Pastpresent Stories

Some stories are born from echoes that cling to you long after they should've faded. Aminatu Shehu has just published her first debut novel MALKA- A NOVEL. To the world it's a story, to her boyfriend Ibrahim Bello Turaki, it's a gift. The very first copy, signed and handed to him with a smile. He reads with admiration and pride, never once connecting the girl's bleak distant world to the woman he plans to marry. Her life, her poise, her quiet strength feels worlds apart from the fifteen year old bride on the page. But truth has a way of arriving without warning. And when it does. Ibrahim must confront a reality that rewrites everything he thought he knew about Aminatu. Can their love survive the secrets she kept to shield herself? Will he love her more for the life she overcame or feel betrayed by the past she never shared? Echoes is a gripping emotional novel about resilience. A story of love tested by truth and healing born from courage to finally be seen. ‎

'There was no last kiss in Paris for us, Jen.' He says softly coming back down the basement steps. On her first day as Director, Jen thinks about her last kiss she shared with Jethro six years ago.

Relationship once broken. Happiness once stolen. Death is in the end but only after Sweet Revenge.

The night turns horrifying as a trio of ghost-hunters get trapped in an old asylum haunted by dark rumors. . . . The Ghostfacers' channel is dying. Where trio Sierra, Marcella, and Mark once uploaded their overnight adventures for fans of ghost-hunting and the creepy encounters it can bring. Black Pines Asylum promises change. The forgotten building and concerned groundskeeper promise spirits and scares... but the halls of this desolate hell remain empty. The night drags on, each member of the team is beginning to face their own tribulations and trials. As the onslaught of nightmares grows increasingly real- and deadly- it's everything they can do to keep each other and themselves alive- while the line between past and present blur.

Shane moves to a small town in Louisiana from Connecticut to start over from an uneventful life. What she doesn't realize, is that something has her in it's sights. After nearly dying while moving into her new apartment, Shane unravels a mystery that made her wish she hadn't left her east coast home. Cover note: Picture backdrop was downloaded on Pinterest, but all other images, text and graphics are mine; using PicsPlay Pro and Master Fx graphics/art apps on Apple Apps Store.

Jamie Carter's life was definitely not ordinary. This is the story of a 13 year old girl who's life took an unwanted and unexpected turn that lead to her family leaving her all by herself. This is the story of how one person helped change her, and how one person can set the truth free. This is the story. The real one.

Forget the past and focus on the present that what should do but the thought of the past always butting in between makes it more complicated than it is. Is it worth it? This battle made me realize how powerful past is and how past enveloped present.

Detective Reiks Matthew has spent a lifetime searching, yet no case consumes him like the vanishing of his wife, Mila Emila. As the years stretch on, each dead-end lead leaves him more haunted, his once-blonde hair now a ghostly shade of gray, his spirit etched with unanswerable questions. Mila's absence is a hollow ache that time can't mend, and Reiks's relentless pursuit becomes his only lifeline-a search driven by unyielding love and the slow, tormenting creep of doubt. Mila Emila is a heart-wrenching journey through love, loss, and the mysteries that endure beyond life itself. With every clue unearthed, readers will question: Is love truly strong enough to bridge the chasm of years spent apart? And what devastating secrets did Mila carry with her to the end?

Going to be part of a trilogy 1- Unseen Past 2- Untold Present 3- Unfolded Future

from the title itself, you'll gonna know the answer who is Emil-Rose in the following chapters... 😉

This story is about a girl called Serena who can't forget, no matter how hard she tries.

Darcy Styles didn't know what was in store for her when she finds out the story of her parents, Kaylee Hampton and Harry Styles. After meeting Harry Styles, Kaylee fell in love with him. His looks, his charm, his personality, everything. But dating a famous pop star in a famous boy band, isn't always easy. The hate and the death threats are just way to much for the young 19 year old girl who is struggling with her own demons. Everyone is watching their relationship unfold and crash to the ground. So, even though loving Harry isn't easy, will Kaylee be able to stick around and accept the support from her new friends? Or will she cave into the one thought running through her mind? Find out by reliving Kaylee and Harry's love story. Copyrighted 2018 © All Rights Reserved Completed

"Creeping on Her Castle Walls" is an extraordinary journey where the quiet turns magical and the natural world finds a voice. At its heart lies the unique perspective of a jasmine plant-a silent observer to Ivy's world, watching her grow, laugh, drift away, and return. As tragedy strikes and flames engulf the once-splendid mansion, the jasmine vine perishes in the fire. But from its ashes, something unimaginable occurs-a miraculous transformation. The plant awakens in human form, reborn as a young boy, armed with memories of sunlight, whispers, and Ivy's touch. He sets out to find her, not knowing if she'll even remember. Together, they journey across realms both familiar and fantastical, rediscovering the world from two very different hearts-one rooted in soil, the other in change. As Ivy is faced with choices that shape her future, their path grows uncertain. The story becomes a tender weaving of nature and humanity, childhood and growth, memory and becoming. What will Ivy choose, and what place will he-this boy born of petals and ash-have in her world? "Creeping on Her Castle Walls" is a lyrical tale of quiet resilience, forgotten bonds, and the strange beauty of being heard for the first time. ---

Mariah Khaia Montenegro is an adventurous girl. Whatever that thing or place that can get her attention, she'll go and uncover the truth behind it feeding her curiosity. At sa bawat lakad niya'y hindi maiiwasan na may panganib na kaakibat pero ipinagsawalang bahala lamang niya para sa impormasyong makukuha. Ika nga, 'Curiosity kills a cat. But, I am not a cat so I'm not gonna die. Kaya ko 'to!' Dala na rin ng kaniyang kuryusidad, pumunta siya sa isang 'di kilalang bundok and discovered that there's something more magical within it. Despite of the danger brought by the entities, she continue her journey just to see the breathtaking solar eclipse. Only to find out that there's a consequences of her decision. Nakalabas man sa saktong oras sa bundok na iyon ay hindi siya nakatakas sa parusang ipinataw sa kaniya. - Inspired by the historical chinese drama 💕

It is already 2023. You knew you have met the one. The one man that made you feel loved and happy. You are entering a new chapter in your life. How can you both handle it. In this story, you'll get to meet Ino and Jas. This is not a love story.... yet.

Near future, everyone is happy. Well, the majority of people are. But we don't worry about those people. Those people are isolated from us in a very distant place. There's no way out, the government made sure of it... Or so we thought. *Slow Updates*

Jungkook and y/n ,a couple in highschool who used to make everyone jealous.But when he met her today ,after all these years,he could see nothing else but hate for him in y/n's eyes.He still couldn't believe the words she used for him today. What could be the reason for y/n's hate towards Jungkook,a person for whom she could do anything for once upon a time.Read this story to find out💞

Nightingale has always been overshadowed by her 'best friend' Misty. Misty's obsessed with getting into the Academy and becoming one of the Royals, but things don't quite got to Misty's plan as Nightingale is the one who is chosen. For Nightingale, the Academy isn't such a dream that Misty's always told her it is. While it's played up to be the best life any teenager could wish for, it's hard to believe when your Academy partner hates you. Robin, son of the Ruling Royals, seems to loathe Nightingale from the first moment he set his eyes on her and adheres to a certain hostility. But first impressions don't always tell the whole story, and Robin seems to have more on his agenda- especially concerning Nightingale's new friend, Meraella... Figuring out who to trust has never quite been this difficult. When past meets present, a dark force threatens the peace of the Academy and Nightingale must piece together the puzzle of the Academy's history before it's too late. But when she can't even find her voice, how can she hope to save anyone? **cover made with assistance from SpiderPrincess** **weekly updates on Saturdays**