Sweet Rest
- Reads 6
- Votes 0
- Parts 4
Ongoing13m
Last published Fri, Oct 24, 2025
The town of Sweet Rest is picture-perfect - too perfect. Its streets are lined with pastel houses and ever-blooming flowers, its people all smiles and syrupy kindness. Everything feels too friendly, too colorful... too calm.
When Virelia and her daughter Calista take a wrong turn on their journey, they stumble upon this idyllic little town. At first, it seems like a harmless detour - until Calista starts noticing the cracks beneath the charm. As her mother falls deeper under the town's strange, dreamlike trance, Calista must uncover the truth behind Sweet Rest before it consumes them both.
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
We are Weapons
In the misty town of Westeria Valley, the past still lingers-unseen, but never silent. Laughter echoes from the woods, shadows flicker without light, and something ancient waits just beyond the trees. When a group of children begin to uncover strange clues buried beneath their quiet town, they're pulled into a game they never agreed to play. With each step, the line between reality and nightmare fades. Can they uncover the truth before the valley's secrets consume them-or are they only pawns in something far more sinister? What is it that they face? A presence far older than the trees or someone vengeful enough to make the world turn upsidedown or maybe, all of this is just a sick joke for a controversial story? Why don't you find out yourself?Complete
Virelight Trilogy (Books 1-3)
The Virelight Trilogy Magic remembers what the world forgets. When Elara Finch inherits a strange shard of ancient power, her quiet life shatters. Hunted by masked enemies and trailed by a charming stranger with too many secrets, she uncovers a forgotten war, a Council built on lies, and a truth that burns through illusion. Alongside a sarcastic cat, a flirt with a death wish, and a few reluctant allies, Elara must outwit corrupted soul-eaters, unravel a mystery older than memory, and survive the kind of destiny that never plays fair. A sharp, mythical fantasy with mystery, banter, betrayal-and the occasional suspicious muffin. © Cristina, 2025. All rights reserved. This is a work of fiction. All characters, names, and events are entirely imaginary or used fictitiously. No part may be reproduced without permission from the author, except for brief excerpts used in reviews or academic work.Complete
It's All a Game (Astarion & Elara)
When Elara is kidnapped by a nautiloid ship and has a mind flayer parasite inserted into her brain, the only things on her agenda are getting home, and getting rid of the parasite. That is, until she comes across a handsome elf who is in the same predicament as her, and also happens to be a vampire. This story follows these two elves, both scarred from their pasts, both determined not to fall in love or anything so frivolous, along with a well-spoken wizard and a tiefling pulled straight from the Hells, as they journey to Baldur's Gate and try not to die in the process.
Ashes To The Tides Book 1 : Dark Waves
Ashes to the Tides Book 1 : Dark Waves Some bonds are forged in fire. Others are drowned in the sea. Elara has spent her life surviving forces she was never meant to carry, voices that claw at her mind, power that threatens to consume her, and a past that refuses to stay buried. When the tides begin to shift and ancient magic stirs, she is forced back into a world where gods whisper, shadows move with intent, and destiny is anything but kind. Yuno is bound by loyalty, secrecy, and a truth he cannot fully share. Drawn to Elara by something deeper than choice, he stands between her and the darkness, yet he may also be part of it. As betrayal seeps through trusted hands and the line between control and surrender blurs, Elara must decide who she is willing to become to survive. Because some powers do not ask to be wielded. They demand to be unleashed. Ashes to the Tides is a dark fantasy romance about fractured identities, forbidden bonds, and the dangerous beauty of choosing yourself,even when the world demands your ruin. This is book 1 of 2.Complete
Virelight Trilogy - Book Two - Of Broken Fear and Buried Love
The shards are calling. And this time, the stakes are deeper than secrets. Elara and her (mostly) loyal companions set off to find the next two shards: one born of Fear, the other of Love. Simple, right? The Shard of Fear lies hidden in the heart of Mirrorwood-a haunted forest known for its vanishing paths, echoing illusions, and tendency to snack on unwelcome visitors. And the Shard of Love? That one's buried somewhere far more personal: Elara's childhood home. With Rowan growing quieter, Valen growing bolder, and a mysterious mimic lurking just out of sight, the road ahead twists with riddles, half-truths, and ancient magic better left forgotten. As the line between friend and foe begins to blur, Elara must confront what frightens her most... and what she's still willing to love. Heartfelt, humorous, and brimming with fantasy, Book Two of the Virelight Trilogy dives deeper into the threads that bind us-through fear, through love, and through the wild, weird wonder of it all. Because sometimes, the greatest magic is facing what's inside. Copyright ©️Complete
The lost kingdom's Last Hope"
"Aisha is thrust into a magical world where the fate of an ancient kingdom rests on her shoulders. In her journey, she meets Prince Caelan, a lost heir, and together they embark on a perilous quest to find the Relic of Virelia. As they navigate treacherous lands and unravel long-hidden secrets, Aisha's strength and choices will determine not only their future but the kingdom's destiny." "Aisha, an ordinary girl from a peaceful village, is unexpectedly transported to the magical world of Virelia, where the ancient kingdom is on the brink of destruction. The first person she encounters is Prince Caelan, a lost heir with a mysterious past. Together, they embark on a dangerous journey to find the Relic of Virelia, an artifact said to hold the power to restore the kingdom. As they navigate through enchanted forests, treacherous mountains, and the dark Cavern of Echoes, Aisha discovers that her own inner strength is the key to unlocking the kingdom's salvation. But every decision they make could change the fate of Virelia forever-will Aisha rise to the challenge, or will the kingdom fall into ruin?"Complete
Vanishing Point
Step into the enigmatic world of "Vanishing Point," a spellbinding murder mystery that unfolds in the quaint town of Serenity Grove, where secrets are as abundant as the morning fog. Meet Lily Turner, a small-town girl with big dreams, whose life takes an unexpected turn when a chilling crime rocks the tight-knit community. Lily, known for her quiet demeanor and keen observant eyes, stumbles upon the lifeless body of the town's beloved librarian, casting a dark shadow over Serenity Grove. As the town grapples with shock and fear, Lily is thrust into the center of the investigation. Haunted by her own past and the town's closely guarded secrets, she becomes an unlikely detective determined to unearth the truth. With each twist in the winding path of the investigation, Lily discovers that the seemingly idyllic façade of Serenity Grove hides a labyrinth of lies and deceit. As she peels back the layers, she unravels long-buried family histories, uncovering scandals that threaten to tear the town apart. The tight-knit community becomes a breeding ground for suspicion, and Lily finds herself questioning the motives of friends and neighbors she once trusted. The mist that blankets the town becomes a metaphor for the obscured truth, and Lily must navigate through the fog of deception to expose the real culprit.Complete
The Haunting of Blackwood Town
The story revolves around the unusual phenomenon that happens in a place called the Blackwood town. An old palace situated in the middle of the town had taken the lives of many innocent people. People of the town believe it to be haunted. A place that is a doom. No one dared to enter the palace after the palace took life of countless innocent people, until Natalie decides to uncover the truth. She decides to stay in the palace to investigate what is really happening. But what will happen when she finds out that what she seeks is something beyond the imagination of the human brain. Something that does not belong in this world. Something that is not bound by human conventions. The palace plays host to a supernatural entity that has crossed the borders between worlds. Something that knows nothing other than killing. Will Natalie be able to find out the truth? And what will happen when people form her past will show up? People who mattered to her the most? People she knew? Will she be able to solve the mystery or she will be the next life that is doomed to end in the palace?Complete
In the misty town of Westeria Valley, the past still lingers-unseen, but never silent. Laughter echoes from the woods, shadows flicker without light, and something ancient waits just beyond the trees. When a group of children begin to uncover strange clues buried beneath their quiet town, they're pulled into a game they never agreed to play. With each step, the line between reality and nightmare fades. Can they uncover the truth before the valley's secrets consume them-or are they only pawns in something far more sinister? What is it that they face? A presence far older than the trees or someone vengeful enough to make the world turn upsidedown or maybe, all of this is just a sick joke for a controversial story? Why don't you find out yourself?
More detailsContent Guidelines