I woke up to the sound of horse hooves clattering on cobblestones. Disoriented, I blinked my eyes open to find myself in a quaint medieval village straight out of an old novel. Panic surged through me as I realized I wasn't in my own time anymore.

Taking a deep breath, I reminded myself to stay calm. I needed to figure out how to get back to the modern day, but first, I had to blend in. I observe...

Once upon a time, I found myself abruptly waking up in the pages of an old novel. As I blinked my eyes open, I realized that I had somehow been transported back in time. Panic and confusion gripped me, but I quickly reminded myself to remain inconspicuous and not draw any attention.

I looked around and noticed that I was in a quaint little village, with cobblestone streets and houses made of timb...

I feel a strange, tightening sensation around my torso. The constriction is almost suffocating. Before I look down to see what it is that’s restricting my breathing, I take in the colossal, ornate room that I’ve found myself in. The extravagant, brass chandelier, with burning candles in each groove, hovers above me and the tall, intimidating fireplace growls with a fire. The long table that stretc...

When I woke up with a strange headache, confusion took over. I found myself in a small, unfamiliar house. Outside, there was a lot of noise. Gathering strength, I ventured out, trying to make sense of the situation. Everything seemed different, like tales from old stories and movies, yet uniquely distinct.

Despite their apparent poverty, the people greeted me with sincere smiles, as if I were a c...

Viva la révolution!

Vive la France!

Faded gray peacoat

Blue, white, red patch

A shotgun in its holster

A ringing in my ear

And little recollection

Of how I landed here

Blood of noble comrades

Spilt on ground of humble slums

Furrowed brows of angry soldiers

Marching with imperial hums

I cannot die in battle

But how can I go back home?

As I have seen this revolution

Claim lives not unlike ...

My eyes flick open, I don’t feel like myself. Snow is falling all around me and my clothes look so old. I try to look around but instead I walk forward.

I watch from the eyes of this character as their story plays out around them....

Whenever something goes wrong in my life, I go to my escape, books. I have a secret that no one knows. When I read a book, no matter what it is, I’ll get transported to the place.

After the time I ended up in Dracula’s castle, I started being a little more careful about what I read.

I scroll through the books on the tablet, looking for a new book to read.

My brother, Lyman and I share the ...

Waking up in a 19th-century novel was bewildering, but I had to adapt and blend in. I found myself dressed in period clothing, and outside the window, a Victorian world thrived.

With a firm resolve, I decided to remain inconspicuous, avoiding interference with the story. I learned the manners, language, and social norms of this era, all the while studying the characters and plot of the novel, try...

(Leona pov)

Darkness surrounded me as I looked around the room I was in. The last thing I remembered was some strange person knocking me out with a frying pan. My eyes adjusted to the darkness the room was basically just a box no color no furniture nada. I struggled against the chains keeping my hands stuck to the floor.

“Retrace your steps Leona.” I said. I thought back to what I was doin...

“Oh, come on!” I whined. “Why does it have to be me? It could’ve been anyone! Maybe the smart kid! Or the nerd! Or even the sarcastic loner that says one word a week! Literally, anyone else but me!”

I instantly shut up once the whispering reached my ears.

“Children these days are becoming more disturbed and uncivilized. She must come from a poor family.”

“Those scandalous clothes! Why is so mu...