Byzantium Stories

Born of imperial blood, her dream was a nun's simple robe. But hearts are not made of stone. When love arrives-uninvited and dangerous-her quiet world begins to shatter. The empire has plans. And destiny does not ask permission. Now she must choose: Her soul. Her bloodline. Or her heart.

The meteor brought more than space dust. Verena is a grad student living in Alaska when she receives a phone call that changes her life. Her family has been keeping secrets about their origins and their purpose. Soon, she's on a mission to save the world from Chernobog's demonic beasts. Will she master her new magic in time? Will Owen, a man with his own demons, help her in her quest, or will he break her heart? As she crosses the world to the snowy Ural Mountains, Verena must decide if she's ready to lead or if the price is too high. Verena's Whistle is a stay-up-all-night fantastical adventure, an entertaining story of finding yourself and following your destiny.

Constantinople has fallen, just as her sister city in the west did almost a millennium before. It was thought that Constantine XI had died with no heir during the final assault of the 'Queen of Cities' with no heir to speak of. This is not true, just a month before the arrival of the Sultan's army, he had a son, when he heard of Mehmet's march, he sent him away with his most trusted friend. Octavius, as he had been named, had been taken to be raised near Athens, he was taught the old ways, given access to records of the conquests of Alexander, Julius, Trajan and all others that could be gathered from the imperial library before their departure. Since he had no official surname, though by tradition he would have his father's name, he was granted that which his namesake before him had taken, Caesar.

A ten minute short story, based on the legend of the general Belisarius being blinded by his Emperor, Justinian. It is almost certainly a legend, and not fact, but it makes for an interesting story.

"Late Antiquitiy noir" ✺ A brief story about a hotshot chariot racer who gets caught up in the intrigue of Byzantine power struggles ✺ Recommended if you like: historical crime fiction, The Fast and the Furious but with chariot races, Assassin's Creed

For centuries Rome and Persia have fought each other. This will be the last great war between them. The Roman Empire stands on the brink of annihilation. Its lands are overrun, its armies shattered. Only a truly remarkable emperor will be able to turn disaster into victory. Fall of Empires is an epic tale of love, loss, hope and revenge. From the baying crowds of the hippodrome, across the bloody battlefields of the Persian frontier, to the secluded harem of the king of Persia, the action sweeps through an ancient world locked in its last titanic conflict. At the heart of the story, two young lovers, Anna and Theo, are torn apart by the tides of war. Whilst Theo finds himself at the centre of events in the struggle between the emperor Heraclius and the cunning Persian general Shahrbaraz, treachery results in Anna being condemned to the life of a concubine in a far-off land. Can they ever be reunited?

The year is 1000 C.E., a time of unparalleled power and expansion, the Byzantine Empire is under the firm rule of House Komnenos, led by Emperor Megistos, who has fortified the empire's borders and legacy. As his formidable heir, Prince Hektorios, continues to build on this legacy, the fate of the empire begins to tremble beneath a web of ambition and betrayal. Lazaros Makedon, the last descendant of the once-great House Makedon, clings to his dream of restoring his family's honor, navigating a treacherous political landscape that has long forgotten his ancestors. Simultaneously, the ambitious Prince Leon, the second son of Emperor Megistos, seeks to undermine his brother's claim to the throne, driven by jealousy and a thirst for power. As tensions rise, Doux Polykarpos, an influential noble with designs on the imperial crown, conspires to dethrone Megistos and ignite a civil war that could shatter the empire. With loyalties tested and dark secrets unraveling, the line between friend and foe blurs. In "Shadows of the Throne," alliances will be forged and broken, and the struggle for supremacy will unfold against a backdrop of historical grandeur and impending chaos, as the fate of Byzantium hangs in the balance. Will Lazaros reclaim his family's legacy, or will the machinations of the powerful seal the once-proud House Makedon's fate forever?

Jibreel, 6th Century Arabian nomad, family man, and trader. His unremarkable life would have passed completely un-noticed by the world except for this, his final chapter. Drawn to a gift from the heavens Jibreel's life will take a turn that endangers everything he has ever loved and ultimately the world itself. Created at the request of readers just like you this is the story of how Jibreel's life led to events that would threaten the world in the novel Scourge of Byzantium. Also included is the first three chapters of Book 1 in the Byzantium infected series, Scourge of Byzantium. The third chapter is a new chapter not featured in the original edition of Scourge of Byzantium. It is the first episode in a series of short stories I will be writing called the Nasir and Maarika Chronicles. Nasir and Maarika are of one people but two worlds. One grew up inside Byzantium's Arabia Province, the other the open desert of Arabia. They will meet on the eve tragedy that will forever change both of their lives.

What happens in Byzantium stays in Byzantium

You meet Markiplier but what happens next is shocking

Thousands of years ago, Byzantium was destroyed by an unknown power. Melina was creating a spell at a similar time, and because of the context of the time it happened, she blames herself for it. But not entirely. She sets out across Europe, looking for answers. Why did it happen? How did Byzantium get destroyed? When she figures out the cause, she sets out to take revenge, to make sure the causer does not do this to another empire again.

Immerse yourself into the mysterious world of the ancient people- together with Anchiroe you will be a part of a legendary story unlike any other you've heard of. This is a novel, set in late Antiquity in Thrace, part of the mighty Byzantine empire. Narrated by the adventurous Anchiroe, this book blends highly-accurate historical details with fantastic story telling. Throughout the chapters, you will be constantly tasked with finding clues and discovering the hidden messages in Anchiroe's words. Who is Anchiroe? Where is she going? Who does she meet with?... Would you be able to solve the puzzle by using your history knowledge and guess it all before the truth unfolds? That would be a hard task, only suited for the most curious and capable ones! Are you ready for this long journey?

This chapter reviews the story of Chandax, the capital of the Emirate of Crete (820s- 961), and its capture by the Byzantine army led by General Nikephoros Phokas. The author attempts to match the evidence extracted from Byzantine and Arab chronicles. He added facts about using the trebuchets, setting up military encampments, and undermining the walls of citadels.

A Song Dynasty diplomat finds unlikely friendship with a Byzantine soldier. Both are immortal, and both find their loyalties tested.

The Crescent Sun Is A Historical Fiction Story. A Hungarian King Named Andrew Vows To Destroy The Ottoman Empire And Stop Its Expansion.

Justinian may have fallen, but another may rise. But for his new Empire, one that can never be replaced. His new Roman Empire grows stronger by the decades, and the Gods above, Zeus and the Gods of Olympus watches from above, for another Empire is rising in the far west. The long lost Civilization Atlantians, corrupt by greed, finally decides to sail eastwards to Europa. This is a brief world history of Neo Terra and how it changed the world....

In early 13th century, Latin invaders came on their flying galleys and conquered the defenceless Byzantine Empire. Forty years later, a fragile peace between the victorious nobles is maintained by way of anemo regattas, races of flying boats, with the winner granted any wish that is in the Emperor's power to deliver. Ikaria is not a Latin - she's a half-Greek daughter of a brilliant anemo engineer, and a genius of the science herself; her dream is to one day win the great regatta of Egriponte, the most prestigious of all competitions - but the commoners have just been banned from taking part in the races. To realise her dream, she must ally with a nobleman - a mysterious Greek turncoat, Mikhael.