Wishful Longings
- Reads 6
- Votes 0
- Parts 2
MatureOngoing8m
Last published Mon, Sep 2, 2024
Liora Elowen has been burned by love before. The heartbreaks, betrayals, and broken promises have left her wary, her trust in men shattered. Her best friend, Seraphina Lune, insists that Liora give romance another chance-this time through a chance encounter online. Reluctantly, Liora finds herself on a messaging app, introduced to Caelum Sylas, a stranger with a shared interest in the world she had nearly given up on.
Despite her initial reservations, Liora feels a connection with Caelum that she can't ignore. Their conversations start light but soon delve into deeper emotional territory, challenging her to confront the pain she's been hiding from. Yet, just as she begins to open her heart, Caelum disappears, leaving Liora questioning everything-her feelings, her past, and the possibility of love.
Wishful Longing is a poignant tale of heartache and healing, of the delicate balance between guarding one's heart and daring to dream again. In a world where trust is fragile, can Liora find the strength to embrace a new beginning, or will the shadows of her past continue to haunt her?
All Rights Reserved
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
Unfinished Vows
"I wanted to hate him. I wanted to walk away without a second thought. But how do you forget someone who still lingers in your every breath?" Kate thought she was finally free. Three years of a cold, loveless marriage to Dev-her arrogant, emotionally distant husband-had left her shattered. Now, with divorce on the horizon, she should be relieved. But when circumstances force them to live under the same roof again, she realizes something is different. Dev isn't the same man who once ignored her existence. He watches her now, his eyes filled with something she can't quite name. Regret? Possession? Something deeper? Dev always believed he never wanted this marriage. But as Kate pulls away, he's gripped by an unfamiliar panic. What if letting her go was his biggest mistake? What if, deep down, he never truly wanted her to leave? Dev - "I believed you'd stand by me, even when I couldn't be there for you. I was wrong-you deserve better. I'll grow, I'll change, but I refuse to lose you." Trapped between past wounds and an uncertain future, Kate and Dev are forced to confront the emotions they've buried for years. But is it too late for second chances? Or were their vows never meant to be broken? A gripping tale of love, heartbreak, and the undeniable pull of fate. Will they fight for each other... or walk away forever?
Because Of Him | ✅
Evanna Austen a freshman in college, starts out her journey with her friends. After successfully passed out her freshman year she was ready to began her second year more than ever, with the friends she loved. Everything was going fine until her uncoordination, landed her in front of someone who is anything but sweet. With rude remarks and stoic tone, a boy dressed as goth crosses her path which made her question if people like him really exist and if they do then what's his problem. He was a start of new in her life and probably her biggest mistake because that's when her life started turning upside down. The things she never assumed she will do, she starts doing it. Keeping everything a secret to her friends will she be able to survive or get herself tangled in the web that started weaving since day one of his arrival.Complete
Echoes of Enchantment
In the hidden kingdom of Eldorwyn, where magic and mystery intertwine, Liora Everhart has spent her life in quiet seclusion, bound by a promise never to reveal her true identity. But when she saves a wounded stranger from a deadly fate, her peaceful world shatters. Dragged into the ruthless hands of Kael Tristan Gold-a formidable and enigmatic leader seeking stolen treasures-Liora must navigate a dangerous game of secrets, betrayal, and forbidden attraction. As the lines between enemy and ally blur, she is forced to uncover the truth about her past and the magic that binds her fate to the cursed royal bloodline. With every heartbeat, the echoes of an ancient enchantment grow stronger. And in a kingdom where love is as perilous as the thorns of a golden rose, Liora must decide-will she fight for her freedom, or surrender to the call of destiny?
Shadows of Kingston
Leilani Kingston thought she escaped her past. Years ago, her world shattered in one brutal night-her family was murdered, and her brother was wrongfully imprisoned for the crime. She's spent years hiding in the shadows, running from the ghosts of her past and the unknown forces that still want her dead. But when she crosses paths with Samael, a ruthless underground fighter and feared gang leader, everything changes. Beneath his hardened exterior, Samael sees something in Leilani no one else does-a girl who steals his heart, along with his instinct to protect at any cost. Enter Phoenix, Samael's fiercest rival and a brutal fighter with an agenda of his own. He wants to see Samael fall. But when Leilani becomes the target of a deadly threat, alliances shift, and enemies are forced to unite. Can Samael and Phoenix put their hatred aside long enough to keep Leilani alive? Or will the demons of her past-and the war between these two fighters-destroy her first?
BEG FOR IT
"You said you love me? Then beg for it. Beg for my love. Show me-prove it again and again until I say yes." Beatrix is a girl of few words, someone who keeps her emotions locked away, unwilling to let anyone close. After experiencing deep trust issues, she swore never to fall in love, believing that distance is the only way to protect her heart. But life has other plans. When she meets a boy in college-talkative, persistent, and endlessly curious about the walls she's built-her carefully guarded world begins to crack. He falls for her, drawn to the mystery of her hidden emotions. But even when he confesses his love, Beatrix refuses to let him in. Will she ever open her heart? Or will he have to prove his love over and over again, begging for a chance until she finally says yes?.....Complete
Tangled hearts
Zora has always been a ray of sunshine-kind-hearted, optimistic, and impossibly resilient, no matter how tough life gets. Whether it's juggling multiple jobs, or surviving on barely enough, Zora meets every challenge with an unshakable smile and a determination to make the best of life. As she steps into college, she dreams of new beginnings and possibilities. But her world collides with Alexander, the epitome of coldness and cruelty. With his sharp jawline and sharper tongue, he's feared and revered by everyone. Ruthless, heartless, and unapproachable, Alexander makes it his mission to break Zora's cheerfulness, vowing to turn her college experience into a living hell. Despite his relentless torment, Zora refuses to let him dull her sparkle. Her unyielding spirit begins to crack the icy walls around Alexander's heart, and he's torn between his desire to destroy her and an unfamiliar warmth she awakens within him. As sparks fly and emotions intensify, both Zora and Alexander must face their own scars and vulnerabilities. Will her unwavering light be enough to thaw his cold, ruthless exterior? Or will Alexander's darkness consume them both?
A Life Rewritten By Love
AMBYS AWARDS 2025 ROUND 3 QUALIFIER 💫💫💫 -------------------- "In the silence of loss and the chaos of love, I learned that life isn't about where you begin- it's about how you choose to rise." ✨ New city. New dreams. A past she thought she'd left behind... Seraphina Vaughn has spent her life caught between love and loneliness, raised by a mother who never let her forget she was unwanted. But now, stepping into the bustling world of New York University, she's determined to build a future of her own. No more pain. No more expectations. Just her, her dream of becoming an architect, and the freedom she's craved for years. But fate has other plans. At the airport, she never expects to see him-Callum Hayes, her childhood crush and the boy who once ignored her last message. The same boy who's suddenly standing right in front of her, holding out the passport she dropped. And as if the universe isn't done playing with her life, they're headed to the same destination. "Sera Vaughn?" "Callum Hayes?" "You remember me?" "Do you remember me?" Old feelings, unresolved pasts, and a journey neither of them saw coming-Sera's new chapter is just beginning. And with it comes two questions she never thought she'd have to answer again: Can she open her heart when she's spent her whole life trying to protect it? And what if some people are never meant to stay in your life, no matter how much you want them to? Ranked: #6 in closure (April 25 2025 & May 3 2025) #7 in closure (May 6 2025, May 15 2025, May 18 2025 & May 31 2025) #8 in closure (May 22 2025 & June 2 2025) #73 in adorable (June 7 2025) #5 in closure (June 29 2025) #9 in closure (Jul 14 2025)Complete
The Betrayed Luna's Revenge
"Death is too lenient if I am to pay you back for what you did to me. I won't kill you, instead, I will make you seek for death; a death you will never find!" **** Revenge! That was all she wanted; that was the only thing that could help her heal from the heartbreak, inflicted on her by her so-called fiancé and self - acclaimed bestie. And that revenge would be served cold. Elora Whitlock's life took an unexpected twist when the two people she loved most in her life betrayed her in the most dreaded way possible. Treated unfairly and killed by the people she regarded as family, she is given a second chance at life and is taken 2 years back in time to when it all happened. She isn't ready to waste this chance because now she knows everything and she is going to make sure they all paid for what they had done. But what happens when she finds love in someone she never expected, especially when it was someone she had hurt in her past life? Will she find love or be consumed by her quest for revenge?Complete
"I wanted to hate him. I wanted to walk away without a second thought. But how do you forget someone who still lingers in your every breath?" Kate thought she was finally free. Three years of a cold, loveless marriage to Dev-her arrogant, emotionally distant husband-had left her shattered. Now, with divorce on the horizon, she should be relieved. But when circumstances force them to live under the same roof again, she realizes something is different. Dev isn't the same man who once ignored her existence. He watches her now, his eyes filled with something she can't quite name. Regret? Possession? Something deeper? Dev always believed he never wanted this marriage. But as Kate pulls away, he's gripped by an unfamiliar panic. What if letting her go was his biggest mistake? What if, deep down, he never truly wanted her to leave? Dev - "I believed you'd stand by me, even when I couldn't be there for you. I was wrong-you deserve better. I'll grow, I'll change, but I refuse to lose you." Trapped between past wounds and an uncertain future, Kate and Dev are forced to confront the emotions they've buried for years. But is it too late for second chances? Or were their vows never meant to be broken? A gripping tale of love, heartbreak, and the undeniable pull of fate. Will they fight for each other... or walk away forever?
More detailsContent Guidelines