Victorianera Stories

LOVING YOU FROM AFAR A Historical Romance Novel by Sonia Odasomhe London society taught Isabella Blackthorne that love was a weakness. Born into wealth, trapped beneath corsets, expectations, and the suffocating rules of Victorian high society, Isabella has spent her life becoming the perfect daughter-silent, elegant, and obedient. Her future is already arranged: a respectable marriage to the cold and powerful Edmund Ashcombe. But storms have a way of resurrecting the past. Three years ago, Isabella loved a boy she was forbidden to touch. Lucien Vale. The reckless son of a stable hand. The boy who taught her how to breathe beyond the walls of privilege. The boy her father destroyed to protect the Blackthorne name. Now, on the very night her engagement is meant to secure her future, Lucien returns-not as the poor servant society once mocked, but as a dangerously wealthy man carrying secrets, revenge, and a love that never truly died. In a world where reputation is everything, Isabella must choose between duty and desire... even if loving Lucien means destroying everything she has ever known. Because some love stories are not born in ballrooms. They are born in storms and some hearts continue loving each other- even from afar. LOVING YOU FROM AFAR is a dark, emotional historical romance filled with forbidden love, obsession, revenge, betrayal, Victorian elegance, haunting moors, slow-burn tension, and the kind of passion that survives distance, time, and heartbreak. Perfect for readers who love: Gothic romance Victorian settings Enemies-to-lovers tension Wuthering Heights vibes Painfully emotional love stories Morally grey characters Rich atmospheric writing Tragic devotion and yearning

Set in the 19th-century Kingdom of Asteria, a neglected imperial conservatory conceals journals, secrets, and a love story left unfinished. As Evangeline Laurent and Captain Cassian Armand restore its ruins, they uncover sabotage within the royal court and a hidden past that refuses to stay buried-forcing them to confront love, legacy, and betrayal.

The story follows an investigator who seeks to solve a case and find a criminal accused of a bizarre crime-one that the investigator has not only never encountered in his entire life but has never even imagined possible."

One thing one could say about Arthur Ashford is that no place had ever kept him long enough to become his home. So when he returns to London for his brother's funeral, he expects grief, awkward relatives, and a quick departure. Instead, he finds Kathe-the widow. She is composed. Elegant. Entirely too in control for a woman who has just buried her husband. Naturally, Arthur decides this is none of his concern. Unfortunately, he keeps noticing things. A leather agenda that makes no sense. A household that runs too smoothly. A widow who always seems to be exactly where she should be-no more, no less. And the more he looks, the worse it gets. Because suspicion is inconvenient. Attraction is worse. And Kathe is both. Arthur tells himself he is imagining things. The difficulty is that he has never been good at leaving things alone. 💫 Victorian Gothic mystery with a slow-burn romance 💫 Forbidden love 💫 Stron heroin 💫 Funny and witty CHAPTER BY CHAPTER

[A short story] This is a fictional reimagining of colonial India under British rule. This story is set in British India in the years following the Revolt of 1857. While the backdrop is one of political unrest and colonial rule, the story is less about the freedom struggle itself and more about the survival of a young woman navigating a dangerous and uncertain world. I hope you enjoy reading it. This is my first time writing a novel, so parts of the story may be a little cheesy. Please don't be offended. Your views and interpretations may differ from mine, and that's completely fine. As this is a work of fiction, I hope you'll read it for the story and the characters rather than connect it directly to historical reality. If you have any opinions, suggestions, or feedback, please feel free to share them respectfully. I'd love to hear what you think.

Dying certainly wasn't on my to-do list today, neither was meeting an entity called god from an anime who sent me to his own world to entertain him. Hi, my name is Johan, and I've been reincarnated into an anime that I've never watched in my life, apparently as a minor side character. The original viscount, apparently, was a real scum with no dignity, something I don't think I could replicate, so fuck it. I'll live however I want, and if it kills me, I'll become a grim reaper anyway. . . . . . Ok, I might have fucked up a big time, because now I have some big time, inhumane psychopaths on my tail: "Your soul smells delicious." "Fuck off, get some help." Disclaimer: I have not read the manga, and only watched a portion of the anime. I know the personalities of the characters, and some of the plot, but there most probably are going to be some inconsistencies (not to mention the mc is going to be REALLY different from the og viscount Druitt).

BLURB COMING SOON

She was never meant to matter. At Ravensmere, Maeve Calloway exists on borrowed grace-tolerated, not protected. Until the day Rowan Pierce returns. Cold. Precise. Dangerous. He does not ask for her hand. He claims it. What begins as a calculated arrangement quickly becomes something far more dangerous: a marriage built not on love, but on power, control, and terms neither of them intend to break. But Maeve is not the woman he expected. And Rowan is not a man who accepts defiance lightly. As secrets buried in the past begin to surface, and power shifts behind closed doors, one truth becomes impossible to ignore- This was never just a marriage. It was a reckoning. 🖤Book IIl of the Ravensmere Chronicles.

"The honour of work is a truth no one can deprive you of!" Grown up in a world ruled by overlords, dearth and recession, Ciarán Kane knew exactly what kind of advice he wanted to give his sons. One last gift to take along, as he consigned them to a better fate. Years went on alongside his vagrant life as a pedlary blacksmith, driven by the desire to change his family's life for the better. But reassuring security for his children and their future warrants change, a change that will ultimately affect everything he ever cared about ...

In Victorian England, Athelia, a 20-year-old woman from a poor rural family, desperately seeks work to support her widowed mother and younger twin siblings. Her search leads her to Harrow Estate, the isolated home of the blind and reclusive nobleman, Lord Elian Harrow. Elian is withdrawn, guarded, and deeply shaped by years of neglect and quiet exploitation within his own household. Though intelligent and perceptive, he has learned to expect little from those around him, as past attendants and staff have often taken advantage of his vulnerability. Athelia is hired as a caregiver, but quickly realizes the estate is not as orderly as it appears. Beneath the surface lies a pattern of subtle neglect and control that has left Elian isolated and dependent on others who do not always have his best interests at heart. Unlike those before her, Athelia does not pity him or treat him as fragile. Instead, she sees him clearly-and refuses to underestimate him. In turn, Elian finds himself drawn to her honesty and steadiness, slowly beginning to trust someone again for the first time in years. As their bond deepens, Athelia becomes entangled in the power dynamics of the estate, uncovering the truth behind Elian's isolation. Together, they begin to challenge the quiet systems that have kept him powerless. At its core, the story is a slow-burn Victorian romance about healing, trust, and two people learning that they were never meant to survive their burdens alone.

A writer Arthur Denian, burdened with melancholia and in dire need of writing at least something to earn his living, arrives in a town in Wales, Crickhowell, in search of inspiration. There he meets a local doctor, Charles Golden who, at times fulfilling the dreams of his youth, creats paintings. The two men grow close and, even more, Charles becomes Arthur's muse. Strange occurrences begin to take place in the town: the number of deaths among the local sheep rises, followed by odd circumstances. As the months spent in the town unfold, Charles's paintings begin to merge his nightmares with reality, drawing Arthur into them.

💫 How to Hate a Duke (And Accidentally Fall in Love) 💫 A reckless young woman. A brooding, impossible duke. A marriage that was never supposed to happen. Lady Beatrice Whitmore has spent her life defying expectations, refusing to be just another pawn in high society. But when she is forced into an arranged marriage with the infuriatingly arrogant Duke Benedict Hawthorne, she swears she will never love him. From cutting remarks to stolen dances, heated arguments to dangerously close encounters, Beatrice and Benedict are caught in a battle of wills. But when hidden truths and scandalous secrets threaten to unravel everything, they'll have to decide: Is love just another battle they refuse to lose? 🔥 Enemies-to-lovers 💍 Arranged Marriage ❤️ Slow-burn romance Perfect for fans of My Lady Jane, Bridgerton, and Pride & Prejudice-with a wickedly hilarious and heart-wrenching twist.

Code: Realize headcanons and oneshots with info for any Code: Realize updates. I'll try my best to write some accurate headcanons and oneshots ^^ I'll try to take requests if anyone is interested. !!!DOES NOT CONTAIN NSFW!!! No sinning!! >: 3

The marriage life of Cardia Beckford and Arsene Lupin has been going well. Though the peace was interrupted by the return of a familiar organization: Twilight. Its new leader kidnapped Cardia for his evil plan to take over London in her late father's honor. Fortunately, she had been saved by Lupin's old friend, who is a thief just like him but with an alter-ego. She took her to an old friend Cardia remembers upon reuniting with her. Kathalina Shaw, an American inventor and Cardia's old friend, struggles to trust those she never knows well, yet she grows close to a certain vampire in ways she doesn't know are possible. Verdell Harrison is a scientist full of romantic fantasies, even if she unintentionally fulfills one after meeting Victor Frankenstein. Ruhee "Ru" Sutherland is a fairy princess suffering from a curse similar to Cardia's former poison but feels more comfortable around a certain closed-eye count, who she falls for despite her fear of her curse not being lifted. Agatha Wiltz is the old childhood friend of Lupin and a nephalem princess with a tragic past like Abraham Van Helsing's, only to find herself drawn to him even since her fiancé had been killed not too long ago. Once Cardia, Lupin and all of her friends unite, everyone must do what they can to stop Twilight and their new leader, who Kathalina reveals to be her traitorous ex-lover since the day she defied him. Defeating Twilight is not the only thing they have to deal with. Can Kathalina find the courage to trust again through the efforts of Impey? Does Verdell have a chance to gain Victor's heart? Is Ru meant to be free of her curse thanks to Saint? Will Agatha let go of her past with Van's help?

In the illustrious corridors of Victorian society, where rigid hierarchies ruled and love dared not cross its boundaries, a captivating tale unfolded. Lady Victoria Harrington, a breathtaking noblewoman found herself ensnared in a forbidden love that defied the iron-clad rules of society. Her heart, typically shielded by the expectations of her prestigious lineage, gravitated towards Cornelius Smith, a ruggedly handsome commoner with a spirit that burned as fiercely as the flickering gaslights lining the cobbled streets. In the darkness of secrecy, their hearts intertwined, dancing to the rhythm of their own clandestine symphony. In this heart-wrenching tale of forbidden love, they fought impossible odds, defying the confines of a world that tried to pull them apart. Lady Victoria and Cornelius became the epitome of passion, audaciously stepping into a realm where love and desire transcended station and societal mores. Their tale, a flickering flame amidst the shadows of society, beckons readers to embrace the unyielding power of love while exploring the boundaries of societal expectations. Within the secret corners of their passions, Lady Victoria and Cornelius invite the world to question and subvert the hierarchy that sought to dictate the course of their hearts.

I was struggling to release my trembling legs. He was standing in front of me staring every peace of me. He was fabulous. I felt like bird stuck on her cage. That was hilarious couse I was the one pushing him away with my own hands. He nodded once like he heard my thoughts. My heart ached again. The pain comes too sharp that I closed my eyes. I opened them another second. And didn't react at all. He catches my tiny, almost invisible reaction. A ghost smile waited on his beautiful lips.

A royal falls for a criminal? How sad.

• #7 in HISTORICAL FICTION {01. 15. 17} • Jane Hackett lost her mother from an incurable sickness years ago, together with a true heart felt emotion of happiness. She travels to London with an intent of finding that lost piece through getting into a good university. However, things don't always go as planned as she finds herself acquainted with the notorious, selfish and arrogant Earl, together with his best friend, the kind, loving and admirable Viscount. And sometimes, when life gives you lemons, you won't always know how to make tea out of it, otherwise it would turn far more bitter than you can ever imagine.

Duke Richard Bowen is at odds with himself. After being confronted with an unpleasant truth (his mother's adulterous behavior within the very walls of the estate) and his fiance since the age of five reminds him of their impending nuptials, he coasts. He finds himself on a writing retreat of his own design skipping out on duties as duke and Fiancé to Nini Salazar Roberts for the summer. He comes home to his entire world changing. Baroness Genevive Porter arrives in town and the world shifts on its axis again. Or the royal (kinda) hsmtmts/rina au no one asked for.

Before Renesmee Powell earned the attention of the Duke of Berkshire she was any other maiden. Only her past experience with engagements gone terribly wrong, (having lost the love of her life to a plague overseas) her need for independence and ambition to receive recognition for her musical compositions shut out any chance of romance. Her father was a well off apothecary in town and her mother was a benevolent seamstress who only wanted what was best for her husband and three children. Renesmee's older brother Huxley had found favor in the eyes of a merchant and was completing an apprenticeship overseas, hopefully returning home soon. Giovanna, Renesmee's younger sister was the most beautiful maiden in all of Berkshire, and would soon marry Sir William Davenport of Wembleton. A Duke as influential and Wealthy as Sir Bradford, yet of kinder nature and softer heart. The Duke was known to be cold and reserved, his own demons haunting his thoughts and soul. He was oblivious to matters of the heart, living a sheltered world which was masked with business, parties and an endless stream of maidens and Bachelors who seek the unattainable. The heart of Sir Phineas Bradford. Duke of Berkshire.