Southern Stories

At My Daddy's House follows Kamari, a young Black girl who moves to Atlanta to live with her dad and unexpectedly finds herself surrounded by family, culture, and a sense of belonging she didn't know she was missing. Through everyday moments-cookouts, cousins, new friendships, and first love-she slowly steps out of the background and into her own life. Kamari's journey is about self-acceptance just as much as it is about family, culture, and relationships-romantic, platonic, and with herself. Set in the 2020s but carrying the soul of the '90s and early 2000s, the story doesn't shy away from heavier truths either-touching on grief, identity, generational struggles, queerness in the Black South, and the consequences of certain choices.

17 years ago, Delilah Whitaker lost her mother. As she grew up on Willow Creek Farms with her grandma, she came to accept the story that it was just a tragic accident. Over the years, she learned not to dig too deeply into the past. But the land holds more than just stories. Through a few found objects- Delilah discovers more about her past than she's ever been told. An old bracelet that didn't seem to mean much, old photographs. When she realizes her discoveries contradict everything she's been told, she must dive deeper than ever before. Small pieces and fragments come back to her- through memories she has no business remembering. She's determined to put them all together. Things just don't make sense. Did her mother feel the same connection she did with the earth? Did she have these emotions that didn't belong to her? When an old childhood friend reconnects with her family, she discovers that their past intertwines in ways she never thought possible. Could he be part of the mystery? Or will he be the one to finally bring the much-needed closure her family needs? One question leads to a thousand, and Delilah begins to wonder who she can trust. Her family, her old friend- and most importantly- herself. Has her entire life been a lie? She feels the undeniable danger in front of her, but where it lies- she's not sure. The townspeople? Memories? Or from within herself?

16 year old Farrah Sinclair's future has been mapped out for her since day one. She's been trapped in a dollhouse- playing dress up and pretend, performing a life her parents want. It isn't until the summer of 1962 that Farrah learns to stop existing and start living with a little help from a handsome and wise stable hand. Some people find their twin flames later in life and some never at all. Farrah finds hers early but must struggle with the pain of a star-crossed love that goes against the nature of society. She must decide: Are some things worth fighting for or were they never meant to be?

In the distant future of earth. The land once blue and green is now stained with blood and scorched to sand. War torn and ruled by tyrannical corporate governments, mad men with only the desire for power, and derelict aliens who pillage humanity for their own survival. Texas, one of the many last places humans reside, still holds many promises. But Arlington has fallen and only one ranger remains. his mission, preserve what justice remains in this god forsaken world, And return to Dallas.

Hollis is committed to the shadowed halls of the Marrowbend Institute. But he quickly realizes it's more than just a cage. The Boonies, a cult of Cora Boone's followers, operate within the walls of the teenage asylum. Ready and willing to perform tasks set before them by Cora herself, even if it means great personal harm. Her three-year confinement left a dark legacy within these walls, forcing Hollis to confront a version of her he never knew existed, and allowing him to see the power she truly holds over others. He must form alliances with other patients to survive, while combating new and dangerous rivalries. On the outside, Cora's relentless pursuit to expose the police cover-up regarding her parents' deaths has earned her a formidable new enemy in Officer Bradwell. With the law weaponized against her, Cora fights to make the truth known before the town buries her along with its secrets. Unfortunately for Cora, the law and the Headmaster of Marrowbend, Abel Trenner, push back, threatening to make Hollis disappear forever.

"𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘥𝘰." ⟢ The humid air and endless forests of Russet would be peaceful to anybody else. Maybe anybody who wasn't Blair Lovelace. A new town calls for new emotions and new discoveries, and new relationships.

Raised by a mother who made beauty a weapon, Andrea married an undercover police officer with his own battles. When it broke her, she didn't fall into new arms-she climbed, bleeding, into her own skin. "Not every love story is a rescue. Some are a reckoning" Any similarity to actual persons, living or dead is purely coincidental, as this is a work of fiction. © 2024 by Dawn Marie Daras. All rights reserved.

Set in the late 1990s, Mariah Knox escapes a toxic relationship hoping to rebuild her life in a small Mississippi town. The last thing she expects is Dylan Hudson-a protective, rough-around-the-edges man who quickly becomes her safe place. What begins as an unexpected connection soon turns into a passionate whirlwind romance filled with family drama, jealous exes, heartbreak, danger, and second chances. But as their love deepens, Mariah and Dylan discover that building a life together means fighting for it through every challenge thrown their way. Emotional, steamy, and deeply heartfelt, this small-town romance is a story about healing after pain, learning to trust again, and finding the kind of love that feels like home.

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A Pride and Prejudice retelling set around the turn of the 21st century in the sleepy south. Here is a song to set the scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Gh7R5zuIJI It was actually filmed in the town that I grew up in and captures the feeling and nostalgia that comes from living in that kind of sleepy southern town. And a playlist that captures the general vibe of the setting and time period: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzo8ckv0bFAzj3_hYeZhNNm8_0mrvJItx

A southern gothic novel starring the king himself

Coy Frazier is drowning in Eastbrooke - a dying Southern town of dead-end roads, faded dreams, and people who gave up on escape long ago. Jobless, exhausted, and quietly unraveling after two years of rejection, he's starting to believe freedom was never meant for someone like him. Desperate for anything different, Coy takes a chance on an experimental new technology... and steps into Arvanya. A breathtaking realm of living myths, ancient kingdoms, and impossible wonders. There, he meets Candace - a sharp, red-eyed princess bound by duty and destiny. But as their worlds collide, Coy discovers a connection he never expected... and a truth far more dangerous than either of them imagined. In a land where beauty and peril walk hand in hand, freedom comes at a cost - and some worlds don't just change you. They claim you.

Eren Jaeger moved to America to get away from his abusive father and over bearing sister. He's got no place to live and very little money. Somehow he gets to New Orleans, where he meets a young man who says he's welcome to stay with him until he's on his feet. Little did he know how much more his life would change after meeting the man.

Allison returns to the cabin she once called home and discovers that some places never forget. As memories awaken one by one, the cabin reveals pieces of a life she thought were lost forever. But while Allison remembers, Jim Harlow disappears. With Luke and Sable searching for answers, a cowboy vanishes into Chickasaw County-and Allison believes she knows exactly where to find him.

[Requests: Open] Nothing is better than a little be of Hetalia and some drabbles!

In the heart of Botswana, a gruesome murder has been committed, and a middle-aged schoolteacher is on the case. As he investigates, he uncovers a tangled web of lies, deceit, and dark secrets. With the help of informants, he must race against the clock to solve the mystery and bring the killer to justice. But as the shadows close in, can he discover the truth before it's too late?

A young man has an uncomfortable discussion with his mother.

After "taming the tornado" in small town Oklahoma, Kate pursues her new dream of family and a simple life. When another series of dangerous and deadly storms hit, however, she and her family, plus old team of storm chasers, must jump into action when their beloved county is put into danger as violent storms tear through the state of Oklahoma. Includes swearing and some themes that may be upsetting to some readers, such as death, religion, violence, natural disaster, fear, etc.

No one suspected the cows would be the ones to take over the world..