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Set in 1804, Portugal Book Three of The Tailored Short Story Collection "May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other." 1 Thessalonians 3:12 - 'Though we are apart, I pray to be ever-near in your heart by my letters. Just as you bore your heart to me, I will do the same. ... When first I saw you, it was a sound of joy and melodies from heaven. You were a shooting star. A gift from God. Sincerely, the very gift I prayed to receive hours before seeing you. My life was spent searching for treasures and marveling at the many wonders of God's world, but there was an emptiness that grew louder and louder. I could no longer ignore it. My life was missing something.' - This is the story of a Duke and an Herbalist falling in love. - If you're looking for a swoony, heart-wrenching, redemptive, wholesome, Christian story under 50k words, The Tailored Short Story Collection is for you. The stories range in theme, but all feature romance, gentle and kind male leads, faithful, adorable, lovely, and gracious female leads, swoony moments, and potential tears and heartache, while Christ remains as the center. Book One: Captured Book Two: By The Way (One Shot) Book Three: Keshiya Book Four: The Poet (One Shot) - Published: January 12, 2026 Completed:

From stolen glances in hallways to overanalyzed text messages, this diary captures the quiet chaos of having a crush. Each page holds confessions never spoken aloud, moments replayed a thousand times, and feelings too fragile to share with the world.

Oliver is not your average cat. (If this statement is ever proven to be incorrect, please don't share that with Oliver. I doubt he'd believe you anyway.) Oliver is uncommonly wise in the ways of human-training, and is currently attempting to share his knowledge with both Harry, the dog who shares his house, and Pete, the cat next door. I will let Oliver tell you if they are proving to be inept pupils or not. I'd rather not get involved in that discussion. Their most recent harrowing adventure is what follows, wherein cats fly, monsters eat, and plans ravel and unravel with alarming speed.

Zeke wakes up in an unfamiliar place surrounded by strangers. He soon learns he is in a secret medical facility. Surrounded by people who are now a mix of humans and technology. But why is he here? As he tries to uncover the secrets of his past, he realizes there is more than one obstacle blocking his path. (I will try to update once a month, no set days yet!)

Sixteen-year-old Lourdes has spent her life living in the shadow of a ghost. She's haunted by her mother's mysterious past and bewitchingly good looks. Speaking of "bewitching," Lourdes has spent her childhood being hunted by the townspeople of Lavenham, a small English town. They believe that her mother was a witch and that she, too, inherited that. Lourdes daydreams of marrying a wealthy man with good breeding despite everyone hoping that she will marry someone of little importance because of her past. That nearly happens when she falls for a poor farmer called Seymour. Now safe, Lourdes still battles with the rumors since she jokingly casts spells on people and pretends that she can predict the future. But she is determined to give him up to reach her full potential and bring herself up in the world by securing a good match for herself. But when her uncle Silas tells her that he's arranged for her to marry 'new money,' Spaniard Rhys Iberra, her dreams for better things come crashing down. With her future at risk, Lourdes reasons that if she can prove that neither she nor her mother was a witch, she will be free to marry whomever she wants. Rhys Iberra knows the real truth behind why Silas is determined to marry off his niece to him. As a gambler, he sees the rarity that comes with hitting the jackpot. If Rhys marries Lourdes, Silas promises him a living, a handsome estate to match. As long as he keeps his mouth shut about the past, he'll not only be out of debt, but he'll be a rich man. As Lourdes's determination to uncover the truth grows. Rhys is left scrabbling to keep his and Silas's secret buried. But as he gets close to Lourdes. He finds himself falling in love with her and threatened by Seymour's love for her; he's tempted to risk it all and uncover the secrets of the past, all for love.

Cover by WizuChan : Check out their art! https://www.deviantart.com/wizuchan The Guardians. Mythical figures created and chosen by the Man on the Moon to protect the children of the world... After centuries of peace, a looming threat brings them all together once again... Only this time, a new Guardian was chosen... For the fifth... sixth Guardian selected was none other than Jack Frost... Jack Frost had been alone and confused for centuries, only to find he'd been appointed the fifth Guardian. Wait... sixth? There were already five Guardians before? Who was the fifth Guardian? Contrary to common beliefs, the Guardian of Storytelling, Mother Goose, wasn't a decrepit old crone who rode a gander... But old or not, mama was back in the game after years of isolation... [I thought this up and wrote it in a week, and it shows] [WARNING: MOMENTS OF TRAUMA! BRIEF!] [Not my art nor my story per se] [An idea partially inspired by the book series "Guardians of Childhood." ]

Dakota Presley is a 25 year old Christian woman struggling with cancer that is threatening to take her life. Falling In love isn't her thing... until she meets HIM.

There is something more than tea growing at the paper-flower house, a quaint tea plantation, and something more than just tea brewing. When a young man comes from overseas to Red Valley he shakes up the norms and leaves a sweet and sour taste in the traditional palete of staunch village elders. To what lengths will they go to retain their hold on the people and avoid an inevitable cultural dilution.

Carter wasn't a runner. Never was and never will be. But what happened when her Dad forces her to go to a summer camp all about running? Find out in Camp Runaway.

Timothy Wright spends his days reading, writing, and arguing with his favorite parrot. But sometimes, scraping out a living at the nearest newspaper leaves him feeling more drained than rewarded. He wants to write stories about the things that matter, not news articles about the latest fluctuation in fruit prices. But when an aspiring doctor trying to fund his education on a reporter's salary appeals to him for help keeping his job, Timothy finds himself drawn into a web of murder, intrigue, and dark family secrets that leave him wondering at the difference between living and breathing-and whether he'll ever have the courage to do the things that frighten him. - Complete - Sequel to What Is and Could Be.

Diego Ramírez has exactly ONE rule for his day off: no detective work. The enthusiastic Spanish waiter promised his boss Matteo he'd spend the day being a normal tourist in Kraków-visiting monuments, taking selfies, staying out of trouble. Simple, right? Wrong. Five minutes at Wawel Castle, Diego witnesses what looks like an international art smuggling operation: a nervous Italian man exchanging a briefcase full of medieval dragon replicas in a shadowy transaction. His inner detective (and inner chaos) immediately takes over. Armed with broken Polish, theatrical hand gestures, and absolutely zero investigative training, Diego launches his own amateur investigation. He follows suspects through Old Town. He takes "covert" photographs (that are anything but subtle). He accidentally crashes a midnight exchange at Market Square. There's just one problem: Diego's investigating completely innocent people. But while chasing the wrong suspects, Diego's chaotic "evidence gathering" accidentally captures ACTUAL criminals in the background of his tourist photos. Now he's tangled in a real police investigation, trying to clear the people he wrongly suspected while helping catch thieves who definitely don't want a clumsy Spanish waiter ruining their plans. Between fountain mishaps, pierogi-related disasters, and one very exasperated police inspector, Diego proves that sometimes the best detectives are the ones who have no idea what they're doing. A FREE comedic mystery spin-off from The Bellini-Zielińska Mysteries series. ✨ New readers welcome! No prior knowledge needed-Diego's enthusiasm (and confusion) transcends everything. 📚 Love Diego? Meet the full detective team in Murder à la Polonaise and Cold Case Files-available on Amazon! https://amzn.eu/d/1ZyAeL9 🌐 Author site: https://francorwestley.wixsite.com/author Perfect for fans of: Cozy mysteries - Culinary fiction - Cultural comedy - Lovable disasters - Accidental heroes

In the not too distant future, in a land where everything is falling apart due to neglect because of rampant addiction to virtual reality; a young boy and his sister flees not only organ harvesters, but also from tyrannical authorities because they are being aided by rebellious androids which are supporting Man's right to know about God, no matter what the cost. In this Book 2 of the Lucid Series; UN Inquisitor and Anti-Silicon Personnel units seek to take out Lucid Series androids. The Lucids look for new ways to undermine the nation of Homeland. Will their seditious plans lead to the victory they seek? You don't have to be a Christian to enjoy this entertaining and thought-provoking series, clean reads suitable for young adults. Praise for Book 1: "Android Uprising is a truly fun book of solidly Christian cyberpunk dystopian YA. Den has developed a wonderful series. I'm praying for the Lord to anoint it for the readers. . . . This is what I hope for with Christian fiction of this type-good entertainment, outrageous speculation, with a solid base of Truth. It's very difficult to pull off, but Den has done it. . . . If your teenager reads it, you can expect some very interesting questions and discussions. I recommend this entertaining read." - David Bergsland, Reality Calling . . . also available in paperback.

Sixteen-year-old Alexis Stone is used to getting away from life's frustration with Dreamscape, a video game she's loved since childhood. As her family prepares to move, a sleepy night of gaming pulls her into the world like never before. Trapped in Dreamscape's realm, Alex is about to learn that being a hero has consequences... and this time, the stakes are deadly. Will helping the rebellion cost her everything she knows and loves? Or will she betray them to save her own life? Voted one of Goodreads Top Fantasy Adventure Novels, this YA contemporary fantasy will keep you on the edge of your seat with its fast paced adventure, elements of gaming, and romance. It's a modern day blend of Sixteen Candles meets Wreck It Ralph. Mommy Booknerd, 5 star review: "Dreamscape is one of those books that you wish you, yourself, could hop into and be taken away into the adventure, fantasy and setting contained within the pages. Who doesn't want to be taken on an adventure that involves danger, mystery and love in various forms... Pulioff has such a creative mind and I feel that she really captures the essence of characters that readers can relate to. Her books make you think, make you wonder and allow you to step out of the everyday world into a fascinating and exciting world filled with adventure..." Reader's Favorite, 5 star review: "This exciting adventure is vividly brought to life through a brilliant plot and unforgettable characters set in the magical world of Dreamscape. I loved the idea of two little girls playing video games and then a girl super hero; it breaks so many stereotypes. Dreamscape: Saving Alex is not your everyday YA fantasy novel. The story brilliantly blends adventure, fantasy, action, suspense, some YA romance, and a mesmerizing setting to give you a thrilling reading experience." *Available in e-book and paperback from online retailers.

What Would You Do to Save Your Best Friend from Burning at the Stake? The year 1660 is when it all changed... That's when a witch-hunter comes to Clara Dahl's seaside village in Norway. She's horrified to discover how fast her neighbors and friends are to turn against each other. She soon realizes her sleepy, little, picturesque corner of the world has been invaded by evil-and it has nothing to do with witchcraft. As neighbor turns against neighbor, Clara finds herself drawn into the fray, forced to do what she can to protect her friends and loved ones. An educated and upstanding minister's daughter, Clara speaks out against the witch-hunter's unjust treatment of those accused of witchcraft. She sees how he plays the villagers, using their superstitions and religious beliefs to make good people accept horrible things. When Clara's best friend Bess is accused of being a witch, Clara must make an incredible sacrifice to save not only her friend, but the entire town... before it's too late. About the Book In 1660, women had no voting rights, couldn't own property, and were treated as second-class citizens. If that weren't bad enough, many innocent women-especially poor women-were tried and executed for witchcraft. The people responsible for their deaths were often their own friends, family members, and neighbors. Catching a Witch is a story about a young woman who's willing to do whatever it takes to protect the people she cares about most in this world. You'll love this book if you enjoy... Historical dramas Witches and witch hunting Historical thrillers The history of religion and superstitions A story with a strong female protagonist fighting for what's right http://geni.us/xNGBalj

The creepiest short stories you'll ever read. NOTE;Most of the stories are not mine.And some are horror story prompts.

When Daniel and his twin sister stumble across their mom's old journal, they expect recipes or grocery lists-not riddles, challenges, and Bible verses woven into a mysterious scavenger hunt. At first, Daniel wants nothing to do with it. But the clues tug them deeper into their mom's world-forcing the twins, their best friend, and even their distant dad to face memories, secrets, and truths they've been avoiding. Each clue isn't just a puzzle-it's a lesson about courage, trust, and faith drawn from the Book of Daniel. As they chase answers from the fridge to the firepit, from hidden notes to forgotten keepsakes, the family discovers that the journal isn't only about the past. It's a map leading them back to each other. Full of humor, heart, and a dash of mystery, this story is about more than solving riddles. It's about family, faith, and finding hope in the hardest places.

Before Georgia could find joy, she had to go through the deepest sorrow. For it's when we are at our lowest, God steps in. Georgia thought she was beyond grace. She knew Christ once, but walked away. In this novella, Georgia is redeemed, for though her sins are like scarlet- He washes white as snow. Charming, nostalgic, faith filled, this book is perfect for older readers. (Clean read/No romance).

"When you meet someone, treat them as if they are going through the hardest time in their life and 80% of the time you'll be right." A boy struggling financially. A suicidal girl. A tough guy with family problems. A bullied boy. A misunderstood girl. While everyone else's eyes glide over these secret sides of these teen's lives, one girl has the knack and the heart for noticing. Her name is Addie Alexander. Updates on Fridays! (Hopefully... if you support the story, I want to update more. Thank you so much!)