Antebellum Stories

Disclaimer: This story is based on an Europa Universalis IV alternate history mod: Ante Bellum, this story specifically covers a timeline where the Umayyad Caliphate of Cordoba survives the attempted reconquista of the Christians led by Francia, colonized the new world, spread Islam throughout the globe, and made it through the centuries becoming a modernized Islamic state. (Credit to Parmelion for the Ante Bellum mod) After trials and tribulations, wars fought and rebellions quelled, only for another to come. Al-Andalus is truly a unique state, built by a disgraced dinasty after facing a rebellion, losing the title of "Khalifah" to said rebellion, and fled the chaos to a fringe region where most of it's inhabitants don't even speak Arabic or practice Islam. Al-Andalus has became a place where Christians, Muslims and Jews live side by side, such tolerance was never heard of in that time period. Granted, toleration can only go so far when you're surrounded by hostile neighbors. But by some miracle, Al-Andalus prevails. With the discovery of the Americas, the Andalusians were presented with an opportunity. After the Nizzarid pretender of Egypt cut of routes from India, the Andalusians could make up for the lost trade for an oceanic Empire, and use that funding to find alternative route to India. This empire building slowly snowballing Andalusia to become the world's naval hegemon, with territories covering from Kalifurniya to Malaya. Reforms and previously flawed system of equality were rectified, religious converts at an all time high, economy is booming. But alas, just like any colonial empire. It has to come to an end eventually, the Neo-Kharijites faning the flames of revolution across the Caliphate, most breakaway peacefully, others by force. And thus, the Andalusian golden age come to an end. But in year 1976, whilst the nation faces economic stagnation, A GATE has appeared in the city of Ishbiliya, and the Caliphate finds an opportunity.

The historical records for Mammoth Cave in Kentucky include the poet Bayard Taylor's impressions of the Cave's most famous slave tour guide, Stephen Bishop. Did they actually meet?

this is a poem about the protagonist of Kindred, by Octavia Butler, and female slaves in general.

This is my analysis of American Slavery in the Ante-Bellum based off of Frederick Douglass's experiences: specifically his autobiography 𝘔𝘺 𝘉𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘔𝘺 𝘍𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘰𝘮.

Upon arriving at Crescent Well in Hunting Island, SC, Mayline is thrust into a new light. She meets Thomas, an arrogant and confident young man, who lost the estate to her father. At first, he seems too piggish and prideful to be respectable, but that soon changes once he finds her inside the lighthouse located only a hundred feet away from the homestead. Together, the two learn to accept the past and look forward to a better future. This is a short story I wrote for a writing contest at my school. I really enjoyed my personal spin on the plot, and I hope you do, too! I might expand this universe in the future, as well.

Everyone carries their soul around their neck, its color representing their station in the world. You hold their sphere, you hold their soul, putting them in a temporary sleep. You shatter their sphere... you shatter their soul.

Becky Ross is a little girl, with a huge voice. She never wanted anything else other than to become a singer. Is her dream unrealistic? Or is it more possible than she had ever imagined?

Short stories. DM me if you want to continue one of these stories.

This collection of modern fairy tales breathes mythology into real sites, professions, and heroes, across the United States. Can a frog really be an imprisoned Architect? Can a future President learn diplomatic skills by out-smarting playground bullies? Can a beautiful, well-mannered, ghost be a threat to society? Read On!

Melanie Hansen loved her younger sister, Carrie. But when Carrie moved to Lexington, Missouri, to restore an antebellum house and open it as an event venue, Melanie was pretty sure Baby Sister had lost her mind. And then Melanie's worst fear came true: Carrie died. Melanie ignored her broken heart for as long as she could, but when a letter arrives asking her to return to Stratton House - Carrie's house - Melanie has no choice but to leave all that she knows in Seattle and travel to Missouri. All Melanie wants to do is find a buyer for Stratton House and return to Seattle. But finding a buyer isn't easy with all of the restrictions her sister and the grumpy local historian, Zach Oakes, put on the sale of the house. Plus, local residents are convinced the place is haunted so offers are few and far between. Those that are made would destroy all of Carrie's restorations. Melanie cannot allow that. Homesick and drowning in grief, Melanie finds Zach's shoulders just right for leaning on. Then a business trip to Washington, D.C. leads to a whole lot more than leaning. Whoever said historians are dull sure hasn't spent time with Zach. But when tragedy strikes, Melanie must ask: is Celebration House her home?

Abby is totally normal, except for the fact that her father is one of the best actors in hollywood. Our story starts after she and her boyfriend Hayden break-up, she is heart broken. But after a video of her (naked) asking Hayden why he doesn't love her anymore, gets out, she is shot to stardom. She is trying to deal with the pain of breaking up with Hayden, and being famous, along with a few twists along the way, at the age of 17,

'everything was proper back then' they say. as if there was no drama. but is that true? let's read this drama packed love story.

Christmas comes but once a year... but will it be different this Christmas? Callie Mae Copeland is the only child of affluent landowner, Sullivan Copeland, and his wife, Faye. Because Callie has been doted on her entire life, she is pampered and outspoken. Although the Civil War is looming and is in its second year, it hasn't affected the Copelands or their neighbors in north Alabama too much ... yet. Once she turns sixteen, Callie realizes the influence she has over boys her age and uses her flirtatious graces to her advantage. She turns her sights on Christmas and is determined to do everything in her power to make the Copeland's annual Christmas party a success. Although money is tight, she convinces her father to buy material for her stunning new Christmas gown. She can't wait for the party so that she can impress her beau, his best friend, and all the other guests who are invited. But following the party, Callie is abruptly faced with the realization that the war is closer than she imagined, and everything is uncertain. A terrifying thought consumes her. Will this be the last Christmas she will ever see in her family's old antebellum home? Will anything ever be the same again?

Sixteen complete strangers all living in one house, after a $250,000 prize. What could go wrong? Based off of the TV Show "Big Brother".