18thcentury Stories

"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?

"You're a fool for believing I could do a thing like this," Henry sneered. His black eyes flashed with rage. His words were laced with venom as he bore his teeth. "How dare you accuse me of such treason." "I am not a fool," she spat in reply. The sight was horrid. A nightmare. Blood spilled onto the marble beneath them, staining the bottoms of her stockings. "I know what I saw! You're an atrocious man, Henry Woodruff." She hiked up the hem of her dress and turned to leave, but Henry took hold of her waist and jerked her back. For as much as she fought to get away, he fought harder to keep her close to him. "Isabela," he pleaded. "Isabela, I love you." "Don't touch me!" ------------------------------------ Love is an overrated thing. That was what Isabela believed. Love was nothing more than a fable for toddlers to dream of; It was trivial. What a foolish thing to hope for. War. That was what she believed in. That was what shaped her life. It was real, and that was what she believed. It was tangible, it was gruesome, it was real. It was because of war that her uncle was never home. It was because of war that she was sent to from her home in Spain to live in the Colonies with a family of practical strangers. It was because of war that she detested love.

Paris, 1734. She was born into silk and silence. He into shadows and scars. Céleste de Marignac is seventeen and promised to a man who could buy her family's future with a signature - a man twice her age and half her soul. Étienne Vallon is a physician's apprentice with no name, no title, and no right to look at her the way he does. But in the stillness between storm and scandal, they find each other. What begins as a glance across the gardens spirals into a love both forbidden and inevitable - stolen moments, whispered truths, and dangerous promises. And when a winter's ball ends in bloodshed, everything begins to unravel. One man's cruelty. One duel. One bullet. In a world where duty is a cage and love is treason, how far will they go to be free? A story of rebellion, romance, and the cost of choosing your heart - even when it's doomed to break.

This is the story of Amdis Villareal-Gelger, a vampyre lost in his own existence. Abandoned by his parents and given to Priest Anubis, Amdis struggles to understand his true purpose. Following his story, Amdis gets chewed up by the wrong group of people then spat back out. Helpless. He feels helpless. But one fateful night, a visit to a local pub sets a new course for his life, when an encounter between two strangers changes everything for him. *Vampire is spelt as vampyre.

1774, Boston- Rebellion brews and Eden Williams is given the opportunity to be a spy and to leave her quiet life behind as a courier for the Committee of Correspondence. With the Intolerable Acts and 3,000 British soldiers arriving in Boston, Eden wants liberty, peace, and to keep her homeland safe. She slips into the British ranks as a spy, sneaking out intelligence and becoming smitten with British officer Andrew Harrison- the enemy. But when she is finally called out of Boston and sent to New York to aide a fellow spy, she is kidnapped by Revolutionaries who believe her to be an enemy British spy. As she escapes and manages to keep her cover intact, a run in with a pearl diver from the East Caribbean ruins it all. From the sophisticated life as a spy to fighting on the field, Eden Williams is one of many sparks of the American Revolution.

This story takes place in the 18th century. It's about a young princess Cassiopeia (named after the well known constellation) that meets a girl from a village and they become unseparable friends. As they grow older, the princess has less time for fun and has to focus on her purpose - to marry a wealthy prince and always live in his shadow. But what if she doesnt want to marry him? And what if her friend also doesn't want her to? p.s.: the story is written in english but by a czech author, there might be some mistakes as english isnt my first language! i still hope you will enjoy my story <3

Dia ditemukan di bangku stasiun,dalam keranjang rotan bersama sebuah kunci dan selembar kertas. Bayi yang masih merah ditinggalkan bersama kunci dan selembar kertas. Bayi itu perlahan tumbuh hingga menjadi seorang pemuda. Garis takdir membuatnya menemukan jati dirinya. Inilah kisah tentang bayi terbuang,bayi yang melawan hukum alam. Bayi yang kelak akan menjadi 'Lord' Bayi itu bernama KIEVLAN

Amelia Rose Martin is from a distinguished family in 18th Century England. Her parents want to oppress her true nature and turn her into a lady with lavish taste and social reputation. However Amelia longs for something else, she does not see her own beauty, and the seemingly arrogant man she meets can be the only one to free her from her parents. He struggles to hide his painful secrets from Amelia who battles him. He is a labyrinth. He can be the only one to help her recognise the beauty within her.

The Kingdom of Magnificia has three princes. Edward the eldest, George the one in the middle andFrederick the youngest. Edward is arrogant and dislikes the idea of his youngest brother to marry a commoner in order to create better ties with their citizens. Isabella is kind and dislikes the class system. What will happen, when Edward and Isabella meet in the country side and he mistakes her for a lady?

Well, this story has nothing to do with the regular, classic ones, its quite different. It all started in the 18th century, more precisely in 1773, where Anastasia, an 18 years old girl has her own beliefs and thoughts, which are completely different compared to girls at her age, she was forced to live an abnormal life, because of the hidden truth, and once she moves to Birmingham, her entire life, beliefs and principles went upside down. The more mysterious her life gets, the more she loses herself in an infinity of lost thoughts. •Will Anastasia be saved? • Will she finally find her safe asylum? •Is she going to be able to face her deepest family lies and secrets? •Will she find the key to gain back her own happiness? Or will she just accept and yield to her darkest destiny?

-- Stucky witch AU -- It's 1735, and Bucky Barnes is being hunted down for being a witch - which to be fair, is exactly what he is. Witchcraft has always been in James Buchanan "Bucky" Barnes's blood, and because of that, he's being hunted down. Townsfolk aren't so keen on witchcraft like Bucky is, and they believe that anyone who practises witchcraft is to be burned at the stake, or hanged until dead. Thankfully Bucky is good at blending in, and no one in this new town he's travelled to from far has any suspicion at all that he's a witch. Steven Rogers is the town's black smith, and lives alone with his two daughters, Grace and Elizabeth, after his wife had passed away. Steve is a simple man, just trying to supply for his two young daughters as best as he can. All he wants is a normal life, and to just care for his daughters like his wife wanted. But as soon as he finds Bucky asleep in his barn, his life turns into anything but normal. Word Count: 45k

Si Catalina Eleanor Corpuz ay nahulog sa isang lalaking akala niyang walang bahid na dugong bughaw. Ngunit ng malaman niyang ito ay si Carlos Buenavista na isang kastila at kabilang sa mga principalia ay hindi na niya alam kung sila pa ang magkakatuluyan dahil siya ay ordinaryong tao lamang. Tunghayan ang kanilang pag-iibigan. Magkatuluyan kaya sila sa huli? Ipaglalaban ba nila ang kanilang pagmamahalan?

Clara is a big city girl who knows nothing about the South until she is thrust into the life of being married to one of the biggest plantation owners in Charleston. Staying true to herself isn't easy, and Bernard starts to see that all people need to be treated equally. Bulow Oaks is a sanctuary for their slaves, not harming, thanks to Clara. Life was good until Bernard passed away. Now, if Clara doesn't marry a relative of Bernard, she can lose everything she loves. Will she find love, and will they help her to free the slaves of Bulow Oaks?

A story about a woman in the 18th century whose life was a tragedy.

The love that grew from grief. The feeling that refuses to go unacknowledged. The past that sets the future on fire. When two former lovers meet again on the edge of departure, they are given one last chance to face what was left unsaid. Old wounds resurface, loyalties are tested, and the ocean waits-impatient, indifferent. They have twenty-four hours before the ships reach open seas. After that, whatever remains unresolved will be lost to the horizon.

The Doctor And Rose End Up In Wexford Ireland In 1700 Only To Find Strange Aliens That Are Invisible And Only Detectable Via Distortion Ruadhán Lawlor A Young 16 Year Old Is Convinced These Aliens Are Attracted To Water These Aliens' Plans Are Foiled Once The Doctor Arrives