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  • The Count from 2025 by historylover444
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    St. Petersburg, 2025. When a time machine is stolen by the brilliant and dangerous Dimitri Reznikov, university student Alexei Serovarin follows his mentor into the winter of 1916. Disguised as a wounded Imperial officer, Alexei infiltrates the world of the Romanovs to stop history from being rewritten. But the closer he grows to Grand Duchess Tatiana Nikolaevna, the harder it becomes to remember why he came. Some timelines are meant to be preserved. Others are worth destroying for love.
  • WW1 by Bieran51
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    This is book that allows you to understand how WW1 had started and during and after the war and how it affected many of the nations around the globe and also how it began the causes of WW2. You can ask for more history my messaging me what you want about History! You can to read the book now! 😁
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  • Alexander the Caracal (Book 1 in the Alexander the Caracal Series) by BryanMcCarthy9
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    Alexander, offspring of champion hunters, is acquired by Captain Kull Smith of Quebec Castle in Oshawa, Ontario, as a mate for the rescued circus caracal Roxana. Chronicled here is his first night and day upon the Captain's estate.
  • Trenches by EllieBmax
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    Set against the backdrop of World War I, this collection of short stories captures the harrowing experiences of soldiers caught in the grip of a global conflict. While these narratives are works of fiction, they are inspired by the real-life struggles faced by soldiers, nurses, and families during this tumultuous time. Through the eyes of those navigating the chaos of battle, enduring the loss of comrades, and confronting the immense psychological toll of war, each story reflects the profound impact of conflict on the human spirit. From the relentless bombardments to fleeting moments of camaraderie, these tales delve into the stark realities of sacrifice, grief, and the echoes of hope amidst despair, serving as a reminder that many soldiers did not return home, and their sacrifices should never be forgotten. **Trigger Warning:** This collection contains themes of death, war, loss, and mild violence that may be distressing for some readers. Reader discretion is advised. Though there is not details on their deaths or blood and gore some of the stories involve soilders deaths and the deaths of friends.
  • Alexander the Caracal meets Miltiades the Canada Lynx by BryanMcCarthy9
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    Book 3 of the "Alexander the Caracal" Series When Alexander comes face to face with the lynx that roams the estate that he calls home, the caracal finds himself wounded and experiencing things he never could have conceived possible.
  • Alexander the Caracal's Christmas by BryanMcCarthy9
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    Boon Seven in the "Alexander the Caracal" series. It is Alexander's first Christmas at Quebec Castle, but what is Christmas? This and many a things he will learn in the days leading up that wonderful day.
  • Downton Abbey Quote Book by AnnieMAOL
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    I love Downton Abbey, and these are some of my favourite quotes from it.
  • Oh my giddy aunt by Marabese
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    This chapter, deals with the training the World War 1 soldiers received before they went to the Western Front. The characters James Rannow, Bill Sewell, Jacko Jones and Mick O'Connor have volunteered, joining the East Surrey Regiment.
  • The Revolution  by CyberNone
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    A story about the Easter rising of 1916 from the perspective of an onlooking citizen.
  • Grand Central Station by felinefruity
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    Follow a young man's first train ride to the Grand Central Station, in New York. Set in 1916. micro-fiction project for writer's workshop class
  • An Expectation by accidental_roses
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    Having been blinded in one eye, lost an arm, and suffered severe burns, Lewis Miller is sent back to England in the spring of 1916 to recover. Battling shellshock and pain, he turns to his caretaker, Marion O'Leary, for comfort. Alone and changed after his experiences in the trenches, he seeks a friend in Marion. The more he heals from his injuries, the more he relies on her- and he believes that she relies on him... A short story set in the midst of the First World War.
  • A Friendship That Saved Me by ClaraTroltenier1
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    [#456 in Historical Fiction!] "Do not miss me, for our parting cannot last forever." -Anastasia Nikolevna Romanova. Imagine, being killed at 17. Read to find out why this soul was taken way too soon. The family is enjoying their penultimate full year of living, but then, bad things start to go askew-- the Tsar, Nikolai Alexandrovitch Romanov, has abdicated on March 15, 1917. The Russian Revolution breaks out. Things can only get worse, until the Imperial Family gets separated--Aleksandra and Nikolai get taken away from their precious children, followed by them joining in March 1918, and then, on a fateful night--July 17, 1918--BAM! All of the family is dead. Imagine being trapped in a cellar with no way out. Follow Anastasiya Anatolyevna as she experiences the secrets of the Imperial Family and close friendships with the youngest Grand Duchess, Anastasia.
  • The Soldiers Tale - WW1 by Marabese
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    A World War 1 Soldier’s tale – An introduction to the story of Bill Sewell. WW1
  • Youth lost but freedom gained by AaronCourtney3
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    An anonymous narrator reminisces on the Irish 1916 Easter Rebellion of Dublin and how many young men lost their life's fighting a losing battle against the English.. Was it all for not?
  • For Freedom  by BeYourOwnInspiration
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    For Freedom For a Republican Ireland For Revenge For Liberty For Home Rule Many people were prepared to fight At any cost And they would pay the price.
  • The South East Asian Federation by gysxdtcfeydw
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    The age of imperialism in the Southeast Asian region is coming to an end. The Philippines has won against the Americans in the Philippine American war in 1901, the Dutch East Indies has been liberated by the revolutionaries, Malaysia has been able to finish fight for independence, with the support of the previous nations by 1906. In 1907 French Indochina has gotten their own revolution, with the support of the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Japanese. By 1910 all of South East Asia has been United under the name of the Southeast Asian Federation. By then they had been building their nation for the changes happening in the world. Mass Industrialization was happening in all of South East Nation for what is to come. And by 1912 the Federation has been able to meet the Industrialization of the European powers. Not enough to rival them, but enough to put up a good fight. The Philippines, and Indonesia has the capability to build their own Dreadnoughts. And 15 of them none the less in one go, with the support of the Resources of all of South East Asia. But in 1914 that is all to change.
  • C.Q.D by Anonymous_549
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    "The sea does not take sides, but men do."
  • Your Soldier Boy's Not Here by Marabese
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    WW1 - World War One short story selection. For more WW1 story's visit: https://www.wattpad.com/128723778-homage-to-london-1914-to-1918-sparrers-can%27t-sing
  • "Shadows of Time" A Lesbian Time Travel Romance  by Chris9417
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    In 2032, as World War III breaks out, U.S. Air Force Captain Cassandra Smith is ordered to drop a nuclear payload on a major Russian city. But instead of following orders, she defies command and flies into a mysterious storm that inexplicably transports her-and the F-117 Nighthawk-to a different time: the year 1916, in the midst of World War I. Stranded in an era that feels both foreign and familiar, Cassandra must navigate the devastating war, all while carrying a deadly nuclear weapon that could change the course of history. As she battles against the skies filled with vintage aircraft and faces the moral dilemma of whether to destroy her dangerous cargo, she meets Colette, a compassionate French nurse. The two women form a deep connection, finding solace in each other amid the chaos of the war. Caught between the ethics of altering history and the overwhelming love she feels for Colette, Cassandra must make a difficult choice. When an unexpected rift in time opens again, she faces the possibility of returning to her future-but will she return to 2032, or will she choose to remain in the past, where love and life await? "Echoes Through Time" is a gripping time-travel romance that explores the collision of duty and desire, fate and free will. As Cassandra confronts the ethical and emotional challenges of being out of time, she learns that some things-like love-are worth fighting for, even across the boundaries of history.
  • The Capturer by Just_Imagine40
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    Calessa Casteau and Shadeqra Samrddh (Pronounced, respectively, as KAH-less-ah KAH-stow and SHA-daw-kra SAM-ird) are the only female agents in the Intelligence Association of the United Kingdom, but don't you dare underestimate them. This assassination team is out for blood, and won't stop at anything to get it. But when the target becomes personal, will they be able to carry it out? And what happens when romance and juicy personal backstories are thrown into the mix? Only one way to find out! (lol, this is so cliche, but whatevs!)