black rose
- Reads 653
- Votes 64
- Parts 20
black rose - a symbol of bereavement and loss. yet it could also symbolise a new beginning.
just like stories. an end of a chapter marks the beginning of a new one.
a collection of poetry and short stories and drabbles
© seaoffools; october 2014
All Rights Reserved
#152
sonnets
Join the largest storytelling communityGet personalized story recommendations, save your favourites to your library, and comment and vote to grow your community.
You may also like
Sir Arthur
~Complete~ Sir Arthur had never thought he'd befriend a small clumsy female who was determined to be a veterinarian, in a society that didn't allow. All he'd known was his horse and sword in his life . He was a knight after all. He was quite a lonely man and it didn't bother him . It was not until he met Lady Kim that he began to crave for companionship and the lady's attention. He vowed to help her at all times fulfill her dreams. ~~~~ "I'm so grateful then, you've always helped me." She said the last words in a whisper almost to herself, toying with her sleeve, but he caught onto them. "I'd always help you again," he uttered words solemnly, his voice raspier, a shiver coursing through her. ~~~~ #1 in historical-romance 09/16/2022 #4 in strong female character 06/07/2023 #2 in knight 06/25/2023 #14 in love 8/8/2023 #1 in loyal 9/10/2023 Word count 70,000 - 90,000Complete
Sad Poems
a variety of losses, regrets, and depression wrapped into a mess of a poem book started: 04.29.15 completed: 06.24.19 a book that has existed almost as long as I have on here. thank you for giving my story a chance (my apologies if some are really cringe or triggering)Complete
Regency Romance: An Unexpected Duke's Invitation (A Historical Romance Book)
( COMPLETED STORY) What happens when the rakish Lord in the whole of London is truly falling in love with a simple, plain, and most ordinary girl, something he has been avoiding- his innermost fear. True love? Miss Amy Ott is London's newest riddle. . . She's the mysterious niece of one of England's wealthiest dukes, and is about to encounter her first season. Knowing nothing about the workings of corsets and country dances, she's looking for any help she can find... even when it comes from the most unlikely source... London's infamous rogue-an older Duke. Duke Wardington's face transformed into something... dark . "Don't fear, Miss Ott. I have no desire of you. What if I told you that I could make you the belle of the ball? In every ball. The entire season." Amy chuckled. "Me? The belle of the ball? Impossible!" ... Or was it? This catches the attention from the most unlikely, most alluring man in all of London. Lord Nathaniel Dawnton knows what he wants. Amy Ott. And... this is definitely not in a way that he could speak of in public. The scoundrel, who blackened his own soul, had met all sorts of women throughout his years, but none like Amy. He's intrigued and won't stop until he has her. When Nathaniel's pursuits meet the walls of Amy's strength, the young lord is ready to jump those walls blindly... But... he doesn't realize that a jump toward Amy might mean a fall toward love... something he has been avoiding-his innermost fear ... true love. Find out NOW!Complete
The Earls lie or a scoundrels promise
Historical romance full of scandalous liaisons. Mature content Id love to hear any comments! TRIGGER WARNING Talk of abuse/rape Blood Sexual scenes When Elizabeth Walker has given up on London, and all the men it has to offer after one night that left her a shadow of her former spirited self, she runs into the only man who can bring her back to life. Blake Bennett, the Earl of Arrington. Renowned scoundrel and full time womaniser. Dare she seize the opportunity before her, or shrink further into obscurity loosing herself altogether. Is she brave enough to let the only man who can stoke the fire burning somewhere deep inside her, ignite the passion laying dormant. Just as these two individuals start to find each other and themselves, they attract the attention of dark shadows better left in the past. Will the poisonous lies take root, The well planned unfortunate events brake them? Can she trust the promise of a scoundrel? I would just like to state that all characters names and places are completely fictional. I have made them up completely. They are not based on any historical fact.Complete
The Beautiful Wallflower
"You truly are one special lady." Wallflowers symbolize a shy or excluded person at a dance or party, especially a girl without a partner. Victoria Blackburn lives a lonely and simple life. She is not like most ladies in London, and that is how she likes it. She does not want to be the centre of gossip, but a rumour about her and a lord she does not know well has been made up. Now her house at Lyne Avenue seems to be the place where everyone wants to be. Andrew Brompton is not liked by the ton, and when a rumour comes out, he does not bother about it. But he feels the need to protect the lady who is in the centre of attention, next to him. He discovers there is much more to her than he initially thought, and that mayhap all rumours are untrue. Will they be able to see through the superficial façade of rumours and brave the ton, or will they return to their quiet and uneventful life? Victorian Flower Series #2 Can be read as a stand-alone book.Complete
The Meaning of Roses (Alberu Crossman x Cale Henituse)
You probably know that red roses symbolize love and passion, but you may not know that the color, number, and how roses are combined have coded meanings. or; Alberu realizing and expressing his feelings for Cale through roses. [HIGHEST RANK] ✨️ tcf #10 out of 706 ✨ alberu #15 out of 362 ✨ henituse #10 out of 72 ✨️ alcale #1 out of 22 ✨ loutofthecountsfamily #16 out of 518 Thank you so much for everyone who (still) read and comment on this story a year later! 🥺😘💖Complete
Something Mending -- VOL 1
Of Breaking hearts, young love, betrayal and pain. Of Mending hearts, familiar pain, unexpected hurt and aftermath. Of Healing hearts, underated heartache, pain and acceptance. Of Love, Love that is as deep sea. Pain, that knows no bounds. Strength, that exist within time, but lasts forever. Of Sadness, sadness that always returns, Of Trauma, trauma that runs in deep, and the art of dying, every time. Of Scribbles and rambles, unsaid words and sealed pain. Of Life, Love, Pain, Sadness, Trauma. Of the art of rising like a phoenix, every time. Of Anxiety and Paranoia. Of Anything bad, Of Everything good. This is a story of a girl, it's a continuous one. A story of a sad girl, very lonely, but beautiful, intelligent and strong. She's a self sabotaging narcissistic girl, but also a talented, skilled and brave girl. She is riddled with anxiety and depression, but somehow finds ways to get up each morning, thinking of beautiful things. She has loved and lost, hurt and being hurt. She has not lost herself, but she has not find herself either. This is the life of a girl, laid before you in poems and thoughts. Here is a piece of me, and in here, undoubtedly, you will find pieces of yourself too. I am a mess, but aren't we all? | formerly SOMETHING BROKEN |Complete
Black Rose (Completed)
Black rose philosophy, a philosophy that bring Lilia to new life. Black roses, apart from representing mourning and death, can also represent rebirth and new beginnings. As the story of Lilia whose marriage was destroyed by her husband's betrayal. One day she wakes up from fainting and immediately faces a shocking reality when she finds herself lying on a hospital bed. Since then, a strange journey of a different fold time, led her to a new story. Back to her high school life.Complete
~Complete~ Sir Arthur had never thought he'd befriend a small clumsy female who was determined to be a veterinarian, in a society that didn't allow. All he'd known was his horse and sword in his life . He was a knight after all. He was quite a lonely man and it didn't bother him . It was not until he met Lady Kim that he began to crave for companionship and the lady's attention. He vowed to help her at all times fulfill her dreams. ~~~~ "I'm so grateful then, you've always helped me." She said the last words in a whisper almost to herself, toying with her sleeve, but he caught onto them. "I'd always help you again," he uttered words solemnly, his voice raspier, a shiver coursing through her. ~~~~ #1 in historical-romance 09/16/2022 #4 in strong female character 06/07/2023 #2 in knight 06/25/2023 #14 in love 8/8/2023 #1 in loyal 9/10/2023 Word count 70,000 - 90,000
More detailsContent Guidelines