romance stories and histories

Chapter 1: Inheritance and First Contact
David's truck wheezed to a stop in front of the manor, its engine making that rattling sound that meant another expensive repair was coming. He sat there for a minute, staring up at the place through his cracked windshield. Ashwood Manor looked like something out of a Gothic novel-all dark stone and tall windows that seemed to watch him back....

First Love
(Written in July 2025)
The first few weeks working at Equilibria Insights had been a whirlwind for Rita. Her three years at McKinsey prepared her for the fast pace, but it was always challenging to learn the ropes on a new project, particularly while also getting used to new colleagues. She was naturally reserved and often took some time to warm up to people. Her colleagues at Equilibria were friendly enough, but they had their own lives. Rita hadn't connected with anyone yet....

This is a work of fiction. Any resemblance by any character or situation to any actual person or event is purely coincidental. All characters presented in this narrative are over the age of 18.


Copyright 2025 Royce F. Houton


Last Call at the Thirsty Pelican


Chapter Three:...

With a heavy sigh, I rub my eyes at my desk, the papers in front of me becoming blurry. How dare this asshole ask for more money when I know for a fact he stole almost ten thousand dollars out of one of the bank accounts. I place my hand on the papers and fling it off. Who knows what the hell he needs the money for this time. There's already suspicion of his jump to a lavish lifestyle. He needs to be dealt with....

Trudy's Request
This is a work of fiction. All characters and shows mentioned are fictional. All are over the age of 18
Simon Latimer and Trudy Williams were household names. Together, they are the stars in a long running crime drama called 'Underwood'. Simon plays Detective Inspector Sam Underwood and Trudy plays his partner and sidekick, Detective Sergeant Leah Trent. Underwood's methodical approach and attention to detail and Trent's tireless work ensure they always get their man (or woman)....

Blair has already situated herself in a better position than the original protagonist did throughout the course of the entire game, and it's only been a few days since the royal guard came bearing down on the campus. It's shocking how far being somewhat competent gets a person. Perhaps the developers wanted the original Blair to be a blank slate for people to project their fantasies onto. Fair enough, from a marketing perspective. Completely unhelpful when danger actually begins to creep in....

We were on holiday abroad with best friends, at a popular Greek island, but almost everyone was in a couple with the others, we didn't seem to be able to pick up anyone quickly. The tourists from same country were pretty much put in same building, but there were foreigners here too, unfortunately all with families, and in the other buildings it was mostly foreigners with families too. Some friends went to some nightclub in the evening because no single girls or women, but I don't like that kind of thing bec...

My dad, along with half of my family, got the last valet parking spot for his van at the restaurant we had picked for my parents' fortieth anniversary. I received a paid-for parking slip for the parking garage across the street, so I also dropped off everyone in my van by the entrance.
I pulled into the parking garage across the street and started going around in circles, trying to find a place to park. On the top floor, I finally found a parking spot. I saw it was 8E 9, for when I picked the van up late...

This is a work of fiction. Any resemblance by any character or situation to any actual person or event is purely coincidental. All characters presented in this narrative are over the age of 18.


Copyright 2025 Royce F. Houton


Last Call at the Thirsty Pelican


Chapter Four:...

Hello to people starting this, the first three chapters are under erotic couplings but I am trying to transition this to more of a romance style. For any of you curious for as to what 'Morton' sounds like, think 'Sean Bean'.
FantasyNotReality
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To those who trust



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"I'm very sorry, Jim, but Emily was declared dead on arrival here at the hospital."
"Why did she die?"
"We don't know yet, but there will be a full autopsy."
"Is that necessary?"
"It's required in a death like this, but you should want this."...

I first published this story elsewhere under the title 'When in Rome...'
It contains significant BDSM themes but is essentially a story about an older couple on holiday finding an unusual way to reaffirm their love.
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We'd read it in the guide book but I'm not sure either of us believed it until we arrived at the city and saw it with our own eyes. However, it was true, there were guards at the gate stopping all visitors and ensuring all women who entered the city were restrained....

When I walked through the door of Chesty's at nine that night I was pissed off, had a hell of headache, was dead tired, and I needed a drink. It was all because of Alonzo Merini.
Alonzo Merini had been arrested and charged with theft after he'd asked to see an engagement ring in a pawnshop. After he'd looked at that ring, he told the owner of the pawnshop he'd like to see another ring. When the pawnshop owner bent down to get it from the case, Alonzo slipped the first ring into his pants pocket....

"Earth to Justin. What the hell, man? You just lost five bucks on the Denver game and I don't even get to gloat because you haven't been paying attention? What the hell are you looking at?"
The three other guys at the table turned around and followed his gaze. "Okay, so she's hot, well, really hot, and by definition, that means what, boys?"...

Be at the sports hall tonight. 8pm. Do NOT be late, French.
It was 8:03 when I finally parked at the college sports hall and checked my phone. Striker's last message glared at me disapprovingly, while my latest message to him remained unread.
Sorry, running late. I'm having a day.
Grabbing my gym bag from the passenger's seat and sword from the footwell, I made my way towards the dark building. It looked like it had been locked up for the night, all the staff and students heading home early on a Su...

War and Love - Irish Exile
© JoeMo1619 - July 2025 ff.
Nearby Limerick, Irish Free State, spring and summer 1936

The small steam locomotive slowly pulled our train -- comprising only three carriages -- along the western Irish coastal route from Limerick to Athenry. The next stop was to be Sixmilebridge, where I was to disembark and be met by my relatives and their coachman. "A real coachman," my mother had told me. "Aunt Shauna doesn't own a car. That's still a true rarity in the west of Irelan...

When I got to the office I felt like I was on top of the world. It was a Friday, beautiful day out, I slept great, and for the first time in years, I came into the office early.
I plopped down at my desk, coffee in hand ready to take on the day. Ok to be honest, like I said, it was a Friday, so I knew we wouldn't be doing jack shit once the afternoon hit. That was fine by me, more time to talk to Alyssa, maybe take her out for a nice long lunch at Panera, get to know her a little more....

In our room, waiting for Bryan to get out of the shower, I spared a brief thought for Shaun and Emma. Honestly, with the way she kept needling him, I was a little worried that we would be ending the trip with a double funeral.
When my boyfriend came back from his shower in a towel, dripping and shirtless, I voiced my concerns. Bryan said, "Look, you've said it yourself a thousand times. They need to fight or fuck it out. You know they're into each other. Hell, everyone knows. The guys and I have had a ru...

Warning: Depictions of non-consent in this chapter.

Chapter 26

Once the rain had stopped, we got back into our "prehistoric" clothes and stepped out into the now-soaked campsite. The river had swollen its banks, its rushing and gurgling much louder. The post-storm afternoon sun peered through the clouds in occasional bright shafts, as if not certain that it was welcome yet. Where its light suffused the still-glittering air, a vivid rainbow stood stark against the darkened eastern sky. Cary "oo...

In this chapter, Rooster punishes Sonia, learns more listening devices were installed at Maya's, his company, and his own home. He begins counter surveillance on Greg. Additionally, Larry, the engineer who got blow jobs from Sonia, finds out someone wants to blackmail him into installing more bugs. This chapter contains oral sex, lesbian sex, sex toys, interracial sex, and mild cuckolding. My thanks to JohnnyGalt for his editorial assistance. This is copyrighted intellectual property. Do not alter, edit, co...

Author's Note: This story is based on fiction, and all characters are 18 years of age or older. The setting for this story takes place in 2006 when MTV was in its prime as the source for musical information. Kind reminder that this is a novel length fantasy with a semi-slow burn. If you haven't yet read the first two installments, I encourage you to do so in order to immerse yourself in the romantic fantasy....

Thank you to everyone for the wonderful feedback to Dan and Violet's continuing story, and my apologies for the delay. As promised, here's the end of the story (at least, all that I'm likely to tell). It's not as long as the earlier parts, but Dan and Violet had some more stuff they needed to do, and I thought I'd tell you about it....

There's almost no sex in this story.
It was a Wednesday evening, so I was sitting in Dino's, my favorite Italian restaurant. It was the sauce I came back for. I forget how to say it in Italian, but it was spelled 'arrabbiato' which meant 'angry sauce' and the owner let me have on any of the dishes he served. It wasn't a fancy place like some brownstone in Boston but in a strip mall in a nearby suburb. Originally it was just the pizzeria next door, at some point Dino took over the adjacent storefront, thr...

Early Monday morning, following a tumultuous week on many levels. I woke at 7:00, still a little tired after getting home from Alison's house a little after midnight. She had fallen fast asleep, and I crept out of bed, kissed her softly and departed. I laid my head flat on the pillow and visualised what I had planned to work on that day. At 7:45 I rose, showered, and dressed for the day, went downstairs, and put a pot of coffee on to perk. My phone rang at 8:30, it was Devon....

This is a work of fiction. Any resemblance by any character or situation to any actual person or event is purely coincidental. All characters presented in this narrative are over the age of 18.


Last Call at the Thirsty Pelican


Chapter Three:


2018-Scandal


By Royce F. Houton...

This is a work of fiction. Any resemblance by any character or situation to any actual person or event is purely coincidental. All characters presented in this narrative are over the age of 18.


Last Call at the Thirsty Pelican


Chapter Two


2017


By Royce F. Houton...

Monday
Four days passed. The gift-wrapped package sitting on the side in their bedroom just lay where it was looking at Harry every time he walked past. He was hugely excited by the thought of it and wondered if Olivia was having similar thoughts. He decided after a couple of days to save himself for the big night -- the night when Olivia was ready for them to open the package and when they would make love with the help of what was inside....

I never wanted to devour a man more in my entire life.
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"You should not feed bread to them, you know," his voice was raspy, quite boyish which made me look up at his face.
He was tall. His eyes a little sunken which looked intentional. His face appeared pale.
"Why?" I asked scattering the remaining pieces of bread to the pigeons....

Saving Linnea
Rescuing a young woman leads to an instant, deep romantic bond.
Part 1: Lars's Solitary Life
LARS
I'm a bad person, or at least that's what most people would tell you, if they knew.
You see, I travel to Thailand and frequent bars a couple of times a year, staying for a month, where i hop bars and find me a temporary girlfriend, sometimes for an evening and sometimes for the whole stay. We all crave connection, in one way or another... Not that I don't want a real girlfriend or e...

SIGNALS
Two very good friends don't recognize the signals they give each other, until a self-bondage session goes wrong
© Copyright Dolphin135 - 2025. All rights reserved.
Chapter 1, the failed date
Life sucks, I thought as I trudged home through the rain.
It was Friday night. I had just left a nice restaurant, abandoning a lovely meal mostly uneaten on the table. I couldn't take the company of my date any longer, Robert de-Montis. I mean, what sort of weird name is that? A name belonging to ...