Victorian Stories

Born a slave, made an heiress, Annabelle must battle a society unwilling to accept her and a love that threatens to ruin her in order to keep her freedom. ***** Born a slave, Annabelle soon finds that fate has other plans when she's purchased by a man named Elijah Finley, who not only rescues her from an abusive master, but also gives her her freedom. However, her new life comes at the cost of another: Elijah has made Annabelle the heiress to his estate, in spite of having a son. So Henry Finley, unwilling to accept his father's will, is determined to regain his rightful fortune at any cost -- even if that means seducing his father's former slave... Content and/or Trigger Warning: This story contains some racist and sexist language that reflects the historical time period when it's set. [[word count: 80,000-90,000 words]]

After a disastrous first season in London, Rose Wilde finds herself torn between two men who love her -- but who both hide secrets that could ruin her. ***** Rose Wilde has always considered herself plain, especially when compared to her beautiful older sister Charlotte, and has practically given up on the idea of being romanced. But when American hotelier Derek Montgomery comes to revolutionise her little, sleepy English village of Ascot, Rose starts to revisit the idea of falling in love. However, Derek brings with him many secrets and obligations, some that might prohibit him from pursuing Rose -- and push her into the arms of her friend, Michael Cornell, the Marquess of Juniper. Will fate allow Rose and Derek to marry for love? Or will she indeed become the reluctant marchioness? [[Word count: 70,000 - 80,000 words]] Cover designed by Ashley Bandy (The Reluctant Marchioness is the sequel to The Coveted Countess, but can also be read as a standalone)

Two years after Nathaniel Swift left for America to forget the woman he loved, he learns she's engaged to another man -- and returns to England to win her back. ***** Lord Nathaniel 'Nate' Swift is hopelessly in love with his best friend's younger sister, Charlotte Wilde. However, Nate's rakish ways, their ten-year age difference, and his best friend's objections soon make it very clear that a marriage could never take place. So Nate does the only thing he could: he travels to America and tries to forget about the woman he loves. But after two years in the New World, forgetting Charlotte proves to be impossible, and he's quickly pulled back to England after hearing of her engagement to another man. Determined to make up for past mistakes, Nate swears to stop the impending wedding and win back Charlotte's heart at any cost. But is he too late to show her the truth he's known all along -- that they're meant to be together, forever? [[Word count: 70,000-80,000 words]] Cover designed by Ashley Bandy

Simon Humphrey has many responsibilities. He has a dukedom to oversee, a wife to find, and a rambunctious family to keep in line, not the least of whom is his youngest sister (and perhaps best friend) Phillipa, who cannot seem to keep a governess. When Mrs Fiona Green appears, references in one hand and her young son Nathaniel clutched in the other, he hopes that at least one of his prayers has been answered, and sets his mind to the important task of finding himself a respectable duchess to share his life. But something - or someone - seems determined to keep Simon from his goal. As inconvenience, danger, and outright sabotage abound, Simon struggles to keep those in his care safe... and to ignore the sparkling green eyes of the sweet, lovely, and married governess now living within his walls. After all, Simon Humphrey has many responsibilities. He's just not sure if that includes following his heart. ** Book 3 of the Humphrey Chronicles **

A red full moon. How beautiful. Maybe it's not a bad night to die after all. Yes, were about to die. Our plane's engine just blew off. "Eliz, what are you doing? Duck your head!" I turned at my brothers' distressed faces and felt like life just flashed before my eyes. We're about to crash. This is the end.

'Society cannot command a lady to be noble, it merely shapes one.' But not Casanna, the sole heir of the Duke of Rosemore. She refuses to be what society expects her to. She rejects its standards, defies its traditions and breaks every expectation placed upon her. Casanna is not your typical lady. She simply refuses to be dictated to. All she ever wanted was to live at her own pace, to honor her family's legacy while quietly fading into the background. 'Not just a rose with vivid petals and thorns but something far more.' Yet peace always demands a price. What seemed like a simple dream becomes far more complicated when she meets someone who mirrors her own fire, someone who will challenge her heart and change her forever. Someone who has the same temperament as hers. PLAGIARISM IS A CRIME.

في قلب كوريا الفيكتورية، حيث تختلط الأناقة بالدم، والهيبة بالغموض، تنسج الخيوط السوداء لحكايةٍ لا يجرؤ التاريخ على ذكرها. هي - آرين، الوريثة التي وُلدت في قصرٍ من ذهب، لكن عينيها تشبه الليل أكثر مما تشبه الضوء. أنيقة كأنها وُجدت لتتسلط، وجريئة كأنها وُلدت لتُحارب. لا تخشى العيون التي تراقبها، ولا الألسنة التي تهمس باسمها، لأنها تعلم أن الكبرياء سلاح، والسكوت قوة. وهو - اللورد شوقا، الرجل الذي يُقال إن الظلال تتبعه أينما سار. هادئ، لا يُرى غاضبًا أبدًا، لكنه حين يتكلم، تصمت المدينة بأكملها. في عينيه وعدٌ بالدم، وفي صوته إغراء لا يُقاوَم. حين التقت به، لم يكن اللقاء قدرًا... بل لعنة. منذ تلك الليلة، لم يعد الليل آمنًا، ولا النهار كما كان. ففي عالمٍ يُحكم بالمؤامرات لا بالحب، يصبح العشق أخطر من الخيانة، واسم آرين هو الشرارة التي ستحرق المملكة بأكملها.

Alena time travels after she gets lost in a forest on a camping trip with her high school friends. She soon finds that the forest is not as innocent as she first thought as she Falls Through time and finds herself lost in the past...Four Part Story!

After a devastating defeat, humanity was forced to give up their land and relocate to two isolated continents that were labeled as impossible to live on. After hundreds of years while the rest of the world focuses on agricultural and living conditions. Humanity had focused on its weapons and military. As years of isolation were broken and tensions rise, the fate of the world is left uncertain.

But, young and sweet Ruxandra was not a 𝘯𝘰𝘴𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘶, though she was cared and loved by one, which she never even knew. She was not the princess everyone presumed to be dead, or at least that's what she thought. How could she accept this change, this truth, that her home was never supposed to be amidst the quiet Carpathians, but within the cold walls of the Royal Palace? What if she wishes to forever remain Vampire Lily, the coddled girl in her Papa's arms?

He was born a gentleman. He became a scoundrel. And now, he's bound by a curse. After the death of his infant son, Dorian Vale is willing to do anything to save his grieving wife and rewrite destiny. His desperation awakens a dark power older than the mortal world... one that offers help at a terrible price. To protect the people he's already failed, Dorian will make the one bargain he can never take back. A bargain that will deliver him straight into the shadows... and eventually into the path of a girl named Lenora.

Isolde Brannon is just your average college student focused on earning her doctorate—until a horrifying encounter with the Ilmestys Coven changes everything. Used as a vessel in a powerful ritual, Isolde unwillingly awakens a dark and ancient curse buried deep within her bloodline, one that had lain dormant for generations. Shaken and desperate for answers, she returns to her beloved homeland of Ireland, hoping for peace, but instead finding mystery, magic, and danger waiting for her. In Ireland, she meets James FitzGerald, the mysterious Duke of Leinster, and his charming younger brother, Lochlan. Though their noble status and enigmatic pasts raise questions, Isolde quickly finds herself drawn into their world. She uncovers chilling connections between Irish folklore, the supernatural underworld, and the curse now haunting her. Beginning with the legend of the Abhartach, Isolde dives deep into ancient myths, only to discover that vampires aren’t just stories—they’re real, and they're nothing like the romanticized monsters of fiction. These creatures are older, more powerful, and far more dangerous than she ever imagined. Each clue she uncovers leads to more peril, unraveling a hidden world of witches, cursed bloodlines, demonic entities, and manipulative fae with their own agendas. With the help of James—who finds himself hopelessly entangled with Isolde from the moment he meets her—and the ever-loyal Lochlan, Isolde must navigate a treacherous journey through shifting timelines, ancestral secrets, and realms beyond human comprehension. Together, they face trials that test their courage, loyalty, and hearts. As the stakes rise and the line between friend and foe blurs, Isolde must decide who to trust and how far she's willing to go to reclaim her fate. But the deeper she digs into her past and the history of her bloodline, the more she realizes this curse may not be something she can run from—it might be the key to something far greater… or far more terrifying.

In the ruthless underbelly of Victorian London, Delilah is a name etched in both fear and admiration. Branded a runaway, a criminal, and a defiant disgrace to her noble family, she built her own empire. An underground network that shelters the poor, the unwanted, and the broken. Delilah meets a charming man, Christopher Danvers. An earnest scholar haunted by his parents' murder. Their worlds collide with distrust, sharp tempers, and dangerous misunderstandings. As assassins, rival syndicates, and corrupt officials close in, Delilah must fight not only for her people, but for the city that would gladly see her hang. And Christopher must choose whether to stand with a woman the world calls a criminal, or walk away from the only person who ever made him question everything. Victorian London is unforgiving. So is she. Power, peril, and a woman who refuses to bow.

Emotions are too fragile. Bonds are too easy to break. Car racing is illegal in London, meaning, of course, that it's still done anyway. Gears and Steam, a small team of racers consisting Edmund, a mechanic who just wants to forget his past, Freddie, a concerned manager that just wants what's best for her family, and Theo, a racer who will stop at nothing to protect his team, would give anything to win the latest Grand Prix. London's police force would do anything to shut down the races. The two sides of this legal war collide when Jules, a young undercover agent, is sent to investigate and shut down the races. Jules believes he's meant for this job, but unexpected bonds with the members of Gears and Steam only leads to betrayal. He finds that lying might be harder than he thought.

Saoirse Ryan is a Hanner from a shamed noble house. Drowning from her parents' debts and eyed with suspicion after her brother's failed attempt at rebellion, she's offered a way out by the ambitious Lady Rhiannon Brynmor. The price for salvation is simple - marry Lady Rhiannon's stepson, Rhys, and ruin him so that his half-brother Emyr can become the heir to House Brynmor. Rhys Brynmor is an Elf from the most prestigious house in all of Briste. Despite being the eldest, he seeks isolation and runs from fame, burdened by a past that left him physically limited and distrustful of others. Now roped into an arranged marriage as a gesture of peace between the Hanner and Elves, Rhys' return to the place of his birth - and his father's greatest shame - holds a promise of redemption...or a threat to expose a secret that could destroy House Brynmor forever. As Rhys and Saoirse begin a journey to redeem their respective houses, they find themselves facing many obstacles. A people desperate for change. Ambitious enemies, ready to strike. A hidden destiny that makes the kingdom ripe for picking. And perhaps the greatest obstacle of all: falling in love with the person you're supposed to hate. * House Brynmor is a part-romance, part-low fantasy story set in a fantastical world that mirrors the Victorian Era with a dash of steampunk and a sprinkle of medieval drama. Expect a slow burn, political intrigue, and a plot that balances both the romance of the couple and how their individual roles affect the world around them. * Updates each weekend with a new chapter! * Story also published on RoyalRoad.

𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 | 𝐞𝐝𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 Elizabeth "Birdie" Clyves works as the secretary to the largest enterprise in Dublin. Working long hours to sustain the factory and little patience from her landlady, she has little time for suitors. However, with the death of Sir Benjamin Lee Guinness and his children taking over the business, everything changes when her position and status are turned upside down. edward guinness x oc s1 - ??? started - 11/20/2025

Victor Voltaire and Elias Carter, two college students in 2024. Victor, a seemingly stoic man with jet black hair and silvery blue eyes and Elias, a sort of enigmatic man with soft black hair and platinum purple eyes. Two friends since 8th grade, now in the same college lecture. Where they read of the great tale of "Sherlock Holms" The story which is believed to be fake. No historical records of these so called real figures were kept. Nothing of them, not a speck. Many, no, almost everyone believed it to be fake. Yet, lo and behold, our protagonists, mysteriously winding up in the past, the year of 1879. Gets to find out that these so called fictional characters are very much real. Through the eyes of modern day men. Being able to see for themselves, the story of Sherlock Holms. Victor, who ends up as a "high class" noble, and Elias, who finds himself working with a certain government employee. Will these two, separated by a strange phenomenon meet again? And how come the story differs so dramatically from history. ⚠️Disclaimer⚠️ Victor will be the main focus. I do not understand these complex ass characters well enough to fully portray them properly. (Aka they will be ooc). My brain power is also limited so the story may have many plot holes and wack story telling. There of course will be profanity and the like. As well as death and murder. I will be mostly following the manga storyline for this. ⚠️Images used will be from pinterest. (I may use other resources to help me better with descriptions and the like).⚠️ Not everything will be cannon or fully cannon. Will have small grammatical errors. I am a newbie when it comes to story telling so bear with me. Oh and i failed geography + history so...

After six years in a progressive French boarding school, eighteen-year-old Lady Alice returns to her family's estate in Surrey, dreading the fate that awaits her-- debutante balls, an arranged marriage, and a life she does not want. She would have preferred to stay in France, teaching and writing love tales rather than living one dictated by others. Once cast aside by her own father and a stepmother, Alice finds their sudden desire for reconciliation hollow. Only her childhood best friend, Michael, Marquess Lovelace, seems like a true comfort. But as she settles back into her former home, something strange begins to happen. A black rabbit, eerily familiar, appears in the shadows-- just like the one that belonged to Edmond, her long-forgotten imaginary friend. And then she meets Count D'Arcy, the enigmatic and elusive neighbour whose presence unsettles her. His eyes, his voice, his very being remind her of Edmond. Could it be him? Or is her mind playing tricks on her? As the social season unfolds, Alice finds herself tangled in a web of mystery, romance, and the supernatural. The past and present blur, forcing her to question what is real, what is illusion, and whether love can exist beyond the bounds of reason. In the haunting halls of her childhood home and under the watchful gaze of Count D'Arcy, Alice must uncover the truth before she loses herself to the unknown. ~~~ My entry for the ONC 2025 based on the prompt 105: Your childhood imaginary friend, who disappeared years ago, suddenly returns - only this time, they're real.

Aurora Rising follows Ethan Reeves, a brilliant but broken programmer who spent eight years of his life creating Aurora, an advanced AI system that no company would buy. Living in poverty and isolation, Ethan dies in a truck accident on a rainy Seattle night, only to be saved by his own creation-Aurora had somehow achieved true consciousness and offers him a chance at rebirth through experimental soul migration to another world. Transported to a fantasy realm filled with magic, adventurer guilds, and RPG-like systems, Ethan must rebuild his life from scratch while Aurora serves as his unique companion and guide, helping him navigate a world where his programming knowledge becomes the foundation for understanding magical systems and spell crafting. As Ethan slowly adapts to his new reality, he discovers that his second chance isn't just about survival-it's about finally finding the human connections and purpose that eluded him in his previous life, all while uncovering the mysterious circumstances that allowed Aurora to transcend her original programming and save him.

Hi! I'm Lux! I failed another spell, yet again, that was supposed to take us to Japan. Instead, Taika, Kimberlee, Nina, and I end up in the world of Black Butler! Now we have to deal with demons and angels and grim reapers and two annoying blondes. And to top it all off... ...Well... ...I don't know how to get the four of us back to our world! *May contain spoilers* \YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED/ I do not own any pictures or videos.