Edwardian Stories

1913. As the Russian Empire celebrates three hundred years of Romanov rule, Lady Maeve Fitzgerald travels from Ireland to Russia with her family to forge a partnership between Glenara's renowned hunters and the Imperial Orlov stud at Zalesye. What begins as a discussion of horses soon becomes something far more personal. Far from the glittering ceremonies of St. Petersburg, Maeve discovers a family unlike any she has known. Grand Duke Alexander and Grand Duchess Elena have built a life where duty is balanced with laughter, where loyalty is earned, and where their children-from thoughtful Andrei to spirited Natalia and the irrepressible twins-welcome the Fitzgeralds into a world that slowly begins to feel like home. As Maeve and Andrei's quiet friendship deepens into something neither expected, both families find their lives becoming increasingly intertwined. But beyond the warmth of Zalesye, Europe is changing. Ancient alliances are shifting, old certainties are beginning to crack, and the future of empires-and the families who serve them-will soon be tested in ways none of them can imagine. Some bloodlines are inherited. Others are chosen. And the strongest families are built by both.

A queer girl from the present day accidentally time travels to the Edwardian period and gets pulled aside and lectured about how she isn't in proper attire. She meets a woman her age to who she teaches her about the modern day while the other woman teaches her the proper life and how to live in the Edwardian era all while they look for a way to get the girl back to her original time. The story is told through Journal entries

As Amelia Marie Rostron steps aboard the RMS Titanic, making history as the first female officer, she is met with a lukewarm welcome from her fellow crew members, particularly her mentor, First Officer Murdoch, who wasn't exactly thrilled about working with her. However, during the voyage his initial indifference with her deepens as Amelia's fiery temper and unwavering determination clashes with his own. As they gradually develop mutual respect for one another, the boundaries between professional duty and sexual attraction become blurred, leading them to question what matters most, their careers or their feelings for each other. As tragedy unfolds around them, the officers must prioritize the safety of the passengers above their own survival. While their lives hang in the balance and the magnificent vessel descends into the icy depths of the Atlantic Ocean beneath them, will they still manage to overcome the odds together and live to see daylight?

London, 1900. Julian Sterling has his entire life mapped out by high society-an arranged marriage, a grand estate, and a future built on duty. But his world shifts the moment he meets Clara, a fierce and talented seamstress struggling to survive in the city's working class. Bound by strict social etiquette and separated by wealth, their quiet stolen meetings in the shadows quickly turn into an undeniable passion. But in a rapidly changing world of rising industrial power and strict family expectations, loving Clara comes with a devastating price. Some love stories are meant to change history. Others are meant to break your heart. A bittersweet historical romance about love, sacrifice, and the moments that stay with us forever.

Charles, Jaclyn and Jessica are no strangers to school-yard harassment, but when the ill-tempered Nicolas Carter moves to Chatsweye at the beginning of term, they realise their troubles have only just begun. Still, they endure. With a little under a year to go, they muddle through their laborious schooldays, trying all the while to steer clear of Nicolas--an almost impossible task as it appears he has dedicated his life solely to making theirs a misery. But when a freak storm descends and sees all four adolescents plunged into the local river, they find themselves in a world far beyond their own. Despite a warm welcome with open arms and friendly faces, they are stranded in a strange, foreign land, with seemingly no way of returning to Earth. Will they ever see their world again? Their home? Their families? Struggling with their situation, the children are further dismayed to discover the world in which they are now trapped is slowly dying. An ancient evil writhes in an endless void, the seals of its prison weakening day by day. Its corruption seeps from deep below, draining the life from all it touches --draining the world itself. The children can't lose another home, not so soon, not when the faintest hope of returning to it still flickers. But are what they to do? How can they join the fight against an ancient horror in a foreign land? What power could four mere children possibly yield? With friends by their sides, and allies old and new? More than they can possibly imagine. ~ ~ ~ ...I can't write this description to save my life lol. A small (but obvious) heads-up: This story is under construction and constant revision, and as such will be subject to both frequent and sporadic (but mostly minor) changes, especially in earlier chapters. This is like a public 1st draft because I'm silly like that :D. You have been warned! Cover art drawn by me :)

One-shots about Edwin and Charles. I also take requests

A collection of brief narratives, diary entries, letters, and other ephemera regarding the life of the tragically beautiful Araminta "Minta" Cromwell. Eldest daughter of the illustrious Sir and Lady Cromwell, and the sister of Jacob Cromwell, she was forced into an engagement at the age of twenty-one. Her life's story is well known, albeit almost always through the eyes of her brother or her fiancé. As Araminta never left behind a cohesive biography or personal narrative, little has been told from her side of the story. This is an effort to right old wrongs, to bring to light old documents and diary entries that were previously left to mildew. It is, I hope, what she would have wanted. Disclaimer: the story is based on TVRPG, a week-long Titanic roleplaying game. Araminta and all characters related to her are entirely fictional. If you'd like to check out her brother's or fiancé's stories, please see https://www.wattpad.com/story/344901726-the-love-beyond-the-waves and https://www.wattpad.com/story/339684155-the-flower-meadows-tvrpg-2024

Originally written: December 2020. Part Four of the time-traveling saga of Orraca and Beatriz-- but really, this is more about Ida, Beatriz's descendant. So we won't see much growth from Orraca or Beatriz. Nevertheless, I wanted to post this story...as it takes the tale into a new and unexpected direction. I wrote this when I was into reading about history, but not reading or watching historical fiction-- aside from Call the Midwife, which inspired me to add (somewhat) of a baby storyline.

Belladonna Tempest was woefully reunited with her high school bully. A disaster strikes their homes and forces them to temporarily. The problem? There's only one bed... and it's haunted. Belladonna was bound by hatred; can she be freed by love? #WITWContest

{ONC SHORTLISTED/ROUND 2 AMBASSADOR PICK} Author, Andrew Anderson isn't prepared to mourn his child. Thus, he simply wills all grief away. But he can't keep the act up forever. When the writer finds himself waking up every morning in a new decade of American history, only for the time loop of death and confusion to continue, Andrew must enlist the help of a strange doctor to make a sacrifice that will hopefully send him to his true home. Written for ONC 2021, Clockwise follows Andrew's journey through time and tragedy with chapters stylized for their corresponding time periods.

Augusta is not quite herself. She's dead too. In fact, she has been dead for eighty-six years. But this is all part of the job description. She's watching you. They all are, watching every move you make to see where you will end up in the afterlife. Soon, she learns that too much time around her will result in her demise. But, everything changes for her when she meets someone who presents her with a choice: Save your family OR save me.

After the sudden death of his father, Thomas Barrow and his siblings are taken in by a kindly uncle. But why have they never heard of him before? Things start looking a lot better for Thomas as he wins a scholarship to a prestigious Grammar School, gets scouted for the Lancashire Cricket team and still somehow manages to encounter some familiar faces along the way.

Stories are written by the winners. Winners who never fail to paint themselves in a 'favorable' light. I've been called evil. Twisted. Strange. Heartless. All fair assessments; I dispute none of these claims. In fact, I hold my head high while confessing to the evil, twisted, strange, and heartless things that I've done. The things, those ignorant of the truth, would condemn. But all people are capable of all things under the right conditions, good or bad. Don't believe me? I dare you to read my story and tell me if you would have--could have--done things differently. One of your most beloved fairy tale classics retold. Get all sides of the story.

Meric is a troubled youth living in England near the turn of the 19th century. Neglected and bitter, he was raised within a wealthy dynasty where family secrets are well kept and shrouded by a dark, mysterious past. He soon learns that his bloodline is interwoven with a secret society of the politically elite with a complex agenda of the most sinister nature. After witnessing a horrific crime perpetrated by the infamous Jack the Ripper, Meric is faced with the gravest of ultimatums; he must choose between fleeing to the only place on earth where he could be safe from his demonic heritage, or join the ranks of the Order of the Golden Dawn. This second installment of the bestselling Book of Neophyte saga weaves legendary characters; historic events of the past, present and future; within the depths of the afterlife and beyond. From Amityville to Whitechapel, Auschwitz to Bohemian Grove, the puzzle is vast but the pieces have only just begun to reveal what may soon become the End of Days.

A soul cursed with immortality falls in love with a mortal but has to experience their death every life the mortal is reborn. The cursed soul promises to find them in every life, but each time they are faced with the bitter-sweet memories of their love over the centuries. Though you may numb yourself to death, it will still find a way to hurt you.

Edwardian drama focuses on the life of headstrong Katherine Renton and her traumatized husband, Peter. Beginning with their dreamy romance in their home city of San Francisco, the book follows her life after an unforeseen tragedy at sea, and her tempestuous marriage to the man who is the great love of her life.

Nothing was the same for eleven-year-old Phiysilya when her father left to fight for Ellisburg, her hometown. In fact, her life has never been normal as ever since she was five, she has dealt with visions in her sleep, resulting in countless days in sanatoriums and being shut out from others. But one night, her life is put at sake when Ellisburg is plundered and she's separated by her sister and mother. But little does she know is that she will discover a deep secret about herself that will forever change her outlook on herself and her family. Cover made by @Twenty_Nine_

Six years. One island. A life shaped by necessity. In the late summer of 1913, Matilda arrives in Cowes believing she has stepped into a quieter, more generous world. After years marked by illness and responsibility, the island feels open and permissive - a place where days are orderly, futures are legible, and freedom appears effortless. Regatta Week confirms it: the harbour glitters, society is confident, and Edward Harrington's careful courtship offers affection, status, and a life that fits perfectly. But Cowes runs on more than display. Beneath the surface lies the work that keeps the island moving - its railways, its harbour, its industries - and the people who understand how fragile that balance really is. When Matilda briefly encounters Tom Mercer, whose family engineering firm underpins the island's functioning, she senses a different kind of recognition: not admiration, but understanding. As war arrives and necessity replaces certainty, Matilda is drawn steadily into the invisible labour that holds Cowes together. While men leave and are celebrated, those who remain become indispensable. Through crisis, coordination, and quiet problem-solving, Matilda discovers the difference between being permitted and being required - and between a future that is approved and one that is chosen. Spanning 1913 to 1919, Matilda traces how a woman learns not to escape her world, but to see it clearly - and to claim a place within it that cannot be withdrawn when the emergency ends.

In which a girl finds herself barricaded in her own house with someone who should be seen as a caring parental figure but is, in fact, a notorious rapist. The year is 1912, if she makes it out alive, what price will she have to pay?

The Last Train to Draventon is a slow-burn political mystery set in a crumbling post-industrial society where silence is survival. When Arthur's wife dies under suspicious circumstances, he's given thirty days to prove he wasn't part of her buried past - a past that leads deep into a defunct medical syndicate, disappearing scientists, and a quiet war no one admits is still being fought.