Sailing Stories

*Broad Reach* is a lyrical contemporary romance set in the remote South African harbour village of Dassie Bay. After a painful breakup, Emma Hartley, a talented ghostwriter who has spent a decade helping others tell their stories, retreats to the coastal village seeking solitude and the courage to write a novel under her own name. Settling into a quiet routine at Four Winds, a cottage overlooking the marina, she struggles with a manuscript that feels emotionally hollow, reflecting her own guarded nature. Her attention is drawn to *Serenity*, a striking blue-hulled yacht, and eventually to its owner, Joshua Crane, a seasoned sailor who has returned to Dassie Bay to refit the vessel before embarking on a new life at sea. Joshua hopes to leave behind a complicated past that includes morally questionable work on ocean passages and embrace a simpler future. When Emma and Joshua meet, an easy friendship develops into a deep and transformative romance built on shared conversations, mutual respect, and a growing sense of belonging. As their relationship flourishes, Emma's writing comes alive, and for the first time she creates work infused with genuine feeling. However, their newfound happiness is tested when Joshua agrees to help an old friend escape dangerous debts on a long voyage across the Atlantic. Though honest about his decision, Joshua's choice reawakens Emma's fears of betrayal and abandonment, leading to a painful separation. While Joshua is at sea, the two begin a heartfelt correspondence that allows them to confront their vulnerabilities and communicate with a sincerity they had previously avoided. Through distance, growth, and self-discovery, they learn that love requires trust, courage, and choice. Ultimately, 'Broad Reach' is a story about second chances, creative awakening, and finding home not in a place, but in another person.

Forbidden Love. A moody prince and a magical princess. One curse, and an eternal war. Stuck together on a journey to end a war between their two kingdoms, the two royals become tentative friends. It would've easier if that was all they were, but their own hearts begin to betray them, a love begins to grow. But love can't be allowed in war, not when fate puts them at the receiving end of each other's blade, yet has our hearts ever listened to any intent? Has fate ever been easy to accept? The princess has always known the continuous battle, and she has never questioned it. But when she is taken by the Prince of the kingdom she has been at war against, he gives her a fragile hope. A hope that maybe this war doesn't have to be endless, that this curse could be broken. On a journey to break a curse, to save their kingdoms, the princess is not prepared to deal with this prince who seems to know her better than anyone else. A prince that is far more charming, caring than she could have ever imagined. I will be posting this on Royal Road as well.

Follow Ria's adventures across the world aboard her little sailboat The Wild Rose, alongside her trusty grandfather Ivander and cat Oscar (yes he's a grouch). Together, the three quest for precious relics to make a living the only way they know how. But after all these years of freedom on the open seas, the notorious pirate Redthorne and her dark past are finally catching up to her... updating Wed nights

Charlotte is a 16 year old girl and goes on a sailing trip to the Netherlands. That's when she meets the 19 year old sailor Matilda. What happens on the boat, stays on the boat, right? ❗️Please keep in mind that their age gap is legal in Germany (where they're from) and the Netherlands (where the story takes place). If you have an uncomfortable feeling about their age gap I encourage you not to read the story and would welcome it if you don't spread any negativity. Please keep in mind this story is purely fictional. English is not my first language, so I apologise for any mistakes made and would welcome any corrections or tips.

Annalise and her best friend Mia are staying at the Reynolds family cottage. As the summer goes on, she develops feelings for her best friend's brother. She fights her way through sailing lessons because she could never act on those feelings, right?

Captain Les "Close-Call" Paul commands his cursed crew and fleet, from the helm of the Bitter Wind, one of the fiercest ships on the Sea of Thieves. Learn the history of the Cursed Fleet, in this Sea of Thieves fan-fiction, compiled from real, and authentic stories and tales from the Bitter Wind and her crew, and find out what began her curse...

This is based off of a role play where the fandom breaks the 4th wall and makes it to Miraculous. But what happens when the 4th wall decides to close behind them, trapping them all there? Will they takedown Hawk Moth? Will the reveal happen? How many ships will sail? Will they try to get out? Do they even want to get out? You get to help decide the answers to all these questions, welcome to Miraculous. 😉 20 January 2020 #6 in decide 26 February 2020 #285 in sailing

There is rumor of a man who can bend the seas to his will with a passing thought. That this man stands at the bow of a ship larger than a palace, so deadly in passing only the ghosts of men can recall the size of its crew. They say he is dressed in velvet black, with gold garnishing the material in such intricate patterns only the sea sprites could have composed its mastery. More wilder tales depict his vessel guarded by sea-monsters on either side, leading his ship to mythical shores littered with rubies and silver. No one knows his true identity, so each rumor whispers a different name that suits the tale. In Evangeline Carmichael's homeland, they call him the Gilded Raven. But now she is far from home, deep in uncharted waters. And if a flag of black and gold is seen at the edge of the horizon, it doesn't quite matter what name is muttered under her breath. Whatever is whispered, it will be the last thing to leave her lips before she is struck down by his blade. Unless she is, in fact, the treasure he seeks. * A U T H O R ' S N O T E This is my Nanowrimo for 2019 - so all updates will be coming over the course of this month. If you don't mind a few grammatical errors (as this will be my first draft) I'd love for you to join me on this journey. I've never published a Nanowrimo story, let alone simultaneously while I write. So, here goes nothing. Assuming updates will transpire every 2-3 days - depending on my word count goals.

Cordy just wants to experience old-time sailing. When an opportunity presents itself, she takes it, even though it means bringing along a less-than-exciting date. It's just a three-hour excursion on a renovated British-turned-pirate ship. Upon boarding this ship, though, Cordy finds herself questioning all she has known and considering all she's ever wanted.

Fresh out of graduation, highschool best friends Kim Taehyung and Jeon Jungkook set out to sea on an inherited sailboat. Their inexperience brings a blind eye to the events of their adventure, feelings and dangers destined to appear from behind every wave. The way they see each other will change forever by the sea, sailing. All Rights Reserved: No parts of this publication may be reproduced, Stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission by the publisher.

She has a magic paintbrush. What could possibly go wrong? Apparently... everything. One impulsive stroke of enchanted paint, and suddenly she's stranded in 1670s Port Royal, Jamaica-a place filled with rum, rogues, and extremely questionable life choices. Including him. Tall, dark, and dressed like trouble, the pirate who catches her eye is the kind of man a smart woman avoids. Good thing she's never claimed to be smart. He doesn't believe her story. He doesn't trust her intentions. And he definitely doesn't plan on letting her wander out of his life once she's stepped into it. She just needs one more painting to escape. So why does she keep getting distracted... by his hands... his voice... and the way he looks at her like she's already his? Time travel was supposed to be an adventure. Nobody said anything about falling for a pirate who might ruin her forever.

An inexperienced captain of a battered ship seems to be lost in the greatest port in the world, but he is a man with a very special agenda. His friend means well when he helps him find a new freight, but they are both unaware of a much bigger plot unravelling. Join the self-proclaimed captain of a very special smuggling vessel on a cruise that might just turn out be his last. A fast-paced action-adventure story with a lot of mystery and a touch of... find out yourself :)

A girl about Zoey's age. She has long, wavy silver hair. She lives a life of a royal. Never knew what it was like to live a normal life. But she isn't just any princess. She's a Demi Goddess, but a Mew Mew as well. Her parents wanted her to experience what it's like to be a human so they locked her powers away. And they gave her to a human family. The princess had her memories erased from her mind so that she could figure out.

"And don't you dare do the same thing again," he said over his shoulder. "Because next time I'll drown you myself." The door slammed shut behind him. I was left on the deck with Jungkook, the wet boards, and the ocean still moving as if from the beast's breath. Jungkook looked at me slowly. He raised an eyebrow. "Yeah," he muttered. "He kind of... likes you." What would you do if you'd ended up being kidnapped by pirates just moments after meeting the prince you were destined to marry? The story full of pirates, seas and secrets that are eager to be revealed. Read if you liked SWIM MV! 🤭 A BTS fanfiction. The characters DOES NOT resemble real people. I DO NOT OWN any of the BTS members but the OCs are all mine. The story will consist of 50 chapters. I hope you'll enjoy it! I made a spotify playlist with the story's mood so go check it if you'd like! It's called Deadly Curse ✨️ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6P6QdnsvdiqlRV4tHZLoSv?si=5sOzjBe1RMaBP1ymtiUuew&pt=f1a07b6726a2371628f800a80b76b585&pi=zIe3TZx-RROfp

The year is 1062. as the throne of Sweden has been taken by king Stenkil. By now most of Scandinavia has become Christian, but few more chieftains and earls are resisting and keeping to their roots. Earl Erik of house of Munsö, a house founded by the famous Viking Björn Ironside, is one of the last believers in Odin and the old gods. Join his journey as he faces dilemmas of religion and loyalty in a struggle of war and intrigue, all while trying his best to set his name in the books of history, rise through the ranks of Sweden and preserve the faith of his ancestors. See him meet with the Norse dynasties of old and witness the great battles of the time to secure the name of his family in the struggle for power throughout the North. - Kristian Popec

I want to see my father again, his face is now buried in thoughts; he is but a memory. I want to cross the glistening waters he wants sailed on and I will find him... because I believe he isn't dead. I know he isn't.

Recently I became very fascinated with the Greek myth of the siren. I wanted to make a story where the reader can experience a siren type scenario in, what I think, is a more original concept. Please Enjoy!

A collection if poetry and short stories

After Harriet loses her husband on a solo Atlantic crossing, she starts a new life in France, renovating a medieval stone Priory and then letting it to holidaymakers. In England, Sir Hector, a bastion of British Banking born with a golden egg, not a mere silver spoon is approaching retirement. He finds diaries in one of his attics written by his female ancestors. He decides to publish them. Raunchy and licentious, they hit the No. 1 spot for ten weeks, earning him a spot on the Michael Parkinson Show. He is subsequently inundated with often salacious offers from women and decides to have some fun. He dates a number of them, mostly disastrously, but some are not without their benefits... Sir Hector, grounded by his aristocratic Aunt Tilly, is castigated for his behaviour. Harriet and Hector meet in unfortunate circumstances at a wedding in Scotland. He doesn't endear himself to her when a massive stag causes a collision, wrecking her car. In France, Harriet has adventures with her guests, romance with an old flame and, guiltily, an affair with the local count. Through thick and thin, Harriet is supported by her children; her brother Freddie and his boyfriend; and her great friend Aoife, who is as Irish and free-living as Harriet is restrained and correct. Hector buys a vineyard in France for his retirement and fosters an attachment to Harriet. Hector's social milieu is formed of his aristocratic friends, Aunt Tilly and his Swedish girlfriend with her thirteen Siamese cats. His alcoholic chef provides suspense whilst Jane, his no-nonsense Sloane Ranger PA and two Scottish spinsters are the source of much humour resulting from their sexual naivety, revealed when they are hired to reply to the vast sacks of often explicit fan mail sent to Sir Hector. From the skeletons of wartime German officers discovered under the local chateau to the chef's death on a superyacht and a thwarted terrorist attack - life in France is never dull.

Jørgen is a wolf who seems to be the one life loves to hate. His mother died when he was young and every canid around him blames him for her death. Only his father and few others seem to actually care for him. But the world continues to push him down and crush his spirit. One day he can't take it anymore and runs into the frozen tundra to die. But perhaps what could bring his death may spark new life. Will these conditions kill and fully crush him, or forge him into someone that will survive despite everything? The strongest steel is forged by the hottest flames Edited by Funnifrog Warning: Heavy bullying, abandonment issues, attempted suicide, some blood, semi-depression, violence, and hopefully not horrible Norwegian accents Book 1 of Wild Heart Chronicles