Big Days in a Small Town
- Reads 391
- Votes 45
- Parts 15
Ongoing1h 19m
Last published Sat, Sep 27, 2025
As they close out their twenties, best friends Ellen and Ryan leave New York City for greener pastures in the coastal town of Haverton. Along the way, they are introduced to the quirky and complex web of Haverton's characters. In this slice of life story, Ellen and Ryan discover love, experience loss, and uncover secrets, all while searching for meaning and happiness.
All Rights Reserved
#69
dramedy
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
Our Little Secret
"Falling for someone you never expected can be as beautiful as it is terrifying." Emma thought her life was already too busy with college and her part-time job, but everything changes when she befriends Ryan-a quiet, sleepyhead with a mysterious charm. Their friendship begins with stolen moments in the storage room, quiet naps during lunch breaks, and the occasional banter. But as winter deepens, so do their feelings, and Emma starts questioning why her heart skips a beat whenever Ryan is near. Ryan, on the other hand, isn't sure what's happening to him. Emma is his first real female friend since middle school, and the warmth of her smile lingers in his thoughts far longer than he'd like to admit. He tells himself it's just friendship, but can it really be that simple? As they navigate their growing bond, secrets are shared, misunderstandings arise, and moments of unexpected closeness leave them both questioning if they're just friends or something more. Will Emma and Ryan have the courage to face their feelings, or will they let their unspoken emotions drift away like the last snow of winter? Get ready for a heartwarming, slow-burn romance filled with cozy moments, emotional twists, and the kind of love story that feels like home.Complete![Penalty Kill [NY Hockey #1]](https://img.wattpad.com/cover/354252416-256-k365858.jpg)
Penalty Kill [NY Hockey #1]
[actively editing] With her nose in books and his brawn getting him nowhere on or off the ice, they find themselves drawn together, sharing their baggage and learning what it might mean for each of them to love again. Jake Bryers is no stranger to the pressures of being a professional hockey player. It's something that he's dealt with consistently for the past fifteen years. Throughout his career, he's experienced it all-the electric thrill of winning divisions and conference titles, and even making it to the Stanley Cup Finals on more than one occasion. His dream was always to skate the cup at least once, but as he enters the late stage of his long, tumultuous career, he finds himself struggling to perform like he once had as a younger, inspired player. Harper Clark has been proficient at one thing throughout her life-constantly moving forward without really going anywhere. After having moved to the Big Apple to pursue a better life outside of the dangerous one she found herself leading in the Midwest, she finds herself stagnating after getting her degree from Columbia. She quietly enjoys her job at the public library, treading water while the undeniable feeling of discontent grows stronger within her. It's nothing short of fate when Jake and Harper happen to cross paths at the library, and though their lives couldn't be any more different, they find themselves inexplicably drawn to one another as they try to navigate mending each other's wounded hearts.Complete
Doctor Stacey
After years of running from his past, Jack is reluctantly drawn back to his hometown. While the town's charm remains unchanged, the people-and Jack himself-are not the same as they once were. Hailey's quiet life is disturbed when an old acquaintance reappears, and feelings of friendship quickly blossom into something more. The challenge is getting those feelings across to the one person who seems oblivious to them.Complete
Out of The Blue
One minute you're at the top of your game, and the next, you receive a hit that knocks your skates out from underneath you. Still reeling after an unexpected loss, Ryan Nyberg not only finds himself back in his beachside hometown of Neptune Bay, but a guardian to his 6-year-old nephew. As he slowly begins to learn the ins and outs of what it means to be a parent, he begins to reconnect with Sloane Montgomery, a local woman from his past. Both dealing with grief and their new familial responsibilities, the pair quickly find comfort in one another; there's only one problem - Ryan isn't sticking around once the summer ends. The brewing chemistry between them, however, didn't seem to get the memo.Complete
What We Found in New York
They lost touch after college. They found each other again in the city that never sleeps. Emma never thought she'd see Liam Carter again-let alone wake up in his bed after one chaotic night. What starts as an awkward reunion turns into a slow-burn rediscovery through coffee runs, hospital visits, and moments that blur the line between friendship and something more. But in New York, nothing stays simple for long.Complete
Nowhere
Ten years after her sister's suicide, Aurora is forced to go back to her hometown, back to where all of it happened. Aurora never forgave herself and is now forced to face the past, to face herself. Through this journey of forgiveness and healing, Aurora reconnects with her childhood best friend, Matt, and finds true love. As Matt and Aurora help each other overcome the past and their grief, they realize they don't want to be apart ever again and need to make up for lost time. ***Trigger Warning: This story talks about suicide and grief*** P.S: English is not my first language, so if you read something of mine, please be kind in the comments and constructive criticism is really appreciated.Complete
ππππ ππππππ, π«π πΆππππ
πππππππππππ-π«πππππ ππππππComplete
Hollow
Genre: Slice of Life, Drama, Romance, YA, (friends to lovers) It's the summer after senior year of high school. Two best friends spend their days together at the Hollow River in Ohio. Rubi loves fashion and thrifting at antique shops. Quinn loves going on adventures and riding her scooter through the countryside. They talk about everything from the beauty of the river to the things that keep them up at night. They share everything from secrets to snacks. Will they ever leave this small town? Will they ever be this close again?Complete
Love, Lies, and Loyalty
In their senior year of high school, lifelong best friends Mia and Sarah find their unbreakable bond tested when they both fall for the charming new student, Ryan. Can their friendship survive the budding romance, or will love drive a wedge between them?Complete
Hooking Nash: A Hockey Romance
HOOKING NASH is coming to print on September 22, 2026. You can pre-order a copy now: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/833841/hooking-nash-by-annica-dahl/ Nash Reed is a hot commodity, both on and off the ice. When his childhood friend Kennedy moves to town, the torch he's been carrying for her really heats up. ***** Kennedy Miller has finally scored her dream job. After years of putting her career first, proving to everyone that she can run an ad department like nobody's business, she's arrived in New York City. Which just so happens to be the home of her former best friend and childhood crush, Nash Reed, the hottest pro hockey player around. When they meet again on Kennedy's first night in town, sparks fly and their love quickly turns into a true barnburner. But can shy Kennedy, who's not used to the spotlight, face off against her insecurities and give their relationship a real shot? [[word count: 100,000 - 150,000]] Previously titled My Childhood Friend, The Hockey StarComplete
"Falling for someone you never expected can be as beautiful as it is terrifying." Emma thought her life was already too busy with college and her part-time job, but everything changes when she befriends Ryan-a quiet, sleepyhead with a mysterious charm. Their friendship begins with stolen moments in the storage room, quiet naps during lunch breaks, and the occasional banter. But as winter deepens, so do their feelings, and Emma starts questioning why her heart skips a beat whenever Ryan is near. Ryan, on the other hand, isn't sure what's happening to him. Emma is his first real female friend since middle school, and the warmth of her smile lingers in his thoughts far longer than he'd like to admit. He tells himself it's just friendship, but can it really be that simple? As they navigate their growing bond, secrets are shared, misunderstandings arise, and moments of unexpected closeness leave them both questioning if they're just friends or something more. Will Emma and Ryan have the courage to face their feelings, or will they let their unspoken emotions drift away like the last snow of winter? Get ready for a heartwarming, slow-burn romance filled with cozy moments, emotional twists, and the kind of love story that feels like home.
More detailsContent Guidelines