Roaring20s Stories

A scandal. One that brings Lilian LaCroix to non-other than The City of Lights; beautiful Paris. She meets the witty Edith Fortier and her group of friends. She meets Salvatore Durand, a brilliant writer who digs into her depths, mining away at the endless opportunities that her talent for writing brings. But that's far from what Lilian's father envisions for his only daughter. Can the rush and excitement of the Roarin' 20s stray her even further from that vision? Will Salvatore fall under her enchanting spell and compelling words? Her old life may just be of little value to her... enough for her to toss aside.

Poetry without much direction. Much like life in your twenties.

"Why do you want so much power?" "Because Olivia, Daddy likes control."

"you'll soon learn that i'm here for a good time, not a long time, mr shelby' a woman by the name of arabella finds herself entangled in the lives on none other than the peaky blinders. this story is based just before season 1 probably very slow updates! started: 15-10-19 thomas x o.c

In the roaring 20's bank and train robber Roy Gardner was as famous as Jesse James, this is his unbelievable life story.

Sylvie's life is cursed. Bullied by her selfish father and devious stepmother, Sylvie wishes to escape. To live the life of a star, and put her troubled past behind her. It isn't until she meets an elder witch, Seraphina, that she realizes her dreams can become her reality. But what price is she willing to pay for her stardom, and to what ends is she willing to go to secure her fate. After all, fairytales aren't always what you expect. Set in the background of 1920s New York, this dark, Snow White retelling is enchanted with sorcery, wickedness, and desires so transcendental - they will rip your heart out.

Nick Carraway is a young adventurous Catholic midwesterner moving to Long Island in the summer of 1922. Old feelings reappear and new friendships blossom as Nick grapples with old feelings of lust and desire in the face of his moral apprehensions.

"I'll beat you up worse than the first Jesus, don't you fret." When the Shelby's little sister finds out that Isaiah Jesus isn't so bad after all.

⠀⠀⠀"People piled in from various states, countries and continents just to catch a glimpse of the glimmering jewel that was Delphine; the Big Apple of all things vintage. Sister cities were practically barren in comparison to the amounts of tourists that now stampeded into this extravagant place... and by golly, would you blame them?" Journey through the stunning city of Delphine, and explore the lives of those who run a jovial speakeasy near her outskirts... with plenty of drinks, dancing, and demons, it will surely be an unforgettable tale.

Sam Parker Smith hasn't been the same since the day she's seen her daddy dead in front of her at nineteen years of age. She's been cold, devoid, and hell, even paranoid. Tolburgh Is full of eyes, both mechanical and human alike. Barely making enough to just pay off her rent and bills in her dump of an apartment all while dealing with sexual harassment from club owners and customers alike as a singer/performer, Sam plans to save up enough money to get the hell out one day. That dream wouldn't be complete without her sweetheart though, hoping to get away with him and head off to a place that's anywhere but Tolburgh. However with word going around, that's about to prove itself difficult with the bigger demons keeping her in place.

Elinor Carter always thought life was intrinsically complicated, but she never anticipated that her strained relationship with her father would change everything. Because in one of his desperate attempts to reform her 'wild ways,' he exposes her to a much worse fate-doomed to be a monster and live forever. The real trouble begins when she meets a certain brown-eyed boy. Because after nearly a century of cleansing dark souls, no voice, and a trail of pain, Peter Parker might just be the one to give her the hope she needs to be whole again. Except, she has no idea if she wants to take that risk. If she's wrong, then her and Peter will have to endure the same pain she's felt all these years, but if she's right, everything will change. Can Peter be the one to restore her humanity? Or will it all end in tragedy?

One call and the world crumbles within her grasp

After leaving her arranged marriage, a rebellious ginger from Ireland called Mary is on a trip to discover and explore her socialite dreams. She starts by leaving Irelend for America. Strange things occur. First, a high gentleman invites her to a masquerade celebrity award show. It's where she meets Josephine, the leader of a female sing-song and dancing group, and a scandalous thing occurs.

In the 1920s, a woman named Kallypso ruled the streets of Chicago. With her gorgeous looks and her captivating body, she was well known for her magenta lipstick and getting exactly what she wanted. And she did. I thrive to follow in her footsteps as the "Magenta Murderer" TW: mildly sexual scenes, alcohol, abuse, violence, language

Summary: He was supposed to bring her home; He didn't expect to fall in love. When Colton Wolfe tells Katie the truth behind her adoption, she returns to her birth family's home to reclaim what's hers. As she spends the summer repairing the house she inherited, she and Cole will bond, becoming friends and blossoming into something more. Colton: Half-Breed. Bastard. A young Mvskoke man whose time in a boarding school and on the battlefield had nearly destroyed everything good and innocent inside of him. Jaded and alone, he doesn't see a hopeful future for himself. It's only when a dying Seminole woman reaches out to Cole for a not so simple task that a spark he thought died long ago is reignited in his heart. Katie: Raised by whites, spirited and hot-headed Katie Richmond, never knew the ways of her people, but then again, she never thought much about it. Her adoptive family gave her all the love she thought she needed until he came into her life. Now she longs for the family and culture she lost all those years ago.

They say, whoever "they" is, you gotta have adventure in your life! Explore new places! Discover new things! Well I did just that. This is a story of being swept into the Roaring 20's.

Tom Bennington leads a life that is expected of him. During a gin-soaked party one evening, he meets a woman that resonates in his memory. How long will she linger?

A poem I wrote for my English class.

"Tell me Miss. McQuaid. Where were you in 1916?" One woman who is deemed the sweetheart of the town gets thrown for a twist when a lynching causes a series of events. Cora McQuaid is a flower of a woman with a past that has been hidden well for several years. Her life had many layers like the cakes she bakes. The past is coming to shake Cora McQuaid from her happy bakery. While, the future is a storm cloud ahead of her. Who is the true Cora and where was she 6 years ago? Read to find out if Cora McQuaid will keep her quiet life or find a whole new world of adventure.

At the age of six, Lillian Jones lost her parents in a terrible fire. She then was shipped off to live with her Grandmother. As an adult, Lillian becomes curious about the mysterious death of her parents. When she investigates the truth, she goes down a dangerous road to discovery. Why her parents? What really happened that night? Is there anyone she can trust?