Renaissance Stories

Sometimes you just might have to die to live again. ***** When art historian Reine Baldwin meets Gabe Moran, a charming journalist, she has no idea their blossoming love will shatter her comfortable life. But a series of clues lead Reine to discover that she's not alone in knowing that she was born centuries ago and-worse yet-there are many things she apparently doesn't even remember. Reine has to face a forgotten past and a forgotten ex-husband (the handsome billionaire Max Baldovini), who-like her-is immortal and cannot truly die. Should she trade her ordinary life with Gabe for the love of Max, a man who's worshipped her for half a millennium? The choice should be easy, until Reine starts to remember things that Max is desperate to make her forget. [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]]

(note: Story cover has been updated May 2023 :) New chapter covers will be added slowly too) Catherine Wolfe didn't know why she was chosen, or if she was at all. She only knew she'd been pulled through time to help a family involved in a war she'd never thought to exist, and that it was her only way back home. What she didn't expect, though, was the young man with whom her fate became inexplicably entwined. Ezio/OC Slow burn -- #1 in assassin's creed, #6 Ezioauditore 12/15/2019!!! I've been a fan of Assassin's Creed for a long time (not quite as long as Transformers), and I've always loved Ezio's games. I actually had this idea for a long time, but my previous Transformers fanfic and school took up all my time. Thanks to a friend, though, I have my inspiration, and expect this story to go places. For those who've read my other story, you're going to recognize the OC, and you've found me out: she's my go-to gall. I love using her in my fandoms, so if you enjoyed watching her grow in her first fic, I guarantee you'll love watching her in this one, too.  This time around, though, she's facing something perhaps far more dangerous. Whether or not she makes it... well, only time will tell and you'll have to keep reading her newest adventure to find out! As usual, if you see any mistakes, please let me know! Editing is never 100% full proof, so I appreciate the help. And don't be afraid to comment or share your opinion! I love hearing from you all and will do my best to reply to all your comments. :) Updates will be whenever I finish a new chapter, so hopefully on a weekly bases! And with that all said, enjoy Assassin's Creed: Chronos!

Cosa Nostra-the life that finds you, not the other way around. In the 1920s, as the Mafia rises to power and families claim their territories, a story unfolds. Omeretta Jackson, a sharp-witted and resilient nurse, carries the weight of her past along with the responsibility of raising her two younger brothers. A Southern-born Black woman navigating the pulse of Harlem during the New Negro Movement, living by the rules of the south that isn't much needed in the north. Two men stand at opposite ends of the underworld: one, a capo of the Vitale Family, and the other, a Southern capo of the Mancini Family. Their worlds collide with Omeretta's, binding their fates in a dance of power, identity, and forbidden alliances. A world that found her as much as she avoided it. The truths about the known and unknown worlds. . . . "Freedom, indeed, is a Black woman." - #1 cosanostra 12/1/25' #2 renaissance 12/1/25'

In a world much older than our own, Woolgatherers and Soothesayers are being hunted by hungry men who are never satisfied. Clover is a Soothesayer on a path of long-awaited redemption, but when she falls in love, her words become deadly. But she is determined to try to use that power for good.

Tomaso Ascheri was born in fifteenth-century Italy and cannot die. For centuries, he has searched for the reason why. Why does he survive everything? Tomaso gradually pieced together the logic and reasoning behind his immortality, and learned that it brings with it a few surprising tricks. In modern-day Ireland, hiding under the name Tom Ash, he lives quietly among his books. But he feels it is time to talk.

x reader for Jim Hawkins. This takes place on the R.L.S Legacy, with the reader being John Silver's daughter. She is his assistant, and was ordered to watch over Jim when he got aboard. Watch how they fall in love. ALL CHARACTERS EXCEPT CECILIA BELONG TO DISNEY.

A girl, Alora, dreaming to escape her homophobic parents. When she wakes up she desperately wants to go back to sleep to see her. A girl in her dreams. For the first time she's happy. She's happy with her. After a period of time her dreams are starting to become lucid. Then things escalate and her lucid dreams are becoming her reality. (All images that may be used are from Pinterest excluding the character art drawings)

Ophelia Chamberlaine's biggest fear was facing the fate of either one of her sisters - one married off to keep a war away and the other dying in childbirth. Even with all of the love the Great Alaric Chamberlaine holds for his daughter, he knows that peace between countries depends on what he is willing to lose, or, rather who he is willing to lose. Even their mother, in all her power, could not save two of her three little doves, and she knows that Ophelia is next. As a burgeoning war begins to surface and a fragile trading treaty begin to crumble, Alaric realizes very quickly that the time for him to say goodbye to his sweet Ophelia is nigh. Only, it isn't just her parents Ophelia has to say goodbye to; hushed whispers, late night stargazing, and a plethora of nights she would never forget with her precious knight, Percival Abernathy, is on the list. Poor, poor Percival - and poor, fragile Ophelia.

In a kingdom where ancient magic threads through the veins of every noble line, two houses stand locked in an age-long rivalry that has shaped politics, alliances, and the very balance of power. House Draven, known for its deadly mastery of dark sorcery and relentless ambition, commands both fear and respect. House Varyn, equally powerful, thrives in the shadows-silent, cunning, and feared for its unparalleled command of shadow magic. Their conflict has lasted for generations, and the realm has long accepted that hostility between these two houses is as constant as the turning of seasons. Aurelius Draven, heir of House Draven, is a name spoken with equal parts awe and dread. At thirty years old, he has already earned a reputation as a formidable warrior-mage-one who wields dark sorcery with deadly precision and carries himself with the unshakable pride of someone born into power. Seraphine Varyn, at twenty-eight, is the sharp edge of her house. Beautiful in a fierce, dangerous way, she is known for her cunning mind and mastery of shadow magic. she does not brag about her abilities-Her tongue is razor-sharp, her sarcasm legendary, and her independence unshakeable. But the kingdom does not have time for petty rivalries. A mysterious and deadly rogue force begins attacking border villages-leaving ash, ruin, and fear in its wake. The attacks are unlike anything seen in recent years, powered by magic too ancient and too corrupted to belong to any known house. With the kingdom's stability at risk, the royal council has no choice but to command an alliance between Houses Draven and Varyn. Aurelius and Seraphine are chosen to lead the defense. Neither of them is pleased. Forced into close contact, the two rivals struggle to hold their composure. Together, Aurelius and Seraphine prove that power does not lie in dominance or fear, but in understanding, vulnerability, and the courage to embrace something stronger than magic: love forged in the flames of rivalry.

Meredith Eris Royce did not appreciate the fact that the Crown Prince, Mage tower Master and the Cold Duke of the North did not respond to her beck and call and were absolutely not down bad for her. She's not delusional no. In her defence, she was born with her previous life memories, and was 'enlightened' at age 16 that the world she lives in was actually a novel she may or may not remember clearly. Where else have we heard that trope now? Of course she would end up having a huge Main Character Complex- which was shattered soon. . . . Anyways, she did not set up the original female lead and the jealous villainess with each other out of pettiness towards the og male leads. Nope. Definitely not. It was out of the goodness of her widely small heart. Meredith is everything and petty- I mean but petty. Would you be so kind as to follow along her journey of getting over her broken ego - I mean, her superiority complex - no wait I meant, her Main Character Syndrome? (Romance is optional, pettiness is guaranteed.)

''Everything you did to me, I remember. Mama, I made it out of your home alive, raised by the voices in my head. '' -Warsan Shire, Extreme girlhood

Lady Rowena is sent to marry Lord Aldric of Blackmare, a man who trains warhorses to bow and charge at command. Unease drives her to spy on him in the stables, fearing what sort of husband she has been given. Yet, what she sees is not cruelty, but a man who moves with quiet authority and a gentleness. After the vows, their marriage begins in unexpected warmth. Deep affection grows, but a moment of doubt fractures the trust he had built with such care and what follows is ruin. Rowena now wants to escape, but Aldric, consumed by guilt, desire and something far harder to name will not let her go. ~ She dared a glance toward the stairwell. Empty, but the sound was closer now, the faint scrape of leather against stone. "A poor choice of ground, little fox" Aldric's voice carried down the passage, low and unhurried. "There are few corners here I do not know." She pressed herself flatter against the wall, willing the shadows to keep her. From the angle of the arch she could see the faint spill of lamplight growing along the floor, the way it shivered with each step he took.

uncompleted play - the untrue story of how Elizabeth I came to be queen

Julien, un écrivain dans la trentaine, est à la dérive. Autrefois promis à un brillant avenir littéraire, il s'est éloigné de sa carrière suite à des conflits déchirants avec sa famille, notamment avec son père, un célèbre éditeur qui l'a toujours rabaissé. Dans une petite librairie de Paris, Julien croise le regard d'Ava, une jeune femme en études d'infirmière. D'origine sarde, Ava a grandi dans un village pittoresque du sud de la France avec son grand-père, un ancien pêcheur. Entre ses cours à l'université et ses stages à l'hôpital, sa vie est bien remplie, mais sa rencontre avec Julien bouleverse son quotidien. D'une nature bienveillante, Ava se rapproche de Julien, qui trouve en elle un réconfort inattendu. Cependant, la famille Montclair ne voit pas d'un bon œil cette relation. Aux yeux de ses parents, Julien doit rester fidèle à l'image que l'on attend de lui dans la haute société. Mais entre l'amour et les obligations familiales, Julien est pris entre deux feux. Dans une lutte entre les attentes écrasantes de la famille Montclair et un amour naissant, Julien et Ava devront affronter des secrets enfouis et des choix difficiles. Entre ambitions, trahisons et espoirs, sauront-ils se libérer des ombres du passé pour construire leur avenir ensemble ?

Legend speaks of the tragedy that befell the Vitale Manor, of a girl with hair like gold and eyes like midnight, cursed into an enchanted sleep by a scorned fairy until her true love bestows their kiss upon her. Years pass, then decades. A century later, Narciso, a young nobleman, hunts down the myth in the hope of proving himself Lady Rosella's true love. But legends can lie. Even the most beautiful roses have thorns, and by the time Narciso realises that, it may be too late for him. Written for Rewind The Classics 2022 Cover by @-DeeIsDead- Featured on @retold "Fractured Fairytales"

Sebastian is a 17 year old living in the 1700's. He lived a normal life until his small town was attacked, he himself gaining new abilities to see ghosts and other entities of that sort. What happens when he loses his memories and attempts to recover them with the help of his mysterious friend? Both teens find themselves struggling to obtain what they lost and stumble upon something much bigger than what they bargain for.

"the greatest thing you'll ever learn, is to love and be loved in return." COMING SUMMER 2017 [female! x oc] [girl x girl] [renaissance/tudor]

Hi there, I'm JD, a 31-year-old Venezuelan-Spanish Economist living in Barcelona with my Russian (pro-peace) wife Anna and our two kittens; we met in Italy eight years ago, and almost since then we have been working on this project. During our careers we've worked with people from South America to Japan, from Australia to Canada, from South Africa to Norway, the characters in the novel are based on people I was lucky enough to meet along the way who left me with invaluable lessons which we feel the duty and privilege of sharing with our fellow humans, hopefully sharing what cosmologists call "Space Bias". There are seven main protagonists each one with their own chapter - which can be read in whichever order you prefer, - two of them in present tense and the rest in past, it's all part of the story. They all have mixed backgrounds such as a Japanese father and a Taiwanese mother, a survivor of the Rwanda massacre, a Colombian with Lebanese and Portuguese ancestry, a Danish whose mother is German, a Jewish lady married to a Muslim man she met in Jerusalem, an Anglo-Indian guy inspired in a way in Orwell - character name is Arthur such as Orwell's real name, - and last but definitely not least a Turkish Muslim bisexual woman for which a Lebanese friend for work is providing help; my friend is working on her Ph.D. on gender inequality in politics, especially in countries with religious civil wars that have moved from the streets to parliament. The story's Universe - 7 trillion light-years, approximately 78 times the size of our observable universe and 252 times the size of a Hubble sphere - provides more than enough civilizations to present dystopias that can serve as warnings for the future - ideally in the style of 1984, A Brave New World, or Fahrenheit 451, - as well as utopias where we find A.E.I - Artificial Emotional Intelligence - along with futuristic ways of understanding childhood, education, and life itself.

Gulia Tofana in the 1600's kills over 600 men in an effort to help women out of bad relationships, but was she right or wrong.

{First Tale of Astandra} = BOOK #1 ARYUS is a Seeker who's not meant to be arrested. Being captured by the supposed law enforcers of the region, he is awakened in a rough spot. The people that are supposed to keep them safe now capturing hundreds of people for some unknown reason. His life as a Seeker meant being engrossed in books, discovery, and adventure. However, a certain voice in the wind would change the gears that he used to take control of his life. NISHA is a daughter of the King and the Baron. Both a Princess and a Maiden, her devotion is to the Iloran region and the entire kingdom. Nari's undeniable loyalty to her fathers is put to a test when both of her parents disappear without securing the throne. At the verge of losing the royal seat, Nari is thrust into fear when her likeness of being a Seamstress of Light, means a danger to her free will. ALEK is the grand Earl that had too much influence. He was a street rat, a commoner, until the Baron took him in and had his potential as a Seamster be enhanced to astronomical level. Alek is not all about creating clothes, he's an assassin at heart. Able to manipulate the energy around the element of water, he used his gift in extracting, fighting, and mostly for killing. PHUL is satisfied with being a Wingwarden and being a true companion to the General. Blessed with wings on his back, and the ability to wield light through his Luminite sword, he is a soldier through and through. Following orders, duties, and obligations, Phul believed this was it. Until his perfect world was shattered after their battalion had unearthed a dark conspiracy that almost wiped out the entirety of the West.