18thcentury Stories

Saint-Eustache, 1694. Née dans une famille hollandaise aisée, Maaike grandit au cœur d'une plantation des Caraïbes, protégée d'un monde dont elle ne comprend pas encore la violence. Mais en grandissant, elle découvre les mensonges de sa famille, l'injustice qui l'entoure et le destin qu'on a choisi pour elle. Alors Maaike décide de s'enfuir. Sous une nouvelle identité, elle prend la mer et découvre un monde où la liberté a un prix.

Lady Eleanor Ashford has spent her life gazing beyond the horizon from the grand halls of Ashford Manor, dreaming of a world far greater than the one society has carefully prepared for her. Though born into nobility, she longs for a life of her own choosing-one filled with discovery, purpose, and the freedom to chase the dreams that have always called to her heart. Everything changes when she meets William Hawthorne, a gentle and scholarly young man whose quiet wisdom and unwavering kindness awaken a love she never expected. Beneath moonlit skies and whispered promises, Eleanor finds not only a kindred spirit but also the courage to imagine a future where love and her dreams might coexist. Yet, in 18th-century England, a noblewoman's life is rarely her own. Bound by the expectations of her family and the responsibilities that accompany her title, Eleanor is torn between the man she loves, the distant horizons she has always yearned to pursue, and the duty she has been raised to honor. As impossible choices threaten to pull her in different directions, she must decide whether to follow her heart, pursue the life she has always dreamed of, or sacrifice both for the sake of those who depend upon her. A timeless historical romance of love, ambition, and sacrifice, *Promises Beneath the Oak Tree* asks a poignant question: when fate demands everything, which promise will Eleanor keep-the one she made to her beloved, the one she made to herself, or the one she owes to her name?

Henry Blake holds the memories of his father's bedtime stories close to his heart. The most fascinating of which was the one of the legendary pirate Henry Every disappearing after the biggest heist any pirate of his era ever committed. Now a historian like his father living in Boston, an adult Henry longs for an escape from tedium, and thus embarks on a quest to discover the fate of the man the pirates of the era once called King.

Paris, 1734. She was born into silk and silence. He into shadows and scars. Céleste de Marignac is seventeen and promised to a man who could buy her family's future with a signature - a man twice her age and half her soul. Étienne Vallon is a physician's apprentice with no name, no title, and no right to look at her the way he does. But in the stillness between storm and scandal, they find each other. What begins as a glance across the gardens spirals into a love both forbidden and inevitable - stolen moments, whispered truths, and dangerous promises. And when a winter's ball ends in bloodshed, everything begins to unravel. One man's cruelty. One duel. One bullet. In a world where duty is a cage and love is treason, how far will they go to be free? A story of rebellion, romance, and the cost of choosing your heart - even when it's doomed to break.

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Before he was the compassionate doctor and father of the Cullen family, Carlisle Cullen was a young man searching for truth in a world ruled by fear and superstition. Raised by a strict vampire hunter, Carlisle spent his human life believing monsters were evil-until he became one himself. After his transformation, he struggles against his own nature, refusing to become the creature he was taught to hate. His journey takes him from isolation and despair to encounters with Alistair and the powerful Volturi, where he discovers the dark world of immortals and the life he does not want to live. Leaving them behind, Carlisle begins the centuries-long journey of choosing mercy over instinct, eventually finding his purpose as a doctor and dedicating his eternal life to saving the very humans he once feared he would destroy.

Sample chapters only, available for purchase in paperback on Amazon or ebook on kindle 1/26/2018. 2nd Book in my Society's Orphans Series This is a stand alone book, but should be read after "A Duke's Fascination" In which Viscount Waverley is first introduced. Shannon O'Brien was a beautiful young woman from a once prominant family. Her father, a wealthy merchant from Ireland, had brought his family to England a decade ago. Cheated by his business partner and left for ruin, he takes his own life. Now with both parents gone, it's up to her to provide for her younger brother and sister. So When her brother goes missing, she had no one to turn too but Lord Sutton III, the son of the man that ruined her family, and destroyed their lives. Johnathon Sutton III, Viscount Waverley was quite caught off guard by the fiery young women standing in front of him, asking for his help. He was even more suprised when he realized who she was. It must have taken all her pride to come to him after what his sire had done. Johnathan promised to help her, and made a vow to himself to make it up to her if it took him an eternity. Though looking at the beauty with the fiery red curls, he wouldn't half mind an eternity with her.

Si Catalina Eleanor Corpuz ay nahulog sa isang lalaking akala niyang walang bahid na dugong bughaw. Ngunit ng malaman niyang ito ay si Carlos Buenavista na isang kastila at kabilang sa mga principalia ay hindi na niya alam kung sila pa ang magkakatuluyan dahil siya ay ordinaryong tao lamang. Tunghayan ang kanilang pag-iibigan. Magkatuluyan kaya sila sa huli? Ipaglalaban ba nila ang kanilang pagmamahalan?

𝚂𝚑𝚘𝚛𝚝 𝙳𝚊𝚛𝚔 𝙰𝚌𝚊𝚍𝚎𝚖𝚒𝚊 𝙸𝚖𝚊𝚐𝚎𝚜 𝚝𝚘 𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚍 𝚝𝚘 𝚠𝚑𝚎𝚗 𝚍𝚎𝚜𝚙𝚎𝚛𝚊𝚝𝚎 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚊𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗(ง'̀-'́)ง

Madison Williams doesn't know it yet, but she is a pawn in the struggle for power waging between the ancient Families of Kildare, and for the control of magic and time itself. 'You don't know the things he took away from me, the possibilities that used to crackle in my dreams. He smothered it all to nothing but cold dead cinder. ' This Grianstad - the winter festival of the Celts - marks the 250th anniversary of the fall of the Families of Kildare, magic wielders who claim their descent from the goddess Danu of the Tuatha Dé Danann. Kept in the dark about her family's history for her entire life, Madison Williams finds herself thrust into a dangerous struggle for power waging between the Kildare descendants. Madison must decide if her loyalties lie with John Price - the enigmatic man who raised her twin sister and runs a clandestine agency of magic- or the darkly intriguing Dr. Kyran Marnelle whose family holds their own vision for the future of the remaining Families of Kildare. Bennington Dacey has been tasked by the agency with securing Madison's allegiance while a haunted Grey Connall has shunned his roots entirely, and far to the north - in the wilderness of the Mountains of Mourne - a young woman waits to avenge an unspeakable wrong.

"I have been so many people that it is difficult, some nights, to remember which one came first."

"You must come back -promise me!" He turned, eyes locking with mine, understanding the harsh reality behind my plea. He didn't answer, how could he when fate was the only one in control. ____________________________________________________________________ November 1780 When part of the Continental Army marches into Berkton, Virginia for the winter, the sleepy small town is revived. The young patriot, Harry Drake, meets Meredith Carter and the two have an instant connection. But Meredith's grandmother has other plans for her. As the fighting comes closer to home, dark secrets are revealed. Fate seems to have other plans for Harry and Meredith's as their worlds turn upside down. - Title inspired by the 18th-century song that was played at the Surrender of Yorktown (1781). -

Midoriya Izuku and his family lived in a small village, but his feat changed their lives, he seemed very brave to one of the countesses, since the guy saved her son, as a sign of gratitude she helped the family get out of poverty. Since that time, their families have been on very good terms, but the son of the count did not want to talk to anyone, even with his savior. Midoriya decides to start a conversation with him, but he did not expect that...

Itinuro sa atin ng ating lipunan na ang pagsunod at paggalang ng mga anak sa kanilang mga magulang ay makabubuti at nararapat. Ngunit nararapat pa din ba, kung ang kagustohan nila ay labag sa kung ano ang isinisigaw ng iyong puso? Makabubuti pa din ba, kung ang pagsunod mo sa desisyon nila, ay siya ring papatay sa iyong pangarap at pag-asa? Lumaki si Keziah na palaging nasusuway ang gusto ng kanyang mga magulang. She has strong personality whe it comes to conquering her life. kaya siguro, kahit anong problema ay mag-isa niya itong nalulusotan. She grew up, independent kaya siguro ganoon na lang siguro siya katapang pagdating sa kanyang mga desisyon at pangarap sa buhay. Isa siyang raketerang 26 years old, college drop out na nabubuhay sa kasalukuyang panahon. Isang modern girl na sanay sa hirap ng buhay! Na sa isang isang iglap ay magigising na lamang sa nakaraan! Sundan ang kanyang paglalakbay pabalik sa hinaharap kasama ang isang binatang handang hamakin ang lahat makuha lamang ang loob ng amang ni minsan ay hindi tumingin sa kanya. Magkakasundo kaya sila kung ang mga prensipyo at ugali nila ay magkaiba? Malalaman mo yan kapag binasa mo ang kuwento kong ito! ^_^ DATE STARTED: 04/19/22 LANGUAGE: Filipino

Adrian takes Olivia's rejection as a challenge to pursue her.

A tale of horror in 18th Century Paris as a young teenage girl is to be married. Instead she is found dead, floating in the Seine.

THE THORN AND THE HELM Wilhelm Alder, a ruthless and disciplined Commander-in-chief, seeks shelter for his weary soldiers on the peaceful farmland owned by the community. Liesl Bauer, a farmer's daughter is initially resistant to the idea, especially after learning from her neighbour that the soldiers will occupy the land that once provided her with a peaceful life. All Right Reserved Copyright © by Kiki 2025

Drake's Quest: A Swashbuckling Adventure In the rain-soaked streets of Bristol (England), 17-year-old Charlie's world explodes when he discovers the truth about his heritage. After a violent confrontation with his brutal stepfather leaves the man dead, Charlie's mother reveals a stunning secret: his real father was Jeffrey Drake, a legendary sea captain whose mysterious legacy lies hidden in a treasure-filled sea chest. Armed with his father's jeweled dagger and flintlock pistol, Charlie escapes to the docks where destiny calls. Through sheer audacity, he talks his way aboard the Churchill, a fearsome privateer commanded by the honorable Captain Overton. But Charlie's greatest ally proves to be Mac Cross - a brilliant, well-educated sailor with a dark family secret and an inventor's mind that rivals Leonardo da Vinci himself.

What if Catherine Bennet from Pride and Prejudice met Harry the Pedlar from Jamaica Inn in a clash of characters? 'Heroes In Love' tells the tale of stupidity and childish pride, reckless action and running away from problems. But this is not a classic. When Kitty first meets Harry, she experiences a boldness such as she's never felt before and acts upon impulse chasing Harry across counties. Harry was never expecting to meet someone like Kitty. The goal after escaping the noose was simple: escape, take every moment of happiness and keep, keep moving; but Kitty wouldn't let that happen. Will Harry and Kitty ever reach the safety and fulfilment they both desire? Or are they walking into even greater danger? This short story picks up two of the mangiest, vain, shallow and generally horrid characters from literature and makes them heroes through the power of love. But it's a double meaning: inasmuch as they become heroes through love, they are the heroes in love with each other. Reader comments: "we all make mistakes and do things wrong, but they will go forward different people, appreciating each other" "they were all reformed" "his heart is melted...she becomes stronger"

Lafayette is a young Major General in the Continental Army fighting for American freedom from Great Britain. His father was killed by the British when he was only two years old. Hellbent on avenging his father as well as securing freedom for the Americans, the young Marquis finds himself working side-by-side with General George Washington, with whom he greatly admires. Despite his young age, Lafayette proves to be a very capable leader in battle and soon becomes one of Washington's closest confidants. Amidst all out war, their friendship grows into something much more. They must keep their relationship at a distance and develop a complicated system of correspondence while away from each other. It isn't easy and often causes strain in their relationship. Despite this, their fiery love for one another prevails.