Cleanread Stories

This is the story of an Attorney and a Barista finding love. - Book two of the Ecclesiastes 3 Short Story Collection: "There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens," Ecclesiastes 3:1 - Published: December 25, 2025 Completed: December 25, 2025

"I can't even imagine my life without you. If you left me, I'd never move on. Now that I know you, I can't see how I ever lived without knowing you, you make me feel alive. I said all of this to say, I've never been a wisher, but you're one of a kind, and I need all of the luck, wishes, and God Himself to guarantee that you'll be mine forever." Amora's eyes filled with joy and adoration as she looked into the eyes of the man she loved. She was his everything, and she was forever grateful to him. - True love comes to those who wait, right? Amora Jean has waited her whole life to find love, only she hasn't had any luck in the love department. One faithful New Year's Eve, Amora's love life blooms in a way she couldn't even imagine. This is the beautiful love story of Amora Reneé Jean. • The Clean Reads Collection Amora Jean His Serendipity With Abandon By Grace *All are stand-alone* Published: May 2019 Completed: August 2019 Revised: June 6-7, 2022 100k: August 7, 2022 💗

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.

Dakota Presley is a 25 year old Christian woman struggling with cancer that is threatening to take her life. Falling In love isn't her thing... until she meets HIM.

"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!)

I've been wanting to revamp my OC book for quite some time, so here it is! I'll be moving my characters over one at a time as I have the energy to do so, and they'll each come with their own scenarios. Long live roleplaying.✌🏻 (Please be advised, I have a semi-literate to literate roleplaying style.)

I met up with a boy who was always gone by autumn. He told me he lived in a house on top of a small hill. We met every summer until we didn't. Now all he's left me is the red bag I made him and questions on why he'd gone missing.

Haunted by her past, Jasmine Austine would do anything to get the attention of her crush, Tyler Price, except reveal the real reason for her obsession. (Completed but still editing.) "AMAZING!" That's what readers are saying about Forever Remember! @AliceWTY Hey! Finally I got time to read ur book! It was amazing!!! Good work and keep it up! Live, laugh, and LOVE XD @BeautifulAnalogies Just finished your book 'Forever Remember' Today! Loved it so much and enjoyed every single Chapter! And you are an amazing writer BTW! You made me feel the emotions of the characters! . . . I might have even jumped and danced around my room a little (on the exciting moments). . . . . OK I did! @cathydanam Yes, Elle, I've read all of the story and it's amazing!!! I love the twists in the plot . . . they always surprise me . . . you are an amazing writer!!! The details you give and the way you describe, it is just WOW!!! I'm happy that I've found your book . . . You are a talented writer and I wish you luck!!! @IndiaTungate I feel so honored to be mentioned in your story and to have read such an amazing romance. You have done an amazing job with Forever Remember and I can't wait to see your book published and printed.

"I would compare this novel with others that have had such a great impact they have ultimately been made into motion pictures." -The Book Enthusiast To love is to lose, but can she ever win again? There are five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. And Alex Hart is right smack dab in the middle of denial when she meets the good-looking and mysterious Andrew Foster. Drew alone takes her one step closer to acceptance--the place where new and meaningful relationships blossom. But just as Alex thinks she's on the road to finally healing after a tragic accident, she's once again hit with a loss, a loss that just might destroy her. When faced with her world crumbling down for the second time in her life, Alex discovers that her true therapy is in the one who has always saved her. But can the boy who was just skipping stones be the rock she's always needed?

Carter wasn't a runner. Never was and never will be. But what happened when her Dad forces her to go to a summer camp all about running? Find out in Camp Runaway.

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.

When Daniel and his twin sister stumble across their mom's old journal, they expect recipes or grocery lists-not riddles, challenges, and Bible verses woven into a mysterious scavenger hunt. At first, Daniel wants nothing to do with it. But the clues tug them deeper into their mom's world-forcing the twins, their best friend, and even their distant dad to face memories, secrets, and truths they've been avoiding. Each clue isn't just a puzzle-it's a lesson about courage, trust, and faith drawn from the Book of Daniel. As they chase answers from the fridge to the firepit, from hidden notes to forgotten keepsakes, the family discovers that the journal isn't only about the past. It's a map leading them back to each other. Full of humor, heart, and a dash of mystery, this story is about more than solving riddles. It's about family, faith, and finding hope in the hardest places.

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

"I've always lived by three simple rules: don't allow yourself to feel emotions of any kind, don't let people get too close, and the most important... never under any circumstances allow yourself to trust anybody." The Pierce siblings have always lived in a prison of their father's own making. But when financial troubles spiral out of control and end up in an arranged marriage and a murder, Phoenix and Winter have no choice but to flee for their lives. Phoenix can think of only one person who can help save them - Erik Stevenson. Bewildered, Erik agrees to protect his old friends... but will he be able to keep them safe? Will Phoenix and Winter ever be truly free?

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.

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.

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

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...

She's been left behind by her childhood sweetheart. He's been jilted by his fiancée. Her sweetheart left her for his fiancée... Miss Rosemary Griffiths has been looking forward to the day her childhood sweetheart returns from his year abroad. He promised to make their secret engagement public, and her life will finally start moving forward. But he returns, and there is no engagement. There is only the discovery that Frank has 'outgrown' her. He has decided he wants a woman of passion, and Rose is too calm and practical. That, and he is to inherit both a title and an estate from a distant relative and has found a wife with money. Rose is left with broken dreams, a shattered heart, and a list of things they were going to do once they married. So, she sets out to 'undo' all the things on that list by doing them backwards. Or in the opposite direction. Whichever. She is determined to prove that she can be contrary when she puts her mind to it. But this is 1870s England. Going anywhere as a young unmarried woman requires that she go with her doting, but overwhelming, family in tow. Then, while contriving to take the stage to the resort that was supposed to be her honeymoon destination, she meets Mr. Walker. When the two of them keep bumping into each other at the resort, it comes to light that they are there under similar circumstances. It only takes a short conversation for Rose to figure out their situations aren't just similar; they have a detail named Frank in common: Mr. Walker's former fiancée is going to marry the new Duke of Windham. The two wind up in several hilarious escapades as they try to help each other finish the things on their lists to spite the people who hurt them, while also trying not to get themselves into a romantic entanglement with each other. But when Mr. Walker's list is finished, will that put an end to their burgeoning friendship? Or have they stumbled upon something neither thought possible?