Cleanread Stories

In 1965 during the Civil Rights Era a girl gets entangled in a little bit of forbidden love

Set in 1804, Portugal Book Three of The Tailored Short Story Collection "May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other." 1 Thessalonians 3:12 - 'Though we are apart, I pray to be ever-near in your heart by my letters. Just as you bore your heart to me, I will do the same. ... When first I saw you, it was a sound of joy and melodies from heaven. You were a shooting star. A gift from God. Sincerely, the very gift I prayed to receive hours before seeing you. My life was spent searching for treasures and marveling at the many wonders of God's world, but there was an emptiness that grew louder and louder. I could no longer ignore it. My life was missing something.' - This is the story of a Duke and an Herbalist falling in love. - If you're looking for a swoony, heart-wrenching, redemptive, wholesome, Christian story under 50k words, The Tailored Short Story Collection is for you. The stories range in theme, but all feature romance, gentle and kind male leads, faithful, adorable, lovely, and gracious female leads, swoony moments, and potential tears and heartache, while Christ remains as the center. Book One: Captured Book Two: By The Way (One Shot) Book Three: Keshiya Book Four: The Poet (One Shot) - Published: January 12, 2026 Completed:

Sixteen-year-old Alexis Stone is used to getting away from life's frustration with Dreamscape, a video game she's loved since childhood. As her family prepares to move, a sleepy night of gaming pulls her into the world like never before. Trapped in Dreamscape's realm, Alex is about to learn that being a hero has consequences... and this time, the stakes are deadly. Will helping the rebellion cost her everything she knows and loves? Or will she betray them to save her own life? Voted one of Goodreads Top Fantasy Adventure Novels, this YA contemporary fantasy will keep you on the edge of your seat with its fast paced adventure, elements of gaming, and romance. It's a modern day blend of Sixteen Candles meets Wreck It Ralph. Mommy Booknerd, 5 star review: "Dreamscape is one of those books that you wish you, yourself, could hop into and be taken away into the adventure, fantasy and setting contained within the pages. Who doesn't want to be taken on an adventure that involves danger, mystery and love in various forms... Pulioff has such a creative mind and I feel that she really captures the essence of characters that readers can relate to. Her books make you think, make you wonder and allow you to step out of the everyday world into a fascinating and exciting world filled with adventure..." Reader's Favorite, 5 star review: "This exciting adventure is vividly brought to life through a brilliant plot and unforgettable characters set in the magical world of Dreamscape. I loved the idea of two little girls playing video games and then a girl super hero; it breaks so many stereotypes. Dreamscape: Saving Alex is not your everyday YA fantasy novel. The story brilliantly blends adventure, fantasy, action, suspense, some YA romance, and a mesmerizing setting to give you a thrilling reading experience." *Available in e-book and paperback from online retailers.

The year is 1888. Secrets begin to unfurl when Frank Forester arrives to court Sarah Lawrence. His idea to stay turns into a need to get her out of town. At each turn, surprises arrive. The trip to the ranch does not go as expected and Jacob Forester also finds things going wrong. He's agreed to ride with the Rangers once again, and ends up meeting Taylor Daniels. She's young, vulnerable, and heading to see her Aunt Bess, who he knows is the owner of the saloon in Clear Creek. Jacob understands she doesn't know, so he offers her work at the ranch. The fact that he finds himself wanting to take care of her creates another problem. If his sister was home, instead of traveling to meet her new husband's family in Oklahoma, things wouldn't be such a mess. Nothing goes as one thinks it should, except for Gregor who seems to always anticipate trouble.

A freak ski accident brings nineteen-year old Mia Kinney within minutes of death. Hurt and scared, Mia is calmed by the southern drawl and clear green eyes of her rescuer. Twenty-one year old Dylan Blackburn is one of the first Ski Patrol members on the scene. As his patient is airlifted to the local trauma center, he can’t shake her from his thoughts. As Mia fights for her life, Dylan, is haunted by the blonde hair beauty, and knows he needs to make sure she’s going to be okay. With a troubled past Dylan has vowed never to completely open himself up to another girl, but Mia continues to knock down every wall he’s constructed. When his past arrives at his front door and threatens once again someone that he loves, will Dylan be able to save Mia yet again? Or will he be too late this time? A story of love, friendship, and the determination to turn a horrible experience into something worthwhile

It's been months since that fateful night on a doorstep when Timothy accidentally blurted "I love you" to his favorite cook's assistant. Ever since that moment, Timothy has been a dead man walking--at least, in his own estimation. How could he break the news of their understanding to his parents and live to tell about it? And yet, the date is set: December 24th, Christmas Eve. He has six days to prepare himself. Six days before what's unknown becomes known, and he'll find out whether the Christmas he's read about in books could be real.

Carter wasn't a runner. Never was and never will be. But what happened when her Dad forces her to go to a summer camp all about running? Find out in Camp Runaway.

Sam Paine knew exactly two things: That Mrs. Oliver was in the family way, and that the bump on his head was there to remind him never to congratulate expectant mothers again. It wasn't the first time someone had had an adverse reaction to something Sam said, but it was the first time a chain of gossip ended with a report card burning a hole in his pocket, some yarn, and an idea-an idea that maybe Sam was bound for more than counting change. -Complete-

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Maya She lives in a small town with a lot of love. She goes through grave difficulties while she shuffles her memories. One memory has held her prisoner. She fights through, to produce better days, and she is rewarded for never giving up. Maya, she will be just fine...if...

Sixteen-year-old Lourdes has spent her life living in the shadow of a ghost. She's haunted by her mother's mysterious past and bewitchingly good looks. Speaking of "bewitching," Lourdes has spent her childhood being hunted by the townspeople of Lavenham, a small English town. They believe that her mother was a witch and that she, too, inherited that. Lourdes daydreams of marrying a wealthy man with good breeding despite everyone hoping that she will marry someone of little importance because of her past. That nearly happens when she falls for a poor farmer called Seymour. Now safe, Lourdes still battles with the rumors since she jokingly casts spells on people and pretends that she can predict the future. But she is determined to give him up to reach her full potential and bring herself up in the world by securing a good match for herself. But when her uncle Silas tells her that he's arranged for her to marry 'new money,' Spaniard Rhys Iberra, her dreams for better things come crashing down. With her future at risk, Lourdes reasons that if she can prove that neither she nor her mother was a witch, she will be free to marry whomever she wants. Rhys Iberra knows the real truth behind why Silas is determined to marry off his niece to him. As a gambler, he sees the rarity that comes with hitting the jackpot. If Rhys marries Lourdes, Silas promises him a living, a handsome estate to match. As long as he keeps his mouth shut about the past, he'll not only be out of debt, but he'll be a rich man. As Lourdes's determination to uncover the truth grows. Rhys is left scrabbling to keep his and Silas's secret buried. But as he gets close to Lourdes. He finds himself falling in love with her and threatened by Seymour's love for her; he's tempted to risk it all and uncover the secrets of the past, all for love.

"You were lost...to be found." "By you..." A plane crash shatters the dreams of its passengers, stranding them in a forest they can't escape. Under a sky that stubbornly clings to night, where time itself feels frozen, the only signs of life are the distant screams of other passengers. With a killer on the loose and no one Nolan can trust, stress and fear are bound to creep ever closer. Following the mysterious Collector and his rottweiler might lead him to safety...or into something far darker. Tired and lost, the only way out is to be found.

Zeke wakes up in an unfamiliar place surrounded by strangers. He soon learns he is in a secret medical facility. Surrounded by people who are now a mix of humans and technology. But why is he here? As he tries to uncover the secrets of his past, he realizes there is more than one obstacle blocking his path. (I will try to update once a month, no set days yet!)

In Aletheia, where words can shape reality, Heidi carries a quiet power she barely understands: the ability to stand, to speak, and to trust that even the smallest whispered prayer is heard. Book 1/6

She's been left behind by her childhood sweetheart. He's been jilted by his fiancée. Her sweetheart left her for his fiancée... Miss Rosemary Griffiths has been looking forward to the day her childhood sweetheart returns from his year abroad. He promised to make their secret engagement public, and her life will finally start moving forward. But he returns, and there is no engagement. There is only the discovery that Frank has 'outgrown' her. He has decided he wants a woman of passion, and Rose is too calm and practical. That, and he is to inherit both a title and an estate from a distant relative and has found a wife with money. Rose is left with broken dreams, a shattered heart, and a list of things they were going to do once they married. So, she sets out to 'undo' all the things on that list by doing them backwards. Or in the opposite direction. Whichever. She is determined to prove that she can be contrary when she puts her mind to it. But this is 1870s England. Going anywhere as a young unmarried woman requires that she go with her doting, but overwhelming, family in tow. Then, while contriving to take the stage to the resort that was supposed to be her honeymoon destination, she meets Mr. Walker. When the two of them keep bumping into each other at the resort, it comes to light that they are there under similar circumstances. It only takes a short conversation for Rose to figure out their situations aren't just similar; they have a detail named Frank in common: Mr. Walker's former fiancée is going to marry the new Duke of Windham. The two wind up in several hilarious escapades as they try to help each other finish the things on their lists to spite the people who hurt them, while also trying not to get themselves into a romantic entanglement with each other. But when Mr. Walker's list is finished, will that put an end to their burgeoning friendship? Or have they stumbled upon something neither thought possible?

What Would You Do to Save Your Best Friend from Burning at the Stake? The year 1660 is when it all changed... That's when a witch-hunter comes to Clara Dahl's seaside village in Norway. She's horrified to discover how fast her neighbors and friends are to turn against each other. She soon realizes her sleepy, little, picturesque corner of the world has been invaded by evil-and it has nothing to do with witchcraft. As neighbor turns against neighbor, Clara finds herself drawn into the fray, forced to do what she can to protect her friends and loved ones. An educated and upstanding minister's daughter, Clara speaks out against the witch-hunter's unjust treatment of those accused of witchcraft. She sees how he plays the villagers, using their superstitions and religious beliefs to make good people accept horrible things. When Clara's best friend Bess is accused of being a witch, Clara must make an incredible sacrifice to save not only her friend, but the entire town... before it's too late. About the Book In 1660, women had no voting rights, couldn't own property, and were treated as second-class citizens. If that weren't bad enough, many innocent women-especially poor women-were tried and executed for witchcraft. The people responsible for their deaths were often their own friends, family members, and neighbors. Catching a Witch is a story about a young woman who's willing to do whatever it takes to protect the people she cares about most in this world. You'll love this book if you enjoy... Historical dramas Witches and witch hunting Historical thrillers The history of religion and superstitions A story with a strong female protagonist fighting for what's right http://geni.us/xNGBalj

Before Georgia could find joy, she had to go through the deepest sorrow. For it's when we are at our lowest, God steps in. Georgia thought she was beyond grace. She knew Christ once, but walked away. In this novella, Georgia is redeemed, for though her sins are like scarlet- He washes white as snow. Charming, nostalgic, faith filled, this book is perfect for older readers. (Clean read/No romance).

Dan, a young hunter in a kingdom wary of witches. Dan begins his day in a rush, unaware that a seemingly ordinary hunt will change his life forever. After a series of unfortunate events, including him being separated from his friend Bod, Dan finds himself at the mercy of the feared "Witch of the Woods." Expecting danger, he is instead met with an unexpected kindness from the witch, a mysterious figure with pale skin, white hair, and an air of mystery. She tends to his wounds and offers him shelter, forcing Dan to question everything he believed the church to say and what he's been taught to fear. (This story was written near the end of 2023. I wish to add to the story. the lore is changed a bit. Just no big changes) Writer note: the two chapters that are out will be rewritten. Mostly about the church. Will be updated as (updated)

Haunted by her past, Jasmine Austine would do anything to get the attention of her crush, Tyler Price, except reveal the real reason for her obsession. (Completed but still editing.) "AMAZING!" That's what readers are saying about Forever Remember! @AliceWTY Hey! Finally I got time to read ur book! It was amazing!!! Good work and keep it up! Live, laugh, and LOVE XD @BeautifulAnalogies Just finished your book 'Forever Remember' Today! Loved it so much and enjoyed every single Chapter! And you are an amazing writer BTW! You made me feel the emotions of the characters! . . . I might have even jumped and danced around my room a little (on the exciting moments). . . . . OK I did! @cathydanam Yes, Elle, I've read all of the story and it's amazing!!! I love the twists in the plot . . . they always surprise me . . . you are an amazing writer!!! The details you give and the way you describe, it is just WOW!!! I'm happy that I've found your book . . . You are a talented writer and I wish you luck!!! @IndiaTungate I feel so honored to be mentioned in your story and to have read such an amazing romance. You have done an amazing job with Forever Remember and I can't wait to see your book published and printed.