Historicalfiction stories, books, poems, and more

February 27, 2025

In the heart of a rain-soaked battlefield, a dying soldier fights against more than just the mud and steel dragging him down—he fights against the ghosts of his past. As arrows tear through him and blood pools in the mire, memories of a night long ago come rushing back. A… Read More

Tags: medieval, shortstory, historicalfiction

In the Heart of the Woods, Lavender's Kill

By Jaime Watterson

December 29, 2024

A heartfelt gift meant to show love, but instead, becomes a curse that changes everything. In 1794, 10-year-old Oakley gives his mother a lavender sprig for her birthday, unknowingly causing her tragic death. Struggling with guilt and shame, Oakley must confront his past, his fears, and learn to find his… Read More

Tags: grief, redemption, historicalfiction, familydrama, loveandforgiveness

A Soldier Reborn: A Story of Peace and Redemption

By Seum

Short Story / Action and Adventure

December 27, 2024

Shelves: 1

*Soldier Reborn: A Story of Peace and Redemption* follows the journey of a reluctant warrior caught between the ravages of war and the promise of peace. Set against the backdrop of a world torn apart by conflict, the story delves into the inner turmoil of a soldier tasked with not… Read More

Tags: redemption, historicalfiction, epicfantasy, militaryfiction, warandpeace

The Drache

By SilentVerse6

October 22, 2024

*The Drache* follows the harrowing life of Rosalie, a young woman sold into marriage with a powerful and abusive nobleman known as "the Drache." Trapped in a life of torment and violence, Rosalie longs for freedom but is relentlessly oppressed by her husband's cruelty and jealousy. As she endures his… Read More

Tags: drama, historicalfiction, abusiverelationship, gothichorror, medievalsetting

Echoes of the Ruined Town

By SilentVerse6

August 21, 2024

In the early 20th century, Mary returns to her rural hometown after years of struggling in the city. What she finds is a place that has changed almost beyond recognition. As Mary reconnects with her past, she discovers long-buried secrets and faces the painful consequences of her earlier decisions. Her… Read More

Tags: transformation, historicalfiction, familydrama, generalfiction, emotionaljourney

Free Like The Wind

By SilentVerse6

June 30, 2024

Comments: 1

In the tranquil village of Oakville, young Joshua Clark disrupts the peaceful life of the Oakers with his rebellious and criminal ways. Sent to a reformation camp, his defiance only intensifies. His journey leads him to the bustling town of Brookvalley, where his actions have far-reaching consequences. "Free Like The… Read More

Tags: drama, tragedy, historicalfiction, comingofage, villagelife

The Wolf

By Kirsten Miles

June 03, 2024

A very sick little boy has a frightening encounter with a wolf- only to be pleasantly surprised! Read More

Tags: animals, spooky, historicalfiction, thewolf, guardianangel

To Love A Myth: Book 1 - Mr. Higgs and Merida

By strawberryichigo

Book / Fantasy

February 13, 2022

Comments: 2

Merida Dunbrough is trying to find a job in England as a maid when she comes across a manor at the bottom of a hill. The girl tells her that they are in no need for a maid but refers her to the manor on the hill, where her brother… Read More

Tags: fantasy, regency, historicalfiction, historicalfantasy, regencyromance

Tara,Kayamat-ye-Kumari

By Lyria118

January 27, 2022

Comments: 2

Shelves: 1

Everyone comes to World with a purpose.... Cycle of Life moves along with Cycle of Time But what happens when the Kaalchakra or cycle of time changes it's course for someone? Someone who's purpose of life is for a greater cause. Shrouded by darkness yet with grace of light.Thrown in… Read More

Tags: prince, kingdom, princess, historicalfiction, dimension-travel

Mr. Dale and The Divorcée

By Sophie Barnes

Book / Romance

January 19, 2022

Comments: 1

An unconventional enemies-to-lovers, road trip romance, from a USA Today bestselling author. He's a respectable barrister... She's the most scandalous woman in England... Wilhelmina Hewitt knows she's in for a rough ride when she agrees to help her husband get at divorce. Nothing, however, prepares her for the regret of… Read More

Tags: regency, historicalfiction, enemiestolovers, regencyromance

Red Lands Outlaw, the Ballad of Henry Starr

By Phil Truman

Book / Westerns

March 12, 2019

Comments: 1

Shelves: 1

In the last years of the tough and woolly land called Indian Territory, the outlaw Henry Starr rides roughshod. A native son of “The Nations” he’s more Scotch-Irish than Cherokee, but scorned by both. He never really wanted to journey west of the law, yet fate seems to insist. He’s… Read More

Tags: history, western, oklahoma, historicalfiction, indianterritory

As Long As We Both Shall Live (Part 8)

January 01, 2018

You may call me Constance... Read More

Tags: wedding, horror, thriller, civilwar, historicalfiction

As Long As We Both Shall Live (Part 7)

January 01, 2018

Meeting Mr. Banks... Read More

Tags: wedding, horror, thriller, civilwar, historicalfiction

As Long As We Both Shall Live (Part 6)

January 01, 2018

I do.....I did.... Read More

Tags: wedding, horror, thriller, civilwar, historicalfiction

As Long As We Both Shall Live (Part 5)

January 01, 2018

Poor Ambrose.....til death do us part...dear... Read More

Tags: wedding, horror, thriller, civilwar, historicalfiction

As Long As We Both Shall Live (Part 4)

November 12, 2017

Ah.....married life is wonderous... Read More

Tags: wedding, horror, thriller, civilwar, historicalfiction

As Long As We Both Shall Live (Part 3)

November 12, 2017

Let us continue our story with the blushing bride... Read More

Tags: wedding, horror, thriller, civilwar, historicalfiction

As Long As We Both Shall Live (Part 2)

November 12, 2017

We shall now continue learning about Miss Hatchaway... Read More

Tags: wedding, horror, thriller, civilwar, historicalfiction

As Long As We Both Shall Live (Part 1)

November 12, 2017

This story is based on the bride, Constance Hatchaway, from the Haunted Mansion at Disney World. Read More

Tags: wedding, horror, thriller, civilwar, historicalfiction

The Understudy

November 04, 2017

Comments: 1

Set in the aftermath of the golden days, a young woman searches for a job in the big city. Things go seemingly well, until she finds out that she is cast as the understudy. What ever shall she do?... Read More

Tags: drama, crime, theater, historicalfiction, 1920s

Vacancy

Short Story / Thrillers

November 04, 2017

Shelves: 1

This story is set in the 1960s, and follows a young woman on her journey on a stormy night. What could possibly go wrong?... Read More

Tags: thriller, historicalfiction, 1960s, scary-spooky

Dreams of Freedom

By taylorbryant

September 24, 2016

Alabama in 1860. Civil war. One kid. One life. One dream to freedom. Read More

Tags: fiction, historicalfiction

Cabaret des Quat'z'Arts -Chapter 1

By Micol

Book / Romance

June 04, 2015

Comments: 2

Set in a post World War One Paris in the "Années Folles", a world where men desperately seek to forget the horrors of the war by indulging in beauty and hedonistic pleasures. This is the background to the extraordinary life of Elodie Merlot, a charming, magnetic woman who supports her… Read More

Tags: love, fiction, romance, beauty, female, art, woman, ww, worldwar, france, french, extraordinary, paris, cabaret, feminist

CheetCrew-4

By Meesta

January 15, 2015

Comments: 1

This is a SteamPunk story based in the mid-1800's That follows four Mech operators as they explore the mystical jungles of their worlds' South America. Story will be up for revision whenever I have the time (Probably when I'm bored). Hope you guys like it (And find it enthralling :D… Read More

Tags: fantasy, fiction, war, sciencefiction, steampunk, historicalfiction

The Last Breath

By artiaratahi

May 27, 2014

Comments: 1