Anglo-saxon Stories

In a land divided by war and ambition, Uhtred of Bebbanburg and his warriors encounter a mysterious woman named Aela, hunted by Danes, Northumbrians, and the shadows of her own past. Claiming to be only a handmaiden, she hides deadly skills and dangerous secrets tied to a phantom princess whose existence could reshape the balance of power in England. As loyalties blur and hidden truths emerge, Osferth finds himself drawn to the woman he was meant to guard, unaware that her deception may decide the fate of kingdoms.

Daphne lived a quiet and peaceful life in a small village in Northumbria. She would even describe it as boring. She had some friends and a family, however she didn't really feel truly happy. Some times she would even find herself hoping that something different would happen, something that would change her life and the plans of her arranged future. But that didn't mean she ever wished for the destruction of her village. Neither for the death of her people. And certainly not for herself being a captive in the hands of a ruthless viking.

Ang Halford and girlfriend Rita's grandmother Vonnie share stories. Part one of the 'Amongst the Armenians' series. Part two - In Armenia. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Written for the Mini-saga Duology contest by @WattpadSeries. Word count - 50.

10 years ago a tragedy struck the Germanic kingdom, the royal family; King Alaric of the Löwe kingdom and his twin daughters Princesses Rose Red and Snow White were butchered by the blade of the Queens own Huntsman.Well that's what everyone was told, anyways. Now, deep in the forbidden forest a gorgeous young woman with eyes as green as the flourished forest and hair as red as fire resided there along with her befriended talking bear. Although, when she overhears news of a rebellious group planning to overthrow the queen she begins to experience a whirlwind of mystery and events. As she grows and she fights for her family and for her kingdom's rights and safety she will learn things of herself and her family that threaten to tear her down till she is mere bone. On this journey she will turn from a child to a woman and become the queen she was always bred to be. ----------------------------------------------- This is a novel I began writing last year for NaNoWriMo. I just wanted some opinions and comments on it so far, in particular the 2 Prologues that have been posted. I love both Prologues so much but obviously I cannot put both into my story so opinions on the one you like better is greatly appreciated :)

"The Beowulf Poet and His Real Monsters" opens a new line of inquiry into the Old English poem, specifically trauma theory, which attempts to map the psychological typography of an author and his or her culture, that is, when the text appears to be wrought of traumatic experience. Indicators of a “trauma text” are narrative techniques often associated with postmodernism — expressly, intertextuality, repetition, a dispersed or fragmented voice, and a search for powerful language. The anonymous Beowulf poet made extensive use of all four narrative techniques, suggesting he and his culture were suffering from traumatic stress. The author brings together knowledge from myriad disciplines — among them history, anthropology, sociology, biology, and psychology, with special emphases on the branches of psychoanalysis and neuropsychology — and focuses his trauma-theory reading on the poem’s original language. The monograph was awarded the D. Simon Evans Prize for distinguished scholarship, and it has been acquired by major libraries across the globe, including the British Library, the Library of Congress, Australian National University, Qatar National Library, Notre Dame University, Duke University, and Purdue University — to name just a few.

The undead Dreygurs are on a rampage across the kingdom of Bernicia and feasting upon the inhabitants. Their violence threaten the power of King Ida. In response, the old king decides to risk the life of an upstart champion and distant relative rather than his sons. Ida sends a message across the North Sea to Beowulf, the young leader whose exploits as a monster hunter fill the mead halls. Beowulf is a brash and arrogant young warrior on the rise in his homeland of Geat. When he hears of the high honor from Ida to rid the lands of monsters, he impulsively accepts. Like any restless warrior of seventeen, Beowulf hurries to the ravaged kingdom where Viking and Norse myths and magic are all too real. In his quest to destroy the deadly monsters, the budding hero learns pride and foolish bravado can be as lethal as the magical terrors they face. Amid the setbacks and inner turmoil, Beowulf discovers an evil sorceress and her underworld allies of dwarfs could put an end to his destiny. Follow the exploits of a young man on his quest to become the world's greatest Monster Slayer.

Year 703, Sussex. In the village of Norsted, something horrible happened to Wise by an unknown person. As time goes on, Wise gets healed. The person who did it, is doomed and quickly has to come up with a plan. Who is the mysterious masked man? What is he planning? Why did he did it? Will Wine find out who did this awful deed?

The year is 1066 and a war is brewing. King Edward the Confessor of England has died without an heir. The Witan has declared Harold Godwinson king but many believe that they should be king. In Norway is Haraldr Sigurðsson who is called Harðraði, Hard-Ruler. In the south lies Duke William of Normandy and further in Hungary lies the former king's nearest relative, Eadgar Æþeling. All of the rulers will fight for power but war is not how the stories would tell us. War is not won by one but the sacrifice of many. One man, more of a boy, from Hrólfs-øy is dragged into this and joins the other men of Orkneyjar as they fight for their king, Haraldr Sigurðsson.

I wrote this for a short story contest with a prompt but ended up submitting a different one anway.

Asta is a Viking raised by Saxons. When she discovers a way home to her people, she first finds her way to the family of Ragnar Lothbrok. At first, she expects to find only revenge. Little does she know, that it is love she will find instead.

Finan makes a comment that makes Sihtric worry he's not taking good enough care of Ealhswith.

The year is 955 AD. King Eadred of the English has just died and Caedmon, newly appointed thegn, is charged with assuring the King's heir and nephew, Eadwig, successfully rises to the position. But Eadwig's accession isn't the choice of many English ealdormen, and Caedmon's promise of loyalty may just bring him to destruction. Eadwig's reign is the harbinger of discontent, betrayal, and bloody family rivalries that will span until Englaland is no longer under Saxon control. This saga chronicles Caedmon's life as thegn, reliving his most vital memories of the last of the Anglo-Saxon kings.

"Some people become so passionate about something that years later they no longer can have a life without it. Let others into your life. Let other things integrate themselves with your life. Be defined by more than one thing. Because once you lose that one thing, the rest of you life means nothing." "Why?" "Cause your and Idol, and... and I'm going to Hong Kong in a few weeks for professional Basketball training." The first kpop ff I ever wrote, way back in 2017. I'm just re-publishing it cause I really like the plot. Hopefully I'll get to re-write it soon.

In an alternative history in which the gods never left the earth and the Ragnarok is a real thing one prince who never wanted to have anything to do with the throne of his country is dragged into this war between his country and the Anglo-Saxons. Will he be able to take the right decision to save his country and the whole world from an imminent destruction and chaos?