Seasidetown cerita

This is a story I'm writing for my two dearest friends. A universe where we live in a quaint seaside town in the 2000s, have known each other since birth, and experience life as teenagers together. The idea of university is a looming presence that scares them because it means they won't see each other every day anymore, so they want to make their last year of school as memorable as possible, and without them even trying, it surely becomes just that. Exploring relationships, hardships, setbacks, young love and the insane experience that is being a teenager, this is both a love letter to my soul sisters and to my younger self, who had a very different experience as a teenager but who is also 100% a reflection of the character I've really loved exploring. This is such a silly project, but I'm really enjoying not having the pressure of writing something perfect, so if anybody other than the people I'm dedicating this to ends up reading it and enjoying it, that would be kind of crazy and really fun.

Iris, a rich young lady on a long traveling vacation with more than a dozen of her closest friends, finds herself involved in the dealings of a young urchin in the line of business of a street-hawker through a swirl of fate that made off with her sunhat.

"I knew things were kept hidden from me. I did not expect it to be this shocking." On a brief trip to the South Jersey town of Coastal Luna with her fiance, Estella Linares seemingly had it all. A nice safe job as a history teacher for a high school in Raleigh, North Carolina. A hunky fiance with a stable job as an up-and-coming software engineer, a marriage in two months away, and a happy and supportive family. This life seemingly was perfect. Perfection, however, has its cracks. Vacationing during her break to her hometown to plan everything for her wedding. Ella expected a smooth vacation. Instead, she finds herself pulled into the mystery of the town with herself being the key to solve it. With little time left, the fate of this small town is left in the hands of a young doctor, socialite, psychic, high school teacher, and model. Will Estella be able to solve the mystery underneath Coastal Luna, or is the beloved small-town doomed?

In the quiet seaside town of Hashiwara, seventeen-year-old Noa Hayashi drifts through sleepless nights, her heart tethered to the sunrise. She spends her hours sketching forgotten corners of the world and writing letters she never sends-until one dawn, her letter disappears, replaced by a reply from a boy who shouldn't exist. Kael lives only in the Sunline-a fleeting, mystical hour at dawn when dreams brush against reality. Born from a forgotten wish, he knows nothing beyond the light and the letters Noa writes... but every word makes him feel more real. Bound by the fragile magic between their worlds, Noa and Kael begin to fall in love-through letters, through dreams, and through the soft light of morning. But the Sunline is fading. If Noa stops writing, Kael will vanish forever. And if she dares to follow the light, she may have to choose between the real world and a love that only exists between dreams. ✨ A soft, emotional fantasy about letters, longing, and the magic of sunrise. Perfect for fans of quiet romance, magical realism, and stories that feel like a dream.

In a quiet seaside town, Ren, an introverted literature student, spends his days tucked away in the library, hiding behind words he never dares to share. His world is small, predictable, and safe-until Kai, a bold and carefree art student, arrives with paint-stained fingers and a smile that refuses to be ignored. What begins as an awkward encounter over a stolen sketch soon blossoms into a series of unexpected meetings, teasing banter, and shared secrets. Ren, who has always feared being seen, finds himself reflected in Kai's art, while Kai discovers his own vulnerability in Ren's poetry. Together, they navigate the warmth of summer festivals, the sting of misunderstandings, and the ache of distance when Kai must leave. Through letters, sketches, and poems, their bond deepens across miles, proving that love can survive storms and silence. And when Kai finally returns, the reunion is not just a promise fulfilled-it is the beginning of forever. Between the Lines of Summer is a tender Boys' Love story about art, vulnerability, and the courage to be seen. It's about finding home not in places, but in the person who understands you completely.

Esmeralda Esme Castro Is the youngest of the Castro family. Beautiful, pampered and also intelligent. She had led a perfect life, having everything she has ever wanted even before she asks for it. She believes life is a fairytale and always wanted a Prince Charming that would sweep her off her feet. Two things; One; her prince was definitely not charming and two; he didn't know sweep her off her feet, she literally fell. Noah Payne is a writer who has lost his inspiration. He's tall, muscular, handsome and the towns national treasure because of how nice and helpful he is. When Esme runs away from home to live in Cape Fay for three months to prove to her family that she's capable of surviving on her own, she meets Noah who after a weird first encounter she dislikes, pops up wherever she goes. It might have been fate that brought her to this town but she definitely stayed because of love. A spin off of Legally Married.

Scarlet Ash Brooks is a 17 year old girl. Scarlets life is a bit hectic but she is fumbling through it quite happily, well most off the time.

「✰ 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 | May 9th 2024 」 ❝ 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧'𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐬, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦. ❞ ┌ *✧. ──────┐ 𝐈𝐍 𝐖𝐇𝐈𝐂𝐇 Café Høj's employees and regulars work out a plan to save their favorite hangout from financial ruin. └────── .✦ * ┘ 「✰ 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 | tbd. 」

Aspen Royal moves back into her late father's crumbling farmhouse, carrying grief, dust, and too many memories to count. When Kira-her childhood best friend she hasn't spoken to in five years-reappears, everything Aspen thought she'd buried starts to resurface. Between half-renovated rooms, shared sunsets, almost-kisses, and the fear of ruining what they've found again, Aspen and Kira must decide if some connections are worth the risk. A slow-burn sapphic romance about grief, healing, and finding home in unexpected places. ⚠️ Content Warnings: Grief / loss of a grandparent Mentions of death (non-graphic, off-page) Injury (broken leg) Hospital / medical scenes (non-graphic) Emotional vulnerability Mild anxiety / stress Descriptions of an abandoned or decaying house (mess, pests) OTHER: No graphic violence No sexual content (romance-focused, fade-to-black) No self-harm or suicide theme Author's Note: This is a slow-burn, character-driven story. Updates on Tuesdays. Be kind - this is my first long project 💛

talkingg about where my family lives. i think its quite beautiful.

There's something incredibly magical about Latin. You could say something like, Cogito, ergo sum, and while the meaning sounds equally charming in modern day English, there's something about an old, mystical language that makes it that much sharper. It's a favorite of mine: cogito ergo sum. I think, therefore I am. Incepto ne desistam. Enterprise should not be deterred. Simply put, may I not shrink from my purpose. Famously, carpe diem. Seize the day. Friends, family, loved ones, dearest darlings: this is the worst possible advice to give someone like me.

When Lily Thompson, a talented but struggling artist, moves to a quaint seaside town to escape her tumultuous past, she never expects to find love-or a muse. Enter Jack Reynolds, the charming local bookstore owner with a hidden passion for astronomy. As Lily finds inspiration in Jack's world of stars and dreams, their paths intertwine in a way neither of them could have predicted. But as Lily's past threatens to resurface, she must decide whether she can truly open her heart to the possibility of a new beginning.

After losing his mother, Ren moves to a quiet seaside town where life feels slow and heavy. But then he meets Aoi-the boy who draws in silence, the boy who sees him in ways no one else ever has. Through poems, sketches, and shared silences, Ren and Aoi begin to write their own story. A story about healing. About staying. And about finding love beneath the cherry sky.

A sci-fi fantasy retelling of H. Ch. Andersen's The Little Mermaid, my entry for Rewind the Classics 2022.