1930s Stories

Where Wild Things Take Root A Walton's Mountain Story Autumn, 1933. Sixteen-year-old Hazel Bennett arrives on Walton's Mountain carrying a bundle of handwritten stories, a voice made for singing, and more responsibility than any girl her age should know. The Bennett family is new to the mountain, and Hazel is determined to keep their troubles private. She knows how to smile when questions become too personal, how to change the subject when someone grows curious, and how to protect the people she loves without asking anything for herself. Then she meets the Waltons. John-Boy discovers a writer hidden beneath Hazel's quiet manner. Jason hears music in her words before she has the courage to sing them. As Hazel's younger siblings form friendships with the Walton children, the Bennetts are slowly drawn into the warmth, noise, and loyalty of a family unlike any they have ever known. But Hazel has spent a long time believing that some doors are better left closed. As autumn settles over the mountain, stories are shared beside the schoolhouse, songs begin beside the spring, and two brothers find themselves drawn to the same wild-haired girl for very different reasons. For the first time, Hazel begins to wonder whether she might become more than the life she has been given. Yet being truly known requires a kind of courage she is not certain she possesses. On Walton's Mountain, wild things grow in unlikely places, songs can reveal what words cannot, and even a heart that has never belonged anywhere may someday find good soil in which to take root. This is an unofficial work of The Waltons fanfiction, written with love for the original series and the family who made a mountain feel like home.

Eleanor Kelly has never been the kind of girl to back down from a fight. Growing up behind her father's boxing ring in Brooklyn, she learned early that standing up for the people she loved was worth every bruise. That's exactly how she meets Steve Rogers-and eventually his best friend, Bucky Barnes. What starts as childhood friendship becomes an unbreakable bond, forged through scraped knees, late-night adventures, and dreams of a future untouched by war. But war changes everything. When Eleanor is captured by HYDRA, the life she once knew is ripped away. Years of pain, experiments, and isolation leave her transformed into something feared across battlefields-a ghost in white, a weapon with a name people whisper rather than speak. By the time she's finally free, the girl Bucky once knew is gone. And she's furious. Furious that he couldn't save her. Furious that he moved on. Furious that despite everything HYDRA took from her, a part of her still remembers the boy she used to love. As old wounds reopen and buried truths come to light, Eleanor and Bucky are forced to confront the past that haunts them both. But some scars run deeper than memory, and forgiveness may be the hardest battle either of them has ever faced. A slow-burn enemies-to-lovers story filled with heartbreak, loyalty, war, and two damaged souls trying to find their way back to each other.

Traitor to Germany: that's what Milo Schweinhardt has been branded when he's sent to waste away at Buchenwald Concentration Camp at the tail end of the Second World War. Fellow prisoner, Fritz, wonders what led Milo to stand up against the evils of their country when few would dare. It all began in 1938, when Milo was just a shy, awkward teenager, eager to have somewhere to fit in.

"Don't touch that dial, seekers of adventure! Live from the Crescent City, you've tuned into Alastor's Amusements! Whether you're tuning in from a penthouse in New York City or a farmhouse in Topeka, you have a wild variety of adventures awaiting your ears, friends. Sit back and prepare yourself for amusements the like of which you've never heard! Now, before we begin tonight's little parade of peculiarities, allow me to introduce your humble host. Some folks call me a raconteur, others a troublemaker, and a few-poor souls-call me their last mistake. But you, dear listener, may simply call me Alastor. I bring stories, songs, and the occasional shiver down the spine, all delivered with a smile you can hear through your speaker. In these curious times, when the whole country seems to be holding its breath and the nights - well, let's just say our evenings together have gotten much more interesting since Congress came to its senses. Speaking of, it's just about impossible to not be all smiles down at The Absinthe House on the corner of Bourbon and Bienville! And speaking of smiles, tonight's amusements feature a most intriguing gentleman from the darker corners of the Crescent City. My guest is a fellow with a taste for deals, destinies, and debts that never quite settle. Goes by the name Facilier. Tall hat, tall tales, and a talent for giving folks exactly what they think they want. A real charmer, if you don't mind the price. Together, we'll be spinning yarns of ambition, temptation, and the curious ways a man's choices can echo long after the music fades. So stay tuned, friends. Keep your hands inside the carriage, your wits about you, and your hopes... well, keep them close. You never know who might be listening."

Male! Idgie Threadgoode x Fem! Reader While at a nursing home to visit her husband's aunt, Evelyn Couch meets another resident, an old widow named Ninny. And she finds herself coming back again and again to spend time with her new friend, who tells her all about a man named Isaiah and teaches her about true love and friendship

Three thousand years ago, Princess Ahmanet was betrayed by her bloodline and buried alive, condemned to a tomb of shadows and rage. In the present day, the O'Connell family-accidental explorers and masters of the extraordinary-stumble upon an ancient secret during a routine excavation. When young Alex O'Connell inadvertently triggers the Bracelet of Anubis, he binds his fate to the awakened princess, pulling her into a world she no longer recognizes. As ancient evils stir in the wake of her return, the O'Connells must bridge the gap between history and legend. What begins as a desperate race to survive the machinations of an undead cult evolves into a powerful journey of redemption and discovery. Caught between the shifting loyalties of the Medjai and the creeping influence of the god Set, Ahmanet must decide if she will embrace the vengeance that defined her life or the newfound kinship of a family that refuses to let her walk alone. In this epic retelling of destiny, legacy, and the bond of blood, the O'Connells and their ancient guest must stand as the final line of defense against a darkness that refuses to stay buried.

It's the year 1933. On the dim, jazz-filled streets of New York City, vampires and human beings live side by side for the first time in history. Their peace is enforced by the notorious Michael "MJ" Jackson, the head of the vampire gang that controls the city. When a war that threatens the welfare of humans begins to loom in the shadows, however, MJ's power is threatened for the first time in his life. Escaping a grim past, Leila Winslet is a new human resident of the city. When she one day crosses paths with MJ, she soon finds herself swept up into a world that she is warned about engaging in. A budding romance with the vampire boss of New York becomes the center of her world, however, and there is no pulling her from him - even amidst the threat of war. Together, MJ and Leila must solve tragic mysteries, uncover forgotten histories, and conquer harrowing fears to protect the peace that their city stands for. It's the year 1933. And on the dim, jazz-filled streets of New York City, a vampire man and a human woman create hope - even as the shadows slowly close in on them.

In the shadow of the 'Great Depression', when banks held more power than the people they served, a quiet figure begins to move through the cracks of the system. They call him Pretty Boy Floyd Floyd Callahan. He doesn't chase money. He doesn't chase fame. And he doesn't believe in heroes. Floyd targets banks not for their vaults, but for their paper. Mortgage records. Debt claims. Ownership documents. The things that quietly decide who gets to keep their lives... and who loses everything. After every robbery, something strange happens: The money is left behind. But the debts disappear. To struggling people , he becomes a whisper of hope. But not everyone believes in the myth. Relentlessly tracking him is Agent Victor Hale, a man who sees Floyd not as a symbol, but as a dangerous anomaly someone who undermines order without offering anything to replace it. Floyd remains something no one can define: Not a savior. Not a villain. Just a man who refuses to accept a system built on taking. BASED ON REAL LIFE STORY OF "Charles Arthur Floyd"

𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐒 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒. . . " give me five minutes more " 𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙫𝙚 𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙭 𝙛𝙚𝙢!𝙤𝙘 [ 𝙘𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝙖𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙖: 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙧 ] 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐑 𝐝𝐨 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝. 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐦𝐲 𝐯𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬. ©𝗰𝗶𝗿𝗰𝗮𝟭𝟵𝟴𝟱

One cryptic map. A race against death through the shadowed alleys of 1930s Tehran. And a love that will either save them-or burn them to ashes. Nima and Sahar's vacation dies the moment an urgent cry for help reaches their small café. With a gravely ill grandmother counting her final hours in the deep south, they have no time to lose. Armed only with an ancient, forbidden parchment map and accompanied by their faithful companion Barto, they must escape the changing capital before the desert night swallows them whole. From the bustling, cobblestone boulevards of a changing capital to the silent, treacherous sands of the desert night, follow their cinematic escape into an atmospheric world of hidden truths, unshakeable devotion, and a treasure that requires no gold. This is not just a story to be read-it is a story to be experienced. WHAT MAKES THIS BOOK UNIQUE: ✦ A Noir Visual Journey: Every single chapter is accompanied by a stunning, hyper-realistic illustration that brings the historic architecture, the golden light, and the intense emotions of the 1930s to life. ✦ A Cinematic Escape: A captivating Dark Academia short story, perfect for a half-hour read before bed, designed to completely immerse your mind in another era. Step into the sanctuary. Read the story. Experience the light. Note for Art Lovers: The complete 17-image high-resolution digital art collection can be claimed as a free gift for your mobile or desktop background at the end of this journey.

!!! DISCLAIMER: THIS IS A FIRST DRAFT !!! AIITBS is a story inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft, starting in Boston Massachusetts in the year 1934. It starrs young scholar and occultist Nathaniel Butler, of the obscenely wealthy Butler family, who's dealings in magic and alchemy force him into misadventures of the certainly eldritch variety. This story is quite a ways from being finished but I already have an ending in mind, so I am confident that it will be in time. Please be patient and I hope you have fun while reading! Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn! Yours truly, Creaturefromtheattic

After rising from the slums of the Great Depression and becoming one of the most recognised musicians in London, Rosemary Hughes is finally at peace. Until a famous musician is murdered and she receives a note saying she's next. Suddenly Rosemary is thrust into protection, being assigned a guard by the name of Bryce Redfield. But something isn't right. The murders don't stop, and every single victim has relations to MacPherson Music, the recording agency Rosemary works at. Follow Rosemary and Bryce as they struggle through evidence and unwilling suspects as they try to figure out exactly who is responsible for the murders. And maybe find out more along they way then they originally bargained for.

It's Lizzie's first year at boarding school. She's never been away from her parents before. She'll meet new friends, mean teachers and interesting challenges.

This is my main work right now. All of the short stories will take up one individual chapter, with an ensemble cast telling stories in the nation of Farlan, an island nation rocked by insurrection and civil war. In this wartorn place, we follow dozens of sentient machines as they try to carry out their lives.

In 1930s Montreal, newbie reporter Rita Larose is on the hunt for a juicy story to draw her in. When she stumbles upon an unsolved mystery, she will stop at nothing to get to the bottom of it. What she doesn't know is that she'll be getting unexpected help from beyond the grave throughout her journey. ***This is a sneak peek into Book 1 of the Deadly Exclusives Trilogy coming to Amazon KDP in 2022 (links to follow)***

[Short Story] It's hard to love someone when everyone tells you it's forbidden. When a white boy and an African American woman meet in 1929 Alabama, things change for them. But in what sense? Love or Heartbreak? Saint Valentines Contest 2020

I lost my Treasure, and now it must end this way.

Four boys living in a boys home in the 1930s plan and exicute a bank robbery while struggling with the aspects of being criminals

Mrs. Radmund she runs her own newspaper factory in France, she took over after her husband died in a car accident, After coming back from a job in Belgium she didn't know about. She originally thought her husband left her. she soon discovering afterwards the reason why her husband didn't tell her because it is in Belgium and he wanted to surprise her because she always wanted to go to Belgium. she is French and Her husband is Belgium they have a son called Johnny he's only a couple months old leaving her to raise him all by herself. Sometime after her husband's death, She grows feelings for this man who recently started working for her the man has feelings for her too. Adam shows her how to love again even sometimes he feels like he's not good enough for her because of class status.

The 1930s was a difficult decade for America, especially for big and tall child Agnes Tilly. Agnes grew up in a time autism wasn't as known as it is today, and that affected her.