30dc Stories

Princess Freen Sarocha lives behind a wall of ice. Burdened by a crown she never wanted, a body that holds secrets, and a family of wolves circling her throne, she needs a shield-and she needs it fast. Becky Armstrong is fire personified. A spoiled, stubborn heiress who falls for a mysterious stranger on a park bench, unaware she's looking at the Crown Princess. "I never loved you," "NEVER," Freen Becky cries alone in the dark. One word. That's all it took to break something that hadn't even fully started yet. The worst part? The girl who said never is the one who can't stop thinking about her. And Becky is done waiting. It's Gip Freen is Gip

For hundreds of years, the Otherworld flourished beneath an ancient pact between, the land, and the mysterious Aos Sí. King Ciarán in his quest for domination & power broke that pact destroying the sacred Biles trees. Now sacred groves stand silent. Rivers run black with corruption. The old magic is fading, and fear rules from the throne. Hidden beyond the veil of the mortal world, the Aos Sí have spent years waiting for a prophecy to be fulfilled-a prophecy foretelling a daughter of the land who will rise against the tyrant and awaken the kingdom once more. When a young woman discovers she can hear the voices of trees and command the power of the living earth, she becomes the spark that ignites a rebellion. Hunted by the king's forces and burdened by a destiny she never asked for, she must unite a fractured kingdom before darkness consumes it forever. Her greatest ally is Fionn, a warrior of the Aos Sí as beautiful as he is dangerous. Three hundred years of waiting have left him doubtful of prophecies and wary of hope. Yet as ancient magic stirs and war draws near, he finds himself drawn to the one woman who sees beyond his immortal glamour. Together they must awaken forgotten powers, forge an alliance between fae and mortal, and challenge a king whose roots reach deeper than anyone suspects. For some prophecies are not meant to be fulfilled. They are meant to be fought for.

When Rowan Callahan buys a strange "memory bag" at a local fundraiser, she expects old keepsakes, not a mystery that seems to know her name. Inside are a handful of forgotten objects: a locket, dried meadowsweet, a pipe-scented wooden box, and a battered old book filled with handwritten notes and an unsettling inscription addressed directly to her. What begins as curiosity soon draws Rowan into the shadowed history of Dúnlaragh Castle, where a ruined chapel hides more than stone and dust, and the past seems to linger just beneath the surface of the present. As she follows the trail of clues through old letters, half-truths, and family silences, she discovers that memory in Dúnlaragh is not only preserved - it is alive. But the deeper Rowan goes, the less certain the world around her becomes. A hidden stair beneath the chapel. A voice from another century. A man whose notes suggest he may have been reaching across time. And a history that has been carefully buried, along with the people who might have told it differently. Set against the wild beauty of the Irish coast and the eerie pull of an old house with too many secrets, this is a story about grief, longing, and the impossible things that can still be found when the past refuses to stay silent. At the heart of it is one question Rowan cannot ignore: if history can be changed, what else might be waiting to answer back?

*July 30 Day Challenge Submission* When debut novelist Alex Morgan hosts her very first book reading, she doesn't expect anyone to remember her story. Then she meets Sam. Thoughtful. Intelligent. The kind of stranger who notices the little things everyone else misses. A simple invitation for coffee turns into hours of effortless conversation, and when it's time to say goodbye, Sam makes an unusual request. "Would you write me a letter?" What begins as an old-fashioned correspondence soon becomes the highlight of Alex's days. With every envelope, their connection deepens. Dreams are shared. Secrets are trusted. Feelings neither of them expected begin to bloom. But some letters ask for more than honesty. Some readers don't know when a story is over. And some people mistake obsession for love. Told through handwritten letters and quiet moments between them, Letters to a Lover is a slow-burning psychological thriller about trust, devotion, and the terrifying realization that the person who understands you best may be the one you should fear most.

One random chit changes everything. When BTS pulls India during a global travel project, they expect a simple cultural journey. Instead, they find themselves living with the chaotic Shah family in Mumbai for an entire year. From crowded streets, royal palaces, and spiritual festivals to late-night chai talks, emotional healing, family chaos, and unexpected love - India slowly becomes more than just a destination. And somewhere between laughter, misunderstandings, and unforgettable memories, strangers begin to feel like home. A slow-burn journey of culture, comfort, chaos, healing, friendship, and love... Rank. #rm 1st/37.5k 1st July 2026 VIEWS 4K on 17 July 2026 STARTING OF THE BOOK:- 29 May,2026

When the woods open to another world, friendship becomes a lifeline. Ian and Birdie, the siblings of Solace Family, went into a camping trip together with their friends and classmates. It was just a performance task that required them to communicate with each other in the simple yet humble abode in the forest. However, a pair of uninvited and unexpected guests came over from another world. They were seeking for a refuge, a shelter in a certain abode. They are not sure what to do with them, except for Solace Siblings who had learnt about the upcoming events that might doom them and the paradise outside Earth.

When silent embers begin falling from the sky, the world calls it an omen. Aparna calls it a warning. The glowing fragments carry ancient runes only she can read - runes that whisper of a forgotten fire‑magic and a prophecy buried for centuries. As the Emberfall spreads across the land, strange creatures stir in the forests, old powers awaken, and a mysterious ember‑lit figure begins appearing in the shadows. Aaru feels the fire too - a heat in his blood he can't explain, a legacy Draco has been hiding from him his entire life. And when the prophecy names a "fire‑bound heir," the brothers are forced to confront a truth that could tear them apart. With Harry, Hermione, Ron, and Draco at their side, Aparna and Aarnav/Aaru must uncover the meaning of the Emberfall before the world burns. But the prophecy speaks of betrayal, sacrifice, and a crown forged in flame - and not everyone destined to shape the future will survive it. Some embers ignite hope. Others ignite war.

Irene's soul lines are split-one guiding her to death, the other to becoming the one thing she doesn't want to be-her mother. Or even worse. Death. Irene is a witch who has yet to undergo the ritual to become a witch in full and be like her covenant sisters. With her mother being a blood witch, she's stuck trying to settle her fears and the anxiety she might not pass, but working at a werewolf camp has heightened the tension in her house. What she hadn't expected was to be pushed to make an irrational decision and to make a deal with a werewolf, or naively agree to terms she might not be able to meet. Grappled by curiosity and the desire to fit in, she threatens to break a sacred rule and take from the tree instead of receiving, which can only be repaid with blood, which she learns can only be her own. But, will it be at the hand of a lover? Or is it just the result of her foolishness? Irene learns that either one could be her end.

Violet "Vee" Shelby is a freelance reporter trying to make it big, but it seems that Chicago is not yet ready for her frank boldness and early talent. Vee constantly sees the same scene replaying before her eyes: "We'll let you know," "Have you tried the gossip columns?", "A spot has just opened up in our fashion section." What would happen if Violet signed her investigations with a male name? What harm would it do to try? After all, her twin brother Sebastian is too busy chasing his dream in the kitchens of Paris to notice. This is the story of a somewhat unlucky reporter who will prove to the world that she is worthy of her aspirations, even if it means clashing with one of the biggest CEOs in the United States, Duke Orson. Enjoy, get mad, and be moved while reading this chick-lit with a flavor of Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night."

I have three rules for the start of every school year: First, stay excellent. New year, same me, not changing for anyone. Secondly, keep cool, calm and collected. We can't have dumb emotions raging all over the place, can we now? Last and most certainly not least, no rubbing shoulders with mediocrity. I can't have average people in my space. And I've always kept these rules for the past 5 years. But someone, one annoyingly infuriating person has somehow managed to break all of them... ...and break me in the process. °°° What happens when a painfully soft, optimistic theatre kid crashes into the life of a cold, guarded girl and refuses to leave her alone? When a student partnership programme forces Roseline Williams, the genius of Pineridge, to work with artist and thespian Ryan Ashford, nothing ever remains the same. From old enemies and problems to new friends and challenges, sprinkled with the growing feelings between them, they have to survive one year together...without spontaneously combusting in each other's faces. New chapters every Friday!(⁠◕⁠ᴗ⁠◕⁠✿⁠)

"How long till you say-release me Kian, it's hurting?" "Hmph..." The mockery could scald me more than it could be smarting to someone for whom wounds were just a tenderness felt by neurons and not the mind. "As long as you don't say-'You have ruined my effort. Everytime.' Say Kian, 'You have wasted the life I have been trying to save.'" Another drop trickled down. "I..." "You may already have thought of it. Not once Kian... of all people, why did you have to have optimism for someone who drowned in the ocean of nihilism?" "Remini..." "Does calling my name deliver you from distress?" "Come with me..." My grip on her got relinquished, the heel of my hand-a rich mess of red. "I want to take you to a place-there was someone who resembled you somewhere. She loved the place so much." "Kian..." "Come with me. I want to take you to all the places she ever considered beautiful." -•⁠꒱⁠✿꒰•- Some meetings bring disasters. A messed up story. (Timeline: 1997) What happens when someone arrives to offer help and gets stuck in some other mess? The art professor who quit the only thing he was good at decides to restart sketching after getting a glimpse of the woman's life for who living itself was exhausting. Kian saves Rem. But he gets stucked in her traumas. [A man of uncertainty yet full of buried responsibilities; Kian is quiet, melancholic. A man of time and energy; Winston loves long journeys with Rhea. Sometimes he's a bit suspicious but he has patience. He scarcely loses his cool but when he does, it's bad. Once childhood bestfriends now lovebirds; Rhea, Winston's quiet and romantic wife. Loves stormy nights and rain. She has short temper. The reason why they fight often. Possibly? Rem; a girl of miseries-shattered, hollow.] Four characters-Four lives-Merged into one. 'Remini-of the word reminiscence.' #tragedy #melancholy #self-harm #alienation #romance #depression #sketchartist #misery #betray

When Captain Olivia Benson takes in Lia, a traumatized fifteen-year-old fleeing years of abuse, she doesn't expect the journey that follows. As Olivia helps Lia heal from her narcissistic mother's cruelty, navigate the trauma of assault, and learn to trust again, their bond deepens into something unbreakable. With her young son Noah by her side, Olivia fights for her daughter--through court battles, setbacks, and moments of profound connection. This is a story of survival, unconditional love, and the family we create when we refuse to give up on each other.

Three years. One contract. One rule: Don't fall in love. At twenty-one, Coco is already exhausted by life-burnt out by expectations, betrayal, and the constant ache of pretending she's okay. Love feels pointless. Trust feels dangerous. Survival is the only thing she's good at anymore. Then she signs the contract. Dhruv Oberoi has just turned eighteen. An orphan. An heir. A name whispered with fear. Raised within the shadows of a brutal underworld empire, Dhruv was born into violence he never chose. Cold, controlled, and impossible to read, he wears cruelty like armor while silently drowning beneath the weight of a legacy built on power and blood. When his ruthless grandfather, Mr. Hunt, forces him into a contract relationship to protect the family image, Coco becomes another move in a dangerous game. Three years together. Public appearances. Perfect lies. No attachments. Simple. Until it stops feeling fake. Because Coco begins to see the boy hidden beneath Dhruv's sharp edges-the loneliness, the rage, the grief he buries so deeply it threatens to consume him. And Dhruv, despite every instinct warning him otherwise, becomes addicted to the one woman who refuses to fear him. She is older, sharper, harder to break. He is younger, but carries darkness far beyond his years. With Thomson-Dhruv's fiercely loyal guardian-trying desperately to keep everything from collapsing, the line between duty and desire begins to blur. In a world ruled by power, secrets, and violence, love is not salvation. It is destruction wearing beautiful clothes.

It was exciting to say the least. Finally being able to live the life and walk down the halls that my dad once did. Having a chance to live up to the legacy of my parents. Maybe I was taking this too lightly but I always found it hard to think about the negative possibilities. In this case if Zacharius is alive, would he want anything to do with me? Will he still be in love with my mother and try to take her from me? Will he start another war? But if he's alive then is my dad alive too? Calm. Calm. Stay calm. I'm calm.

"She smiled so well that no one noticed she was falling apart." Lilith is the kind of girl everyone thinks is okay. She smiles. She laughs. She comforts others. She tells everyone she's fine. But behind every smile is a childhood filled with loneliness, emotional neglect, abuse, and secrets she was never meant to carry. As the years pass, the weight of her trauma follows her into adulthood, quietly destroying the dreams she once held close-including her dream of becoming a singer. To the world, she's just another ordinary girl. To herself, she's a broken piece of glass, trying not to shatter. This isn't a story about being saved. It's a story about surviving when no one realizes you're drowning. This is Lilith's story.

Every lifetime begins with escape. Every lifetime ends with them finding her. For centuries, Lily has crossed through time searching for a place where the Keepers cannot reach her. But no matter where she hides, the shadows always follow. Tired of running and haunted by memories that do not belong to a single lifetime, Lily must decide whether to keep fleeing- or finally uncover why they have been hunting her for centuries.

Elias has issues. He knows that, and so does anyone unfortunate to meet him. He's a 'psychopath'- but what happens when psychopathy meets obsession?

Ever since I was a little boy I always wanted to stand on top of the world. I always felt like if anyone could do it properly, it would be me. But can one man really conquer the entire world? All seven continents under 1 name? No one has. I will This Book is "my" first step towards building "Nirvana". "My perfect world" Am I the savior? Or am I simply the Anti-Christ? This is a story about ideology and morality. About the people who build movements and the people who get consumed by them.

Isabella, or Isa for short, did not expect to be unemployed at 22. Fresh out of college she had dreams of becoming a landscape photographer. Now six months later she regrets majoring in Photography. Isa should have gone into engineering or finance, but no, she wanted to do what she loved like her brother. Her brother Matteo is the bassist of one the most popular rock bands in the US. Viral Hit debuted 2 years ago and they became famous almost instantly. Now, two weeks before they go on tour the official tour photographer was fired by the main vocalist, Devin Sterling. According to her borther, the photographer angered Devin so bad that he does not want a photographer to go on tour with them. Matteo saw this opportunity as giving her little sister a job and convincing Devin to let her sister join them was not an easy feat. Now Isa is set to travel the world with them and get some professional experience. She also sees this as a great opportunity to take lanscape photos of the places they visit. What could go wrong? Certainly nothing bad could happen. Isa will only focus on her career and will not be distracted by that handsome rockstar. She will not start falling for the cold guy everyone is so afraid of making conversation with and surely he won't fall for her either, or would he?

Six years after Ozai's defeat, unrest continues to spread across the continent. Burnt and bound by duty and culture, Katara is not the same girl she was in her youth. Misplaced faith and past mistakes have left blood on her hands and scars on her heart that she was never meant to carry. As the Envoy, she has seen hope crumble like ash, as the lingering sentiments of the war continue to revolt in the Earth Kingdom and the infidel waterbenders of the Northern Tribe. Meanwhile, Firelord Zuko navigates the challenges of ruling in his father's place, as he struggles to reconcile with Azula and understand what it means to be a leader, and have lost everything to attain it. War is mirthless, and as the Gaang learns, you cannot truly trust anyone.