Thirties Stories

This novel explores themes of timing, choice, and the courage required to build a life that reflects your truest values rather than external expectations. Hayden and Emilia's story reminds us that the most meaningful connections often come when we're brave enough to be authentic, honest about what we want, and willing to prioritize love over convention.

Sam is in her mid-thirties and is a qualified teacher. She is unlucky in love and has never really been in a relationship. All Sam has wanted for many years is the man of her dreams. Having been broken-hearted before, Sam decides to accept her 'fate' as being alone for the remainder of her life, or could this all be soon to change?

Maybe everything we come across stays with us. Imprinted. Like a tattoo, but more permanent.

A 30 yr old man with nothing to do with his life tries to make the most of his family and even mend with his uptight family

Sometimes, the best way to move forward is to take a step back. Jessica was a city girl, but not anymore. She's back in town, living the life she never thought she wanted. She has her own house, a best friend, a confidante, and an intrinsically satisfying job. It's a simple, stable, and independent life. But the question on everyone's minds, including hers at times, is why did she come back? **Some of the characters in this story first appeared in The Sun, The Moon, and Their Stars and its sequel Their Days of Nights.** © 2020-2022 @kathnappy This is a work of fiction. The characters and scenes in this story either are the product of the author's creative imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events and persons, living or otherwise, is coincidental and unintentional.

Andrew is in love with his best friend, Hazel. They met in college when she was engaged to someone else, and after that relationship crashed and burned and then another long term relationship came and went, he was finally starting to see his opportunity. Problem is, he is pretty sure she doesn't return his feelings so he can't bring himself to talk to her about it, knowing that this likely won't go the way he wants. The other problem? He was obsessing.

this story is simply a retelling of my first story, tsou: his destiny. i was earlier writing another draft but i guess i just no longer feel attached to it or feel like continuing it. i'm not sure if i'll ever complete this particular draft either because life happens, and like everyone else, i'm trying to make a place for myself in this big scary world. if you choose to read this, please be patient because i might not regularly update it or leave it incomplete for months; despite this, if you still choose to read it, thank you and hope this story helps you feel better.

A series of personal essays from the author Kim Pends as she navigates her 20s and early 30s.

*April 1930* *Chicago, Illinois, USA* Mere months after the shaking 1929 crash on Wall Street, one man decides to make his move amidst the uncertainty of the new decade-go to the Windy City, trumpet in tow, and try his hand at the Downtown ballrooms. After moving into a dilapidated apartment mysteriously furnished with a stuffed elephant, the man quickly trades his rural upbringing for the flighty world of urban nightlife. Little does he know, judging and watchful stares aren't just found in the sparkling ballrooms at midnight-they're also found right at home, through the eyes of the elephant in the room.

The true story of the Dust Bowl black blizzards and a warning for us all.

In 1931, Vera Manse was separated from her sister after the last economic hope for her family had slipped from her mother's fingers. While her sister Arelle was able to live with their lively Aunt Pearl, Vera was sent to live with an old woman, but that didn't go as well as her parents thought it would. Soon orphaned and alone, Vera has to find her away around the streets, surviving off of thieving and evading capture from criminals. Seven years later, she's able to go home to her aunt and sister. Yet, after unexpected events send them on a cross-country road trip where things never go as planned, it becomes more and more difficult for Vera to hide old scars. Not to mention dealing with enemies and ghosts from the past that seem to want to hitch a ride. I'll be adding a part every Friday, so keep an eye out :) -Nova

Here is the list of books you'll love to read. I have mentioned the books age wise. Thats means it's for everyone and no age limit.

A tragical love story of a rich man who fell in love with a very beautiful lady from a low society, then after years, he discovers that she's the girl that he lost years in the war before he got hit by enemies and lose his memory.

My 8th grade English final turned into a fic Hope it's not terrible!

Writer's Block "It's the most rough, depressing, irritating feeling I've ever experienced but I also feel excited because then I know a breakthrough is coming very soon. Scenes begin to play in my head...yes they are scattered but that's the beauty of my writing process it's a puzzle - I love puzzles- and I get to put the pieces together. The edges are already glued in place all I have to do is fill it in!" _______________________________________ What can I say "about" this blog. It may enlighten but it may also confuse or bore you. It depends on YOU as a reader and the subject I pick at hand. I am not trying to teach anything whatsoever! I don't care to teach. I just like to share common ideas, themes, intellects, and so on. At times, yes, this may seem like a random blog and it very well may be. However, I will rein in the subjects I touch on. And it may start off slow in the beginning but...bear with me...if you please. As you can see the name of this blog is basically the "About" that you need to know. Focusing on The Written Word, such as, books, plays, quotes, other blog posts, etc. and also The Spoken Word, such as, movies, TV shows, videos, etc. At times, yes, it may seem as if I've turned into a film or literature critic but I assure you It's only temporary. So enjoy, hate, love, or wonder about The Written and Spoken Word.

When you've reached thirty aren't you supposed to have kids, be married, and have a big house. What if you you don't have any of it. Meet Jennifer people call her Jen for short. She hasn't had any serious relationships and has came to an agreement with herself that its just not for her. However she would love to have a child one day and maybe that is just next door. Meet Jon, a recently divorced man who never got to the getting kids part.

A story about a Generation-X Black Woman who lives in an urban city in America. What was the love life like for her after divorce?

Fifteen year old Alice doesn't know that she's been here before, a small town in central Europe where her aunt is supposed to live. But there are people in the town that remember her. They recognise her as the young girl who came here nearly eighty years ago... And they are terrified that events from the past are about to happen again. Alice must escape. She must get home to her dad in London. She does not know how difficult that will be.

Anastasia Williams' life changed completely after the Stock Market Crash of 1929 and her father's suicide. Suddenly, she has to learn how to take care of herself. She finds work taking over a speakeasy called the Shamrock Club. Immediately, a sexist bartender named Ross Calderwood and a carefree flapper named Evelyn O'Neil are thrown into her life. Anastasia has no choice but to tolerate them since they all have a common goal: to get to Great Britain to be with their loved ones. Anastasia feels as if this is the worst thing that could've ever happened to her. But can something good come out of a bad situation? What if the reward for pain and suffering was love? All she needs is a little bit of luck. Cover created by @TheSkittles

I was bored one day, and wrote this. Sort of a take of Twelfth Night and The Women in a way. There's Mary, the spunky writer girl. Olivia, the prim and forgiving lover. Lucy, rough on the outside and yearning for an education. Amy, the small town girl vying to be an actress. And Claire, the ne'er-do-well party girl. How does life bind them, and what are their faults?