Gilded Stories

"What would you say if I asked you to marry me all over again?" Cyril's voice barely reached a whisper, as quiet as a whistle in the wind. Still, her ears caught the words until they reached her brain, ringing over and over again in their impossibility. "Depends. What would happen if I say yes?" ... A Gilded Age AU

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

As the sisters Lady Elizabeth, Evelyn, and Emma forge their way through the new world. The sisters have inherited everything from their dying parents had left them. After coming to America from Yorkshire, England they still carry out their titles in America. Their father was the Earl of Francis with the surnames Gastrell. This name is known on warehouses and fabric companies all over. The oldest Lady Elizabeth has inherited the companies and its stocks. She is familiar with different fabrics from all over the world. While the other sister ladies Evelyn and Emma strive to find their place amongst the crowd. Each has their role in the running the household. But through finding themselves they also carry a family secret as well. They were born with special abilities that are not known to this world. Each has their own special power to help keep the City of San Francisco safe. These proper ladies have to fight the rules of how to behave in a proper ballroom and fight off demons at night. Can they do both and still maintain their family names as women in society??

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/

A depiction of my struggle with depression and anxiety and ultimately the lessons that I learned that made me love life again. I have been writing pieces of this since 2015 and it has been such a diificult journey.

POV: You finally stopped to look at the world and realized we're basically living inside a literal masterpiece. 👁️✨ Welcome to the Light. ☀️ The Gilded Earth is 100% "Golden Hour" magic-think stardust, silk, and horizons that never end. 🍯☁️ This is a journey through a world where the mountains are hazy in silver and the air feels like a dream you never want to wake up from. I wanted to capture that feeling when nature feels less like just a place and more like a sacred treasure we're all here to protect. The ending specifically... let's just say the horizon is doing a lot more than just sitting there. ⛰️🌅 I'd love to hear from you: Would you rather wander through a forest of light or stand on a diamond peak? 💎🌳 Also, does the earth feel like a home or a dream to you? Comment your favorite part of nature below! 🌿✨ READ. VIBE. ENJOY. LUV U BYE!! 🚀🌟

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.

A team of explorers unseals the gilded coffin of King Arthur, only to awaken a darkness bound to his skeletal form and the cursed blade of Excalibur-leaving behind nothing but their helmets in a silent circle.

sing me sweetly in the silver midnight moonlight © 2018 issien

mafia boss and his assassin.

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

This is the epic tale of Artemisa's journey to the top of the mighty mountain of the gods to save all heroes to come. It is written as an epic poem, modeled after the Odyssey by Homer, except my poem is very short, one stanza per book or chapter. Enjoy! "Very well written. Good twist." - anon.

France, circa 1850: Baron D's famous Midnight Ball is to commence. Amidst the glittering, aristocratic gaiety of the partygoers looms the treacherous entanglements of the upperclass. The guests all seem to have their own personal agendas, and so does the enigmatic narrator.

This is my take on a few cliches in the romance-fantasy world, but fear not! I've added quite a few sick twists and turns ;) - - - - - - - He's royalty. She's a thief. He's never seen hunger or poverty. She's lived it. They're enemies. Worst of all, she is destined to die by his hand. So why are they Soulmates? 🌙 Jythera, Astana. A town for the rich and the royals. Under the gilded exterior, Mia runs her life. As the notorious thief Moonshade, she isn't any vigilante. She steals for herself and for herself only. When a Lord asks for her help, she accepts because of the promised fortune. Her job is simple - expose the Queen's sister for her plot to have the King, Queen, and Crowned Prince assassinated. Except, Mia gets a lot more than she bargained for. With her Soulmate on her tail and her thief side nearly exposed, she finds a much longer, deeper plot than she thought before. She is in for much for than she was being paid for. #95 in -thief- #1 in -gilded- #42 in -plot-

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?

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