Setting Stories

Taylor Moore joins the Finer Things Society at the last possible minute to satisfy a financial aid requirement, assuming it will be an easy box to check. Instead, he discovers a rigorously structured organization devoted not to nostalgia, but to discipline. When he shows up to the first meeting in jeans and a T shirt, he is calmly turned away. The Society's president, Rosalyn, makes it clear that participation includes presentation, and that standards are not suggestions. At home, his longtime girlfriend Layla reads the handbook he never bothered to open and realizes the depth of what he has signed. What begins as mild embarrassment becomes a reckoning with his lifelong habit of drifting. Forced to rebuild his wardrobe, refine his grooming, and learn the etiquette he once mocked, Taylor slowly confronts the difference between showing up physically and showing up intentionally. As the semester unfolds, the Society does not bend to accommodate him. Instead, it offers structure, correction, and responsibility. Layla, who once found his casualness charming, watches to see whether he will finally take something seriously. Through slips, hosiery, posture training, and the steady authority of Rosalyn's expectations, Taylor begins to understand that refinement is less about femininity and more about follow through. By the time he is entrusted to host a formal salon, he is no longer trying to disappear into the back row. He stands composed, deliberate, and present. The Finer Things Society becomes not a costume, but a crucible, reshaping a young man who once skimmed the surface of his own life into someone capable of discipline, grace, and love that means what it says.

Minsan, may mga pag-ibig na hindi agad natutupad. May mga damdaming kailangang itago. At may mga pusong handang maghintay... kahit gaano pa katagal. Sa loob ng 11 taon, si Kat ay tahimik na nagmahal. Si Lance naman, hindi alam na ang babaeng palaging nasa tabi niya... siya pala ang magiging habang buhay niya. Mula sa office romance sa Italy, mga sunset dinners sa Florence, travel moments sa Pilipinas, hanggang sa married life na puno ng kilig, respeto, at pangarap-ito ang kwento ng dalawang pusong pinili ang isa't isa sa tamang panahon. Hindi perpekto ang naging journey nila. May heartbreak. May pagdududa. May paghihintay. Pero sa huli... Sa bawat panaginip, sa bawat hakbang, sa bawat bukas- sila pa rin. Isang kwento ng mature love, second chances, at forever na hindi minadali-kundi pinaglaban.

In the summer of 1942, along the quiet marshes of Harbor Glen, eighteen-year-old Loretta Thronehill meets Jasiah, a dockworker whose steady hands and quiet devotion stand in contrast to the world she was raised to inherit. Their connection is immediate-and forbidden. War looms, letters replace touch, and societal expectation threatens to pull them apart before their love can take root. Across decades marked by separation, parental disapproval, and the weight of class and tradition, Loretta and Jasiah choose one another in the quiet ways that matter most. Harbor Glen becomes their refuge-a place of tides and letters, rowboats and lantern light-where love is not announced, but lived. As years pass, homes are built, businesses are passed down, and children and grandchildren grow among the marsh reeds and docks that once bore witness to a single summer's promise. What began as a secret romance becomes a legacy defined by devotion, independence, and memory. This is a story of love that endures not because it was easy, but because it was chosen-again and again-until time itself became part of the vow.

Jayvee was always seen as a loser, a nobody, and completely worthless. But what happens when the biggest loser on campus falls in love with the most popular campus crush? Can the surge of emotions from someone in love be stopped? Will a coward find the courage to face the humiliations he endures? What will happen when love and hate collide?

In the novel "Whispers of Willowbrook," Sophie Fitzgerald, a woman seeking a fresh start after a failed marriage, moves to the picturesque town of Willowbrook. Here, she encounters Gabriel Hartfield, a charming local artist, and the two embark on a journey of artistic and romantic discovery. As Sophie leaves behind the pains of her past and grows closer to Gabriel, she discovers an unexpected passion for art and a deep connection to the enchanting magic of Willowbrook. However, the ghosts of her past marriage threaten to overshadow their budding love. Through challenges, setbacks, and the need for healing, Sophie and Gabriel support each other, learning to trust and open their hearts to love again. With the timeless beauty of Willowbrook as a backdrop, their love strengthens and transforms, bringing hope and healing into both of their lives. "Whispers of Willowbrook" is a novel that celebrates the power of love and art to overcome adversity and find joy in rebirth. Through the pages of this story, readers will be transported to a world of enchantment and magic, where love and art intertwine to create a symphony of deep emotions and opportunities for personal growth.

A unique, interactive story that allows for your brain to be challenged. In less than one hundred words, a place will be described using the different senses and you have to guess where in the world you are at. Comment your location for a chance to pick the next location. (First chapter is easy)

Rose picked up the mysterious book and examined it closely. The pages were handwritten, with intricate details and drawings. She could see an illustration of a kingdom full of lively people and beautiful buildings, with two figures in the centre of the image. She flipped through the pages, amazed at the artistry on each page. They were full of unique creatures and interesting places. Each page seemed to hold some new secret or adventure to unlock. Rose could feel the magic in the air, and it made her excited about the journey ahead.

This story contains a university slow-burn student-teacher romance drama. They cross over obstacles as they grow and end up together after her graduation.

Reincarnation/ Highschool AU This was supposed to be the day he'd greeted his first son. Not to remember a past life that they had been enemies. Daigo's flames still flared red with his ambitions yet he feared that his own son will be at his demise. Aware of his past mistakes, he'd damned to repeat them. *update: story is being written and edited. Thank you for your patience*

Five friends discover their friendship in the weirdest way! It was all just a game in the beginning, but there's no stepping down. A never ending string of love, challenges, and rules will either strengthen their friendship or break it. This seriously hilarious story will leave you breathless! Don't believe me? READ IT... NOW! I'm being serious this story is really funny. It'll be a waste if you just read this and turn back. Just a little warning.

This World Building book is one of three mini workshops of a larger program called the Dream Shop Story Creation Workshop 2019 written and created by TeamofDreams. You can work through this book as a stand-alone to guide you through world building for your writing project, or you can navigate to the Dream Shop Story Creation 2019 Workbook and work through the whole program that includes world building, character development, and plot generation. Happy Writing! Team of Dreams

We got a half demon boy and a fallen Princes, not much to say and no it's not a romance story... mostly, probably.

These are tips and lessons on how to plan your book, along with characters, setting, plots, et cetera. (This does not belong to me).

This is a short story / description of a gothic setting. This is a piece of work that i did for school. Please take the time to read it. Thanks.

What happens when a girl awakens on a beach in a dream world? What adventures take place? Who does she meet?

In a city where secrets lurk in every shadow, Nia's life unravels as hidden truths about her past-and those around her-begin to surface. When Eliam Cole receives a mysterious photograph that ties him to a son he never knew, a tangled web of family, betrayal, and danger starts to tighten. As Leah's disappearance uncovers dark cartel secrets, Nia, Eliam, and Jared must navigate a world where trust is scarce, loyalties shift, and a traitor hides in plain sight. *Shadows Between Us* is a gripping tale of suspense, love, and the fragile bonds that hold us together when darkness closes in.