Historias de Gilded

Volume 1 of the series (yes the title is taken from Pompeii by Bastille) |• ○||○ •| primary theme: hypocrisy, foolishness and gullibility. Free prose

This article compares Trump's "golden era" vision to the Gilded Age, highlighting five parallels: protectionist tariffs, strict immigration, corporate influence, bureaucratic battles, and expansionist policies - questioning whether history will repeat its mistakes. To read more: https://timeprinternews.com/gilded-age-trumps-usa-parallels/

Drawn from the breath of inspiration. Poetry is my salvation, and my undoing.

"The Shadow Within" is a dark romance novel exploring the tumultuous relationship between Isabelle, a woman of light and innocence, and Damien, a man shrouded in secrets and shadows. Their paths collide at a masquerade ball, igniting a passionate affair that draws Isabelle into Damien's dangerous world of wealth, power, and hidden truths. As their connection deepens, Isabelle becomes entangled in a dance of deception, blinded by her infatuation while Damien struggles with the darkness of his past. The price of their forbidden love is steep, demanding sacrifices of innocence, freedom, and potentially, their very souls. "The Shadow Within" delves into the complexities of desire, the allure of the forbidden, and the arduous path to redemption, asking whether love can truly conquer even the deepest shadows. It's a story of passion, betrayal, and ultimately, the enduring power of love to illuminate the darkest corners of the human heart.

Valentina didn't stand out. She was no one special... Or so she thought. But, after on fateful night, all of that changed. She has to learn to cope with new found abilities exceeding what she thought humanly possible, and she quickly becomes very valuable to people she has never even met. The kingdom of Palagun is facing an ancient threat once thought long defeated that it cannot beat on its own. Palagun must seek out the descendant from the bloodline of the goddess of light, to hopefully beat out the darkness forever and restore it's land to prosperity once more. Bastian is a prince from Palagun tasked with finding and bringing home this savior. He knows that the future will be filled with many trials and tribulations, but what he doesn't expect is a frighteningly distracting woman with fierce amethyst eyes and a strong will that rivals no other.

Lace (noun): "A delicate decorative fabric made from cotton, silk, etc, woven in an open web of different symmetrical patterns and figures" Denim (noun): "A sturdy cotton twill fabric, typically blue, used for jeans, overalls, and other clothing. Originally created for labourers."

Cerent. That is the word that Elanna Caraversai has been called her whole life, but that's what she was. Powerless to the elemental Gilded, powerless to those who wanted to control her. But when presented with a way to make a better life for herself, will she take it? And what will she do to rise up from those who put her down?

After years of silence as a dutiful daughter, Frances' voice is offered to her once more when she meets Emyr, a penniless man far below her station. Only, the promises they made to each other cannot survive in the world built around them, not for them. All Frances can do is silently fall into turmoil as she struggles to recapture the same happiness she felt. Now lost and alone, she must find her way back to him- and herself.

Recently I've read the young adult novel 'the gilded ones' by Namina Forna. I absolutely loved it, but noticed zero fanfiction written about it. So here is my go at it. My story will flow the books timeline but will focus on two different main characters. Hera, Deka's secret protector. And Kai, Keita's elder brother. Besides these characters, all rights belong to Namina. Have a fun read! X

We were two halves of the same soul. Until the world taught us how to drift apart. In the shimmering halls of New York's , Charlotte and Sophia Vanderbilt were never just sisters - they were best friends, confidantes, inseparable. But as they step into society, love, ambition, and long-buried family secrets begin to test the unbreakable bond they once swore would never falter. Told through alternating perspectives and letters never meant to be read, Yours Truly, Charlotte is a sweeping historical tale of sisterhood, identity, and the pain of growing apart from the one person who knew you best. ✉️ A story of unspoken words, fragile dreams, and the courage it takes to choose your own path.

hi hello im using my wattpad account as storage you're free to read this (keep in mind it's written kinda like a script bc im shit at writing) but you're also free to ignore this completely:)

In the coppery city of Memoriam, Zora must find her lost memories before they're gone for good.

A poem written from a perspective of the gilded age & segregation / discrimination.

Icy, cynical and the most desired woman in the city. 24 years-old Lillian Veron hides behind a lace gold mask. They called her the Gilded Lily and she can fulfill any man's deepest, darkest and wildest fantasy if the price is right. She only wants one man but she can't have him. Her past, her present and her future made sure of that. Resigned and determined, she lives to tease and torment Jeffrey Gordon, her boss and the owner of the deliciously wicked and highly exclusive sex club where she works at, Decadent. She lets him know he can have her any time he wants but her heart was hers. She thought she was untouchable. She thought she was in control,that is, until someone was outrageous enough to buy her for a week. His fantasy? To fulfill her desires and fantasy. Jeffrey wants Lillian and won't have her till she's out of the business. It pains him to see her used whenever someone was crazy enough to afford the exhorbitant sum to have her but Lillian refuses to leave. Her teasing drives him wild. Although she has offered him her body, he wants her heart but now it seems as if she's going to lose it to Ethan Clevedon. The newest member of the club and one who was crazy enough to pay to have Lily for a week. Torn between two men, both dominant and intense and yet complete opposite of each other, Lillian faces a week of pleasure by both men and unknown to them all, her past comes back to haunt her that will either free her or make her permanently hide behind her gilded mask.

I will laugh with them, I will dine with them. I will dance with them, And I will smile with them. But what I will not do, Is fall with them.