Comtemporary Stories

BORN TO RULE. ‎ ‎The phrase made Vero pause. Could he really be considered born to rule? ‎ ‎Since childhood, he'd been told it was his destiny to become the next Primarch. Did he want that? He wasn't sure. But with no reason to reject his grandfather's wishes, he had simply gone along with them. ‎ ‎But what happens when he learns that becoming Primarch is only the first step? ‎ ‎What lies beyond the Seal? And when the time comes... will he be able to fight them?

Milan, a successful lash tech in Atlanta, meets Saint, a man serving time in prison, through a random TikTok Live.

One reckless mistake. One forbidden night. And now... one devastating secret that could ruin everything. The night before my engagement, I did something I swore I would never do-I gave in to the dark, irresistible stranger. It was supposed to be a one-time escape. A moment to forget the expectations, the lies, the life I wasn't sure I wanted. But fate is cruel. Because the man who had my body trembling and my heart begging for more... walks into my engagement party as my fiancé's powerful billionaire uncle.

Abbey Miller and her friend Jennifer have been picked from a live audience to take part in reality television show Makeover Miracle. This is Abbey’s worst nightmare, and brings back deep memories of being teased and the brunt of cruel jokes. The last thing Abbey wants is her soul to be laid bare for the whole of Australia to see, but being the true friend she is, she agrees to help Jennifer, who desperately wants to change her life. Quinn Campbell, the producer of Makeover Miracle can see Abbey crumbling live on stage, and after she vomits into a wastepaper basket, goes to her aid, not expecting see such a sad, haunted look in her eyes. There’s something about Abbey that reaches out to him. The look in her eyes brings back long buried memories of his sister and his failure as a brother to help her. This is a story about one woman’s journey through harsh emotional abuses and the man who is able to make her believe in herself. Set against the beautiful Dandenong Ranges, Makeover Miracle is a story about forgiveness, understanding, personal growth and, of course, falling in love with that one special person.

"I hate a Roman named Status Quo!" - Fahrenheit 451, Ray Bradbury

Everyone knows the rules of growing up. Once you're eighteen things become clearer, childhood problems melt away, and you're ready to go out and conquer the world. You're now an adult. You can look your parents in the eye as equals. Officially, you're on your own, and now you'll only look back fondly at what you once were, an immature child still learning about life. Or so you'd think. Jake is a young adult who grew up with the support of his family, especially his mother, Elaine. Though he experienced some rough patches as a child and fitting in was a constant challenge, she's been there for him. But it's time for Jake to "grow up" and for him, that means no longer needing his family. It turns out that life without them is a far greater struggle than he ever imagined. Living independently is hard, but admitting it is even harder. Join this true story of conflict and heart-pounding moments, as both mother and son explore the concept of parenting as a lifelong commitment.

Lila Bennett never expected to inherit her grandmother's quaint tea room in the picturesque town of Rosewood Lane. A city girl at heart, she's looking for a fresh start after a failed relationship and a career that never quite clicked. With a dream of revamping the tea room into a cozy haven, Lila is determined to make it a success, despite the challenges that lie ahead. Enter Theo Lawson, the local artist and reluctant handyman who has lived in Rosewood Lane for years. He's quiet, reserved, and content with his peaceful life-until Lila's infectious optimism shakes up his world. Tasked with helping renovate the tea room, Theo doesn't expect the spark between them to be anything more than a passing moment. But as the days pass, they find themselves drawn to one another in ways neither can deny. As the tea room takes shape and the grand reopening approaches, Lila and Theo must confront their pasts, their fears, and the undeniable chemistry that grows between them. Will they find the courage to embrace a future together, or will the walls they've built around their hearts keep them from the love they both secretly crave? The Tea Room at Rosewood Lane is a heartwarming romance about new beginnings, healing from the past, and the quiet magic of small-town life. Filled with cozy moments, heartfelt conversations, and the comforting aroma of freshly brewed tea, this story will remind you that sometimes, love brews when you least expect it.

✨Let me show you how to love nature. You are beautiful, you are an angel ✨

ဒါတွေက ဘာတွေလဲ

After awakening two magical spirits, Audrey is suddenly transformed into a fox and Ella transforms into a sheep. The main point is that the fox gets to have all the good luck and the sheep is rewarded with bad luck. Ella hates being the sheep. She wants to have all the good luck like her older sister does. But everything goes horribly wrong when everyone is poisoned during a town prom and end up dying - except Audrey, her boyfriend, her parents, the spirits and herself. Ella's life then starts to become worse when she is forced to move out of her house when she gets grounded and she appears in a new world - where furry foxes hate woolly sheep! However, this all changes when she is enrolled in Fox Tales, a magical academy full of shape-shifters, werewolves, even foxes and sheep! Uh oh! Oh, and everyone in this academy doesn't like her at all. Will she herself fit in among the other supernatural creatures?

When Lila, a quiet bookstore assistant, discovers a forgotten journal hidden behind a stack of used novels, she never expects to find a message written inside: "If you found this, write back." Curiosity gives way to connection when Lila begins writing inside the pages, only to receive a mysterious reply from someone named Elias. With each exchanged entry, they reveal secrets, heartaches, and dreams-and a vulnerability neither has ever shared aloud. But as their bond deepens, and the lines between fantasy and reality blur, Lila must decide if she's ready to meet the person behind the ink... or if some connections are meant to remain on the page. The Book of Us is a slow-burn contemporary romance filled with heart, healing, and the quiet magic of words shared in the dark.

She's the girl that everyone knows but no one truly sees. He's the boy who is adored by all but is hiding so much from the world. What happens when these two unlikely teenagers are thrown into a life-altering adventure filled with late night conversations and maybe even the potential for love? Read to find out!

In the city of Los Angeles two hearts tend to beat as one... Liam Walton,a ruthless and cold hearted billionaire who feels suffocated by his life of luxury. His good looks and wealthy status have brought him lots of admirers but none of them seems to ping his interest any more. He is yet to find someone who truly sparks his interest. This is,until he meets Andrea jones,who changes his whole perspective about everything. Andrea jones,a charming and beautiful woman who has a horrid past that makes her distrust wealthy people. Liam Walton comes into her life and makes her question everything,she once strongly believed in. What happens when Liam crosses paths with Andrea and quickly picks interest in her? Will their love bloom or will secrets of her true motives be brought to light threatening to tear them apart? The Billionaire's prey

Astrophe: (n) the feeling of being stuck on earth Source: The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows "this planet is a cage, and I'll show you how to escape." _ meditatingineden Highest Ranks #45 in feelings #11 in grow #73 in growth

Update on Sat, Sun If time could start all over again or God bless you another chance how would you live your life? " I will never accept a fate like this". That night her doctor skills were finally acknowledged by the famous director of the company .... She died in that man's hand or maybe by only that man she died! Whatever she thought so. Our heroine makes a strong return in this life, not only to seek revenge but also to overturn the whole industry. She vowed that she would never become anyone's toy again for sure. If you also like a story with revange and an able leading female character, you don't miss this on :) # Picture and cover are not mine give credit to owners. Please guys read it out and let me know your experience and feedback 😉 . Support me by following me :)

***as published on Amazon*** What happens when the bad boy turns out to be your knight in shining armor? Gwen wasn't expecting to fall for anyone. She had focused every ounce of her attention on getting through college and making it through her miserable work days. After Gwen completely embarrassing herself at the precise moment she first lays eyes on Josh, she isn't sure she even likes him as a person, but a bet brings them together and he surprises her at every turn, causing Gwen to learn that sometimes you meet your knight in shining armor and you don't even know it.

ℑ 𝔠𝔞𝔫'𝔱 𝔯𝔢𝔪𝔢𝔪𝔟𝔢𝔯 𝔥𝔬𝔴 𝔦𝔱 𝔥𝔞𝔭𝔭𝔢𝔫𝔢𝔡, 𝔟𝔲𝔱 ℑ 𝔣𝔢𝔩𝔱 𝔦𝔱. 𝔗𝔴𝔬 𝔰𝔥𝔞𝔯𝔭 𝔫𝔢𝔢𝔡𝔩𝔢𝔰 𝔧𝔞𝔟𝔟𝔢𝔡 𝔦𝔫𝔱𝔬 𝔪𝔶 𝔫𝔢𝔠𝔨. ℑ 𝔣𝔢𝔩𝔱 𝔱𝔥𝔢 𝔩𝔦𝔣𝔢 𝔡𝔯𝔞𝔦𝔫𝔢𝔡 𝔬𝔲𝔱 𝔬𝔣 𝔪𝔢, 𝔶𝔢𝔱 𝔰𝔱𝔯𝔢𝔫𝔤𝔱𝔥 𝔦𝔫𝔣𝔦𝔩𝔱𝔯𝔞𝔱𝔢𝔡 𝔪𝔶 𝔟𝔬𝔡𝔶. ℑ 𝔣𝔢𝔩𝔱 𝔞 𝔱𝔦𝔫𝔤𝔩𝔢, 𝔞 𝔰𝔥𝔬𝔠𝔨; 𝔠𝔬𝔲𝔯𝔰𝔢 𝔱𝔥𝔯𝔬𝔲𝔤𝔥 𝔪𝔶 𝔳𝔢𝔦𝔫𝔰. 𝔄𝔫𝔡 𝔱𝔥𝔢𝔫 𝔡𝔞𝔯𝔨𝔫𝔢𝔰𝔰. ℑ 𝔴𝔞𝔰 𝔣𝔬𝔲𝔫𝔡 𝔲𝔫𝔠𝔬𝔫𝔰𝔠𝔦𝔬𝔲𝔰 𝔦𝔫 𝔱𝔥𝔢 𝔡𝔦𝔱𝔠𝔥 𝔟𝔶 𝔞 𝔣𝔯𝔦𝔢𝔫𝔡 𝔬𝔣 𝔴𝔥𝔬𝔪 𝔞𝔰𝔰𝔲𝔪𝔢𝔡 ℑ 𝔴𝔞𝔰 𝔡𝔯𝔲𝔫𝔨 𝔣𝔯𝔬𝔪 𝔞𝔩𝔩 𝔱𝔥𝔢 𝔡𝔯𝔦𝔫𝔨𝔦𝔫𝔤 ℑ 𝔭𝔞𝔯𝔱𝔬𝔬𝔨 𝔦𝔫 𝔞𝔱 𝔱𝔥𝔢 𝔭𝔞𝔯𝔱𝔶 ℑ 𝔴𝔞𝔰 𝔴𝔞𝔩𝔨𝔦𝔫𝔤 𝔥𝔬𝔪𝔢 𝔣𝔯𝔬𝔪. 𝔄𝔱 𝔱𝔥𝔢 𝔪𝔬𝔪𝔢𝔫𝔱, ℑ 𝔱𝔥𝔬𝔲𝔤𝔥𝔱 𝔱𝔥𝔢 𝔰𝔞𝔪𝔢. 4 𝔶𝔢𝔞𝔯𝔰 𝔩𝔞𝔱𝔢𝔯, ℑ 𝔫𝔢𝔳𝔢𝔯 𝔣𝔢𝔢𝔩 𝔪𝔶 𝔟𝔬𝔡𝔶 𝔤𝔞𝔦𝔫𝔦𝔫𝔤 𝔱𝔥𝔢 𝔯𝔢𝔴𝔞𝔯𝔡𝔦𝔫𝔤 𝔣𝔢𝔢𝔩𝔦𝔫𝔤 𝔬𝔣 𝔰𝔢𝔫𝔦𝔬𝔯𝔦𝔱𝔶 𝔴𝔦𝔱𝔥𝔦𝔫 𝔪𝔶𝔰𝔢𝔩𝔣. ℑ 𝔪𝔞𝔶 𝔣𝔢𝔢𝔩 𝔴𝔞𝔯𝔪 𝔩𝔦𝔨𝔢 𝔞 𝔣𝔦𝔯𝔢 𝔴𝔦𝔱𝔥𝔦𝔫 𝔱𝔥𝔢 𝔣𝔦𝔯𝔢𝔭𝔩𝔞𝔠𝔢 𝔬𝔫 𝔞 𝔰𝔥𝔦𝔳𝔢𝔯𝔦𝔫𝔤 𝔴𝔦𝔫𝔱𝔢𝔯 𝔡𝔞𝔶. 𝔏𝔦𝔨𝔢 𝔞 𝔥𝔬𝔲𝔰𝔢 𝔦𝔫 𝔱𝔥𝔢

The Noble and The Common. * * * I thought blending into the background would keep me safe. I thought staying clear off their path would solve the problem. Then I slammed straight into him - my nemesis. Echo Glendane. The eldest Glendane heir, ruthless, untouchable, and dangerously captivating. An unfortunate collision puts me in his sights and just like that, I become something he won't ignore. A quiet student, an outsider, and the girl who was never meant to cross his path. He doesn't seem to care that I want nothing to do with him. In fact, that little piece of information seems to intrigue him even more, drawing him closer to me and unraveling my defenses. I don't use this word often, but to put it simply... I'M FUCK*D!