1850s Stories

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Welcome to 1854, Colonial South India. Forging a British Lord's signature is a hanging offense. And faking a two-year betrothal to him....that's a death sentence. But to Suchi, it was just good accounting. In the sweltering, jasmine-scented heat of 1854 Madurai, twenty-year-old Suchi is fighting a losing battle. With a dying father and no male heir, her ancestral Zamindari lands are targeted for seizure under the East India Company's ruthless Doctrine of Lapse. To save her people and secure her elder sister Dhana's future, Suchi commits the ultimate fraud: she claims to be the secret fiancée of the region's most feared, absentee aristocrat, Lord Victor Robinson. The lie is a masterpiece....until a black carriage rolls into her courtyard and the devil himself steps out. Lord Robinson has returned from London, and he knows exactly what she's done. But instead of the gallows, he offers a chilling bargain. He needs an "in" with the local nobility to hunt a deadly smuggling ring, and Suchi is the perfect key. Play the adoring bride-to-be, and live. Refuse, and burn. As the line between hatred and obsession blurs against a backdrop of colonial galas and midnight treason, Suchi realises the greatest threat isn't the British Empire. It's her, falling in love with the man she's supposed to riot against.

War demanded peace. Peace demanded a sacrifice. Princess Vaidehi was never meant to be a queen of the enemy kingdom. Yet when her father's throne begins to crumble under war, she is offered as the only solution - a bride to the very man her people fear. Rana Adhiraj, the ruthless king who brought kingdoms to their knees, accepts the alliance without hesitation. To him, the marriage is nothing more than a treaty sealed in gold and blood. But palaces hold secrets, and hearts are far more dangerous than swords. In a union born from politics and pride, Vaidehi must learn to survive beside the man who was once her enemy - and Adhiraj must decide whether the princess he married for peace will become the war within his own heart. Vaidehi: The Price of Peace - a slow-burn tale of duty, power, and a love that was never meant to exist.

After death, reincarnation into a new body is asserted to be instantaneous. Depending upon the accumulated curse, rebirth occurs into a higher or lower bodily form, either in heaven or hell or earthly realm. No bodily form is permanent: everyone dies and reincarnates further. And this is the story about the two lovers in 1850's who truely love each other very much but also many tragedies will come unexpectedly. Until the modern era came and in today's era they still carry the curse of the past. can they face and destroy the curse of the past? or the sad heart of the past will return again.

1861. Victoria was queen, Abraham Lincoln was president, and Britain ruled the waves - and most of the planet. Against this backdrop, Aminta finds the past has a longer reach than she realized. She thought England, a world away from the fields of Georgia, would be the key to her freedom. Here, she could go where she wanted, work when and for whom she wanted, and associate with those she wanted. Yet she finds a new set of obstacles: a society that, while outwardly against the evil that flourished in the nation of her birth, was still just as controlling and structured. And is her past truly behind her, or is it simply waiting to return the moment she least expects? *** A lady's companion was a young woman hired by childless older upper-class women in the Victorian era as a "substitute daughter" or chaperone. *** This is my first serious attempt on this site, and this work is mostly to help me develop a writing habit. Constructive criticism is welcome!

An English gentleman, a man of God, fallen for another man, will he ignore the feelings to spare his family name or give in to his desires and face the persecution that comes with it. Finn finds himself stuck in an awful predicament of loving in a way that was considered frowned upon and even put one at risk of execution by the 'defile of God' bringing shame to the house of God

Aspiring writer Freya Telford has a lot on her plate: mum left, her house caught fire, Uncle Johnny died: plus she's inherited Ashford Estate in Kent that's apparently haunted like a horror show. With her father Steve and younger brother Ryder, they move into the abandoned Estate with hopes to renovate into a grand hotel. The Ashford Estate has its secrets and Freya is determined to know why the chair in her new room scrapes back to the other side, or why is there a cold presence surrounding her bed and most importantly why does the leather-bound diary she newly discovered seems to appear and disappear in the mysterious dark vault. Is it a poltergeist or someone stuck in lost time? The Vault - won 1st place for Lady of Shallot category GOLDEN RASPBERRY AWARDS 2014 competition. (EDITING & SLOW UPDATES)

The year is 1857. Prince Mitchell Coby Michael Grassi is arranged to get married to Princess Kristin Maldonado. The marriage has been set for May 12th, 1858. That gives Mitch five months of freedom before he sells his life away to a girl he doesn't particularly find enchanting. A lot can happen in five months. Disclaimer: Some things that happen in this story aren't very likely, but are possible. Let your imagination live a little; it makes it more enjoyable.

Immerse yourself in a gripping tale set in the 1850s, where Daisy finds herself thrust into an unexpected marriage with Duke Asher Milton. This is the script for my animated video. Please check out the video version here. https://youtu.be/f7zLd9l9als

All is well in the Australian Colony of Port Victory until a convict doing time for pickpocketing turns up. Josie has a familiar glint in her eyes and a nickname the towns people swear they have heard before. This is a fanfic of the Disney+ show "The Artful Dodger". All rights reserved. I only claim my original plot lines and characters as my own. Several of the main characters were not my ideas. This fanfic maybe not be completely lore accurate (especially with the upcoming release of season 2) however I try my best to make sure nothing is completely out of this world.

Set in 1853. Historical romance.

P. T Barnum and Phillip have had feelings for eachother since they met. What happens when Phillip confronts Phineas about his feelings?

Eloise Thompson has reached her seventeenth year when she receives a letter in the post. It is an invitation from the Queen to join the debutantes at her eldest sons season of being the crown prince. Eloise had never thought she would return to the palace again, after her mothers death. Eloise accepts the invitation and is thrown into palace life. As soon as she arrives, trouble follows her (due to her need to always cause mischief wherever she goes). Charles's charm and good nature attracts her to him instantly but soon she realises that the feelings she holds for the Prince may not just be what a friend should feel. Other questions soon appear, secrets to do with her mother, which gets Eloise wondering was her mothers freak accident, really all that much of an accident. Join Eloise as she navigates her way through romance, deception, betrayal, friendships, and a lot of fun and interesting moments in between.

*Cover by Johannes Vermeer - Lady Writing a Letter with her Maid* A story about a young seamster who falls in love with one of his customers, who turns out to be the daughter of family friend. Set in 1850s France, it is inspired by the movie "Little Women". PS: I recently watched the movie and fall in love with the story. I don't know if I will keep writing but it all depends on you guys. Feel free to comment your feedback.

In the mid-19th century, in a small French town, two twin sisters, Camille and Corinne, grow up. Camille is talented and loved, her successes attracting admiring glances from all, while Corinne remains in the shadows, hiding her ambitions and feelings. When their lives intersect with a young man, Théodore, hidden desires and injustices, veiled behind outward perfection, slowly begin to reveal their darkness and truth.

Jane Blythe lives very well. Her family owns a large estate with a beautiful garden. Unfortunately, this estate is far out in the country, isolated from the big city. Jane quickly becomes terribly bored, wishing she could live in the colourful big city and have adventures. But then, when her big brother Micheal moves to the city for a job, Jane just sneaks along. Well hidden in the carriage, she travels with her brother to Whitegables. In the town, Jane doesn't know how to find her way around at first, she gets lost a lot and her brother suddenly knows where she is too. In a sudden panic, she takes the money she has left and buys a train ticket to go back. She was ready to confess everything to her family until she met a strange boy who turned her life around 180 degrees once again. -- All rights belong to me

In the 1850s being with the same sex was strictly forbidden, without an explanation citizens will face penalties and depending on the ruler even death. Though many people were for this law Jane and Eliza strive to be with each other even if it means death. Find out Jane and Eliza's journey in Forbidden Love.

Thouven was a tale told to jaunty children in the village of Anitope. Famous for its gruesome looks and vile soul; the propose to scare the gaucherie out of their stained minds. Obelius had been obsessed with the beast since the demise of his wife--or could his infatuation for this creature hath been inured for decades? 17-teen-year-old Atalanta Condos is lost at sea with her irritating father and older brother. Her father is on a wild goose chase for mythical creature that he had "seen" during one of his trips out sea. Recruiting a team from the village, Atalanta is pulled into this absurd mess. Everything happens for a reason, could this odyssey have more to it that it lets off? "Form a melodious bond with the heartless beast, may you be granted with the immortality of the Northeast." Winner of 'April Picture Prompt Contest'