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Heroism for Dummies

Heroism for Dummies

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Rafe Daring is not a hero known for his bravery.He is known for being stubborn, cheeky, and doing things haphazardly, which always leads to chaos.When he flees town on his motorcycle, chased by the boy he'd turned into his nemesis, Rafe veers from safety to avoid his enemy. He ventures onto a strangled path through the forbidden forest, a vast stretch of access-restricted nature reserve bordering his family's farm.As with most of his decisions, this one also leads to disaster. Soon, Rafe finds himself injured and lost at the bottom of a steep slope, trying to find his way home. When he stumbles into a briar vine-covered wall, he decides that his only way home might be through what appears to be an archway clogged by vines. However, he is unprepared for what waits for him when he breaks through the thick, thorny briar vines. Finding himself in an increasingly dangerous and confusing situation, he realises that this time, he'd outdone himself in the art of making extraordinarily bad decisions. He has one question that stands out above all his other questions: "Who would be dumb enough to give an idiot like me superpowers?!"ONC2025 Prompt 1: You stumble upon a mysterious door made entirely of briars and thorns. As you step through, you're granted extraordinary powers. But with great power comes great responsibility - it's now your duty to save the crumbling kingdom.…

Hunting Ice Castles

Hunting Ice Castles

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Galen McKenna can't believe the chance of becoming a pro ice hockey player that fell into his lap. He's determined to make it through the vigorous training at the prestigious Cristalcrest Ice Hockey Academy, which has created international championship players over the past 20 years. He's ready to leave his troubled past behind and embrace his future in the small, snowy town. He has one goal: 'Don't be a melter and screw it up!' With few distractions in the area, he shouldn't struggle to stay on track... Right?Quirky figure skater Hunter Fairlane helps her father take care of the Academy's often troubled bursary boys to whom he compassionately gives a home.Two years ago, her mother passed away just before the competition she'd been training Hunter and her skating partner, Robert Teeger, for. Hunter made a promise to herself to complete what they'd started, even if it was a detour from her set course. This year, she vows to be on the ice with moody Robbie in honour of her mother and to help her heartbroken father relive one of his fondest memories. Will the cheeky Irishman who crashes into her life with his soulful blue eyes and sharp wit finally be the ultimate love she'd been dreaming of, or will his self-destructive tendencies lead them both to ruin?This stand-alone novel, featuring Galen McKenna, is a spin-off from my soapie Hunting the Fairy Tale. No pre-knowledge required.…

Hunting the Fairy Tale

Hunting the Fairy Tale

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This story is my happy place; I do not plan on ever finishing it. It will go on and on like a soapie. Might break it up into volumes later."Grab a bunch of broken misfits, chuck them in a tribe, add some glitter and loads of weird-as garbage, voila, you've got yourself a fairy tale... kinda... just... you know... minus the fairies..."Paisley Davenport ♫When Willow Mayfair's life falls apart, her mother brings her to Briar Cove, the small coastal town where she grew up. Living with Rebecca's childhood friend, a new world filled with love, excitement, and friendship opens up for both of them.For everybody who also dreams of a fairy tale and won't care if the "knights" were a little dirty.Genre: Slice of Life/Romance/HumourThis is a slow-burn journey through love and life, filled with an array of beloved characters, their sad moments, happy moments and a multitude of bat-sh#t crazy moments.P.S.: This is not a fairy tale...Thank you:Micaela, for helping the characters take on a life of their own and encouraging me to keep on writing.Phillo, for not minding reading girly stories... if it's to help your mom.Jeandré, your weird-as sense of humour and quirky feedback inspires me and keeps me going. ♫This is a work of fiction. Any names or characters, businesses or places, events or incidents are fictitious. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.TW: Please be advised that this story contains references to violence (sexual and other), drugs, anxiety, mental health issues, abuse and other possibly upsetting themes. Reader discretion is advised.All rights are reserved by me as @MaggieOHighley. Please do not copy or use my work anywhere without my permission. Thank you.…

Hunting a New Life - Erin's Story

Hunting a New Life - Erin's Story

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Socially awkward, anxious Erin Young moves to Briar Cove with her mother, little brother and her peculiar grandmother.Her path soon crosses with that of the quirky, often rowdy Briar Cove clan. Will the wacky bunch help her get over her guilt of past mistakes and heal from the trauma of being bullied, or will they drive her over the edge where she's hanging on for dear life?Will she finally find a home for her heart in a place filled with warmth, love and friendship... possibly even romance?Looking at the crowd of weirdos now part of her life, Erin wonders too.This is a stand-alone spin-off written in collaboration with Jeandré Maritz (@RoxyMdp83), creator of fun stories, such as Steampunk Heroes.TW: This book contains references and scenes about bullying, self-harm and attempted suicide.…

The Hornsey Bay Chapters

The Hornsey Bay Chapters

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This is a slice-of-life story about friendship, romance, love and everything else.This is a work of fiction. Any names or characters, businesses or places, events or incidents, are fictitious. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.TW: Please be advised that this story contains references to violence (sexual and other), drugs, anxiety, mental health issues, abuse and other possibly upsetting themes. Reader discretion is advised.I reserve all rights as @MaggieOHighley. Please do not copy or use my work anywhere without my permission. Thank you.…

The Knight of Slaughtaverty

The Knight of Slaughtaverty

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In the sleepy town of Slaughtavery, all is not as it seems.In 1745, boys began to disappear, leaving no trace behind. The town was trapped in a hush of anxiety, gripped by fear too profound to express. After beautiful Madrigal Byrne ran away on her wedding day, the district was hurled into horror and madness until the lord of the Manor ended it with one vicious act of judgment and became known as the Knight of Slaughtaverty.Now, nearly 300 years later, antique appraiser Aubrey Dankworth answers an advertisement to catalogue the huge collection of antiques inside Slaughtaverty Manor, and shortly after her arrival, history seems to be repeating itself...TW:- I'm marking this novel as mature due to its violent nature, upsetting themes (abuse, murder, and others), blood, and gore. This book is not meant for squeamish or sensitive readers. Reader discretion is advised.…

The House

The House

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Belle, an art student in need of a place to work on the paintings for her evaluation, makes the mistake of leaving it to her bungling cousin Craig to find that place for her.And find her a place, he did..."Craig! You said this house was, and I quote, 'pretty and quaint, rich in history and character.' You did NOT say that it was squalid and putrid, rich in bad odours and horror! Come on! The lights aren't even working!""I am in a house that has seen smugglers, refugees and criminals passing through its hallways. A house where broken clocks kick up a storm of sound at random intervals, a place where time doesn't matter and every minute hand follows its own path. An old mansion filled with sounds and secrets. Really nothing to inspire peace of mind..."As a storm wreaks havoc and the house wakes up, Belle is increasingly bugged by one very important question: Is the man sharing the house with her real, or is he just a very sexy mop?Genre: Mystery/Humour/RomanceThis is a work of fiction. Any names or characters, businesses or places, events or incidents are fictitious. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.All rights are reserved by me as @MaggieOHighley. Please do not copy or use my work anywhere without my permission. Thank you.…

Glitch and Cody

Glitch and Cody

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When life becomes too hard to bear alone, someone comes along to bear it with you.A girl thriving on light and colour meets a boy trapped in darkness; their souls connect, and together they find love and healing... or something profound and corny like that.Excerpt:A girl wearing a rainbow is marching towards me from over the hill...I dare to turn my head slightly to study her. I can't have such a vivid hallucination and not make a point of appreciating it fully. I am a little alarmed, but as hallucinations go, this one is a lot better than the red and green rabbits I saw running over my grandmother's rug last night.Genre: Romance/HumourThis is a work of fiction. Any names or characters, businesses or places, events or incidents are fictitious. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.TW: Please be advised that this story contains references to violence, self-harm, depression, anxiety, mental health issues, and other possibly upsetting themes. Reader discretion is advised.I reserve all rights as @MaggieOHighley. Please do not copy or use my work anywhere without my permission. Thank you.…

Short Story Collection

Short Story Collection

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A collection of all my short stories divided into categories.Though I'm marking it as completed, I'll add to it whenever I write a new one for some weird reason or another.EnjoyTW:- The stories in the Horror section might be disturbing to sensitive readers, as they contain references to murder, abuse, violence and other possibly triggering themes. Reader's discretion is advised.…

Friendly Dating - Kira

Friendly Dating - Kira

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For 12 years, Ethan Fletcher has been the annoying, chaotic boy next door and brother to Kira's best friend... and she hated him... at least, she thought she did.This story is about becoming friends and falling in love one fond memory at a time... and having loads of fun along the way. Friendly Dating - Ethan is written from Ethan's point of view and can be read before, during or after this one, but they do contain some spoilers for each other.Excerpt:Ethan spills through the gap between my curtains and lands on my floor with a soft grunt."You shouldn't leave your window open like that, Kicks," he huffs, getting to his feet. "Something weird could get into your room.""So I see," I blink at him.Genre: Teenage Romance/New Adult RomanceThis is a work of fiction. Any names or characters, businesses or places, events or incidents, are fictitious. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.I reserve all rights as @MaggieOHighley. Please do not copy or use my work anywhere without my permission. Thank you.…

Friendly Dating - Ethan

Friendly Dating - Ethan

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What do you do when the girl of your dreams lives next door, but she hates your guts and will never see you as anything other than her best friend's annoying brother? You make a brilliant plan; that's what you do! This is a story about becoming friends and falling in love one crazy moment at a time... and having loads of fun along the way.Friendly Dating - Kira is written from Kira's point of view and can be read before, during or after this one, but they do contain some spoilers for each other.…