I got really bored and had terrible writer's block so I decided, like a madwoman, to read all the stuff I have ever put on Wattpad, write proper reflections on it, and now I'm like "yeah, I think the world needs to see these."Enjoy. It's a very aesthetic cover for a very weird pile of reflections.…
Colorado, 1877.Is forgiveness always possible?At sixteen, Emma MacEilan has seemingly moved on from her past. She's found stability as the maid to a rich woman, who pushes Emma into high society for reasons of her own. Emma makes a debut in society as the lady's American niece, giving her a different name, an accent, and a secret to hide from her siblings. She grows popular as Miss Emma Remigrant, the girl that is gone every weekend to a place society cannot figure out, and she enjoys the flattering attention of the city's young men- and especially of a certain dashing heir- but has he fallen in love with her as Emma MacEilan or Emma Remigrant? And when a familiar man seems to have found her, he brings the darkness and pain of the past she's tried so hard to forget and move away from. Can she see past it, and perhaps forgive him? What will society think if she does? If she doesn't?Society has its dark secrets and ways of bringing things to light- things that Emma and her employer would rather keep hidden... and jealousy will go to any length to get satisfaction. Highest Ranking: #208 in Historical Fiction This is the third book in my Irish Thistle series of novellas. Prior reading of My Wild Irish Rose is recommended but not required, as this book should give the needed background information. Book 1: My Wild Irish Rose- AnneBook 2: Ladybird- MaryBook 3: Saturday's Lady- Emma…
An arranged marriage, a destitute bride, and a groom who loves another woman.What on Earth could go wrong?*****Ida Weaver never had anything to her name. She was born a lowly serf and the illegitimate daughter of the lord to boot, and though she quietly longs for something else, she does not complain. She knows her life could be much worse.But a desperate knight offers Ida a new life, with everything that she has ever wanted. The price? Marriage to his youngest son. Ida decides it's worth it- and after meeting her groom, realizes that he is in love with someone else. Classically, his father disapproves of the match. Jacob is Ida's only chance at happiness, but is she his?Ida wants to make things right, but how? Every rose has thorns...…
Having been blinded in one eye, lost an arm, and suffered severe burns, Lewis Miller is sent back to England in the spring of 1916 to recover. Battling shellshock and pain, he turns to his caretaker, Marion O'Leary, for comfort.Alone and changed after his experiences in the trenches, he seeks a friend in Marion. The more he heals from his injuries, the more he relies on her- and he believes that she relies on him...A short story set in the midst of the First World War.…
Colorado, 1877.Mary MacEilan is sick of being isolated and unnoticed. So she does what any young, headstrong lady of her caliber would do: she runs away.Making a life for herself in the city of Denver is not as easy as it sounds- although she becomes remarkably lucky, leading to further issues. There are more factors than just her will to be on her own. And she certainly can't trust herself- especially not when it comes to Keith Little, the son of the owner of the general store that she works at. Yet she has her independence- but even such a fiery woman as Mary doesn't know what to do with it. She has to realize that her choices will impact her life forever. How will Mary make use of her newfound independence? And when she does, will it be the right choice?Highest Ranking:#46 in Historical Fiction as of 16 December 2016 This is a sequel to My Wild Irish Rose and the second book in the Irish Thistle series, written for National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). It is not completely necessary to read the first book but it is recommended.Book 1: My Wild Irish Rose- AnneBook 2: Ladybird- MaryBook 3: Satuday's Lady- Emma (currently being posted)…
Moira feels like nothing has ever changed in her sleepy fishing village. So when the chance is offered to change everything, will she take it? What will be the consequences?A short story based on legends and set on the coast of Ireland.…
There are those that say a crown is a fragile as a flower... and especially so for Princess Nivh of Amrach.On the surface, the kingdom of the hills is thriving- the economy thrives, the king is new, and they haven't been invaded in a while.Are things ever as they seem? Of course not. So a rebellion- which the queen may or may not be part of- is almost expected. But what of the princess Nivh, who is torn between her duty and her heart? And what if the tiny rebel group called the Dawning is much more powerful than anticipated?One thing is certain. Nivh has choices, choices that no girl should have to make. For a long time she was safe, secured as the betrothed of another king and cemented in being queen consort. Now the whole world is upside down, and torn between her country and her conscience, each moment can mean worlds.The world will change either way. But will it be for the better... or for the worse?Originally titled Dawn Over the Hills.Highest Ranking: #278 in Historical Fiction…
Colorado, 1875. When the MacEilans left Ireland, they hoped for a new start, away from the pain that has followed them their whole lives. But when four of the children are left alone in the frontiers of Colorado, a new start seems impossible- especially for Anne MacEilan, who still lives in her family's dark past. America isn't at all how they thought it would be. There's thieves and disease all around them- just what they hoped wouldn't be there. Life has never treated the MacEilan family well... but will they be able to beat the odds, and make a life for themselves on the harsh Colorado soil? This is the first book in the Irish Thistles series, which will tell the stories of the MacEilan sisters. All of the written books can be found on my page. Book 1: My Wild Irish Rose- Anne (complete) Book 2: Ladybird- Mary (complete) Book 3: Saturday's Lady- Emma (currently being posted!)…
Scintilla: noun, a tiny trace or spark of a specified quantity or feeling.This is a collection of short pieces, often things I've written for school: The story of a girl escaping a party.The feelings of a recent emigrant who misses her homeland and her lover.The quiet girl in class speaks one decisive word.A loving father makes a decision that ends up hurting his daughter.…
An old, crumbling house stands on the English moors. Half a millennium old, and empty... yet it is not forgotten. Only one family has ever owned Idyllwilde House, but they are quite the family, spanning five centuries and somehow making it through the turbulent gales of history- but not without their scratches.Cecily unravels an Elizabethan mystery that threatens her life. Nicolas tries to keep his engagement in place during the English Civil War. As the Jacobite rebellions flourish, Mairi's beliefs are challenged in an English home. The American Revolution reaches into the family and shakes it to the core. Jonathan finds a chance at joy- but will his family let him take it? Tessa tries to find home in a family that is not her own. And finally, two cousins are tasked with seven child refugees during the London Blitz.The family will see more than their fair share of life. But that is life- to be to the fullest, and even the ordinaries can be extraordinary.Highest Ranking: #295 in Historical Fiction Rather than one novel, this is made up of several short stories, which span a few chapters each. The stories can be read in any order and will always be posted together. All characters- unless explicitly mentioned- are of my own invention.…
Sometimes, camping trips go just as planned. But for Dwayne Rasmussen, sometimes other measures must be taken.As a thirteen- year- old Canadian Boy Scout and the second youngest of his twelve siblings, Dwayne has a lot to prove to himself and to his peers, especially when it turns out that there are no troop leaders going with the group of boys on their summer 1948 campout. Trying to not seem the fool, he wants so badly to be an adult, and his chance may just come when disaster strikes... and the plans get tipped over- literally.*Based on a true story, told to me by my grandfather about his boyhood.…
A collection of experiences, and emotions based on various social issues, including education, sexual harassment, and American politics through the eyes of a young observer.…
"Snow is a remarkable thing, really," said Kate. "Every single flake is different. And the falling just blocks everything else out- it's a curtain of peace, falling from the sky as another Christmas gift from God." Travis laughed a mocking laugh, his head thrown back and away from his sister. "All I see snow as is a larger heating bill." Kate clenched her fists under the dinner table. "You'll see, Travis," she muttered to herself. "I'll tell you. Or, anyways, Albert will." It wasn't a challenge. But she accepted it like one. ***** The youngest child, Kate Willis has always been ignored by everyone except her beloved piano, Albert. Told by doctors that she would not live to see fifteen, she has all but given up at thirteen and isolated herself completely. When her brother 'challenges' her, Kate cannot help but rise to meet him, but her time is running out, and there is little she can do. So she turns to her last and best friend- Albert. Kate knows that she has little time, and so she pours her soul- and, quite possibly, her life- into a final composition. The video at the end is an original composition written and performed by the author.…