Stand Alone Stories
Layover to Love
Stephanie couldn’t shake the dread as she approached the boarding gate. The trip promised to boost her career, but it also meant facing painful memories from her past.
In contrast, James felt a surge of excitement. The International Union of Architects (UIA) World Congress awaited him in Glasgow, and he was eager to explore the city’s rich history and culture.
Fate, however, had other plans. When Stephanie missed her flight, an unexpected opportunity arose. She bumped into James, a colleague she hadn’t seen in several years, who missed his connecting flight to Glasgow. They found themselves with an eight-hour layover in London.
As they navigated this unforeseen delay together, an unexpected bond began to form. Would the conference in Glasgow bring Stephanie the closure she desperately needed? And for James, could it open the door to something more?
Bloom Rivals
When new city regulations threaten Ava’s cherished annual Tulip festival, she finds herself in a blooming rivalry with Liam, the enigmatic city planner behind the changes. As the festival’s fate hangs by a thread, their battles spill from boardrooms to the heart of the community. But amidst the thorns of contention, an unexpected bond begins to grow. Will Ava and Liam find a way to save the festival while navigating the complicated terrain of the city regulations and their feelings, or will their rivalry wilt before their connection has a chance to bloom?
Once Upon a Christmas Party
🎅 Two introverted academics, one unforgettable holiday bash — can an awkward spark turn into Christmas magic? ✨
8 chapter Short Novella