Islandlife Stories

Yzabella Beatriz Flores had a plan. Survive her shifts. Ignore her heartbreak. Move on. Simple. Then she met a stranger in the ocean. What began as a conversation beneath the stars turned into coffee, spontaneous trips, island adventures, and a connection she never saw coming. The stranger called himself Izhar. And somewhere between shared sunsets, unexpected detours, and conversations that lasted longer than they should have, he became a part of her life. But timing has a way of ruining even the best stories. When life pulls them apart, Ysla learns that some people don't leave all at once. They disappear slowly-through missed messages, growing distance, and the quiet ache of becoming strangers again. Or at least that's what she tells herself. Until fourteen months later, Izhar returns. And suddenly, moving on isn't quite as simple as she thought. A story about missed timing, unexpected journeys, and the people who leave footprints in places we didn't know existed.

A Palawan Healing Romance For years, Elliana Celeste Sy lived her life exactly the way everyone expected her to. Top student. Future doctor. The girl who never slowed down. But days before the medical boards, everything falls apart when she discovers her long-time boyfriend, Adrian Matthew Lim, has been cheating on her during review season. Burnt out, heartbroken, and exhausted beyond words, Elliana impulsively flies to Palawan for a solo trip before her life completely consumes her. What she doesn't expect is the Ong Family-a loud, chaotic Filipino-Chinese family known for camping, off-road adventures, island hopping, and life by the sea. And especially not Jeremiah Emmanuel Ong. The quiet island boy who makes life feel lighter without even trying. As Elliana slowly gets pulled into motorcycle rides, hidden beaches, late-night bonfires, and the warmth of a family that feels more like home than anything she left behind, she begins remembering the version of herself she buried years ago-the girl who once knew how to live outside survival. But reality waits beyond Palawan. The boards. Her future. And the terrifying possibility that maybe she no longer wants the life she worked so hard for.

Seven in the morning. A white room, a pink rug, and a secret that smells like salt water. Everyone thinks they know who I am, but they have no idea what's hiding beneath my oversized clothes. My name is Alia, I live on a tropical island, and I'm haunted by a ghost who used to drink whiskey for breakfast. I'm not the monster they think I am, but I'm not the girl they want me to be either. This is not just a story about the ocean. It's a story about what was taken from me.

Every morning, the ferry leaves North Point Island at 8:15. It carries commuters, tourists, deliveries... and, by the end of the summer, the futures of three best friends. On tiny North Point Island, where every goodbye begins at the ferry dock and everyone knows your name, Claire, Sadie, and Amira have spent their whole lives believing one promise would never break: graduate together, attend Columbia University, and share an apartment in New York City. But the summer after graduation has other plans. Claire is carrying a secret that could unravel the promise they've kept since they were eleven years old. Sadie is learning that first love isn't always forever. Amira is discovering that opening your heart can be just as frightening as leaving home. As the ferry carries them closer to adulthood with every crossing, lifelong friendships are tested, unexpected love finds its way in, and the island they've always called home begins to feel smaller than the dreams waiting across the water. Some summers change your plans. This one changes everything.

Malaya, a beautiful lady in the Pre-colonial era of the Philippines grew as a commoner of Tribe Kauswag. Having a close relationship with the mischievous Tribe Princess, she was often dragged into trouble. Most of the time, luck was on their side but what happens when they ran out of it? Will they be able to escape the mess they made when a certain Prince is already involved? ... Customs, Traditions, Rituals and Vocabularies mentioned in this book are only inspired by the Pre-colonial era of the Philippines, it is not a hundred percent accurate. 😊 Enjoy!

In the heart of the newly independent nation of The Bahamas in 1976, "Lamp Pole: A Tale of Timeless Love" unveils an enchanting and heartwarming story that transcends time and reality. Follow the journey of Robert, a reclusive man with a hidden past, and the curious Koya, as they uncover the mysteries of love, memory, and the enduring power of a summer romance. Bahamia's vibrant celebrations of independence and its tranquil, colonial streets set the stage for a love story that defies the boundaries of time. But beware, dear reader, for not all is as it seems. Delve into this narrative, where hidden enchantments and secrets of the heart are revealed beneath the surface of a quiet, Bahamian town. With each turn of the page, you'll find yourself drawn deeper into a tale that will leave you yearning for more, as love's timeless magic unfolds.

Explain to me what happens when you turn 30 and all the years of you doing the right thing, whatever that is, is thrown through the window, because you turned 30 with no prospects and every one wants you to get married. Now thrown in that mixture, being a Christian, the daughter of the pastor (who loves to ask people to set you up), a young entrepreneur, some colourful characters that watch your life like if it is a soap opera, a pair of spiked stilletoes and a band of secret stalkers. Sometimes a good girl needs to go... Somewhere.

I miss the sea and the night breeze reminds me of my life back in the island where I grew up and learned so much about the sea life. So here it is another short story of my life and thoughts. Just a little flash back from childhood.

This is a fictional story made by me, the story digs deep into a celebrity life. The struggles they go through, dealing with mental health and trying to maintain stability between their personal life and the star life. However, Pop Star Staycee Greene struggled to maintain that balance, and she was forced to take a hiatus to help find herself once again.

This is a story of 2 cousins going to their home town HUTBAY a little group of islands in Andaman and nicobar Islands after many years. There are 2 characters here Nyneshiaa and Drishti. Nyneshiaa is a law student doing her internship at Supreme Court Delhi. And Drishti is a pediatric doctor at Mumbai....they unveal the secrets together about their family ..and meet their true love of their life

•COMPLETED• One wild night in Vegas, one impulsive wedding... and zero memories the next morning. Or for the next four years, for that matter. That's how the chaotic story between Sienna and Mathias begins-two total opposites who, thanks to a twist of fate (and maybe a little too much tequila), end up married. What should've been a simple annulment gets complicated when unexpected circumstances force them to live together in a tiny island town in the middle of nowhere, where everyone seems to know everyone. Between sarcastic arguments, surprising secrets, and a spark they both refuse to acknowledge, their messy cohabitation turns into an emotional rollercoaster full of hilarious moments. Can this accidental marriage turn into something real? Or will it just be another crazy Vegas story? 🔆This is the English version of Unmarriage Material, originally published in Spanish here on Wattpad. 🔆If you're looking for the Spanish version, click on my profile.

Young, hard working and dedicated Clayton was deployed on a remote island for a new project by the firm he's working at. This was the break he needed after three years of day to day, nine to five. The view, the amenities, the accomodation and many other perks of the multibillion worth of property was enough for him, but something else is in store for him.

𝖮𝖴𝖳𝖤𝖱𝖡𝖠𝖭𝖪𝖲 "a 𝗌𝗈𝖿𝗍 𝗅𝗈𝗏𝖾. a 𝗌𝗐𝖾𝖾𝗍 𝗅𝗈𝗏𝖾. a 𝗌𝖺𝖿𝖾 𝗅𝗈𝗏𝖾." jj maybank X blkfemOC |slow burn| OUTER BANKS UNIVERSE

Life through my eyes.

After her mother's death, sixteen‑year‑old Mia is left on the island with only her aunt and uncle. Her father leaves, and she has to learn to live with the pain and the loneliness. But one evening she meets Jake, a boy who has just moved to the island, and something more than friendship begins to grow between them. However, Mia's best friend Phillip starts to get jealous, and tension rises between the two boys. This story of love, jealousy, and difficult choices shows that sometimes a single encounter can change everything.

Ending up in Summer Haven was never apart of the plan, it was just supposed to be a sunset boat trip. Add a hurricane on top of that and friendships are never going to be the same. What do four teenagers know about living alone let alone in a Hurricane. Plus when the truth comes out, will things ever be the same?

Maddie Jamison has finally figured out college life, but now she's forced to return to her small-town, island home. Coronavirus is ravaging the world and schools are closed. With a germaphobe mom and a dad who has eyes everywhere, the months ahead promise nothing short of suffocation. Ty Franklin hasn't felt welcome at home since his dad remarried four years ago. College was a chance to break free. Now he's got no other option but to return to where he's not wanted. His plan: spend as little time as possible with his family. Tough to do when "social isolation" and "self-quarantine" are the buzzwords of the day. Then there's Janelle, devastated to leave her new besties, new boyfriend, and a promising internship in Malibu. And Janelle's twin brother, Jaden, who might just get stuck in Canada. And Camolyn, coming to terms with who she is and certain her parents are going to freak. Forget Covid 19. The real question is, can they survive being back on "the rock?" DISCLAIMER: The story, all names, characters, and incidents portrayed in this story are fictitious. No identification with actual persons (living or deceased), buildings, businesses, and events is intended or should be inferred.

Anthea's world smells of wild sage, old book pages, and the sun-drenched earth of her family farm. Tucked away in the quiet hills of Greece, she built a life out of solitude and a small, thriving business. She never asked for love; she believed that anything worth having grows slowly, under the sun, far away from the noise and lies of the world. Then there's him. He comes from a place where silence is bought and loyalty is sold. After a devastating accident that flipped his world upside down, he realized a soul-crushing truth: to his family, he was just a number on a balance sheet. His wealth mattered more than his heartbeat. He came to the countryside to escape his mind, but he found something he didn't believe existed. He is a broken soul, guarded and convinced he belongs nowhere. She is a stranger to the language of love, but her name is her destiny. Because Anthea means flower-and no one knows better than her how to make something withered bloom again. While he learns that peace cannot be bought, she learns that a heart can beat for someone other than herself. Can a flower really take root in the concrete he carries inside?