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Scarlett has returned home but with the discovery of her long-lost sister, she isn't content to stay. Determined to find her, Scarlett and her brother, William, set off on a journey to reunite their family. But when they are swept aboard a dangerous ship, Scarlett faces an old acquaintance she would rather have forgotten and enters an underworld of slave-trading pirates. Only one man is brave enough to rescue them--a man who Scarlett has been longing for by the name of Captain Alexander Jones. But as she discovers the darker side of his secrets, conflicts arise between them and she begins to question her feelings for him. As they fight together to escape the hand of their enemies, they also realize they have to fight for each other.Book Two of the Pirate's Heart series…

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BOOK 2 OUT NOW!Piracy is on the rise and Scarlett, a baker's daughter, lives along the English coastline where stories of pillaging and swordfights spread like wildfire. Despite knowing they come with very real dangers, Scarlett can't help but be fascinated by them.However, when she is captured and thrown into the midst of such danger, she finds herself fighting for her life as the desired object between two rivaling captains--but for very different reasons.What does Captain Jones want from her? Something that never would have crossed her mind. But as all is revealed to her, secrets about her own family begin to surface.-----Written and published 2014 - 2017…

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Kathy is vacationing in Antigua, a tiny island in the Caribbean she visits every year with her family. While taking a walk to the beach, she stumbles upon Simon, a man she's never seen around before. As he is tending to his sailboat, they catch each other's eye. Curiosity is sparked and when they finally meet, he offers to take her out sailing. The rest is history as they fall quickly and passionately in love.But it's not that easy for Kathy. She's already got a boyfriend, though she wishes she didn't. Plus, her family isn't happy about her seeing Simon and instead want her to marry rich and well, continuing on the large family corporation in the big city. Will Kathy allow her family to dictate her love life and ultimately, her future or will she choose the man of her dreams?-----A Simon Le Bon (or Simon Le Boat, if you will) fanfiction. Simon Le Bon is the lead singer of Duran Duran.If you like light, fluffy, feel-good romance with a beautiful backdrop, this is the story for you.…

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"There's a Starman waiting in the sky..."It's 1973. Jamie loves to stargaze. Actually she loves anything about space and spends her evenings at her special hangout in the woods, wondering about what's up there.But one day she happens upon a discovery. Nancy, her best friend who keeps her down to Earth, also experiences the same thing. Together, they endeavor to uncover its secrets and search for the one sending the message.After all, it isn't every day someone talks to you through the radio.----------A David Bowie fanfiction, based on and inspired by the song "Starman."…

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Simon and the lads are traveling through the exotic country of Sri Lanka. However, things quickly change from a leisurely holiday to a fight for survival. An ancient legend has entrapped the land, preying on unsuspecting male travelers and luring them into the jungle. The locals know the secret but it's each man for himself and only the strongest hunters can survive.A short story based on the music video for "Hungry Like the Wolf" by Duran Duran.…

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As we step inside smoky halls on a stormy night, we follow the narrative of a gorgeous blonde hostess. She is the wife of the notorious Nicholas Rhodes, lord of a manor filled with macabre traps, revolving fireplaces and mysterious assassins.A dinner party is underway, and several curious characters are in attendance. However, the party is disrupted when a clumsy boy and his date stumble in, having a larger role in their host's plot than they realize.A short story based on the music video for "The Flame" by Arcadia, a side project by three Duran Duran members. Written for a Duran Duran fan contest.…

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Meet Jonathan - a typical American teen, who just likes to have fun. However, the day has come when he is to travel to Germany, where he will stay with his aunt and uncle during the summer to help in their shop. This is anything but fun for him.But that's until things start to get interesting. After meeting a girl and being thrown into an extraordinary situation, one feared by the locals, Jonathan learns of a century old myth that still haunts the small German town.Meanwhile, Jonathan ventures further to get to know this mysterious girl. Meeting atop Lorelei Rock at midnight, Jonathan is unknowingly pulled deeper into trouble until one night when he makes a discovery he finds hard to believe. Struggling between family and vacant love, Jonathan is forced to make a difficult decision - one that means life or death!Based upon the German myth of Lorelei. This story was entered in Target's #OnceUponNow contest, and is now entered in the #Wattys2016.…