfall of everything, always prepared to take the blame for major problems and minor problems. and there's always people around her, pleading her to stop, but she can't. she felt the need to atone for her sins. until a few chosen people walked- well, more like trampled- into her life and opened her eyes about the bad side of her selfless actions. who were these people? why did Allah bring them into her life? and what is the truth behind her unpredictable change? follow these cherished people in her life to explore the truth. the ugly truth. "Haya.....why....?"

What if Henry VIII had married differently? What if his choice of wives changed his reign and the whole of England's history forever? A young man sits on the throne of England with a face and charm that draws woman from all corners of the kingdom. There are those with years of training and tutoring in their heads: there are those with no plan but themselves; there are those who only see the empty throne and themselves to fill it. Henry VIII needs a Queen. He needs a son. He's the King of England. He always gets exactly what he wants. This time, he wants the woman of his dreams. Well, maybe two or three. *Started 28th August 2016* *Completed 16th February 2022* #39 in Historical Fiction 22/07/18 #29 in Fiction 17/08/20 >> Cover designed by the great @WorksbyAmeliss <<

The world works in strange ways, The Tsaritsa of Russia may be able to catch the heart of stone... but can she break it? In the world of Tudors, happiness ne'er lasts long. Cover is by me Jane Seymour x oc girl x girl Started: 9-13-20 Finished:

Sen is an orphan whose only family is Hashioni, a great yokai who has long defended their village from raiders and thieves. When Hashi falls prey to an illness known as The Rot, Sen embarks on a journey to find him a cure before the Rot consumes him entirely. Joined by two Buddhists, a ronin, and a wayward onna-bugeisha, his journey opens his eyes to a world he's never known and reveals that a much more sinister plot may be behind the illness that threatens to kill his friend. His destiny lies intertwined with Maru, a war orphan whose life belongs to the Sayonakidori - a sect of yokai hunters whose mission is to defend humanity. A contract for a demon who killed the son of a wealthy samurai sets him on a journey that makes him begin to question everything he's ever been taught. When the contract begins to be more than it appears, Maru must decide whether his loyalty lies with the people to whom he owes his life or to himself. When the two finally meet, their lives change in a way neither of them anticipate in an age where endless war has tipped the balance of the world and calls out for the Disciples of Hachiman, the ancient Kami-sent warriors destined to keep the balance between yokai and humanity.

In the year 1508, the divinely inspired and distinguished artist Michelangelo Buonarroti reluctantly began to work on the walls of the Sistine Chapel by order of the pope. He had labored vigorously to perfect his masterpiece, and halfway on its completion, he was keen on anyone skulking around trying to catch a glimpse of his artwork for inspiration. He would not let another man plagiarize his work, he would not renounce the Sistine Chapel to anyone. Especially to Raphael. Michelangelo's fierce rivalry with Raphael Sanzio could've been solely based on their differences and competition for fame and fortune. But the sculptor's hatred towards a fellow artist could be much more deeper and complex than we think.

Anne Boleyn is rescued from Tower of London by King Francis I. When on safe in France, she divorces Henry and Francis shows great interest for her and immediately proposes to her. She accepts his offer, mostly to get revenge on Henry and The Queen, but Francis is crazy about her. Will her feelings change?

Just a short collection of fantasy romance short stories!

The Doctor and Rose travel to 15th century, only to end up a century later than they were supposed to. The habitants of 1562 England take suspicion in the Doctor's and Rose's actions, only to bring them to grave danger. Will they be able to get out of their nasty situation?

Morgana Fletcher doesn't have the life of anyone who lives in this century. Why? Because she lives in 16th century England. When Morgana was a featus in her mother's belly, her mother was cursed by a powerful dark witch. Morgana bore the curse. She was born with such mighty power that it was nearly impossible to control. Her family did their very best to keep anyone from finding out Morgana's dark secret or else Morgana would've been sentenced to death. But now that she's 16 and her parents are dead, she has no one to protect her from her power. From her magic. The thing that makes her who she really is. But Morgana will not give up. She will do whatever it takes and honour Boadicea by being a mighty warrior. Only, she'll be a warrior with magic. Read Morgana's story as she fights her way to become a warrior in Camelot.

Names Not Spoken: The Forgotten Oarsmen of Lepanto Historical Fiction | War | Croatia They came from burned villages and broken fortresses, pressed into service beneath foreign flags. Croatian oarsmen - nameless, voiceless, faithful - rowed toward the blood-soaked waters of Lepanto, where empires clashed and history forgot them. This is not the story of kings. It is the story of silence, salt, and survival.

A doctor who studies cadavers leaves his home to attend the Grand Duchess's masquerade ball; only special guests are selected every year, and witness the beauty of Adrienne. He leaves and never returns, leaving his wife to be presumed widowed. However, Renwick is very much alive, and during his absence he commits seven deadly and grave sins. ------------ A seven part tale of a man who becomes a monster. Each sin he commits, a new horror writing style unfolds, presenting seven various types of scare. Highest rank: 315th Cover was made by @AAKhan! If you like the cover, then go visit his page!

{*~First Book of Soul Calibur: Libra of Souls~*} -------------------- {*~IMPORTANT NOTE~*} I do NOT own Soul Calibur VI nor its characters. I only own my original characters that I had put in the story already, or will about to put later in future chapters. This story is the first book of a fanfic that I made based on the Libra of Soul story mode of the said game as well, yet only with some alternate changes. Feel free to comment down some feedback and reviews. It would be a great help. I hope you will enjoy reading and have a nice day to you all~! -------------------- {*~INTRODUCTION~*} (Based Off/From the Opening of the Game) Transcending history and the world, a tale of souls and swords, eternally retold. Soul Edge, a legendary sword and devourer of souls... Buried in the darkest reaches of history, it was brought back to light in the 16th century. Soul Edge was later claimed by the notorious pirate Cervantes as the sword adapted itself to its new owner by splitting into two. Possessed by the evil weapons, Cervantes began a bloody reign of terror, but was eventually defeated by a ninja known as Taki when a female warrior named Sophitia was able to destroy one of the swords. However, one of Soul Edge's two blades still remained. The sword then fell into the hands of Siegfried, whose mind was twisted and unwell. It was not long after that a pillar of light pierced the heavens, the product of rampant evil - the Evil Seed. No one could have predicted it would become a catalyst for catastrophe across the world... Our story takes place in the 16th century.

هذه قصة خيالية من القرن 16م، هي ليست مجرد حكاية عابرة تُروى ثم تُنسى. إنها عالم كامل من الغموض، الأسرار، والخطط الخفية التي قد تجعلك تتساءل: ما الذي نعرفه حقًا عن العدالة، وما الذي نجهله عن أولئك الذين يزعمون الدفاع عنها؟ يجد المحقق مالك نفسه فجأة في مواجهة خطة محكمة، صيغت بخطوات دقيقة، هدفها واضح: إبعاده عن فريق التحقيقات، وإقصاؤه من المكان الذي عاش فيه كل تفاصيل شغفه بالبحث عن الحقيقة. لكن السؤال: من يقف خلف هذه الخطة؟ وهل هي مجرد رغبة شخصية من أحد زملائه، أم أن الأمر أعمق بكثير؟ مع كل خطوة يخطوها، يكتشف مالك أن الفريق الذي ظن أنه بيته الآمن لم يعد كما كان. الوجوه المألوفة لم تعد تبعث على الثقة، والكلمات التي اعتاد أن يسمعها باتت تحمل في طياتها شكوكًا وأسئلة مبطنة. من هو الصديق؟ ومن هو العدو؟ ومن المستفيد من إقصائه؟ This is a fictional story set in the 16th century. It is not merely a tale to be told and forgotten, but a whole world of mystery, secrets, and hidden schemes that will leave you questioning: what do we truly know about justice, and what remains concealed by those who claim to defend it? Investigator Malik suddenly finds himself facing a meticulously crafted plan, designed with precision, with one clear goal: to cast him out of the circle of investigators and remove him from the very place where he had poured all his passion for seeking the truth. Yet the real question remains: who is behind this plan? Is it simply the envy of a colleague, or something much deeper?