Romance Stories

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Adventures
Maryandra Barker

S.O.S. Chapter Six – The Assessments (P-4)

***Want to start at the beginning? Here’s the link to the prologue: http://simily.co/all-stories/maryandramb/s-o-s-searching-out-souls/ ____________________________________________________________________ (Cover Photo Credit – Myself) Part Four Torren’s eyes narrowed. He

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believe
Amy Christie

Heart Garden

In my heart, a garden grows, A verdant oasis, wild and unhurried. Where love and joy abide, And sorrow does not reside. *** The petals

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Walker Ikard

THINKING ABOUT YOU

When you first left me, I thought we were really through. But darling, I didn’t know I’d cry a river over you. There is not

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adventure
Maryandra Barker

S.O.S. Chapter Eight – The Cryo-Dreams Begin (P-3)

*** Want to start at the beginning? Here’s the link to the prologue: http://simily.co/all-stories/maryandramb/s-o-s-searching-out-souls/ _____________________________________________________________________ (Cover Photo Credit – Myself) Part Three Once again, he

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essay
Victoria Mineva

I remember you in my heart

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( 1 Reviews )

It was Spring when we first met. Our first meeting was not something special in terms of atmosphere. It was online in a game. We

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Hand of Death chapter 3

Tayler breathed as she stood in front of the throne. She waited for Osiris to finish speaking with Wendy, taking her gloves off. Everything would

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adventure
Maryandra Barker

S.O.S. Chapter Six – The Assessments (P-2)

***Want to start at the beginning? Here’s the link to the prologue: http://simily.co/all-stories/maryandramb/s-o-s-searching-out-souls/ ____________________________________________________________________ (Photo Credit- Myself) Part Two Nehemiah reached his office and closed

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begin
Amy Christie

Magic Love, Heart Sight

In twilight realms of mystic dreams, Where spirits roam, A wondrous place of enchantment beams, Where incantations gleam. *** The moon and stars shine bright

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TzeLin Sam

Ghosted 

A Six Word Story “User not found”. I fall apart. ——— Author’s note : Have you ever had the experience of being ghosted? Or perhaps

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Crystal Walker

Meet Maisie Jones

The main character in the serialized RomCom “Matchmakers” Image created via Canva and using a stock image from Pixabay Taking a little bit of a

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adventure
Maryandra Barker

S.O.S. Chapter One – The Secret (P-4)

***Want to start at the beginning? Here’s the link to the prologue: http://simily.co/all-stories/maryandramb/s-o-s-searching-out-souls/ ____________________________________________________________________ (Photo Cover Credit- Myself) Author’s Note: Because this segment is so

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friendship
John Wimsatt

The Boat By The Lake

There is a beautiful boat by the lake anchored to the dock. This boat is very majestic in all its splendor and color. The name

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romance
James Jordan

Unrequited

Her eyes smile good morning as I enter We say hello. she grabs my attention casually The soft curvature of her smile takes my breath

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Bernadette O'Leary-Malcolm

The Many Deaths of Mita (Part II)

Recap: After a whirlwind, very public romance with globally renowned actor, Keaton Macbeth, journalist Mita Lopez found the happiness that she had longed for throughout

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criminal
Robin Honigsberg

A Criminal Affair

  • 4.5
( 5 Reviews )

Special Agent Jordan O’Neill was vacationing for the first time in more than five years at a five-star resort in the Cook Islands. She wanted

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down
Andrey Lukyanov

(P.S.poetry series) S.O.T.O.

She has left all the sudden now I’m forgotten, what are you planning on doing when everybody’s got their back turned, judging you every moment,

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adventure
Maryandra Barker

S.O.S. Chapter Nine – The Hints of Burning Memories (P-1)

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( 1 Reviews )

*** Want to start at the beginning? Here’s the link to the prologue: http://simily.co/all-stories/maryandramb/s-o-s-searching-out-souls/ _____________________________________________________________________ (Cover Photo Credit – Myself) Part One Torren looked at

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Mystic Heart

Elayna’s tawny nose was buried in her enchanca, her mismatched green and gold eyes locked on the map of Myst Academy’s ancient halls. Classes would

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autumn
Amy Christie

Velvet Hope

Autumn love, a season of gold A time of change as stories unfold The leaves turn red; the winds do howl As love blooms, like

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again
Victoria Mineva

Once Again

He felt devastated and fell asleep from the tire. The last thing he remembered, was listening to Adele’s song “Set the fire to the rain”

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The Sea Began to Foam

It’s a chilly morning on the beach. The sun comes up slowly, a low-lying fog rolls away as the light grows. The sea looks calm

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Bernadette O'Leary-Malcolm

The Many Lives of Mita (Part V)

*** Introduction: After an assault left her trapped in her own body, unable to move, speak, or open her eyes, Mita Lopez’s boyfriend and parents

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Bernadette O'Leary-Malcolm

The Many Lives of Mita (Part IV)

*** Introduction: After Mita Lopez relocated to Scotland to be with her new boyfriend and their children, she began a new job at a production

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time travel
Paul Levinson

Slipping Time

I slipped on the wet pavement. I got to my feet and soon discovered it was five hours earlier. This was not the first time

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Annie Ucci

Lilith

Do you know why I can’t hang your art on my wall? It’s because it’s the Dead Christ to my Dostoyevsky. “A painting like that

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happy read
Devyn Beal

Rhapsody of My Heart

Listen to the echoes Of my heartbeat Flow-through the membranes Of your soul Hoping to penetrate In the highest levels Of the vibrations That we

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attraction
Tanya Hall

In Mind at First Sight

This little poem was written in response to a Valentine’s Day writing challenge. I think you and I are thinking too much; and instead, maybe,

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Poetry
Pd Mason

Moth to a flame

  Thought it was really over so many times before. But it wasnt ever really over, We always came back for more. after so many

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broken hearts
Melissa Powers

Transcendent Love

One day your heart is thump…thump…thumping and the next, the musical rhythm is gone. The warmth in your veins has now turned to ice. Life

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Colors
Andrey Lukyanov

It Is Up To You

The notion of love and beauty is still there right?  One might start to believe, especially with the last few years, that it’s an outmoded

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1940s soldier
Melissa Powers

Part 5: Cursed Time Lovers

The next morning, Miranda discharges from the hospital, given a clean bill of health. She walks with her parents down the hall to the waiting

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adventure
Maryandra Barker

S.O.S. Chapter Four – The Punishment (P-1)

***Want to start at the beginning? Here’s the link to the prologue: http://simily.co/all-stories/maryandramb/s-o-s-searching-out-souls/ ____________________________________________________________________ (Photo Cover Credit- Myself) Part One —– Aaron nervously followed the

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crossdressing
Christina Nordlander

Glitter

When I moved out, I bought nail polish for the first time. Almost an entire row of little glass bottles: frosted, sparkling, pearlescent. Lipstick in

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#Halloween
Donald J. Bingle

Double D

It’s tough to be a dame in Chicago. Even tougher when you spend all your time in dive bars on Water Street, just waiting for

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#love poem
Court Young

I Knew a Boy

I knew a man once. Who was still just a boy. Who had been soured by his past, and a heartbreak he couldn’t forget. I

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you. me. but him.

Trust your heart and head, and you’re on the right path, right? But what if your body craves something that could send your heart and

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nonet
TzeLin Sam

We Had Each Other

A Nonet — We were teenagers when we first met, He came up to me and said “Hi”. I was drawn into his world, Charmed

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adventure
Maryandra Barker

S.O.S. Chapter Four – The Punishment (P-2)

***Want to start at the beginning? Here’s the link to the prologue: http://simily.co/all-stories/maryandramb/s-o-s-searching-out-souls/ ____________________________________________________________________ (Photo Credit- Myself) Part Two “Ah, Commander Egress.” Nehemiah White turned

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Romantic Comedy
Crystal Walker

Meet Leah

A supporting character in the serialized RomCom “Matchmakers” Image created via Canva and using a stock image from Pixabay Leah is one of four women

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adventure
Maryandra Barker

S.O.S. Chapter Nine – The Hints of Burning Memories (P-6)

*** Want to start at the beginning? Here’s the link to the prologue: http://simily.co/all-stories/maryandramb/s-o-s-searching-out-souls/ _____________________________________________________________________ (Cover Photo Credit – Myself) Part Six Nya’s foot did

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Amour
Victoria Mineva

Deserted love

I looked at his picture It was not so long ago I dreamed of Christmas He wouldn’t let me go Unfortunately, happened That I stood

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Bernadette O'Leary-Malcolm

The Many Lives of Mita (Part VII)

Introduction: When a woman with trust issues and a celebrity who works in an industry known for infidelity and oversexed debauchery date, problems should be

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beauty
This Life's Illusions

He chose the moon 

A short poem about love and beauty, or the beauty of love. … Her beauty was the moon Ageless. Pure. Endless. Serenely smiling Softly whispering

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adventure
Maryandra Barker

S.O.S. Chapter One – The Secret (P-1)

***Want to start at the beginning? Here’s the link to the prologue:  http://simily.co/all-stories/maryandramb/s-o-s-searching-out-souls/  ____________________________________________________________________ (Photo Cover Credit- Myself) Part One Nya sat perfectly still, staring

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intrigue
Bernadette O'Leary-Malcolm

The Many Lives of Mita (Part I)

It all begins normally… like a whisper. *** Book 1 in the Scottish Limelight and Love series. ***   When one’s life includes a secret

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curse
Melissa Powers

 Cursed Time Lovers: Chapter 1

  • 5
( 1 Reviews )

If she didn’t know any better, she’d say the boy is insane. He’s standing here demanding that he knows her, but she’s never seen him

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broken heart
The Lazy Bookista Writes

Cutting the cord

  • 4.5
( 1 Reviews )

It happens in a split second. When something clicks and reality shifts. And all those painful thoughts just mist away. Suddenly, the heart feels peace,

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40s soldier
Melissa Powers

Cursed Time Lovers: Chapter 4

Miranda opens her eyes to a blur of shapes surrounding her. She feels damp all over and the cool temperature in the room causes her

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Crime
Robin Honigsberg

Sonoma Lake Merlot: First Dates

Melinda checked her watch for the umpteenth time since she arrived at the restaurant. Taking a compact from her purse, she discreetly touched up her

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adventure
Maryandra Barker

S.O.S. Chapter Six – The Assessments (P-5)

*** Want to start at the beginning? Here’s the link to the prologue: http://simily.co/all-stories/maryandramb/s-o-s-searching-out-souls/ _____________________________________________________________________ (Cover Photo Credit – Myself) Part Five Nya staggered to

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Love
Tim McDaniel

Spill

 “And now, with your up-to-the-minute traffic reports, as always, here’s Knock-Knock Nick in the KXEF chopper. Nick?” “Thanks, Mark. I’m here over I-92, and boy

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autumn
Amy Christie

Autumn Peace

Autumn’s peaceful hue, a season of rest, A time for nature’s slumber; the earth is blessed. The trees, they stand tall, their leaves of gold,

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Deception
This Life's Illusions

Mannequin

For how long do we stand mesmerised by the beguiling designs draped artistically in the shop windows? Perhaps we should not linger for too long!

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Shy
Tim McDaniel

A Little Green

 “You coming too, Fornes?” That was Ramsey. “Yeah, yeah. I’ll be right there.” Fornes shuffled the papers on his desk, not looking up at the

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adventure
Maryandra Barker

S.O.S. Chapter Ten – The First of Many (P-4)

*** Want to start at the beginning? Here’s the link to the prologue: http://simily.co/all-stories/maryandramb/s-o-s-searching-out-souls/ _____________________________________________________________________ (Cover Photo Credit – Myself) Part Four After more than

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WHEN SOMEONE IN LIFE LEAVES YOU!
Walker Ikard

WHY DID YOU HAVE TO LEAVE?

I picked a lovely flower for you today. I placed a red rose on your grave. I thought of memories of a life spent together.

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adventure
Maryandra Barker

S.O.S. Chapter Nine – The Hints of Burning Memories (P-2) 

*** Want to start at the beginning? Here’s the link to the prologue: http://simily.co/all-stories/maryandramb/s-o-s-searching-out-souls/ _____________________________________________________________________ (Cover Photo Credit – Myself) Part Two They crossed the

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The Compulsion

That summer Tova spent more time out of the house, because when autumn came around she would be moving to Stockholm and university. She walked

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#women
Andrey Lukyanov

Vibe Diva

As insane as it may seem I remember once I’ve had a dream, Pristine in every single aspect, all colorful and drastic, She appeared to

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Annie Ucci

Because I Love You

Winters were always Niko’s favorite.  He loved the snow, and the cold, and the dark, vast nights. He loved being able to wear nice sweaters

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adventure
Maryandra Barker

S.O.S. Chapter Ten – The First of Many (P-1)

*** Want to start at the beginning? Here’s the link to the prologue: http://simily.co/all-stories/maryandramb/s-o-s-searching-out-souls/ _____________________________________________________________________ (Cover Photo Credit – Myself) Part One Torren had fully

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Churchill
Tim McDaniel

On the Beaches

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( 1 Reviews )

 Barret P. Bungate, Director of the Parallel Project, loomed over the edge of the cubicle and stared down at Avery Gibbart, his eyes colder than

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Bernadette O'Leary-Malcolm

The Many Deaths of Mita (Part III)

*** Upsidedown When actor Keaton Macbeth and journalist Mita Lopez met, they had each unexpectedly met the love of their lives. From the start, life

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#connection
Victoria Mineva

Red laces

I watched a K-drama It looked romantic Men showed attitude To be with a woman In keeping red laces From one heart to another All

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you.me.but him.

Hello:) Welcome to the 2nd chapter of Elias’ story as he starts his new school life. The first few chapters take a slower pace, allowing

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adventure
Maryandra Barker

S.O.S. Chapter Seven – The First Decisions (P-3)

*** Want to start at the beginning? Here’s the link to the prologue:  http://simily.co/all-stories/maryandramb/s-o-s-searching-out-souls/ _____________________________________________________________________ (Cover Photo Credit – Myself) Part Three Nya stood next

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attraction
Tanya Hall

The Greatest Gig

Andrew tapped a button on his synth allowing the long bass notes to shudder down his spine. Shifting from one leg to another in a

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adventure
Maryandra Barker

S.O.S. Chapter Three – The First Steps (P-2)

***Want to start at the beginning? Here’s the link to the prologue: http://simily.co/all-stories/maryandramb/s-o-s-searching-out-souls/ ____________________________________________________________________ (Photo Cover Credit- Myself) Part Two Aaron reached the outskirts of

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adventure
Maryandra Barker

S.O.S Chapter Eight – The Cryo-Dreams Begin (P-1)

*** Want to start at the beginning? Here’s the link to the prologue: http://simily.co/all-stories/maryandramb/s-o-s-searching-out-souls/ _____________________________________________________________________ (Cover Photo Credit – Myself) Part One It was the

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beast
Bernadette O'Leary-Malcolm

Of Beastly Beauty(Part IV)

The story you only thought you knew. The Journey Continues Evil sorcerers, Rolan and Lucia Blackheart, kidnapped a wee babe and raised her as their

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Bordello
Victoria Mineva

Mori monologues – Peaceful

Dana White had an old friend owning a bordello. She wondered if someone still visits those places when there are so many motels. The woman

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attraction
Tanya Hall

Blue Halcyon Days

Standing under a shimmering lampshade, Greg wasn’t sure this was a good idea. “It’s full of antioxidants and other vitamins. You know, all the good

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