Artandlove Stories

When Selena Ilyanah Vega Montoya, an introverted artist from a wealthy family in Manila, escapes the city's noise and scrutiny, she finds herself in the quiet, rustic town of Dimasalang-the very same place her mysterious cousin Liora once disappeared into. Seeking solace, clarity, and maybe even herself, Selena stumbles upon a man she doesn't know but can't seem to forget. Sebastian Silas Reyes Cortez lives a life rooted in simplicity. A furniture maker with a quiet strength and a past he chooses not to speak of, he spends his days building with his hands and avoiding the noise of emotions he can't afford to entertain. One stolen photo. One moment frozen in Selena's lens sparks an obsession-not of romance, but of art, of curiosity. She doesn't know his name, but she paints him. Again and again. Until fate decides it's time for their worlds to collide. As they orbit around each other in the slow rhythm of a town untouched by time, secrets begin to unfold, and what started as a portrait becomes something far more intimate. But in a place where silence says more than words, can love truly speak?

Two women. One fate. A story of discovery, love, and the journey toward the freedom of the heart. Beneath the rainbow, they found each other-and the true meaning of home.

Seventeen-year-old Aria Wilson has always kept her head down. At Crescent High, she's the girl who sits in the back row, always scribbling in her sketchbook, trying her best to avoid attention. She's convinced that blending in is the only way to survive senior year without scars. But everything changes when she's paired with the one person who couldn't be more different-Noah Carter. He's the golden boy of Crescent High: quarterback, class president, and the guy everyone wishes they were-or were with. He has charm, confidence, and a smile that could melt glaciers. When they're forced to work together on a school project, Aria is sure Noah will barely acknowledge her. Instead, he notices everything. What starts as awkward meetings in the library turns into secret conversations on the school rooftop, rainy-day confessions, and slow dances beneath the stars. But both of them carry more than they show-secrets, fears, and scars from the past. As the end of the school year approaches, so do the decisions that will shape their futures. Aria has her dreams set on art school in New York, while Noah's life seems perfectly mapped out... except it's not. He's hiding something that could change everything. Love might be the easy part. Letting go... might just be the hardest.

"Strokes of You" is a heartfelt romance about Valeria Hart, a struggling artist trying to make a name for herself, and Alexander Pierce, a mysterious billionaire art collector with a hidden past. When Alexander offers Val an exclusive deal to paint for him, their professional arrangement soon turns into something deeper. But as secrets unravel-including a shocking connection between Alexander and Val's past-their love is put to the test. Will they overcome their past wounds, or will their love remain an unfinished masterpiece?

"The Window Seat" is a tender high school romance that follows Mia, a quiet artist, and Ethan, the popular soccer player who feels trapped by expectations. Their unlikely connection begins when Ethan unexpectedly seeks refuge in the art room, and Mia's sketches begin to reveal the layers behind his confident exterior. As they grow closer, they must navigate the pressures of high school life, rumors, and their own fears of being vulnerable. Through art, rain, and shared moments of honesty, they discover that love is more than just a story-it's something they can create together.

A story of memory, distance, and everything left unsaid. Noelle Faye de Solenne was once the girl with the world at her feet-an heiress, a prodigy, a flame behind a gallery window. Now, she's just Faye-the elusive painter of Florence. Slippery. Silent. Ghosting from canvas to canvas, never staying long enough to be seen-never speaking of the boy who once taught her how to live. The boy who left without a goodbye. Killian Marcel Renaud had nothing but a secondhand coat and a mind that wouldn't stop building. He left to prove himself-to become someone more than the poor boy on the museum steps. Now, he's a reclusive tech mogul known as the Phantom, his name echoing in boardrooms-and his silence even louder in the spaces she once filled. They were only teenagers when fate pulled them apart. Neither of them said the words that might have changed everything. But some names still echo, even after years of silence. And some muses never truly let go of their ghosts.

When Alexandra "Lexi" Thompson returns to the sleepy town of Willow Creek after a devastating breakup, she hopes to find nothing more than a fresh start. But home is not what she remembers. Her family's beloved bed-and-breakfast teeters on the brink of collapse, and the town she once loved is fading into silence. Enter Ethan Blackwood - a brooding, enigmatic artist with a past as fractured as his abandoned canvases. As Lexi and Ethan join forces to revive the Moonlight Inn and reignite Willow Creek's fading spirit, their connection becomes impossible to ignore. But secrets from Ethan's past and threats from a ruthless developer loom, forcing Lexi to confront not just her heart, but the dreams she thought she left behind. In a town where every corner holds a memory and every whisper carries a secret, can two wounded souls find the courage to love again? Or will the weight of their pasts destroy the future they long to build together? A heartfelt tale of love, healing, and second chances, Whispers in the Moonlight will sweep you into a world of small-town charm, deep emotions, and the timeless magic of believing in yourself, and in love.

She's a struggling artist from Toronto. He's a ruthless billionaire from Florence. They marry out of desperation - one for money, the other for power. But in a house where silence is policy and secrets burn hotter than passion, what starts as hate begins to twist into something dangerously real... A slow-burn marriage romance filled with tension, heartbreak, and a love neither of them expected

7,421 Miles Away What do you do when your heart stretches across oceans? For two years, Eli's connection with Sky has been his anchor-a long-distance relationship built on late-night conversations, shared dreams, and the magnetic pull of a love that defied geography. But when an unexpected twist brings Blake into Eli's life, the lines between loyalty and longing blur, threatening to unravel everything Eli thought he knew about love. As emotions collide and secrets surface, Eli faces a decision that could mend-or shatter-the bonds he holds most dear. Spanning continents and delving into the complexities of human connection, 7,421 Miles Away explores the power of love, the weight of choice, and the courage it takes to follow your heart-no matter where it leads.

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In the enchanting city of Verona, where the streets whisper stories of romance, Evelyn Sinclair finds solace in her quaint bookstore, Ethereal Pages. She has always believed in love, but only within the pages of her favorite books. Her world is built on poetry and fiction, untouched by the uncertainties of real-life romance. That is, until Adrian Hart, a passionate artist, stumbles into her bookstore one autumn evening. With his sketches and soulful eyes, Adrian slowly pulls Evelyn into a love story of her own-one written not with ink, but with stolen glances, midnight conversations, and the soft brush of his paint against canvas. As their love deepens, fate intervenes. Adrian is forced to leave, chasing an opportunity that takes him far from Verona. His absence leaves Evelyn longing, clutching onto his final letter as seasons change and time stretches endlessly between them. A year later, under the silver glow of the moon, Adrian returns, with a canvas in hand and a love that never faded. As the river whispers their names and the autumn leaves dance around them, they realize that some love stories are meant to withstand the tests of time, distance, and fate.

Amber just wanted her strawberry ice cream-until Calix, a cold and annoyingly smug stranger, grabbed the last tub. She thought she'd never see him again... until he shows up as her new classmate. Between clashing egos, an unexpected deal, and a whole lot of tension, Amber realizes this might be more than just a fight over dessert.

In the small, coastal town of Seabrook, where the ocean kisses the sky and the stars shine brighter than anywhere else, two souls are bound by a secret they don't yet share. Elliot Hayes, a brooding artist with a mysterious past, spends his nights painting the constellations on the walls of an abandoned lighthouse. He's a recluse, hiding from the world and the guilt that haunts him. But every Friday night, he leaves one of his paintings on the doorstep of the local bookstore, a silent gift to the owner. Lila Bennett, the cheerful and optimistic bookstore owner, has always been fascinated by the anonymous artist who leaves her these breathtaking paintings. She's convinced they're messages from the universe, guiding her toward something-or someone-she's been searching for. But Lila has a secret of her own: she's been writing letters to the artist, confessing her dreams, fears, and the loneliness she hides behind her smile. She leaves them in the lighthouse, never expecting a reply. One stormy night, their paths collide when Lila seeks shelter in the lighthouse and finds Elliot there, paintbrush in hand. As the storm rages outside, they begin to unravel each other's secrets, discovering a connection deeper than the ocean and brighter than the stars. But when the truth about Elliot's past threatens to tear them apart, they must decide if their love is strong enough to weather the storm-or if some secrets are better left buried.

Pablo a once-brilliant artist, has given up on love and himself. When Lily his childhood best friend, returns to his life, she reignites a spark he thought was long lost. But beneath her unwavering support lies a secret she's kept for years- a truth that could either heal Pablo's heart or shatter they're bond forever.

Emily, a passionate artist, and Jason, a driven tech entrepreneur, meet by chance on a rainy evening in New York City. Their chemistry is instant, and they quickly fall in love. But when Jason moves to London for a career-defining project, the distance strains their relationship. Emily, feeling neglected, tries to focus on her art, but loneliness takes hold. Jason, meanwhile, grows closer to his colleague Sophie, raising doubts in Emily's mind. When Emily surprises Jason in London, their love faces its toughest test. Will Jason's career ambitions tear them apart, or will he choose love over success? A heartfelt story of love, distance, and the power of second chances.

And he smiled, "take my hand, we'll dance through the sky and paint it gold."

She's rebuilding after everything fell apart. He's learning how to stay. What started as comfort turned into something more. But when old wounds resurface, and doubt creeps in, sometimes love needs more than just feeling-it needs courage. A slow-burn story of healing, heartbreak, and finding your way back to each other. This is my first time to write a story. Hope you all enjoy.

He was a storm she was never meant to chase. But the way he looked away... she couldn't forget it. Ri wasn't looking for love. She had come to a quiet village near the hills of Devon to paint, to study, to start over. But everything changed the moment she walked into Room 204. He stood there - cold, distant, unreadable. Professor Ezra Thorne: the man who never smiled, never looked back... except once. And that one glance shattered everything. Drawn into his silence, Ri finds herself falling - not through words, but through stolen moments, aching stares, and the quiet pain of a love that dares not speak. > Some glances are louder than confessions. Some silences more dangerous than words. A slow-burn, forbidden romance between a quiet artist and a man who promised never to feel again.

Behind every smile lies a story untold. Sa Likod ng Ngiti follows the emotional journey of Lyra, a quiet, artistic soul who falls in love with Lance-a boy who doesn't know how to express what he truly feels. In a world filled with silence, miscommunication, and emotional scars, Lyra learns how to endure, let go, and rediscover herself through heartbreak. Told in a heartfelt blend of English and Tagalog, this 20-chapter tragic romance explores the fragility of love, the weight of unspoken emotions, and the quiet strength it takes to heal. Through art, memories, and moments of stillness, Sa Likod ng Ngiti reveals the pain we hide, and the courage it takes to bloom again. This is not just a love story-it's a story of losing oneself, and slowly, gently, finding the light again.