Romantic Novelettes (Under 12K)

The Secret of the Marble

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In this time travel romance short story, a woman's journey through Renaissance Italy leads to love and peril as secrets unravel.

The cool surface of the marble statue sent a chill through my fingertips, but it wasn’t the cold that stopped my breath—it was the way the world around me dissolved, like a dream slipping away with the dawn. The quiet hum of the museum, the footsteps of tourists shuffling from one Renaissance masterpiece to the next, and even the murmurs of the audio guide in my ear—all vanished. In their place, I felt the heavy scent of lavender, the brush of warm air, and the distant hum of life. Read more

A Love Lost in Centuries

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A captivating time travel romance short story where love defies centuries, challenging destiny and uncovering hidden truths.

The moment I stepped into the old cathedral, the air shifted.

It was like walking through a veil, from the bustling streets of modern Florence to something older, heavier, and drenched in mystery. I had been here a thousand times before, but never like this. Today, everything felt different, as if the cathedral itself was watching me. Read more

Whispers Through the Sands of Time

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A captivating time travel romance short story where a woman’s journey through ancient Egypt leads to a fateful love and epic battles.

A soft whisper in the wind called my name, leading me to a place where time bent and twisted.

I stood still, my heart pounding as the warm breeze stirred the air around me, carrying with it an ancient voice that didn’t belong in the chaos of Cairo’s busy streets. It sounded like it came from far away, as if the very sand was alive, urging me to follow. The city noise faded, replaced by a distant hum, something older, something I couldn’t understand but couldn’t ignore. Read more

The Timeless Dance

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A time travel romance short story where one dance transports Eva into a past filled with danger, mystery, and forbidden love.

I didn’t expect the Venetian masquerade to be anything more than another work obligation. But as soon as I stepped into the grand ballroom, draped in an elegant dress and hidden behind an intricate mask, I felt a strange pull—as though the very air shimmered with secrets. Read more

Whispers Through the Wall

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A gripping time travel romance short story set in 1989 Berlin. One woman's journey through love, betrayal, and history's unraveling.

I stared at the envelope, my hands trembling slightly. The postmark was faded, the ink smudged, as though it had been handled by time itself. The wax seal, an intricate crest I didn’t recognize, felt oddly warm to the touch. The date? November 9, 1989. That couldn’t be right—it was impossible. That date was more than thirty years ago. Read more

The Violin’s Secret Melody

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A time travel romance short story where love and espionage intertwine during the Cold War, testing the bounds of time and heart.

The first note of the violin hung in the air like a forgotten whisper. It echoed softly through the old, creaking walls of my grandmother’s house, the melody tugging at a place deep inside me I didn’t know existed. I paused, my hand resting on the edge of a dusty shelf filled with old books and trinkets, as the song filled the room. The sound was delicate, almost fragile, like something from a dream I couldn’t quite remember. Read more

Echoes Across Time

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In this time travel romance short story, Elena is transported to the Civil War era, where love and history intertwine in a battle for destiny.

The gallery was always empty, its forgotten halls echoing with a silence that felt almost alive. Elena had wandered in by accident, the sign outside barely legible under the layers of dust that clung to the windows. She wasn’t sure why she had come in; it wasn’t like her to be drawn to places like this. But something in the air today had tugged her, almost beckoning her forward. Read more

Shadows of Love and War

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A captivating time travel romance short story where love defies fate and history. Two souls must navigate time's dangers to stay together.

The rain began as a light drizzle, the kind that makes the world feel suspended in time. I had been wandering aimlessly through the narrow streets of Paris, unsure of what I was even looking for. The old buildings loomed around me like silent witnesses to a thousand forgotten stories, their windows dim and their secrets locked away. That’s when I saw it—a small, unassuming antique shop tucked between a café and a flower stall. Something about it pulled me in, as if I were meant to find it. Read more

Timeless Hearts in Meiji Shadows

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A time travel romance short story where love and secrets intertwine across eras, testing one woman’s heart and destiny.

The air was still when I first laid eyes on it—the amulet. I hadn’t meant to stumble upon such a treasure, but fate, it seemed, had other plans for me that day. I was rummaging through an old wooden chest in the attic of my family’s ancestral home. My great-grandmother had lived here once, and though I never knew her, her stories had echoed through my childhood like whispers from another life. Read more