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A troubled veteran attempts to forget the past by volunteering at Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum, but it proves difficult when he's close to the plane that changed his life forever--the Corsair.

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Retired Navy pilot William Beckington never planned to move on after The Incident and has lived with the guilt for seventy years. After failed attempts with PTSD counselors, his daughter recommends that he begin volunteering on the aircraft carrier CV-10 in Charleston, South Carolina. Reluctantly, Bill agrees, but his decision proves difficult when he stumbles back into the world of Corsairs, the plane he'd rather forget.

Seeing that The Incident still haunts him, Bill's new friends attempt to help him remember his long-lost joy; he attends Bulldog Tours, learns the stories of other veterans, and strangely finds himself near the Corsair more than he would like.

While nothing will free his mind from the traumatizing Incident, Bill must find a way to push past his grief and guilt to live the life he is meant to live--and rekindle his best friend's legacy before he succumbs.

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*This enjoyable story has received a special shout-out from Wattpad Ambassador @RookWri78 for a strong first chapter!**Bill and the Whistling Deathfalls under the Wildcard Category--with elements of Historical Fiction, Adventure, Literary Fiction, Drama, and slight Coming-of-Age. There is also a queer side character--just FYI, but it stays quiet because of the time Bill served.*

Are you curious about the airplanes we have at Patriots Point? Feel free to check them out! https://www.patriotspoint.org/things-to-do/aircraft

A story about beings of light, called Lightborn, this book explores their emergence on a planet called Erta. From the first steps they take into the world, to crucial discoveries and conflicts, the Lightborn become lords of the world gifted to them by their Creator.

A story of discovery, adventure, action and drama, it's all a most epic adventure set in a completely fictional universe.

A haunting and introspective poem that blends into the mystique of ACE OF SPADES.

how I came up with the story: The inspiration for "Bound by Shadows" came from the idea of juxtaposing two very different worlds—the dark, dangerous life of a mafia heir and the disciplined, honorable journey of a taekwondo champion. The concept emerged from imagining what would happen if these two characters, each with their own dreams and burdens, crossed paths unexpectedly, leading to a tale of intrigue, romance, and personal growth. Also got the idea from KinnPorsche cause I can't stop reading it so I made my own.brief intro to the story: "Bound by Shadows" follows the lives of Kim Tae-jin and Lee Min-ho. Tae-jin, the middle child of a powerful mafia family, has his childhood dreams of becoming a singer overshadowed by the weight of family expectations and his impending role as the next successor. After a failed negotiation meeting, he finds himself under attack and is unexpectedly saved by Min-ho, a university student and taekwondo champion whose dream is to own a bar on a private beach. Their worlds collide in a back alley, sparking a connection that neither of them could have anticipated. Despite their growing bond, Min-ho is determined to stay focused on his own ambitions, even as Tae-jin becomes increasingly obsessed with him. As they navigate their intersecting lives, they uncover secrets and face challenges that test their resolve and their hearts.characters: Tae-jin is a complex character, torn between his mafia obligations and his suppressed dreams. Min-ho, with his blend of cuteness and strength, is focused on achieving his goals while caring for his younger brother.

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A struggling writer finds comfort in a goldfish after a flight cancellation to New York City, but when an unexpected accident occurs, the fish and man must remain calm until help arrives.

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Twenty-four-year-old Bailey hates and loves writing and dreams of becoming an editor and author. During a trip to New York City for an interview with the New York Times, a snowstorm cancels his flight, and he's forced to stay in a Marriot overnight, where he meets Oscar the Goldfish.

Oscar has met many people over the past few months, but none have intrigued him as much as Bailey. He acts as a therapy fish and listens to Bailey's writing and life concerns.

The two begin to bond, but when an unexpected accident occurs during Hour Seven, they must put their differences aside and help one another through the tense situation.

Will Oscar and Bailey's newfound friendship overcome the accident, or will they succumb to their pasts and grow apart as most fish and man do? Hour Eight will determine everything.

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*Moral: The past is the past; this is the future.**A novelette inspired by a story I heard at work about Oscar the Goldfish.**Weekly updates**This story is not meant to bash Romance writers (I like Romance but don't write it). It's meant to teach struggling, non-Romance ones that they don't need to write Romance to be good writers.*

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The Octopus Man is growing stronger, and so is Tracey. Makenna must find her way to the Bermuda Triangle to protect the Human and Fairy Worlds before the young apprentice becomes the claxton he is destined to be.

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Since Makenna Delling discovered she is a Metamorphic Fairy, nothing in her life has been simple. Having just finished her sophomore year of high school, she and Tracey must travel to the undersea city of Atlantis to stop Tracey from falling victim to his own power... the power of the claxton.

Ash, a Wizard Fairy, is on a secret mission from Coutarine Island to help them. However, the Octopus Man remains active and vows to drag Tracey to the Bermuda Triangle. Because of this, Ash must teach Makenna and Tracey Special Spells-spells that will help them win their battle against the Octopus Man. It is now even more crucial that Makenna becomes a Merfairy Metamorphic Fairy.

The Human and Magic Worlds are colliding in an event similar to something that happened seventeen years ago. What does this event have to do with Makenna, Tracey, and Ash? How will the teens reach Atlantis without the Kraken destroying them before confronting the Octopus Man?

Most importantly, will Makenna ever find her long-lost family member?

Within a society steeped in religious beliefs and folklore surrounding myths and the supernatural world, there is a young girl named Diana from Zambia who finds herself in perilous circumstances and almost escapes death. Since you only ever die once, why come back to life?

Diana must figure out a means to survive when death returns to pursue her in many ways, complicating her life. That's when she discovers that death is returning, but this time with a different agenda.

Diana decides to discover the truth about her troubled past with the help of a few friends, but that just gets her into more problems when other people and the supernatural find out how special she is, that death itself wants her. Diana must find the connection between her and death if she and the rest of the world are not to meet a terrible end.

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Nineteen-year-old Stella must overcome her fear of horses to save her reputation as a Grove Station Farms riding instructor.

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Stella does not believe she will return to the saddle, but that doesn't mean she still feels connected with the farm where she teaches. To save her reputation and regain her confidence, she has to get on the farm's newest steed, Monkey.

Monkey, a horse like none other, senses Stella's fear and does everything he can to help her regain her confidence, even though he occasionally acts out and bites. That does not mean he wants to hurt the birthday girl. The greatest gift he can give her is a lesson that changes everything she knows about riding.

While Stella wishes to win her battle, she can't do it alone and fears she'll fall again. Curses will become blessings, but that's after she puts enough work into her goal.

With Monkey's help, Stella needs to open the door to the life she once had, even if it means putting up with her sarcastic student, Maise, and learning that sometimes the best way to overcome fear is to fight fear itself.

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*Moral: The best way to overcome fear is to fight fear itself.*

Word Count: 5,000-6,000

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A rainy day encourages Teuila's father to take her out on Oceania, but what will happen when their boat flips and they're left stranded in the Atlantic Ocean?

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Teuila just wanted a peaceful summer break after her first year at the College of Charleston. However, peace in her family never happens with her father's sailing blood. To grow closer to his little girl, he takes her out on the family's Laser, Oceania, on a rainy day that mimics a special one nineteen years earlier.

When Oceania flips and leaves father and daughter stranded in the Atlantic Ocean, they must work together to return to shore without the buff lifeguard girls running out to rescue them. Teuila has to see past her father's sailing personality and find the one she grew up with before she and her parents ran aground in Charleston Harbor.

With the help of the current, love, and just a little imagination, Teuila and her dad's fight for survival becomes nothing more than a mere Disney Channel movie. Not only that, but Teuila learns a secret-the truth behind why she carries such an unusual name.

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*Moral: Tell your loved one you love them every day.*

*Huge thanks to my dad for helping me edit!*

*Word Count: 4,000-5,000*

Quote: "Why does a daughter love her father so much? It's because she knows there's one man who will never hurt her." - Anonymous

A Polish short story:A young woman named W. faces difficult everyday life. She cannot find her way in a world dominated by work and responsibilities, with a constant lack of time and anything that would give her a sense of meaning. Moreover, in the opinion of the local community, she leads a perfect life. One summer everything changes when she has a special conversation.

Polish description:Młoda kobieta o imieniu W. mierzy się z trudną codziennością. Nie potrafi odnaleźć się w świecie zdominowanym przez pracę i obowiązki, przy ciągłym braku czasu i czegokolwiek, co dawałoby jej poczucie sensu. W dodatku w opinii lokalnej społeczności wiedzie idealne życie. Wszystko zmienia się pewnego lata, gdy odbywa jedyną w swoim rodzaju rozmowę.

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When Maisie and Feya's friendship is tossed into the danger zone, they must work together to save it before Summit 2023 destroys them forever.

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Coronado Springs, the epicenter of Southwestern culture in Disney World, carries a legend. Unknown to Maisie and Feya, who have waited a month to attend Out and Equal: Summit 2023, it's rumored a ghost haunts Veracruz in Coronado's Convention Center.

Just when Maisie and Feya thought they were finally settling in as suitemates, they're thrown into another adventure with a mysterious girl, Melody, who seems to hold a grudge against the Disney College Program and someone whom Maisie doesn't want coming between her and Feya.

Still recovering from what happened to Feya in August, Maisie must find a way to understand that her fairy is safe so she can trust Melody and finally start moving on from The Tragedy. Destiny always finds her, though, and now she must face the world without Milo.

Will Maisie overcome her jealousy and grief, or will Summit 2023 destroy her and Feya's friendship forever?

And what will happen when Melody's caught between the feuding friends?

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*Based on a real legend at Coronado Springs.*

*Must read Milo and Maisiefirst!*

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Everyone’s got pain in their body

Afraid of it will turning in out black and grey

Afraid of you will loosing it

Rushing you to the punishment

Time against in lines

Track of mind will fall in out like rain

An umbrella of yours will help you out with the race

There’s no synonyms life for the people

Genuine of your journey can lift you up to the eternity

Dislikness of the people for yours

Can’t be erased from their mind without a scratch

Lies lay on your mind

Will speak up through your mouth to the reality

Definition of the world

On your shoulders

Memories of murder on your eyes

Blood on your plam, will run the wild

The Forest of your happiness will grow old

Sunshine will be beautiful

Sweeter after difficulty

Mark on your life