Short stories that tie in with the series Web of Shadows, I am writing. most of the world I am trying to flesh out further... more>> was from a bunch of separate short stories all in this setting. <<less

College Student, Boudicca Chamberlain, lost her passion for painting long ago, due to an incident that hurt her so much that it stayed with her since then.... more>>

But the world has other plans for this talented young lass. After a chance encounter with her old childhood best friend, her whole life begins to take a turn.

The once peaceful yet lonely life she led was now changing forever. <<less

Magenta Margrette loved her life in Ireland, the grass and beautiful traditions. When Lucas Foster showed up, with his own problems with being a world... more>> famous artist, her world is shaken.
He can't paint anymore, and Magenta's work captures his attention in more ways than one. Determined to get back his career he turns to her for help. Just how far was he willing to push her to get back the one thing he lived for? <<less

Ro Dayun was just 23 but already had a six-year-old daughter. Too young to be a mother, huh?
It was something she had no control over. Her life was something she had no control over. So, she left the place that broke her - Seoul.
To ensure the safety of her and that of her unborn daughter, she had to leave Seoul and she did... But, fate made her return there after seven years.
Fortunately now... She isn't weak, she has grown stronger...
Also...... Now, she has someone she could lean on ......Moon Insoo...... ... more>>

If you feel like getting your hands on a light-hearted, feel-good story that doesn't give your braincells much work, then, this could be the one you were looking for. I hope you'd enjoy your time reading!

*This story is strictly PG-13 <<less

This story takes you behind the boudoir of young Lady Donatella Raneri just as the 35th Harvest Festival is gearing up. It's simply a story... more>> told from behind the curtain of one of the most controversial women of her time. <<less

Xalini Vayulaya is assigned to marry and protect Varu Alak, who has been targeted by people paid by the country of Nahik. Will the healer-type... more>> spy be able to complete her mission without losing her heart? <<less

Akina Kitamura is a college senior and captain of the club volleyball team, done with love after a devastating breakup. While Miki, her identical twin,... more>> insists that she just needs to get back in the game, Akina isn't so sure. That is until she meets Cassius, a spunky outside hitter new to school with a killer smile. Slowly but surely, Akina finds herself drawn to Cassius despite knowing that their time together is limited with only one year of undergrad left. <<less

Trying to avoid her stalker neighbour, Kim Hana ends up running errands late as a sudden unexplained phenomenon traps her and the CEO of her... more>> new job, Kang Seo Joon in a transverse plane to be contract killers. Struggling to keep their life private from their colleagues while pretending to be husband and wife in the transverse plane, they rely on each other to get out of the situation they suddenly found themselves in, no matter the cost. <<less

Hana is only five years old when her future is decided for her. ... more>>

She has two best friends, Peter and Ricky, and nothing can stop their prepubescent shenanigans nor their constant companionship. Hana, Peter, and Ricky are inseparable.

Until the day the boys' grandfather, endeared to Hana, decides that, instead of bequeathing his title to his kin, he'd rather leave his company to Hana--well, actually, whomever Hana decides to marry.

Because, see, the boys' family is rich.

Like, RICH rich.

But Hana is just a child, and so are Peter and Ricky. What are they supposed to do about this revelation?

And do they even care?

Fields of Clover is a slice-of-life, episodic, and sometimes satirical webnovel circulating around Hana and the two boys who think they have to marry her one day.

Updates Mondays and Fridays. <<less

In the ghost month (July), the ghost gate opens, the dragon Pluto takes a wife, bids farewell to a hundred ghosts, and strangers avoid each other. All of this happened when I was running away, and suddenly a strange old tune played...... more>>

I thought I could escape, but I couldn't escape from his palm. I survived falling into the water because the Ghost King came to save me, but I unintentionally sacrificed myself to him.

His cold voice touched my ears, saying, “You are brave enough to dare to escape from marriage.”

One bizarre incident after another, walk through the underworld! See impermanence in black and white! Even Lord Lu had to kneel before me! Only then did I realize that it was not an ordinary ghost, but... <<less

Eudiane, master of The Palace of the Dream, pushed, because of her curses, to invite a stranger into her palace. Guide them into their fate;... more>> Eudiane helped them fulfill their destiny. But when she helps others fulfill their fates, her heart longs to break the curses tied to her. One day, a fierce man entered her palace, and when she placed her heart, she never thought he was her last guest. His bloodied chain of fate enraptured her, but she had already read his fate. In the end, she is trapped in her dilemma. Should she stay true to being the master of the dream or save her beloved and break the cruel chain of fate? <<less

In the quaint town of Willowbrook, two women find unexpected connection amid the autumn leaves. As they navigate the complexities of love, acceptance, and self-discovery,... more>> their unique stories intertwine in a heartfelt exploration of the power of authenticity and embracing one's true identity. <<less

Dante endures a rough existence at the hands of Marville and Rodrigo. Rodrigo severely beats him one night, Dante flees and seeks solace in an... more>> abandoned chapel. Just when he started to believe he had escaped, two incredibly powerful men abduct him and put him and several other like teenagers into a buggy. He was taken to a massive ship where only men could be seen. He had no idea why he had been abducted or why these odd individuals had only been focusing on young boys. <<less

"You must live for us, Amira."... more>>

Those were her father's last words. In the wasteland of a ruined Earth, Amira grew up with her father and two brothers. Earth had collapsed after wars over resources. She spent her childhood growing up in a bunker and occasionally the ruins of nearby cities.

It was a hard life, but she was happy. Until that day.

Amira found herself stranded in a new world. A new name. A new life. But Amira could never accept that.

Royalty? Nobility? It would only lead this planet to the same demise as Earth. <<less

A cozy romance about a second chance at first love.... more>>

Narrow Rock, is a mountainside village famed for its lush peach orchards and elegant stonework buildings. But for Boyne Lothar, a modest Summer Elf working as a serving maid, it shall remain the place where she discarded her first love.
Now Nimeth Beetroot, the gorgeous and renowned Chief Cook, has returned as Boyne’s new boss! Can Boyne’s inner hearth resist their attraction, or will the Fates grant a second chance at first love?

Don't want to wait each week to read what happens? Purchase the full story here: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1403313 <<less

There is a legend going around Hongbo Entertainment. ... more>>

The digital piano that was rented by their golden child Gan Qingqing is possessed by a demon!
Firstly, Gan Qingqing never sleeps well.
Secondly, Gan Qingqing fell into a coma and has not awoken!
Thirdly, the piano plays on its own even when it is not plugged in to power!!
Ah, scary!

In reality, Gan Qingqing was irresponsibly composing music at all hours of the day and without proper sleep, eventually collapsed. As for the second and third point? Qingqing woke up to find herself out of her body and is now crying shamefully in the digital piano.

"Hey, get out of there, Gan Qingqing." His tired face is crumpled in a sour expression.
"???"
"You're so noisy crying in there. Come here instead." He opens his arms.
"Who are you??" <<less

Si Hua followed He Yanxiao for three years, being docile and well-behaved and never causing any trouble.... more>>

Everyone laughed at her, "What wishful thinking you have to dream of flying up the branch and becoming a phoenix!"

Si Hua believed that she had met her true love and ignored the rumors. However, she discovered that she was only a stand-in for his white moonlight.

On the occasion of her birthday, when He Yanxiao received a call from his first love, Si Hua put down her dignity and begged him.

"Can you not leave?"

The moment He Yanxiao's foot stepped outside the doorway, Si Hua's heart withered. She resolutely wiped away her tears and left with her bag in tow.

Two years later, Si Hua returned, with a happy glow in her eyes, but this time, her eyes were on another man.

Seeing her act all coquettish towards another man, He Yanxiao went crazy with jealousy. He secretly called her at night and pleaded," Hua-Hua, come home with me."

Si Hua hung up on him at that time and issued a complaint to the police, "Hello! I'd like to report a person for harassment."

***

Si Hua arrived in the new city with a scarred heart and didn't expect to meet a gentle and courteous neighbor.

The man named Yan Jun was a gentleman to the bone, who taught her to rely on others and coddled her greatly.

No matter the situation or timing, Yan Jun would tell her, "Don't worry, I'm always there for you."

After mutual confessions and proposals, Si Hua finally understood what it means to love each other unconditionally.

My love for you is not as scorching as the hot sun, but gently falling like the moonlight. <<less

One of 6 remaining members of the specialized espionage 'Alphabet' unit of the Theacan Republic, J, has been discharged from her service to the state with the end of the Silent Stances, left to her own devices with a substantial pension and decent apartment in the capital for her troubles.... more>>

Her final mission? Become Juniper Orient, a civilian, after a lifetime as a spy and live a normal life. <<less

A quirky love story between the Country's Top Actor and a very popular food vlogger.... more>>

The first time they met was at a convenience store in a foreign country, he doesn't know her and she doesn't recognize him. It was a fated meeting.

The second time they meet was at a restaurant, she finally recognizes him but does not show it and he thought she does not know who he is.

The third time they met was at a food show, she admits to him what she knows and he became embarrased with the revelation but after that, the meetings never stop. <<less

Ine is a spirit lost in the mystical woods of Idanwe. She has no idea who she is or why she is left to suffer the loneliness of the wild. That is until she makes a kill and endangers her hideout. Ine is forced to flee to her new bolthole--the human realm--where she finds herself in the middle of the splendour and pomp of Ayek... and a new enemy ensnaring her existence.... more>>

In the city of Ayek, the spring carnival draws unwanted guests--maniacal beings from hell. Munash, a low-ranking wizard with a penchant for unconventional magik is tasked on trapping these vicious trespassers. When Munash's ritual magik reveals him the first of the tresspassers, a strange, unhuman like lne, he is certain of his next move. Trap and strike. Only it doesn't go as planned.

As greater threats begin to loom over the horizon, what Munash and Ine might need to survive could be each other's abilities. That is, if they don't get killed in the hands of the other first. <<less

After unwittingly being pushed off a cliff by her younger step-sister, Qiu Qing Shu discovers that she’s an extra in a novel whose name didn’t even appear once in the original work! What’s more is that she finds out that this world is absolutely a dog eat dog world, with everyone separated in different factions, striving to trample over each other’s heads in order to reach the dragon throne. ... more>>

Liu Qing Shu marveled at their priorities.

What use is the dragon throne? Can you eat it?

Scheming Imperial Prince! Unfortunate villainess! Blackened female lead! Come taste this Sister’s culinary skills and realize the true meaning of this world!

To be able to eat delicious meals all day is the true meaning of life! <<less

Chen Fang woke in a daze utterly confused ‘I was dead tired when I went to sleep last night but, what the f is going on’.She stared at the wooden roof lying on the kang ,she shared with a girl or stepsister; try to absorb the memories of this body. ... more>>

“ Min ge I have no problem with brown skin but it’s a problem if you 4 four different shades and your face is having a crisis is it brown or red, please wear a hat before you collapse.” Wu Nan spoke with concern.

This story is an original work. It’s fantasy and none of the characters or events are real. The setting is 1970 China where resources are scarce.( Countries have citizens since the dawn of mankind with different skin tones but their racial traits are the same). It includes gers (males that can become pregnant) females and males but the setting is still the same. <<less

In a desperate attempt to keep the peace over her imperial country Joseum, the Empress Consort Nanbakho Hanchae Hanuel-Ji settles for to unite her kingdom with the Gracemarin Empire led by Emperor George Winters IV by having her son, the 4th Prince Hanchae Kyung-Do enter a marriage with her cousin-in-law's niece Wilhelmina Riverwell.... more>>

Of course, things aren't so forthcoming in good spirits, especially when Kyung-Do does his best to avoid his childhood friend and cousin-in-law, even though he can't get the bigender noblewoman out of his heart and mind.

But what happens when the engaged couple give into their love for each other, while the country that surrounds them is threatened by the arrival of civil war between the ruling kingdom of Sanguem and the neighboring kingdom of Joneum, especially since Kyung-Do is already married to his other cousin Manbak Eun-Joo, who vies for the prince's love out of cunning jealousy?

And what happens when Wilhelmina's former betrothed, the 3rd Prince Sanaiya Yukimura from Touseiji, returns into her life once again only to be determined to reclaim his former bride?

And should Wilhelmina decide who owns his heart, what will happen should Joseum go to war with each other while Touseiji watches from afar? <<less

Life is fickle at times. A young girl had experienced the bitter treatment life gave her when her family got taken from her due to an accident. But as if life was playing a cruel game with her, only she survived.... more>>

She had given up hope on life. Returning home, she decided to just kill herself, yet an unknown man had already entered her home before she did.

Meeting eyes with the man, he spoke up.

"I'm here to kidnap you." <<less

They say that on Willow Lane, on days when the sky is dreary and the streets are bathed in the warm yellow light of lampposts, you'll stumble upon a coffee shop you've never noticed before. Café Colette.... more>>

These are the stories of the customers and workers of that café.

[ Cover art not mine, will credit artist as soon as artist is found. ] <<less