18thcentury Stories

When Abigail Hastings is torn from London's glittering ballrooms and forced aboard a merchant vessel, she's determined to find her way back to the life she was promised-at any cost. But the Atlantic Ocean has other plans. As storms rage and pirates threaten, Abigail discovers that survival demands more than silk gowns and social graces. It requires courage she never knew she possessed. Eric Bailey has spent six months recovering from betrayal, and now he's finally returning to the Caribbean to expose the naval captain who left him and his crewmates for dead. The last thing he needs is to play protector to a spoiled aristocrat who thinks the world should bow to her whims. But when the captain assigns him to guard Miss Hastings, Eric finds himself drawn to the fire beneath her icy facade. As the voyage grows more perilous and the distance between their worlds seems insurmountable, he must choose between the justice he's sworn to seek and the woman who's beginning to steal his heart.

A betrothal sealed her fate. A monster stole her freedom. But in his arms, she will find her darkest desire. Evelyne Moreau was meant to be the perfect noblewoman-graceful, obedient, and the devoted wife of the powerful Duke of Valmont. But fate had other plans. When her carriage is attacked in the dead of night, she is taken by Lucien D'Armand, an exiled vampire lord feared across Europe. He is dangerous, untamed, and unrepentant in his obsession with her. Evelyne should hate him, should fear the way he looks at her with hunger in his crimson eyes. But when he touches her, her body betrays her-craving the pleasure only he can give. As war brews between vampires and men, Evelyne must choose: return to the life that was planned for her, or surrender to the sinful, forbidden passion of the creature who claims to own her. In his arms, she will be ruined. In his bed, she will be reborn. ---

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"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.

A new type of medication that can cure any illness had been discovered by an eccentric scientist; however he has to travel around the globe to find the missing ingredient to finish his discovery, he has to travel miles away from home. Along his journey he and his companions will meet interesting people, some links about their own past, while some are those who have hindrances. He and his companions will unfold mysteries and give solutions to those who already lost hope in life. A promise to be fulfilled and a secret rival will terrorize them in their journey. However the Professor finds out that he obtained a disease that cannot be cure. Will he be able to find the missing ingredient and save himself? Will he be able to give answer to this great tragedy to come?

Outlander Imagines and Preferences! Get your Outlander Imagines and Preferences! Jamie and Claire couple one-shots? Okay! Weird kinky stuff with Black Jack Randall? We've all had thoughts like that! Whatever you imagine or prefer, request in comments and I'll promise to deliver! Crossovers are Optional! There will also be Trigger Warnings for serious subjects as well.

What if Catherine Bennet from Pride and Prejudice met Harry the Pedlar from Jamaica Inn in a clash of characters? 'Heroes In Love' tells the tale of stupidity and childish pride, reckless action and running away from problems. But this is not a classic. When Kitty first meets Harry, she experiences a boldness such as she's never felt before and acts upon impulse chasing Harry across counties. Harry was never expecting to meet someone like Kitty. The goal after escaping the noose was simple: escape, take every moment of happiness and keep, keep moving; but Kitty wouldn't let that happen. Will Harry and Kitty ever reach the safety and fulfilment they both desire? Or are they walking into even greater danger? This short story picks up two of the mangiest, vain, shallow and generally horrid characters from literature and makes them heroes through the power of love. But it's a double meaning: inasmuch as they become heroes through love, they are the heroes in love with each other. Reader comments: "we all make mistakes and do things wrong, but they will go forward different people, appreciating each other" "they were all reformed" "his heart is melted...she becomes stronger"

Constance Woodhull. Beautiful, graceful, polite... There were many ways to describe her, but soldier was not one she would have ever imagined. ~ Constance, the daughter of a wealthy judge, had all that she could have possibly wished for in her small town of Setauket. A nice home, a good group of friends, and even a small crush on the pastor's son, but all of that changed when the war began. With families torn and devastated, it took her time to realize her calling. Between her Patriot brother and Loyalist father, she, herself, felt the pressure of secrecy in the presence of danger. The question is- can she keep her secret?

18th century, a young princess and the son of their forces allies, but under the roses there are always thorns, no matter how beautiful they look like... Highest Ranks # 665 Roses # 113 thorns # 34 18th Century

Lafayette is a young Major General in the Continental Army fighting for American freedom from Great Britain. His father was killed by the British when he was only two years old. Hellbent on avenging his father as well as securing freedom for the Americans, the young Marquis finds himself working side-by-side with General George Washington, with whom he greatly admires. Despite his young age, Lafayette proves to be a very capable leader in battle and soon becomes one of Washington's closest confidants. Amidst all out war, their friendship grows into something much more. They must keep their relationship at a distance and develop a complicated system of correspondence while away from each other. It isn't easy and often causes strain in their relationship. Despite this, their fiery love for one another prevails.

​"Knowledge is light... but in the hands of Adrien de Belfort, it may become a darkness that swallows the world whole." ​In the outskirts of Montpellier in 1784, Adrien was nothing like the noblemen of his peerage. While his father extracted gold from the depths of the mountains, Adrien extracted secrets from the pages of forbidden anatomical texts. Handsome, wealthy, and brilliant-yet behind that piercing gaze lurked a mind that recognized no moral boundaries. ​When his meticulously ordered life collides with Claire, a simple girl with nothing to her name, Adrien faces an equation he never studied in medicine: human emotion. But in Belfort's world, beautiful promises are always paid for in blood, and destiny is preparing a trial that will shatter his very soul. ​Between the shadows of gold mines and a secret laboratory rising in the dark, Adrien begins his transformation from a gifted physician into a legend that makes history tremble. ​Is he the savior of humanity... or the one who will write its final chapter? ​Step into the world of "Voldvarius," where the tale begins exactly where everything ended.

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The prince she loved is dead. Now, a stranger returns in his place-with the same face, but none of the man she knew. When Crown Prince Caelan falls in battle, Princess Zariah is left with a kingdom on edge-and a betrothal that ends before it ever truly began. But with war still threatening the realm and alliances at stake, the royal court makes a daring decision: the prince must return, even if he no longer lives. Enter Einar Vale-a soldier of no title and no fortune, chosen for a single reason: he looks exactly like the fallen heir. Trained to walk like him, speak like him, even rule like him, Einar is thrust into a world of silks and secrets, crowned by a lie. And when he returns to Zariah... she accepts him. At first. But the Caelan she remembers was cold, guarded-a prince carved from duty alone. This one is different. He listens. He laughs. And when he looks at her, it's as if he's memorizing something he knows he cannot keep. And just as her heart begins to waver, so does her certainty. Because no war changes a man this much... does it? In a court where loyalty is a currency and truth is in short supply, Zariah must decide what matters more: the face she remembers, or the soul that feels dangerously real. A romance of hidden hearts and borrowed crowns- Where love is treason, desire is a dangerous game, and not every fairytale ends with the truth.

Historical Fiction

Virginia "Ginny" Coal is a slave in the 18th century who has one saving grace - her late parents had given her papers that mark her to be freed after years of work. Now, closer than ever to her goal, she's desperate to be a perfect slave and never, ever get whipped. Whipping scars mean permanent slavery, and there's no way she'll let that happen. Note: probably not historically accurate. Might continue.

"You must come back -promise me!" He turned, eyes locking with mine, understanding the harsh reality behind my plea. He didn't answer, how could he when fate was the only one in control. ____________________________________________________________________ November 1780 When part of the Continental Army marches into Berkton, Virginia for the winter, the sleepy small town is revived. The young patriot, Harry Drake, meets Meredith Carter and the two have an instant connection. But Meredith's grandmother has other plans for her. As the fighting comes closer to home, dark secrets are revealed. Fate seems to have other plans for Harry and Meredith's as their worlds turn upside down. - Title inspired by the 18th-century song that was played at the Surrender of Yorktown (1781). -

The idea of Aziraphale being a Pirate Captain is so patently absurd that Crowley has no choice but to stowaway on his ship. Which is precisely how Crowley ends up in the brig of a pirate ship, manacled to an angel who is wearing a distracting amount of velvet, lace and silk stockings.

After her parents were killed, Juliette grows up in a small village in the kingdom of Violand. What she does not know: Her mother was supposed to be the future queen. This story takes place in the 18th century Disclaimer: None of the characters or events are real! About the cover: I made the cover myself and therefore tried to draw the braided hair. It's the first thing I ever really drew, but I hope it is ok