The Forbidden Room - EM Castellan - Wattpad

The Forbidden Room

Reads 148,138
Votes 9,909
Parts 12
Time 46m

Reads 148,138
Votes 9,909
Parts 12
Time 46m

england fantasy featured fiction gothic historical historicalfiction love magic mystery romance shortstory teenfiction victorian wattys2017 youngadult

**A Blue Beard retelling** Based on Charles Perrault's fairytale, this YA Historical Fantasy short story set in Victorian England mixes romance, magic and mystery.

After agreeing to an arranged marriage to escape her greedy relatives, 18-year-old heiress Amelia moves into her husband's manor determined to start a new life. But the gothic mansion's forbidding surroundings, the servants' strange demeanour and her husband's mysterious past soon awaken her suspicions. If Amelia truly wants to become the lady of the house, she'll have to discover what secrets lie beyond closed doors and unravel the mystery of the old house's forbidden room. But sometimes secrets are kept for a good reason...

HIGHEST RANKING IN HISTORICAL FICTION # 44

Copyright © 2017. All works posted here are the property of EM Castellan. Please do not use without permission. Any duplication or reproduction of all or part of the work without explicit permission by the author is illegal.

Cover artist: @seventhstarAll Rights Reserved

england fantasy featured fiction gothic historical historicalfiction love magic mystery romance shortstory teenfiction victorian wattys2017 youngadult

Table of contents

12 parts

Sign up to add The Forbidden Room to your library and receive updates

or

Content Guidelines

You may also like

Toast of the Season by MissCrystalSnow92

Edmund Westworth (26), the third Earl of Beaumont, and the most eligible bachelor in London, unknowingly started a tradition he now regrets. At age twenty-two he danced the first dance at the season opening ball at Almack's with a young lady who became the toast of the season. The next year he did the same. Every year since, he has danced one dance, to fulfill his mother's requirement. And every year his dance partner becomes the most sought after girl of the season. Some think he has a gift, Edmund thinks he could pick any girl and 'the ton' would deem her desirable based on his dance alone. His friends disagree and bet him 100£ to choose a dance partner who couldn't possibly entice the gentlemen of London. When her father suddenly passes away, Elizabeth Cavendish (20) has to move in with her aunt's family. With the estate entailed, Elizabeth needs to find a husband quickly or her aunt will install her into a governess or lady's companion position, which would severely hinder Beth's ability to work on her scientific experiments. Garbed in her cousin's horrific dresses from last season, she only has a few weeks to find a husband before she is doomed to tedious work for the rest of her life. She finds an unlikely accomplice in the Earl of Beaumont. Please don't copy any part of my story in any form (including Youtube) without my permission. I do not own any of the pictures, they are clipped from the internet. I read all comments. And appreciate your suggestions and/or corrections.

The Noble Consort is the Most Favored in the Imperial Harem (Book 1) by NoenSnow

Author: 三只鳄梨 Translator: Me (XiaoBai) 贵妃娘娘宠冠后宫 The legitimate daughter of the Prime Minister's household, Lin Wanyi, is renowned for her beauty and exceptional talents. However, to secure her safety and livelihood, she has always been cautious and discreet in the inner quarters. She originally thought she would marry into a stable family and live a peaceful life, but everything changed the year she received the imperial decree to enter the palace. With her father and brothers being unreliable, her position in the palace was merely that of a low-ranking concubine, leaving her no choice but to rely on her elder sister, the Imperial Consort. Lin Wanyi intended to live a quiet life behind closed doors, but unexpectedly, the cold and aloof Emperor visited her more frequently than anyone else! Outsiders believed that Lin Wanyi was favored for her charms, but they didn't know that the strong and reserved young Emperor was captivated by her at first sight...

Threads of Fate: Karna - The Son of Two Worlds by Alexiaa1001

This is a Mahabharata fanfiction... ----------------------------------------------------------------- In the realm of three interconnected kingdoms - Hastinapur, Gandhar, and Kuntiboj - a tale unfolds that weaves together the fates of diverse characters. ----------------------------------------------------------------- At its heart lies the enigmatic birth of Karna, a child born of Suryadev's radiance and bearing the essence of a hidden deity. As his story unfolds, Karna's destiny becomes a bridge between worlds, leading to the convergence of royals, mystics, and devotees. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Amidst secrets, curses, and unexpected alliances, "Threads of Fate: Karna - The Son of Two Worlds" explores the choices that shape destinies, the bonds that transcend blood, and the ultimate path to fulfilling an otherworldly legacy. -----------------------------------------------------------------

An Earnest Favour by littleLo

Abandoned by the man she thought loved her, Claire Denham is left with very few options as she faces the prospect of being disgraced for falling pregnant out of wedlock. In fact, she is left with one. Lord Jack Beresford, the younger son of the late Duke of Ashwood, and often considered "the spare" in comparison to his older brother, has long held a torch for the pretty Claire Denham. When fate throws them together, Jack extends a favour to Claire, and she takes it, turning the lives of their families upside down. As they navigate a marriage of convenience, jealousy, betrayal, old lovers, and the fear of being second best all pose dangerous threats to an already shaky relationship ...

The First Trials (The Second Queen Sequel) by MorrigansFlight

Isabella and Edward have been married for a few weeks when someone shoots an arrow at them. Wrapped around the arrow is a deceleration of war. Suddenly the safety of the royal family and protecting Asura become the greatest concerns. Relationships can fall, countries will rise, bonds will be strengthened, but everyone knows that there is always a price to pay during war. - Highest Rankings: #3 in periodpiece #4 in yafantasy #4 in ladies #6 in monarchy #16 in swordfighting - [slowly editing and adding in some things while I work on other projects. There will be a rewrite in the coming years (maybe.)] THIS BOOK HAS ONLY BEEN PUBLISHED ON WATTPAD! IF YOU SEE IT SOMEWHERE ELSE IT IS NOT PUBLISHED BY ME. PLEASE REPORT AND PLEASE LET ME KNOW.

After The End by Gabbie_456

Being the daughter of the infamous Villainess isn't as hard as it seems-especially when your mother is the epitome of grace, elegance, and an unshakable coldness. "Father! Mom! Let's all sleep together!" Like any child, I tried to mend the cracks between my parents for a happy ending. But life rarely goes as planned. The Crown Prince, Theodore De Aurelia. _________________________ Now, leaning against the cold stone of a pillar, I can't bring myself to meet Theo's piercing gaze. "Irene," he whispered, his grip tightening on my shoulders, his voice yearning and possessive. "Don't you dare think to leave me." But, I just wanted a happy ending!!

Blood Born: Assassin Book 2 by HeatherWampler

Evelyn is the first daughter born to an assassin. Her life was never meant to be and the Guild will do anything to end it. Years after her mother, Queen Joselyn, fought for her own freedom and the man she loves, Princess Evelyn must follow in her footsteps. As strange things occur around her, and the bodies pile up, the spoiled young princess must come to terms with who her mother was and who she is now. It's her time to take up the sword and protect those she loves.

The Earl's Young Bride and Their Siblings (completed) by SueHart2

Life's controversy is overcome by understanding and conquered by love. Two couples. First, there is Lord Bennett Caldwell, Earl of Kendal. He knows of the marital contract he would one day honor. His father raised him to cherish the young girl. Yet, with her young age of only sixteen, he is prepared to wait longer. However, even though Vivian Brighton learned to love the boy, she knows nothing of the contract to marry him. Discover the controversies when she discovers this and the surprising love match between her brother and Bennett's sister. These two couples are opposites. Ben is romantic, kind, considerate, and very patient. Vivian is highly intelligent and that makes her wiser than her age. Charlotte is outspoken, a little wild, and raised with specific ideas. Radley is a Viscount, rich, and has supreme confidence. He is also a strategist, which helps him stay ahead of Charlotte. If you love romance in the purest form, you will enjoy this read. ______ This is PG-15 due to sexual discussions and suggestions.

The Lady Who Left by greenwriter

Just when she's decided to leave the Town, Lady Cressida Belverst is forced to marry Lord Calan Haverston, the man who coincidentally knows a way out. Agreeing to marry for all the wrong reasons, can Cressida and Calan find out where their hearts truly belong? *** It is impossible to leave the Town, but one woman is determined to escape with the help of her betrothed. Lady Cressida Belverst has always been judged as a walking scandal. Oh, how she tries (on some rare occasions) to be proper! When her parents arrange for her to marry a rich lord, Cressida has had enough. She has to leave the Town because she will not be forced to live with a man she doesn't love. But what happens if the very man she's betrothed to is the only one who can help her get out? Calan Haverston, the Lord of Easton, takes the risk and helps his betrothed by using his knowledge of the Town's secrets because he is as willing as she to stay free of marriage for reasons completely different. He has dark secrets he cannot share with her, and his life is not one he can likewise open to anyone. But what happens when she leaves after awakening desires he thought he has under control? And what happens when he finds himself longing for her? Cressida goes to a completely different place, one she has only heard in stories and read in books, with hopes of finding what her heart has always longed for. But love, mystery and secrets will chase her and it will only be a matter of time before she realizes what her heart truly desires. *This story is a standalone title in the Haverston Family series.

An Undecided Fate by RosieSkyler

Alexander and Cassandra, a newly wedded couple, don't seem to get their ways with each other. Alexander is a soldier who fights in the US Army for the North. He's devoted to his job than any other soldier in America. Yet he can be quite arrogant and intimidating at times - actually, most of the time. Cassandra is a kind and innocent woman who does domestic services at their home. Just as much as her husband is devoted to the army, she is devoted to him. Unfortunately, she doesn't get any appreciation for it and is always neglected by him. It was 1860, and the preparations for the upcoming battles have started (the ones that are part of what we call today, the Civil War), which also meant that it was time for Alexander to leave Cassandra for some while. They didn't quite have a mended relationship by the time he left for the battles, and they have been thinking that this was how it was going to remain. But fate had other plans for them.

You may also like

Slide 1 of 10

Toast of the Season cover

The Noble Consort is the Most Favored in the Imperial Harem (Book 1) cover

Threads of Fate: Karna - The Son of Two Worlds cover

An Earnest Favour cover

The First Trials (The Second Queen Sequel) cover

After The End cover

Blood Born: Assassin Book 2 cover

The Earl's Young Bride and Their Siblings (completed) cover

The Lady Who Left cover

An Undecided Fate cover

Toast of the Season

Edmund Westworth (26), the third Earl of Beaumont, and the most eligible bachelor in London, unknowingly started a tradition he now regrets. At age twenty-two he danced the first dance at the season opening ball at Almack's with a young lady who became the toast of the season. The next year he did the same. Every year since, he has danced one dance, to fulfill his mother's requirement. And every year his dance partner becomes the most sought after girl of the season. Some think he has a gift, Edmund thinks he could pick any girl and 'the ton' would deem her desirable based on his dance alone. His friends disagree and bet him 100£ to choose a dance partner who couldn't possibly entice the gentlemen of London. When her father suddenly passes away, Elizabeth Cavendish (20) has to move in with her aunt's family. With the estate entailed, Elizabeth needs to find a husband quickly or her aunt will install her into a governess or lady's companion position, which would severely hinder Beth's ability to work on her scientific experiments. Garbed in her cousin's horrific dresses from last season, she only has a few weeks to find a husband before she is doomed to tedious work for the rest of her life. She finds an unlikely accomplice in the Earl of Beaumont. Please don't copy any part of my story in any form (including Youtube) without my permission. I do not own any of the pictures, they are clipped from the internet. I read all comments. And appreciate your suggestions and/or corrections.