Bookish Stories

Rosalie Di Laurentis has spent years pretending she's fine. Fine with being known as Dean's twin sister. Fine with hiding behind parties, sarcasm, and late-night hockey games. Fine with the fact that every relationship she's ever had has ended with her walking away before someone could hurt her first. And she's definitely fine with John Logan. Her friend. Her constant. The boy who's been there since day one. Logan knows Rosalie better than anyone - the girl who memorizes hockey stats like novels, who chases ambition harder than sleep, and who never says what she's really feeling. But somewhere between crowded Briar parties, road trips, stolen glances, and years of almosts, friendship starts turning into something far more dangerous. Because the more Logan looks at her, the harder it becomes to pretend he doesn't want her. And the closer Rosalie gets to him, the more terrified she becomes of ruining the one person she can't lose. But after one night changes everything, they're forced to face the truth they've been avoiding for years: Maybe it was always him. Maybe it's always been her. Always Been You is a college hockey romance filled with friends-to-lovers tension, party chaos, past relationship trauma and the kind of love that was there long before either of them were ready to admit it. Just a warning ⚠️ This story does deal with mental health. I only own Rosalie, her story and any other OC I make. (Just like all my stories this doesn't follow the tv show or the books because this is Rosalie's story)

"I just can't think straight when it comes to you, Deepika. Why do you do this to me?" says Arjun "I'm not doing anything, Arjun," she hissed. "It's you. You're the one confusing the shit out of me." In one sudden movement, he pulled her close. Lifted her chin and pressed his lips against hers. Updated twice a week!

I've got several new story ideas in the works, but I can't decide which one to write first. So I'm leaving them here for you guys to check out! 📚💭

My fourth collection of self-written poems. Exploring the deep and dark abyss of my mind ☆☆☆ Started: 10 July 2025 Concluded: ★★★ # 1st darkpoetry: 21/04/2026

The arrangement was simple: seven months, one gala, one exit clause. Clara Beckett was good at complicated things. Code. Composure. Aldric Beaumont. Two out of three.

London had offered Amara Danbury everything a young lady was supposed to want-ballrooms, titles, and endless opportunities for a suitable match. She wanted none of it. Raised in America and fiercely independent, Amara returns to London at her grandmother Lady Danbury's insistence for a single social season before returning home. Determined to avoid society's expectations, she plans to keep her head down, survive the endless balls, and ignore the marriage-minded gentlemen pursuing her. Then she meets Benedict Bridgerton. Charming, artistic, and entirely too handsome for his own good, Benedict has spent years avoiding the pressures of society. But after one unforgettable encounter with Amara, he finds himself drawn to the one woman who seems completely immune to his charm. As London's elite watches their every move, friendship slowly turns into something neither of them expected. But in a world where every choice becomes gossip and every heart carries secrets, love may prove far more complicated than either of them imagined. A Bridgerton fanfiction featuring: 👑 Black Heiress Heroine 💙 Benedict Bridgerton ✨ Slow Burn Romance 🎭 Masquerade Ball 🌹 High Society Drama 📚 Bookish & Artistic Characters 💘 He Falls First 👑 Lady Danbury's Granddaughter 💕 Happily Ever After

These are the quotes that touched my heart. The quotes which made me fall in love and made me realize the beauty of words. And I hope now, you enjoy them too. Happy reading!

Mary Jones. A walking disaster with the luck of a broken Time-Turner. Between surviving her final year of studies and barely keeping her life together, Mary found comfort in books. Romance, drama, mystery-you name it, she'd probably already reviewed it. Then she woke up inside one. As one of the main characters. The only way home? Follow the plot. The problem? She barely got past the first few chapters. Now surrounded by wealthy heirs, influential families, and enough drama to fuel an entire streaming platform, Mary is expected to play her role in a story she knows almost nothing about. Easy enough... until she realizes that beneath the glamorous parties and family rivalries, something feels off. People are hiding things. Secrets have a habit of disappearing. And the more Mary stumbles her way through the story, the more she suspects that this novel isn't the romance she thought it was. Unfortunately, solving mysteries is much harder when you're busy trying not to ruin the plot. Except the bookish world clearly wasn't ready for her either, because the moment she arrived, even the plot started improvising.

𝐇𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐧'𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐦𝐞. 𝐇𝐞 𝐡𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐞. 𓏲ּ𝄢

She's the sun. He's a walking spreadsheet. When Evie's "anti-romance" dating app glitches at 3 AM, it delivers a 99.8% match she never saw coming: Silas, the quiet, mystery-novel-obsessed auditor next door. One bowl of pasta and a heated Inheritance Games debate later, Evie's "logical" life is officially offline.

(As always critiques are appreciated) The rules of Westbrook Academy's Capstone Thesis Program are simple. One year. One project. One partnership. Julian Aryas has spent four years building a perfect, solitary plan for his future. He doesn't need people. He needs equations, silence, and the predictable logic of a world that makes sense on paper. He is ranked first in his year and he intends to stay there. Roxanne Kayla has spent four years making sure nobody looks too closely. The leather jacket, the back-row seat, the reputation that walks into a room before she does - all of it carefully constructed to keep the world at a comfortable distance from the thing she actually is. She is ranked second in her year. She finds this personally offensive. When the school's Compatibility Algorithm pairs the two highest-ranking seniors together for the most important project of their academic lives, Julian gets a lab partner who brings snacks he didn't ask for and questions that dismantle everything he thought he understood. Roxy gets the one person whose mind moves fast enough to keep up with hers - which is the most dangerous thing that has ever happened to her. She has a theory she has never shown anyone. He has a future built entirely for one. Neither of them planned for this. Neither of them planned for each other. But some equations refuse to be solved alone. The Theory of Us is a slow burn enemies-to-lovers story about two people who are brilliant, lonely, and absolutely terrible at admitting either one. (Kudos to a certain "Del" For the idea)

My first story about a gangster who become strongest person in the world

Amina's adventurous spirit brought her from the vibrant landscapes of Africa to the bustling streets of India, where she found an unexpected love in Ayush. It was love at first sight for Ayush, and their connection was instant and undeniable. But their love story is far from a fairy tale. In You and Me, Amina and Ayush must fight against all odds to be together. Ayush's mother, determined to keep them apart, will stop at nothing-even attempting to end Amina's life-to ensure her son leaves Amina. But Amina's love for Ayush is unwavering. She is strong, confident, and a successful businesswoman who stands up for what she believes is right. She sacrifices her passion for travel to build a life with Ayush, but she will not compromise on justice and her self-worth. Their journey is fraught with challenges, but their love is a beacon of hope. They share tender, romantic moments, always under the shadow of Ayush's mother's relentless attempts to cut short their happiness. Despite the constant trials, Amina and Ayush's bond grows stronger, their sacrifices for each other a testament to their unbreakable love. But beneath the surface of their struggle lies a deeper mystery. Strange occurrences and hidden secrets begin to unravel, hinting at a past that neither Amina nor Ayush fully understands. As they delve into the shadows of their families' histories, they uncover truths that could either strengthen their bond or tear them apart forever

Affanger and the Power of the Crystals is a fantasy novel that follows the rise of a reluctant hero in a world where crystals are not mere magical objects, but keys to long-lost truths. It all begins with the arrival of a mysterious woman, appearing under the light of the full moon. Stripped of her memories, she will become queen alongside the young Sun King. Years later, eighteen-year-old Affanger's life is torn apart. Locked inside a crate and cast into a frozen abyss, he awakens among other young prisoners. Thus begins a journey through separation, battles, and revelations. Affanger must uncover who condemned him, what the crystals truly represent... and what looming threat endangers the entire world.

Isabella was a vision that commanded attention wherever she went. Her olive skin glowed softly, kissed by the sun of distant lands, while her eyes held a deep, earthy richness reminiscent of the darkest coffee beans. Framed by long, jet-black hair that cascaded in waves, she exuded an air of mystery and allure. In her tailored attire, she embodied elegance with a hint of rebelliousness. Whether adorned in the sleek lines of a fitted blazer and tailored pants or the flowing elegance of a vibrant dress, her fashion sense mirrored her multifaceted nature-part sophistication, part audacity. The grace in her movements was almost hypnotic. With every step, her heels struck the ground like a confident melody, echoing her unwavering determination. There was an underlying strength in her posture, a silent assurance that she could navigate any situation thrown her way. Her face, a canvas of stories untold, bore the subtlest hint of defiance in the curve of her smile, a testament to the battles she had fought and the victories she had won. Yet, there was an undeniable warmth in her gaze, a spark of kindness that contrasted with the shadows of her clandestine life. Isabella's aura was a blend of contrasting worlds-the fiery spirit of her Latino heritage intertwined with the sophistication of the European elegance she effortlessly carried. Her beauty wasn't just skin deep; it emanated from a depth of character, from the strength of her resolve and the resilience that shaped her every action. Venice held a special place in her heart, a city where her beauty wasn't just admired but celebrated-a place where she felt a sense of belonging amidst the glistening canals and timeless architecture. Yet, even in the chilly streets of Stockholm, where the contrast between her heritage and surroundings was stark, she held her own, a beacon of strength and allure in the most unexpected of settings.

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Forever torn, yet bound by timeless grace, The sun and moon, their hearts in silent cry, In separate worlds they dwell, yet long to face Each other's gaze beneath the velvet sky.

Emerald was named after the gem, ought to be tough and valuable just like the precious stone. However, everything around her seems to be ironic for she happened to be the complete opposite of what 'tough and precious' truly means. ••• ©Yurishiya. June 2020

Presenting a stunning new short story by Himanjali Sankar, in which Mrs Chatterjee from the novel Mrs C Remembers takes on the coronavirus. We loved Himanjali's darkly comic take and hope you will too.