Browsing Historical Stories

Bound by duty. Betrayed by love. Reborn by choice.

In the shadow of ancient Rome, an archaeologist unearths more than artifacts. A forbidden gate whispers secrets across centuries. When Iole, a modern archaeologist, uncovers an ancient Roman gate, she's swept into a world where science meets the supernatural. Alongside Lucius, a brilliant Roman scientist ahead of his time and eager to explore the uncharted, Iole unravels a timeless mystery of love, curses, and the secrets of time itself. The past beckons, and destiny awaits beyond the misty veil.

In this short story, the reader learns what could have happened after the return of the Prodigal Son, as found in Luke 15:11–32. Written from the point of view of the Prodigal, the good son, and the father, Hendricks seeks to see how all three can build a home again - and what happened after the feast?

He woke up loving her, but the fire would erase him before nightfall. For 1,188 days, Ada Smelcher has relived the same tragedy — the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire — trying to save Yosef Litvak, the man who forgets her every morning. Armed only with a copper wire and fading hope, Ada must teach his hands to remember what his heart cannot. But when the loop finally breaks, will love survive the flames, or will she face another dawn alone?

Ted’s Shorts – and no, before you ask, this has nothing to do with my choice of summer wardrobe, although I am partial to a comfy pair in the summer, nor is it a reference to my modest height of 5’6” when standing proudly in socks. Instead, within these pages you’ll find a collection of twenty-one short stories – my “shorts” of a rather more literary kind. 

Constance knew their time together was limited. But goodbyes proved harder than she thought.

Life has happend for me in many many ways . This is my lifes story well some of it . My title is based off alot of men I grew up around and have lived with alot in my life . I am a 34 yr old mom of 4( my youngest being my neice ) going through a divorce for many many reasons , 1 being i am a women who found her love for baking again when I fell in love with someone else while i was in the open relationshipi pushed my husband into . Someone who wasnt able to love me back the way I needed for years . Then realizing I was married to someone (who I was with for 11 years) didnt even know what kind of fabrics I dont like, was a big wake up call. My love for baking and music has saved my mental health all while finding out over this summer my home is crawling with mold .

Rise of the Magi

Joy takes a break after the stressful breakup of her relationship and visits a small village in Cornwall she purchased a book from an old book shop and is transported back to an earlier period with some surprising results.

During another ordinary day, Elise realises that her life has become far from what she had expected and hoped for. She does not seem to remember how she ended up working a position she had never even thought about. She navigates her challenges and reconnects with her previous interest and hobbies finding her true self and passion.