Witty Stories

Some bonds are chosen. Others are carved into your soul. Vivienne Minthe thought escaping Manna City meant reclaiming the quiet life she once knew but fate isn't done with her yet. After rescuing Blake Thorne, the dangerously alluring vampire she once knew as a boy, Vivienne is thrust back into a world of oaths, ancient powers, and enemies lurking in every shadow. Their bond is mysterious, forbidden, and stronger than she understands-pulls her closer to Blake even as her heart urges her to run. Home is no refuge. Her family abandons her, demons stalk the city, and Vivienne's childhood fears begin to awaken in terrifying, uncontrollable ways. As she struggles to uncover the truth behind her past, Vivienne must confront a rising darkness-and the seductive, unpredictable vampire tied to her by destiny. When an old female friend, Allison Devon, returns carrying secrets and scars, Vivienne becomes trapped between loyalty, love, and survival. The monsters of Manna City were only the beginning... and the new horrors stalking her want more than her blood-they want her soul. [[word count: 150,000-200,000 words]] Cover designed by Anastasia Wright

Have you ever had one of those terrible yet annoyingly pivotal moments? You know, that monumental fragment of time that flips everything you have ever known. That plot twist second that completely takes you by surprise. The one just before the storm hits and everything goes to hell. Yes? Because you see, that moment happens to be my whole damn life. It wasn't always like this though. I used to have a pretty mundane existence, happy to just get good grades and be around my friends. God I wish I could get that simplicity back, I'd never complain it was boring again. But I know I'm not going to ever get back my old life because well... I died. (Kinda) But I woke up. And I was thrilled, beyond grateful I wasn't dead. But then I realized that there was one minor detail that had changed about my reality. I was given the chance to live but it turns out I woke up as the villainess in an otome game my friend used to be obsessed with - Kingdom of freaking Hearts (I added the freaking in there for effect, it's just Kingdom of Hearts) Where, for the record, the villainess only has two possible endings 1) execution and 2) getting exiled. So Fate was like, "Don't worry, I'll save you. Here's a chance to live" and then was like "psyche, screw you. You're still going to die but I'll let you suffer a little first." So now, if only to annoy Fate by proving it wrong, I am determined to survive. I can and I will if I play by these simple rules: 1) Befriend Heroin 2) Avoid Aryn Edwards at All Costs as well as other capture targets And 3) Be the top student at the academy and become an invaluable asset to my Kingdom so I become indispensable, thus unkillable. I'm determined, stubborn, persistent and I will live passed 16. Fate made a big mistake setting me up to die. Since it threw this plot twist at me, I figure I'll return the favor. I'll be the biggest plot twist Fate never saw coming...

The world's about to plunge into an eternal darkness, with the threat of war looming, and gods that are planning on destroying humanity. It's up to a trio to save the world before it's too late. Along the way, they'll meet friends, foes, and come face to face with deadly battles, as well as unexpected surprises that'll leave their blood running cold. Follow them on their epic journey as they fight their way to victory...hopefully.

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐫. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐲. In a city that eats the innocent alive, 𝐋𝐮𝐝𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢 learned to become the predator. She doesn't have a job - she has disguises. By day, she's just a tired single mother with a daughter to raise and a past that won't stay buried. By night, she's the whisper in Manhattan's penthouses - a conwoman who seduces, steals, and leaves her sins gift-wrapped in diamonds. New York taught her how to survive: weaponise silence, smile like sin, and make danger fall in love with her. Some people run from their past. 𝐒𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬. "𝐈'𝐦 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐈'𝐦 𝐡𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠." Because healing was never the plan. Revenge always was.

Cordelia Ashby had it all - a London mansion, a Bentley, and a wardrobe full of designer handbags. But when her husband dies, she discovers he has left behind nothing but mountains of debt. The bank swoops in, stripping away her home, her possessions, and even her sense of identity. With nowhere else to turn, Cordelia is forced to relocate to Hydrangea Cottage - a crumbling, overgrown property in the tiny Kent hamlet of Squirrel's Nest. Glamour gives way to cobwebs, mice, and leaky ceilings as Cordelia stumbles through her new reality, horrified at every turn. And then there's Brodie - the rugged, no-nonsense local horseman who seems to embody everything Cordelia is not. Their worlds clash spectacularly, but his disapproving stare may be exactly what she needs to face her own reflection. A witty, heartwarming tale of downfall and renewal, Where Hydrangea's Grow is about losing everything - and finding yourself where you least expect.

What happens when two strangers on a wellness app start receiving videos meant for the other person's therapist? // "Welcome to LifeSync™, the state-of-the-art wellness app trusted by celebrities, Fortune 500 CEOs, and people like you. Our AI-powered accountability system pairs you with the perfect partner to help you achieve your goals. Because nobody should have to do life alone." When her company's health initiative forces Riley Markle to download a trendy mental health app, she fills out the onboarding survey without much thought, expecting to get paired with a virtual gym buddy who'll send thumbs-up emojis twice a week. Instead, she gets paired with Joe, whose wellness concern of Compulsive Behaviors is flagged by the AI system as a perfect match for Riley. Riley resolves to complete her month of check-ins and be done with it--until a glitch in the app sends Joe's embarrassing voice memos to Riley instead of his therapist. What happens when your most embarrassing confessions end up in the inbox of a complete stranger? Both people might just end up getting the help they need. // 🏆 High Rankings: #1 in LITERARY #1 in QUICKREAD #1 in NEWENGLAND #3 in EPISTOLARY #14 in SHORTCHAPTERS (out of 38,000 stories) #87 in ROMCOM (out of 35,000 stories) #147 in ROMANTIC (out of 86,000 stories) Updated November 2025

The Mysterious Representor of Humanity finds herself in a battle of wits and Strategy Against an Omnipotent Being The Evil God Maker. the Mysterious Representor was offered a choice to save humanity from being eradicated permanently and that is to defeat the Omnipotent Evil God Maker in a Board Game that involves lives and progresses and neither of them are allowed to interfere directly as they are both players of this game.

The story continues as the mysterious warden of Zig-Zig is eventually informed about Herschel's escape. Against every principle of his precious Dalmicir school, Lyeasrakardsul submits and asks the Knomes for help before finally receiving the dreaded p-wyrd. Herschel is arrested as a chicken thief and brought to the town Stagna where he has been prejudged as a p-e-r-v-e-r-t by popular opinion, and where he will have some of the most significant encounters in his life.

11x featured wattpad story. Before everything, it's assumed there was nothing, but what if there was no real difference between the two? Just two extreme philosophies from the first conflict. The planet Huom has been under observation for longer than should technically be possible. The primary watcher, a bitter black hole, is excited to see that there is finally a proverbial Darkness at the end of the tunnel. Meanwhile, on the planet, in the freezing mountains of Empris, Lyeasrakardsul, the oldest living sorcerer, suffers from devastating nightmares. At the same time, far away in the sandstone desert of Zenon, Herschel, a man filled to the brim with weird ideas is escaping a prison filled with strange old men. What does all this have to do with arsehole Gods, hairy Dwarfs, frustrated Afreets, curious Knomes, lizard-women, and nude Áettar? Perhaps Nothing, perhaps Everything... but why can't it be both?

Join Gwen as she discovers she has magical powers and uses those powers to fights off supernatural creatures! Go on her journey of love, secrets, bullies, school, crazy relatives and battles as the teenage girl balances it all. What's a girl to do when it gets too much? Perhaps decide to visit a certain mountain to find out what happened to her father? [Book 1 and Book 2] XD

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Ellie Hayes and Nicholas Vance are perfect-on paper, anyway. Their parents, convinced that merging their lives is a match made in boardroom heaven, have arranged their marriage which is good for their company (The VH Group) as well. No fiery passion, no tearful farewells, and definitely no emotional rollercoasters-just a simple, mutually beneficial agreement. A heartwarming, lighthearted story about finding love when you least expect it-and without all the unnecessary drama. Disclaimer: Please note that the author's native language is not English. Additionally, the customs, traditions, and circumstances portrayed in this story are entirely fictional and do not represent the practices of any specific real-world culture or community.

It's been a very trying year since Clarisse Ricci's world shattered dramatically. Her beloved father, Lorenzo, a larger-than-life billionaire that everyone admired for his kind, protective nature and savvy business management died suddenly. Everyone called it a tragic accident. Clarisse, however, isn't buying it. Now a senior in high school, with the looming thought of going to university and her future on the horizon, she cannot let go of the feeling that something darker happened. Her life soon takes a dangerous turn. Together with Joseph Samuels, her loyal (and occasionally stubborn) English boyfriend, and her creative thirteen-year-old sister, Camille, Clarisse dives into a mystery that threatens everything her parents built for them. The girls' mother, Isabelle, a world-renowned artist, tries to help, but even she is drowning in her own grief and distractions. Then the real danger steps out of the shadows: Harold Ward, Lorenzo's ruthless former COO, who's determined to claim the Ricci legacy for himself. Suddenly, Clarisse isn't just chasing answers but she is fighting to protect her family's future. If she fails, they could lose everything- their safety, their independence, and their chance at the lives they're just beginning to heal. Clarisse and Joseph thought turning eighteen meant gaining more freedom. Instead, it meant stepping up and risking it all. Will Clarisse and Joseph be able to succeed? Childhood Sweethearts Best Friends Who Became Lovers Nerds In Love Linguist x Scientist

Modern Romantasy | Slow Burn You stood alone. Then, I swore to be your shield. "Don't chase storms," you told me. But what else could I do, when you - Aisling Gale - walked into the open auditions for the High Spire Renaissance Faire with nothing but your cards, your defiance, and a spark that threatened to split my silence wide open? I am Tristan Carver, trusted marshal of the guild: Steady as an oak, sworn to keep order, and trained to fight on every battlefield but yours. "I can speak for myself," you told the guildmaster - but I ached to be your champion. Together, we're pulled into a faire season of high adventure and slow-burn romance - where laughter breaks betrayal, rivals test every bond, and even the fiercest masks can't hide an undone heart. Aisling, I'll stand with you through it all... when you've only ever stood alone. AUTHOR'S NOTES: * Expect new chapters every Tuesday and Friday, with 6 of 9 arcs drafted: • High Adventure - COMPLETE • High Seas - Finale out December 16, 2025! • High Romance • High Court • High Treason • High Masque * This modern romantasy-lite tale of courtship and chivalry will be rated "Mature" at High Masque, but not before then. -- Expect an excruciatingly, agonizingly slowburn romance, with protagonists who are actively trying *not* to believe what they're seeing (due to very understandable reasons). * This story also features fully adult and mature main characters in their late twenties and early thirties. They've loved and hurt before, and carry scars that keep them from jumping as fast as a first-love romance might. * I'm sure I've gotten details of Renaissance festivals and performances wrong. This story started as a fun side project for me, so my research is minimal. No disrespect intended to those incredible performers, and the faire itself is completely made up!

For those who wanted "WHEN WORDS FAILED THEIR HEARTS DREW EACH OTHER CLOSER EVEN THEIR SILENCE" kind of love GEN 1 PHASE ONE "Main hi kyun ishq zahir karun, Tu bhi kabhi bol de na Zaalima. Main hi kyun ishq zahir karun, Tu bhi kabhi bol de na Zaalima"

Good morning, I'm Kalliope Aoidós (yes, spelled like this: Καλλιόπη Ἀοιδός... pretty impressive, right?), Technical Account Manager at a company in... well, I'm sure you don't really need my CV for this. Let's try again. Hey, I'm Kalliope Aoidós, and I've got a little problem. Okay, more like an incurable, family-heritage problem. Technically, it's genetic-something my family has been conveniently passing down for centuries. One of my great-great-great-great-grandparents thought it was totally appropriate to insult his muse, calling her a "good-for-nothing" and a "sellout." How charming, right? Too bad that muse was THE Muse after whom I'm named. Apparently, she's not exactly the warm and fuzzy type. So why on earth do I have the honor of carrying the name of the one who cursed my entire family tree? Oh, that was my grandmother's brilliant idea. In a way, they "sacrificed" me to her by giving me her name, hoping it would change her mind about the curse. Spoiler alert: It didn't. So here I am, just like hundreds of my ancestors, stuck in the same lovely swamp. I'm a Book Jumper or, as my grandmother (who has a flair for dramatic epithets) likes to call me, a βιβλιοποδητής, which basically means "walker of books." And these are my stories. Or, more accurately, my delightful misadventures. Copyright 2025 AnemoneMarino. All Rights Reserved. Note: All the pictures I've used in this story are not mine; they belong to their respective owners. The cover and banners are made by me.

Title: Backhug & Blush: The Chronicles Description: She entered the Bigg Boss house as a wildcard, strangers all around... but one glance from him changed everything. From playful arguments to secret back hugs, teasing glances to soft forehead kisses, their story unfolds amidst jealousy, house drama, and weekend ka vaar surprises. When friendships spark, hearts collide, and the game gets intense, who will win the ultimate prize - the trophy... or each other? Dive into the cutie chaos, love, and laughter of #Nimaal - because in this house, love doesn't just happen. It's manifested. 💖

To Forge and Fight Merrick is an orphan raised on the dusty outskirts of the Kingdom's imposing Citadel. Under the guidance of his enigmatic master, Kaelen-a retired warrior turned humble blacksmith-Merrick has learned a breathtakingly unconventional style of swordsmanship, a fluid and deadly art unknown to the royal armies. Their small forge produces weapons of unmatched craftsmanship, but their lives are quiet and intentionally hidden. When an act of necessity forces Merrick into a desperate, public confrontation with the elite Royal Guard, his immense, hidden skill is revealed to the world. Dragged before Princess Althea, the sharp and formidable Regent, Merrick quickly learns that the political maneuvering of the court is far more perilous than any armed combat. Althea, a woman who refuses to yield to any suitor she can defeat, sees in the young swordsman something profoundly intriguing. Now, Merrick must exchange his hammer and forge for the silken halls of the palace, where his secret style and innate talent place him in the crosshairs of royal intrigue and rising enmity.

Leila Briggs. Troubled. Troubled past, Troubled life. Meet Leila Briggs, a 16-year-old girl thrown from home to home, orphanage to orphanage, jail cell to jail cell. Freak, Juvenile delinquent, loner - those are just a few names people use to describe her. After an accident at her orphanage, Leila is forced to run until she is brought to the Stonewall Academy. A place for juvenile delinquents to be disciplined and still receive a good education. She is thrown into a life of secrets. She finally finds a group of friends at the cost of being roommates with a guy who hates her guts. Follow Lelia as she figures out who she is, what is and isn't reality, and tries to survive.

He saw her once in London. Quiet, calm, unstyled. A girl who wasn't trying to be seen - and somehow became impossible to forget. Two days. One night they shouldn't have crossed. Two months of silence neither of them survived quietly. And then - a collision in a Mumbai café that changes everything again. He burns. She steadies. And between them, a thread pulls tighter than logic, distance, or fear. This is a slow, intimate, emotionally charged love story... about the girl he noticed before he even understood why.