Novelette Stories

As the gears of fate move like clockwork, who can turn back time? Even if it could be done, this would only postpone the inevitable. Destiny is said to drive everyone forward, but faith as small as a mustard seed can throw a clog in the machine. And when a young woman's future seems sealed, she'll stand on providence. Achievements~ 🏅 Featured in the Loving Life|Spiritual reading list by newlywrittenbooks 🏅Featured in Novelettes reading list by ShortStory

At what point do scientific advancements become unethical? Is the opportunity for an easier life worth more than the Lord who gave it? The intelligence of the brain is a great strength, but the weakness of the heart is a person's biggest downfall. When grief clouds judgment, it threatens to drag many to the depths of hell. The apple of one young man's eye might be among the crowd, even against her will. Regardless of the odds, he won't rest until he sees her smile. Achievements~ 🏅 Featured in Dystopocalypse reading list by @ScienceFiction 🏅Round three Ambys 2025 qualifier 🥇In the short story category for the 2025 Turtle Awards

"My job demands me to be rigid with numbers. But when I am with Sanjana, I learn to see the world in a way that is far more colorful and serene." For Sanjana Dixit (33), a senior editor at a prominent lifestyle magazine in Mumbai, life is all about chasing writing deadlines, dealing with fussy models, and cursing the endless traffic of Lower Parel. At her current age, she simply has no time for cliché, overly dramatic romance. Until that one night, an algorithm from an app called BlindCupid brings her path together with Arjun Mukherjee (36)-a BKC financial consultant whose life is strictly governed by stock charts, profit margins, and the sheer rationality of numbers. What begins as exchanging anonymous voice notes every night at nine gradually chips away at their respective defenses. Sanjana's words become a comforting home for Arjun's burnout, while Arjun's firm logic serves as a safe anchor for Sanjana's deep-seated doubts. However, as their anonymous status melts into reality under the Mumbai drizzle, they must face their ultimate test: the expectations of a conservative corporate family, rounding questions, and a clock that never stops ticking. Amidst the bustling noise of Mumbai and the rhythmic waves of Marine Drive, can the world of words and numbers walk hand in hand in the exact same frequency? Disclaimer: This story is 100% fiction and purely comes from the author's imagination. It does not involve or reflect anything from the real lives of the characters' faceclaims, especially regarding their real-life personal relationships. Author's Note: I hope you enjoy reading this story as much as I enjoyed writing it. ^^ I apologize for any errors or typos you might find. Feel free to leave constructive criticism and suggestions. I would highly appreciate it if you could leave a mark by voting and commenting, and let me know your thoughts! ^^ This story will be updated twice a week-on days whenever I feel like it! Happy reading, mates!

A Fictional Memoir of the tradition of a woman playing Peter Pan, which helped me think through my Gender. This NeuroQueer Retellung is appropriate for readers 10 and up, because kids have the RIGHT to read Queer Literature! Since an "Actress" is assumed to be a woman, and Peter Pan is a boy, there is Misgendering in this fanfiction. It was in the tags, but I want to put a clear Trigger Waning. Also, Trigger Warning for the racial slur that calls Indigenous People "Red." I have thoughts... Credit for the Fairy Genders goes to J.M. Barrie My portrayal of Tiger Lily is Anti-Colonial Through a Disability Justice lens. To Sondra Lee, who played Tiger Lily, and saved my life To Lerisssa Fasthorse, who justly restored my lost dignity To Adolph Green, who taught me what makes a monter and what makes a man, is complicated To Jerome Robbins, who challenged my intellect and morality And of course to Mary Martin, who taught me about the "Unusal things you can do"

Maya just wanted a chill summer job at her aunt's serenity bookstore. But peace and quiet? Not happening. Not when a certain lazy guy keeps turning the couch into his daily nap spot.

This novelette is about two people who were childhood friends then life played it's brutal game parting them for years both longed for each other for years. When path crossed some misunderstandings and guilts are there. Let's see how they overcome the situations and get together. I would be publishing it part by part every Monday. If you love to read sweat love stories do follow and star my coming stories. *Bold letters are words of main leads.*

When a viral podcast clip convinces millions of strangers that former co-hosts Kennedy Martin and Stella Montgomery were secretly in love, the ex-girlfriends reunite for a comeback episode. ***** Two years ago, Kennedy Martin lost both her girlfriend and her podcast in one fell swoop. Since then, she's avoided thinking about either. Unfortunately, the universe has other plans. When an old clip from Where Were You When goes viral and an article is posted, fans become obsessed all over again with the chemistry between Kennedy and her former co-host, Stella Montgomery. Everyone demands a reunion, including a digital media production company willing to pay for one last episode. Kennedy agrees--but definitely because she misses Stella. Why Stella is on board with it, though, is beyond her. As old memories resurface and late-night planning sessions become harder to avoid and even harder to end, Kennedy realizes that the story she's been telling herself about the demise of the relationship might not be true. While their relationship began with a misunderstanding, it might also have ended because of one. Now, with an impending reunion and rehashed feelings, Kennedy and Stella have one last chance to finally get it right. ***** © 2026 caterina george // all rights reserved

A black lab named Dee finds himself free of his now abandoned home at an animal shelter. As his dying world orbits a dying star, he takes his newfound freedom one step at a time. With an intelligent cat at his side, he learns what true freedom looks like in a world lacking law and order.

Lady Anastasia Christina Howard is the third daughter and fourth child of Lord Andrew Charles Howard, Duke of Norfolk Territory and her mother is Lady Theresa Charlotte Hardwick. This is a part of The NobleHouseofHowardSagahttps://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=RDCLAK5uy_mAS17Kus0n-4lqR-KhwQBCy5vM1rPwfWo&feature=share&playnext=1

Chloe Grant is Cassie's best friend. At least she was. A month ago she stops contacting her only to show up in Cassie's life again, but she is different. She has a new man, a new haircut, and a new persona. She is not the Chloe, Cassie remembers. Cassie knows in her heart that something happened to her friend, but no one else sees it. The only person she can rely on is Chloe's ex boyfriend Carter and she has a few reasons to keep her distance. Can Cassie find out the truth or will she lose her friend forever? This is my first story in a long time. Any advice is welcomed! Highest rating #523 in Mystery.

Lady Samhain Wilhelmina Charlene Howard is the alternated heiress to The Dukedom of Norfolk Territory and she was created Duchess of Clarence Territory when she was born by her father, Lord Andrew Charles Howard, Duke of Norfolk Territory.

Caleb can speak to the wind. It happened a month after the death of Huxley, his red fox friend. The wind said all things come and go and just left in mid sentence. Caleb wasn't so sure, but he wished that the wind didn't scream; it hurt his ears and messes up the lawn and laundry. With the wind beside him, he embarks on an adventure where the adults will not go, cannot go. A #justwriteit story for the #Onceuponnow theme.

Then an arm reached out from the water, grabbed him by the skull and tried to submerge him underwater. The arm was long, and consisted of nothing but putrefying dark purple flesh. Cedric immediately started thrashing around as he tried to fight off the hand that was trying to drown him. Then, more arms appeared from beneath the water, and tried to submerge him as well. He felt himself lose energy, as the hands kept on trying to submerge him. Standing at the end of the dock, he saw the little girl watching on, she had a decapitated...

[It's 2013, you work as BTS's assistant in America, and you're about to learn how to save a life.] The Magnificat Complex in Los Angeles has just opened for service. As an employee at the Magnificat, you've been assigned to assist a brand new K-Pop band called BTS. You learn that Suga, one of their members, has a secret, and he needs your help. Will you be able to help before time runs out? This novelette is part of the Magnificat Miracles series and is a standalone self-insert, designed to be read in one sitting. This means that you are the main character, and the Magnificat is your world. There will be romances found, lessons learned, and everyday miracles. No gender or race is specified for the reader-insert (although there are sometimes gender-specific nicknames). Magnificat Miracles are generally suitable for all audiences 13+, although content may vary. The Story Of Light has the following content warnings: depression, suicide attempt

[A retelling of the old fairy tale 'Cinderella' with some major plot twists] Instead of turning back into rags, Cinderella's spell kills her at midnight during the ball. Her death sparks a royal investigation, revealing a dark plot tied to the fairy godmother. [~17,500 words]

A writing contest organized and judged by members of the Literary Lounge server. The goal: write a novelette using 3 keywords.

What Is Love? #1 || Teen Fiction || Completed To love is to sit in a coffee shop, read a book, and look up to that pair of pretty brown eyes and his fangs. I, Maela, wished to have another cup of coffee with that stranger. Dean Ignacio Maela Abainza Started: August 10, 2023 Finished: October 17, 2023

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Set in a near future where humans can socialize and roam virtual locals through the internet, connecting their brains to a specialized monitor. Democracy is reaching its end, and the country looks braced for a communistic government, despite riots from radicals. Sage is an old man, living in a apartment complex surrounded by derelict buildings and halted industrialization. He does not approve of society, or people in general, and tries to create his own ways of enjoying the world. HIs own son is a computer and internet modem programmer who develops new locals for the new world. Welcome to this horrifying future. A story of possibility, terror, and a frightening sense of proximity.