History Stories

WATTPAD ORIGINAL EDITION In 1955, mixed-race Ethan Harper leaves his progressive hometown for a summer in Alabama where he's not welcome, except by resident free spirit, Juniper Jones. ***** After getting himself into a bout of trouble, 16-year-old Ethan Harper's parents send him to Ellison, Alabama, to live with his aunt and uncle for the summer. But the year is 1955, and Alabama is a far cry from his beloved home of Arcadia, Washington. As much as it's hotter in temperature, it's colder in every other way, and Ethan learns the hard way that people see his mere existence as a threat. Amidst all the mayhem, a fiery, free-spirited, oddball walks into Ethan's life. Her name is Juniper Jones. She is the first person in Ellison who seems unfazed by their racial differences, and she promises to give Ethan a summer he will always remember, filled with endless adventure and discovery. With Juniper, Ethan can breathe, he can be, despite the incessant attention and bullying their newly formed friendship attracts. Can the two survive the summer, run in the light and block out the noise of the outside world? [Published version comes out June 16, 2020 with Wattpad Books!] [[word count: 70,000-80,000 words]]

Kelly just wants her business to succeed, and getting involved with a bodyguard is not part of her plan - but he is the only one who can keep her safe... ***** Kelly Harris is determined to make her antiques business a success. She won't let Tanner, a bodyguard who likes first edition poetry books, interfere with her life. But winning a mystery box at an auction changes everything. With Tanner working alongside her, they decipher the code in a forgotten journal, uncovering a young girl's journey to freedom and a powerful family's secret. Working for a high-profile security company, Tanner has seen the worst that humanity can do. He doesn't believe in love. But when disaster strikes, he finds himself doing everything he can to keep Kelly safe - even if that means letting her into the most vulnerable part of who he is. Leeanna Morgan is a USA Today Bestselling Author.

After a disastrous first season in London, Rose Wilde finds herself torn between two men who love her -- but who both hide secrets that could ruin her. ***** Rose Wilde has always considered herself plain, especially when compared to her beautiful older sister Charlotte, and has practically given up on the idea of being romanced. But when American hotelier Derek Montgomery comes to revolutionise her little, sleepy English village of Ascot, Rose starts to revisit the idea of falling in love. However, Derek brings with him many secrets and obligations, some that might prohibit him from pursuing Rose -- and push her into the arms of her friend, Michael Cornell, the Marquess of Juniper. Will fate allow Rose and Derek to marry for love? Or will she indeed become the reluctant marchioness? [[Word count: 70,000 - 80,000 words]] Cover designed by Ashley Bandy (The Reluctant Marchioness is the sequel to The Coveted Countess, but can also be read as a standalone)

Two years after Nathaniel Swift left for America to forget the woman he loved, he learns she's engaged to another man -- and returns to England to win her back. ***** Lord Nathaniel 'Nate' Swift is hopelessly in love with his best friend's younger sister, Charlotte Wilde. However, Nate's rakish ways, their ten-year age difference, and his best friend's objections soon make it very clear that a marriage could never take place. So Nate does the only thing he could: he travels to America and tries to forget about the woman he loves. But after two years in the New World, forgetting Charlotte proves to be impossible, and he's quickly pulled back to England after hearing of her engagement to another man. Determined to make up for past mistakes, Nate swears to stop the impending wedding and win back Charlotte's heart at any cost. But is he too late to show her the truth he's known all along -- that they're meant to be together, forever? [[Word count: 70,000-80,000 words]] Cover designed by Ashley Bandy

[This story is now FREE] Florette moves to Versailles, only to discover a group of Fae are destroying France. Allying with the battled-scarred Destan, she has to save the kingdom. ***** Florette, a painter's apprentice, is finally welcomed to the palace of Versailles. Ready to work, she notices that several of the courtiers are too beautiful to be human. Soon a battle-scarred warrior, Destan, tells her the truth: a faction of Fae have left the faerie and are slowly destroying the French monarchy. Determined that France must not fall, Florette is forced to use her skill to smuggle messages about the Fae inside her own paintings. Can she trust the rugged warrior at her side? And can Florette save France from creatures beyond mortal control?

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in which sultan suleiman's second son - şehzade murad - survives. -•-•-•-•-•- isolde venier was just ten years old when tartars raided her father's ship in albania, slaughtering her mother and setting isolde's path in stone - one that would eventually lead to the topkapi palace, istanbul. in 1515, she gave birth to şehzade süleymân's second son in manisa: şehzade murad, who became the centre of her world. yet, in 1520, death tried to rip him from her. isolde - then şirin - railed against death and fate, and her son survived against all odds. vengeance burning in her heart, knowing the culprit behind her son's poisoning is none other than the mother of the sultan's third son, şirin sultan eventually rejoins the harem in istanbul. however, şirin is out of favour with the sultan, and it seems that a new woman has carved out a place in his heart. amongst the blood, death and sharpened tongues of the harem, only one şehzade may rise. şirin will do anything to ensure it's hers.

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Ivy Browning: a history major girl, living her life through books and avoiding real life at all costs. She breathes inside the stories of the past, leading to her avoiding the world around her and the problems consuming her. Rowan Carter: one of the best football players. He's tall, devastatingly handsome and charming with an outgoing personality. Despite all the love, attention and support - there's a deeper part or him that doesn't overcome the surface. Against all odds, Ivy's brother happens to be close friends with Rowan.. Do their paths cross or not? Read more to find out what happens next... 1#betting 1#blackcatgirl

Some legacies are whispered through stories. Others are left behind in pawprints. Fifteen-year-old Charlotte "Charli" Lea Jackson, daughter of legendary rescue leader Ryder and animal care expert Katie, has never known the true magic of the Paw Patrol. All she's ever seen are fading photos, old medals, and a tower that hasn't lit up in over a decade. Ryder no longer talks about the past. Katie keeps her grief behind soft smiles. And the Lookout? It's just a crumbling relic at the edge of Adventure Bay, collecting dust and silence. But everything changes the day Charli stumbles upon a hidden journal buried beneath the floorboards of the old tower-Ryder's journal, filled with stories never told, heartbreaks never healed, and the names of pups who gave everything for their town. As she reads entry after entry, Charli begins to piece together a forgotten history-Skye's final flight, Chase's broken promise, Marshall's silent goodbye, and the moment her father's voice cracked on his final mission. The deeper she goes, the more she feels their presence-not just in words, but in wind, in shadows, in dreams. She sees flashes of who they were. What they stood for. And what Ryder lost. Now, with Adventure Bay on the verge of tearing down the Lookout to build luxury condos, Charli makes a decision that will change everything: She'll revive the Paw Patrol. One pup at a time. Even if it breaks her heart. Even if it breaks her father. Because sometimes, to move forward... you have to chase the ghosts behind you.

A young English journalist, born from Scottish parents, Ian MacCain, discovers a plot of land in Scotland that the elders of Scottish heritage says is haunted. Desperate for a story that could save his job at the Manchester Paper, he decides to take in the opportunity to accomplish something from his childhood bucket-list. Become a paranormal investigator. [Inspired setting used: Achavandra Muir, Scotland, United Kingdom]

Title: Beyond the Mirror: The Silvering of the Soul Genre: Philosophy / Spiritual / Non-Fiction (or Psychology) Tagline: The truth isn't what you see; it's what makes the reflection possible. Blurb: We are taught that "seeing is believing," but our eyes are the greatest liars we own. Every truth we encounter comes in two forms: The Wrapped Fact and The Raw Sense. We spend our lives staring at the "Front"-the reflection tied with a pretty ribbon of pride, fear, or ego. We judge, we react, and we build our world based on these gift-wrapped illusions. But what happens when the mirror is ripped from the wall? When the glass shatters and the ribbons snap, we are left with the Reality Shock. Beyond the polished image lies the "Silvering"-the gray, unpolished raw sense of history, religion, and the human mind. Beyond the Mirror is a journey through the "why" behind the "what." From the survival mechanisms of our brains to the sacred ribbons of religious history, this book challenges you to stop mourning the broken reflection and start studying the wall. It's time to look deeper. It's time to see what's behind the glass.

A toxic job. A broken heart. A life that couldn't catch a break. Zhao Fengtian was just a stressed out fresh graduate trying to survive in the corporate world - until one night, his long-buried illness relapsed... and everything went dark. When he opens his eyes again, he's no longer in the modern world. He's inside a wuxia novel he's been hate reading for weeks. Worse, he's reborn as Zhao Xiong, the infamous tyrant from the state of Zhao... a villain destined to be poisoned and killed for daring to touch the heroine. Armed with knowledge of the plot and a desperate will to live, Fengtian has only one goal: REWRITE his fate, ESCAPE death, and REFUSE the bad ending. But the moment the heroine, Chen Yao, looks at him differently... the story begins to crack. And if he steals the heart that was meant for the hero, he might break the entire world. A tale of survival, power, romance, and a destiny that was never meant to be his.

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(it's xiaxian) BL - A young man, Wang Lee, is a spy from the Xian Tian kingdom. He is sent to the Yunfeng Village in Kai Fu to gather important intel. Wang Lee is a mysterious figure, always wearing a fox mask, whose identity remains a mystery. His strict adherence to rules and discipline adds to his mystery. Meanwhile, Prince Ji Yin of the Yunfeng kingdom also possesses a strong sense of discipline and rules. Unbeknownst to both Wang Lee and Prince Ji Yin, they share a similar bond. Expect: good storyline + plot twists Chemistry between main leads Action scenes of xianxia Swordmanship Boylove historical romance Top x top (switch)

1894 kışı, Alpler'de zamanı durdurmuştu. Kar fırtınası dünyayla tüm bağları koparırken, unutulmuş bir malikâne iki yabancıyı bir araya getirir. Bozuk saatleri onarmak için gelen suskun usta Julian, zamanı kontrol edebileceğine inanır. Tozlu raflar arasında kayıp mektupları saklayan arşivci Adeline ise zamanın ardında bıraktığı izlere. Fırtına dışarıyı sustururken, malikânenin içinde sırlar uyanır. Saatler yeniden işlemeye başladığında, kalpler çoktan geri dönülmez bir ritme girmiştir. Zamanın sustuğu yerde, aşk konuşur.

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Series Description This five-Test series was never meant to be comfortable. Played across the most demanding grounds in world cricket, it became a slow-burning examination of skill, pride, endurance, and identity. Every Test stripped away reputation and exposed character. Legends walked in carrying history on their shoulders - and walked out knowing history does not guarantee mercy. From the opening morning, the contest refused to settle. Batters were tested by movement, bowlers by patience, captains by decisions that would be replayed for decades. Some giants rose when it mattered most. Others, equally great, struggled - not because they lacked ability, but because the series demanded something beyond technique. Momentum never belonged to one side for long. A collapse here. A fightback there. A session that changed everything. Every Test had its own personality, shaped by weather, pitch, crowd, and pressure. There were centuries that felt earned one run at a time, spells of bowling that bent matches without breaking them, and moments when silence said more than celebration. Lord's became the emotional core of the series - a place where tradition watched closely as drama unfolded inch by inch. Decisions were questioned. Tempers flared. Nerves frayed. And in the end, victory was decided by the smallest margin possible, proving that in Test cricket, greatness often lives in inches, not miles. This series wasn't about domination. It was about survival. It reminded everyone why five-day cricket endures - because time reveals truth. Because not every hero shines every day. Because the game, when played long enough, always finds a way to be fair. When it ended, the scoreline mattered. But what lingered were the moments - the walks from the pavilion, the quiet after the roar, the respect between rivals, and the understanding that something rare had just passed. This was not just a contest between teams. It was a measure of men.

Meet John Elliot , a college athlete in his senior year whose life takes a dramatic turn when he gets approached by a group of mysterious and enigmatic men claiming to be sent by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt himself. John is selected to spearhead of the country's newest pet project, the rise of the US's own intelligence network. Sent to Europe and Africa as the Second World War spreads its flames to all corners of the globe, John links up with the French Underground led by scholar Jean Guehenno as Roosevelt's aide to their European allies without the Americans putting their fingerprints on it and being discrete to avoid breaking their vow of neutrality. Things go smoothly until a new and formidable peril emerges. The Nazis become aware of the presence of an American agent on European soil and send their most lethal enforcer, Reinhard Heydrich's second in command, the SS assassin Sven Kraul, to neutralize this threat to their empire. In this dangerous game of cat and mouse, will John be able to outwit the Axis powers or will he come under the paws of the Third Reich's Eisenmann, who's specialty is to stamp out seditious factions? Join John Elliot, a young jock from Broomfield, Colorado, as he leads the efforts of the pilot program of the first American international spy network against the world's greatest threat to freedom.

Before the world learned to fear the dark, it learned to fear each other. Long before the words vampire and human became curses, there was a fragile peace-held together by whispered promises and tenuous trust. When that trust shattered, it did so in silence first, then in fire. By morning, villages lay in ashes, and blood soaked the soil deep enough to stain generations. History called the war inevitable. It never recorded the lies-or the hearts bound by blood in defiance of it. Centuries passed, and hatred hardened into law. Children were raised on stories of monsters. Hunters sharpened blades in the names of the dead. Vampires retreated into shadows, nursing grief and thirst for revenge. The truth-buried by fear and ambition-waited patiently in forgotten pages and fading memories. Love was never meant to survive in such a world. Yet twice, against the weight of history, it did. Once, when a vampire soldier risked everything for mercy, and a human healer chose compassion-igniting a hope the world was not ready to face. And again, centuries later, when fate dared to repeat itself through two souls bound not only by love, but by blood, loss, and a truth that refused to die. This is not a story of monsters and men. It is a story of hearts bound by blood, of love forged in the shadow of hatred, of revenge paid in crimson, and of sacrifice that dared to rewrite destiny. Because some oaths are written in ink. And some-are written in blood. Start date -09/01/2026 End date......