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Set in 1804, Portugal Book Three of The Tailored Short Story Collection "May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other." 1 Thessalonians 3:12 - 'Though we are apart, I pray to be ever-near in your heart by my letters. Just as you bore your heart to me, I will do the same. ... When first I saw you, it was a sound of joy and melodies from heaven. You were a shooting star. A gift from God. Sincerely, the very gift I prayed to receive hours before seeing you. My life was spent searching for treasures and marveling at the many wonders of God's world, but there was an emptiness that grew louder and louder. I could no longer ignore it. My life was missing something.' - This is the story of a Duke and an Herbalist falling in love. - If you're looking for a swoony, heart-wrenching, redemptive, wholesome, Christian story under 50k words, The Tailored Short Story Collection is for you. The stories range in theme, but all feature romance, gentle and kind male leads, faithful, adorable, lovely, and gracious female leads, swoony moments, and potential tears and heartache, while Christ remains as the center. Book One: Captured Book Two: By The Way (One Shot) Book Three: Keshiya Book Four: The Poet (One Shot) - Published: January 12, 2026 Completed:

On a bitter cold winter night Bailey Walsh’s family was killed in a traffic accident. Two years later as she lives with her aunt and uncle in Southern California, Bailey is still plagued by the nightmares of that terrible night. Everywhere around her are reminders of what she lost. Even her aunt, in a cruel twist of fate, is not just her mom’s sister, but her identical twin. Babysitting Riley, a spunky two-year old, is a sweet distraction and one constant light in her life. One day as she takes Riley to the park she meets Collin McKenna, a senior at her high school and her life is changed forever as he helps her find herself and realize her life is worth living. As the romance between them grows her broken heart begins to heal. However, still nagging in the back of her conscious is the fear that her newfound happiness could come crashing down and she could lose everything she loves, yet again. Outside forces begin to tear them apart and Bailey must learn to trust in herself and realize that she is worthy of happiness. That sometimes love and healing comes in unexpected forms. A story about first love, life’s unexpected tragedies, and the miracles that make it possible to move forward.

Sixteen-year-old Alexis Stone is used to getting away from life's frustration with Dreamscape, a video game she's loved since childhood. As her family prepares to move, a sleepy night of gaming pulls her into the world like never before. Trapped in Dreamscape's realm, Alex is about to learn that being a hero has consequences... and this time, the stakes are deadly. Will helping the rebellion cost her everything she knows and loves? Or will she betray them to save her own life? Voted one of Goodreads Top Fantasy Adventure Novels, this YA contemporary fantasy will keep you on the edge of your seat with its fast paced adventure, elements of gaming, and romance. It's a modern day blend of Sixteen Candles meets Wreck It Ralph. Mommy Booknerd, 5 star review: "Dreamscape is one of those books that you wish you, yourself, could hop into and be taken away into the adventure, fantasy and setting contained within the pages. Who doesn't want to be taken on an adventure that involves danger, mystery and love in various forms... Pulioff has such a creative mind and I feel that she really captures the essence of characters that readers can relate to. Her books make you think, make you wonder and allow you to step out of the everyday world into a fascinating and exciting world filled with adventure..." Reader's Favorite, 5 star review: "This exciting adventure is vividly brought to life through a brilliant plot and unforgettable characters set in the magical world of Dreamscape. I loved the idea of two little girls playing video games and then a girl super hero; it breaks so many stereotypes. Dreamscape: Saving Alex is not your everyday YA fantasy novel. The story brilliantly blends adventure, fantasy, action, suspense, some YA romance, and a mesmerizing setting to give you a thrilling reading experience." *Available in e-book and paperback from online retailers.

Sixteen-year-old Lourdes has spent her life living in the shadow of a ghost. She's haunted by her mother's mysterious past and bewitchingly good looks. Speaking of "bewitching," Lourdes has spent her childhood being hunted by the townspeople of Lavenham, a small English town. They believe that her mother was a witch and that she, too, inherited that. Lourdes daydreams of marrying a wealthy man with good breeding despite everyone hoping that she will marry someone of little importance because of her past. That nearly happens when she falls for a poor farmer called Seymour. Now safe, Lourdes still battles with the rumors since she jokingly casts spells on people and pretends that she can predict the future. But she is determined to give him up to reach her full potential and bring herself up in the world by securing a good match for herself. But when her uncle Silas tells her that he's arranged for her to marry 'new money,' Spaniard Rhys Iberra, her dreams for better things come crashing down. With her future at risk, Lourdes reasons that if she can prove that neither she nor her mother was a witch, she will be free to marry whomever she wants. Rhys Iberra knows the real truth behind why Silas is determined to marry off his niece to him. As a gambler, he sees the rarity that comes with hitting the jackpot. If Rhys marries Lourdes, Silas promises him a living, a handsome estate to match. As long as he keeps his mouth shut about the past, he'll not only be out of debt, but he'll be a rich man. As Lourdes's determination to uncover the truth grows. Rhys is left scrabbling to keep his and Silas's secret buried. But as he gets close to Lourdes. He finds himself falling in love with her and threatened by Seymour's love for her; he's tempted to risk it all and uncover the secrets of the past, all for love.

Diego Ramírez has exactly ONE rule for his day off: no detective work. The enthusiastic Spanish waiter promised his boss Matteo he'd spend the day being a normal tourist in Kraków-visiting monuments, taking selfies, staying out of trouble. Simple, right? Wrong. Five minutes at Wawel Castle, Diego witnesses what looks like an international art smuggling operation: a nervous Italian man exchanging a briefcase full of medieval dragon replicas in a shadowy transaction. His inner detective (and inner chaos) immediately takes over. Armed with broken Polish, theatrical hand gestures, and absolutely zero investigative training, Diego launches his own amateur investigation. He follows suspects through Old Town. He takes "covert" photographs (that are anything but subtle). He accidentally crashes a midnight exchange at Market Square. There's just one problem: Diego's investigating completely innocent people. But while chasing the wrong suspects, Diego's chaotic "evidence gathering" accidentally captures ACTUAL criminals in the background of his tourist photos. Now he's tangled in a real police investigation, trying to clear the people he wrongly suspected while helping catch thieves who definitely don't want a clumsy Spanish waiter ruining their plans. Between fountain mishaps, pierogi-related disasters, and one very exasperated police inspector, Diego proves that sometimes the best detectives are the ones who have no idea what they're doing. A FREE comedic mystery spin-off from The Bellini-Zielińska Mysteries series. ✨ New readers welcome! No prior knowledge needed-Diego's enthusiasm (and confusion) transcends everything. 📚 Love Diego? Meet the full detective team in Murder à la Polonaise and Cold Case Files-available on Amazon! https://amzn.eu/d/1ZyAeL9 🌐 Author site: https://francorwestley.wixsite.com/author Perfect for fans of: Cozy mysteries - Culinary fiction - Cultural comedy - Lovable disasters - Accidental heroes

Dan, a young hunter in a kingdom wary of witches. Dan begins his day in a rush, unaware that a seemingly ordinary hunt will change his life forever. After a series of unfortunate events, including him being separated from his friend Bod, Dan finds himself at the mercy of the feared "Witch of the Woods." Expecting danger, he is instead met with an unexpected kindness from the witch, a mysterious figure with pale skin, white hair, and an air of mystery. She tends to his wounds and offers him shelter, forcing Dan to question everything he believed the church to say and what he's been taught to fear. (This story was written near the end of 2023. I wish to add to the story. the lore is changed a bit. Just no big changes) Writer note: the two chapters that are out will be rewritten. Mostly about the church. Will be updated as (updated)

Before Georgia could find joy, she had to go through the deepest sorrow. For it's when we are at our lowest, God steps in. Georgia thought she was beyond grace. She knew Christ once, but walked away. In this novella, Georgia is redeemed, for though her sins are like scarlet- He washes white as snow. Charming, nostalgic, faith filled, this book is perfect for older readers. (Clean read/No romance).

What Would You Do to Save Your Best Friend from Burning at the Stake? The year 1660 is when it all changed... That's when a witch-hunter comes to Clara Dahl's seaside village in Norway. She's horrified to discover how fast her neighbors and friends are to turn against each other. She soon realizes her sleepy, little, picturesque corner of the world has been invaded by evil-and it has nothing to do with witchcraft. As neighbor turns against neighbor, Clara finds herself drawn into the fray, forced to do what she can to protect her friends and loved ones. An educated and upstanding minister's daughter, Clara speaks out against the witch-hunter's unjust treatment of those accused of witchcraft. She sees how he plays the villagers, using their superstitions and religious beliefs to make good people accept horrible things. When Clara's best friend Bess is accused of being a witch, Clara must make an incredible sacrifice to save not only her friend, but the entire town... before it's too late. About the Book In 1660, women had no voting rights, couldn't own property, and were treated as second-class citizens. If that weren't bad enough, many innocent women-especially poor women-were tried and executed for witchcraft. The people responsible for their deaths were often their own friends, family members, and neighbors. Catching a Witch is a story about a young woman who's willing to do whatever it takes to protect the people she cares about most in this world. You'll love this book if you enjoy... Historical dramas Witches and witch hunting Historical thrillers The history of religion and superstitions A story with a strong female protagonist fighting for what's right http://geni.us/xNGBalj

Maya She lives in a small town with a lot of love. She goes through grave difficulties while she shuffles her memories. One memory has held her prisoner. She fights through, to produce better days, and she is rewarded for never giving up. Maya, she will be just fine...if...

Oliver is not your average cat. (If this statement is ever proven to be incorrect, please don't share that with Oliver. I doubt he'd believe you anyway.) Oliver is uncommonly wise in the ways of human-training, and is currently attempting to share his knowledge with both Harry, the dog who shares his house, and Pete, the cat next door. I will let Oliver tell you if they are proving to be inept pupils or not. I'd rather not get involved in that discussion. Their most recent harrowing adventure is what follows, wherein cats fly, monsters eat, and plans ravel and unravel with alarming speed.

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There is something more than tea growing at the paper-flower house, a quaint tea plantation, and something more than just tea brewing. When a young man comes from overseas to Red Valley he shakes up the norms and leaves a sweet and sour taste in the traditional palete of staunch village elders. To what lengths will they go to retain their hold on the people and avoid an inevitable cultural dilution.

When Henley discovers she was kidnapped and is returned to her long lost family, she has high hopes for a normal life. But being part of a Hollygood Royal family isn't her only surprise. She has a twin sister and she's in a coma. Not far away, asleep in the towering hospital, Adrianne has been the victim of a terrible curse. If she can just connect to her Sister Henley's dreams, maybe she will be able to warn her about the yellow galoshes before its too late. A Sleeping Beauty Retelling

In the not too distant future, in a land where everything is falling apart due to neglect because of rampant addiction to virtual reality; a young boy and his sister flees not only organ harvesters, but also from tyrannical authorities because they are being aided by rebellious androids which are supporting Man's right to know about God, no matter what the cost. In this Book 2 of the Lucid Series; UN Inquisitor and Anti-Silicon Personnel units seek to take out Lucid Series androids. The Lucids look for new ways to undermine the nation of Homeland. Will their seditious plans lead to the victory they seek? You don't have to be a Christian to enjoy this entertaining and thought-provoking series, clean reads suitable for young adults. Praise for Book 1: "Android Uprising is a truly fun book of solidly Christian cyberpunk dystopian YA. Den has developed a wonderful series. I'm praying for the Lord to anoint it for the readers. . . . This is what I hope for with Christian fiction of this type-good entertainment, outrageous speculation, with a solid base of Truth. It's very difficult to pull off, but Den has done it. . . . If your teenager reads it, you can expect some very interesting questions and discussions. I recommend this entertaining read." - David Bergsland, Reality Calling . . . also available in paperback.

Get out of there! You only have five days! All you need is in the house... and be quiet. She hears everything and Granny is crazy... Good luck... Corbin Bateman finds himself in this position, along with five other victims. They're trapped in a house by a person they all refer to as "Granny". Granny will let you escape. As long as you make it out in five days. Based on the horror escape room app, Granny.* *You do not need to have played the game to understand the story Complete!

Timothy Wright spends his days reading, writing, and arguing with his favorite parrot. But sometimes, scraping out a living at the nearest newspaper leaves him feeling more drained than rewarded. He wants to write stories about the things that matter, not news articles about the latest fluctuation in fruit prices. But when an aspiring doctor trying to fund his education on a reporter's salary appeals to him for help keeping his job, Timothy finds himself drawn into a web of murder, intrigue, and dark family secrets that leave him wondering at the difference between living and breathing-and whether he'll ever have the courage to do the things that frighten him. - Complete - Sequel to What Is and Could Be.

Images flashed before my eyes. The city before me flickered, and I saw it in flames. And at the center of it all, me. A murderous super-human, just like the X-men. I sank to the ground, consumed by thoughts. And I banished the picture of flames from my mind, and with it, the fantasy of being free from myself. Forget the X-men. Like they'd said. I was the x. The unknown factor. Dangerous. Lethal. Unpredictable. I had a mission. Get into the city, undetected. Get supplies. Get information. Get out. CW: Graphic content about the same level (or less) as a standard Marvel movie.

"When you meet someone, treat them as if they are going through the hardest time in their life and 80% of the time you'll be right." A boy struggling financially. A suicidal girl. A tough guy with family problems. A bullied boy. A misunderstood girl. While everyone else's eyes glide over these secret sides of these teen's lives, one girl has the knack and the heart for noticing. Her name is Addie Alexander. Updates on Fridays! (Hopefully... if you support the story, I want to update more. Thank you so much!)

Can a reality TV series about love help Lucy to sort her life out?  Lucy’s childhood sweetheart Marcus walks out on his wedding to someone else and tells everyone it’s because he’s still in love with Lucy – even though he and Lucy broke up a long time ago.  Having people think she was carrying on with someone else’s husband-to-be makes Lucy the talk of the town – and not in a good way! Lucy knows she’s innocent but people aren’t interested in hearing the truth. Even her boss wants to get rid of her –claiming she’s putting off the customers at the travel agency!  The only thing for it is to get out of town for a while and, thankfully, fate seems to agree. As a last minute stand-in contestant on a reality TV series about love, Lucy ends up staying in a gorgeous Scottish castle where the programme is being filmed.  Now, Marcus is trying to track her down in an attempt to rekindle their former romance and Lucy finds herself questioning her life and her choices - as well as developing confusing feelings for the castle’s laird, a man she’s told is definitely not part of the Love Programme and very much off limits.  Lucy needs to figure out what (and who) she wants in her life – and fast! 

Colin Bridgerton is back from a 6 month expedition for his derby tour; having to visit Eygpt, India, and even China to compete internationally. He is now back just in time for his eldest brother's wedding. While away his ex-best friend also returned from a year business trip in the States promoting her debut for her new book. The two clash when they reunite at the family occasion. ------------------------ Fanfic inspired and based on the Bridgerton books and series; original characters from either series and any pictures incorporated into my story are not mine nor belong to me. Inspired by the show and books. Thank you.