17thcentury Stories

She was amiss - out of place - and, coincidentally, also out of time. Her mother used to say, 'Everything happens for a reason'. But Jen was struggling to find a plausible reason why the universe would pluck her out of the comfortable 21st Century and discard her in 17th Century France; a million miles away from home. As returning to her own time grows evermore unlikely and she's pinched herself enough times to make certain of her reality, Jen must learn to adapt to her new surroundings and do what at first seemed impossible: survive. But as women's rights are seemingly non-existent - the only "jobs" available being that of wife, barmaid, servant or whore - Jen is more inclined towards the more unsavoury tactics of survival. || highest rankings || #1 in themusketeers #1 in aramis

The landing of Gustavus Adolphus on the Baltic island of Usedom in 1630 shatters the fragile balance of the Thirty Years' War. As the Imperial Diet convenes in Regensburg, news of Sweden's intervention spreads through the halls of the Empire while princes quarrel over armies, taxes, and the authority of the Emperor. French envoys maneuver among the electors, rebellious cities like Magdeburg seek foreign protection, and the greatest general of the Empire-the Duke of Friedland, Albrecht von Wallenstein-is cast down by the very princes who once depended on his victories. The war that had consumed Germany for over a decade now enters a far more dangerous phase. Watching these events unfold is the young King of Hungary, Ferdinand III. Present at every council yet holding no formal authority, he studies the rivalries, betrayals, and ambitions that govern the Empire. As Sweden advances and Imperial command falters, Ferdinand becomes determined to prove himself worthy of the dynasty he will inherit. From the intrigues of Regensburg to the campaigns that follow, his rivalry with the fallen Duke of Friedland and his struggle to secure command will shape the road to a single decisive moment-the great clash of armies at Nördlingen.

Two men. Two minds. One impossible gravity. What if Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov had been physicists in the 17th century? In a world where the Church still watches and burns, Shane is a brilliant recluse, weighed down by secrets and sin. Ilya is bold, irreverent, and impossible to ignore. They meet at a hidden symposium of scientists in Florence, where sharp debate turns to sharper attraction. Their rivalry becomes fascination. Fascination becomes desire. But desire, in this world, is dangerous. Both are men of reason. Both know the risks. And yet, as their theories bend the rules of the universe, they find themselves falling into each other's orbit, where there are no laws to save them from the cost. In a time of silence and suppression, love is the most radical act of all. The Weight of Light is a slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers reimagining of two of history's greatest rivals. A story of brilliance, yearning, and the cost of burning too brightly.

On the first Monday of April 1625, in Paris, Monsieur Charles d'Avaloy, a lieutenant in Louis XIII's Guard, suddenly finds himself mixed up in some high intrigue. Other than duels (which, admittedly, he has done quite often, and for a long time), the soldier normally keeps away from public life as much as possible. So, why, all of a sudden, does somebody want him dead? And, whoever it is, is willing to set assassins at his heels to make sure that the job gets done right ... Again, dueling other soldiers for honor is one thing, but assassination attempts are quite another! Within a single evening, not only is this man's life turned completely upside-down, but in order to keep this matter as hushed as possible, several other men have already been murdered - one of them just for attempting to warn him! ... AVAILABLE AT AMAZON(DOT)COM IN BOTH TRADE PAPERBACK AND KINDLE EBOOK!

"The wind spoke of danger, yet I could not turn away from her."

Will you choose someone who is standing on the threshold of Good and Evil. Whom the devil calls every now and then? Amos Vega faces the same questions when he falls in love with a mysterious girl in the wood of New Amsterdam. A tale set in the New Amsterdam colony in the year 1655 that speaks volumes about a world lit by the shadows of Savage Indians, Witchcraft and Fear.

•What happens when you take away everything from a kid? •What happens you put the responsibility of saving the world on someone who can't even save his dog? •What happens when the kingdom of Atlantis rises back to the surface? This is a story of a pirate that bends fate to save the world from collapsing into extinction. This is a story of a pirate exploring the wonders of the planet that most didn't even know existed. This is a story about pirates and monsters and Gods and weapons and magic. But most importantly, it's a story about love. No, I'm kidding. This is definitely not a story about love. Proceed only if you're interested in thrilling adventure in a fantasy land that is mostly action but there's always room for some comedy. You will never expect what happens next 😉 Peace.

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**Winner of Round 4 - Write To Survive contest hosted by SecretTreasures and joined by FreeTheLGBT** Have you ever thought of having some solid sign that would lead you to your soulmate? While you think, there's Juliet who has the sign, a birthmark to be precise; and the only person who carries the same birthmark is the destined one for her. This is her story of knowing that person.

Yang Jungwon is the normal student in Enhypen High School, he faces many trials in life and he is done with those trials. He went to the rooftop crying and wish, his life would be in the year where it started the world war 2. He woke up and find himself in the year he unexpected, he tries to find a way to get out of here in this year but the fairy said that he must finish his mission so that he can comeback to the time where he belongs, the present. Jungwon don't have choice but to do the fairy's wish until he met an Captain of American soldier Park Jay and his mission is to find out the cause of death of Jay's suspicious death. Until the world war 2 is happened and Jay died in the war, The last thing that Jay saw and hear was "Good bye, my love. See you in another life" before Jungwon disappeared in the thin air. 21st century, Jungwon is now a successful doctor in Seoul Medical School, his life was great and finally reaches his dream until One of the patients in the hospital, Park Jongsung but they call him Jay. Jay was a CEO in the Park's company.

"His genius was very rich, and ran much upon poetry, in which he excelled. But alas! In the issue. Wine and Love were the ruin of this ingenious Gentleman." John Dunton (1659 - 1733) English bookseller and author, writing of Benjamin Bridgewater. INTRODUCTION This completed story will form one full episode of a larger, historical fact/fiction work. The story here relates to Benjamin, one of my many Bridgewater ancestors. These early forebears include: Benjamin: the current subject, a rogue black sheep of the family (for every family has at least one in their closet) who was a London Lawyer of the Middle Temple, a writer, poet and all round bad 'un. In later years, the sad life of this once promising Cambridge scholar spiralled in an ever downward direction to the dark abyss. Henry: an Elizabethan Gentleman, who named in his Will a titled Lady who was a favourite of Queen Elizabeth I (the Virgin Queen), and whom Her Majesty affectionately called 'My Black Crow'. Nathaniel: a Gentleman and servant to Charles Seymour, 6th Duke of Somerset (known as 'The Proud Duke'). One of Nathaniel's many rôles was as 'Waiter on the Robes' to Queen Anne. Thomas: a Master Joiner/Carver, an example of whose handsome ornamental work can be seen to this day on the wooden pulpit inside the famous London church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields. Benjamin: (father of Benjamin above), who was a Freeman Citizen of The Worshipful Company of Dyers and elected to the Court of Common Council. Roger: an 18th century actor who performed with the celebrated players of the day at the Covent Garden and Drury Lane Theatres in London. Extracts from the 1697 Calves-Head Club anthem and the poem on Mary II are the contemporary works of Benjamin Bridgewater. The Epistle to him is by his contemporary, John Tutchin. There is 'A readers' abridged FAMILY TREE of Benjamin Bridgewater', at the end of this work, which may help with your journey through his story.

In the narrow closes of old Edinburgh, history was never written in grand halls alone. It whispered through stone corridors, hid in shadowed doorways, and lingered where fear, faith, and reason quietly collided. Set across the 17th and 18th centuries, this anthology gathers untold stories of a city caught between superstition and enlightenment-where secrets were buried deep, and some were never meant to be forgotten.

A thrilling story about pilgrim Ethan smith a Scottish carpenter his wife Hanna and son Willard coming to America

Have you ever got so lost in a book it's as if you were actually there. Estelle Bennett was left a little Old bookstore that used to belong to her grandmother, it was a place that Estelle had loved since being a child and her Grandmother had always said it was a place that you could escape from reality.

Macbeth is a tragedy play by William Shakespeare. It is thought to have been first performed in 1606, and is royalist propaganda. It dramatises the damaging physical and psychological effects of political ambition on those who seek power.

"When I woke up, I was at Joseon." This is a story about my batchmates and I stuck in the 17th century in Joseon Dynasty of Korea, but there was a mystery looming and it made me question just where I was and what was happening.

"I breathed into the crisp autumn air, wincing as it pinched the inside of my frozen nose. Licking my numb, dry lips, I pushed one foot in front of the other, deliberately stumbling closer to the body. It wore rumpled, dirt-caked, clothes and dusty shoes powdered with pollen. One limp arm dangled from between tangled, thick branches. The body looked young, I realized. An icy gust of wind stroked a chilling finger down my spine. Teeth chattering, I leaned forward to scrutinize the face that belonged to this unfortunate body, desperately attempting to ignore the dread that pooled at the pit of my stomach. My heart stuttered. That face was young, so young. Almost around my age. His face was wan, sickly white; all colours seemed to have been drained from his face. Long, thick black eyelashes rested against his cheeks and dark curls fell over his forehead and framed his ghostly face. He looked like a dozing, ethereal beauty."

Tragedy strikes lovers who had a forbidden love.

⚠️This story contains OC x canon ship as well to Canon x Canon ships, and polyamorous relationship. It always maybe contains some slurs like "f*g" as it takes place in the 17th century and so yeah homophobia is normal at this time. It also may involve some triggering topics in some chapters, so please, be careful ♡ ⚠️ ⚠️⚠️Chapters haven't been corrected yet, forgive me for the mistakes :)⚠️⚠️ Alice, a 20 years old girl, born in a wealthy family from england, always dreamed to sails the sea with a crew. But everyone knows that it is impossible for a woman, right? That is why when she meet Shadow, a 27 years old pirate and captain, she will pass as a man to join his crew. His crew was quite small, only made of Sonic, the 24 years old quartermaster, Silver, the 21 years old ex navy, and Scourge, the 23 years old, cruel pirate. Will she fit among them?

When the all ports are closed, and pestilence markers adorn every dock, what is left to do? Staying on board a boat with limited provisions might seem the safest thing to do, but when food runs out, water runs low, and push comes to shove, is it really a lifeboat?