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The Lightning Strike

Premise: Max and Sienna celebrate the joys of being in love and engaged, but they soon learn that a single moment can change everything.

Book: Open Heart Pairing: Sienna Trinh x Max Valentine (OC) Rating/Category: Teen. Fluff and Angst Format: Text and pic fic + prose Words: 1,975 View Series Masterlist

A/N: I know I said the Maxenna “And then there was you” series concluded, but it was starting to feel incomplete as I re-read the last chapter. So, please excuse my error and enjoy this new finale of their love story. Again, I will write more Maxenna in the future, but I wanted their initial story to be complete first and also to take time to write for my OTP, Cassie & Ethan.

Submission for @choicesseptemberchallenge21​ Prompt Day 28 “Challenges”

Part 1: The Calm

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Choices September Challenge

This masterlist is for Day Twenty Eight of the Choices September Challenge…

Prompt #28: Challenges

Open Heart

The Lightning Strike (Sienna x M!OC) written by @liaromancewriter

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Choices September Challenge

This masterlist is for Day Fifteen of the Choices September Challenge…

Prompt #15: Ice Cream

Open Heart

For The First Time in Forever (Ethan x F!MC) written by @headoverheelsforramsey

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Choices September Challenge

This masterlist is for Day Twenty Five of the Choices September Challenge…

Prompt #25: Acceptance

Open Heart

Masquerade (Ethan x F!MC) written by @liaromancewriter (Warning: NSFW content)

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Choices September Challenge

This masterlist was created for Day Twenty Three of the Choices September Challenge…

Prompt #23: Roses

Blades of Light and Shadow

A Rose by any Other Name (Mal x F!MC) written by @storyofmychoices (Warning: Language)

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PSA:

Hello everyone! I hope that you are all well ☺️.

I have decided to write this as I know that I have not been as active on this blog during this challenge, and for that you all have my deepest and sincerest apologies; it’s been really busy at work and at home…so much so that my physical and mental battery is running at 1% before I even get to 2pm.

I honestly feel like I could fall asleep tonight and stay like that for DAYS…but because of work that is not possible 😓.

I am aiming to make sure that all my Masterlists are up to date tonight, but please do let me know if I have missed anything or made any mistakes.

Thank you all once again for your support and cooperation.

Amy

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Choices September Challenge

This masterlist was created for Day Twenty One of the Choices September Challenge…

Prompt #21: Choices

Open Heart

The Only One (Sienna x M!OC Instagram/text edit) created by @liaromancewriter

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Choices September Challenge

This masterlist is for Day Twenty of the Choices September Challenge…

Prompt #20: Time

Open Heart

No Longer Adrift (Ethan x F!MC) written by @storyofmychoices (TW: Character with PTSD)

Unforgettable (Sienna x M!OC Instagram/text edit) created by @liaromancewriter

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Choices September Challenge

This masterlist is for Day Eighteen of the Choices September Challenge…

Prompt #18: Autumn Nights

Mother Of The Year

Cool Evenings, Warm Waters (Levi x MC) written by @storyofmychoices

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Choices September Challenge

This masterlist is for Day Sixteen of the Choices September Challenge…

Prompt #16: Celebration

Bloodbound

Wedding Day (Adrian x MC moodboard) created by @bloodboundismylife

Open Heart

Love Story (Sienna x M!OC texts and Instagram edits) created by @liaromancewriter

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Bubble baths are 👏🏼❤️ especially with bath bombs!

Sorry! Got distracted there for a moment. This was really cute ☺️

Cool Evenings, Warm Waters

[Levi Schuler x Laura Day Masterlist]

Pairing: Levi Schuler x Laura Day [F!MC] Book: Mother of the Year Word Count: ~500 Rating: Teen (some suggestive language)

Prompts: @choicesseptemberchallenge21 "autumn nights" ; @wackydrabbles #112 (prompt in bold) (a little late, but it's still Saturday in a couple of places)

Synopsis: Levi draws Laura a warm bath on an autumn night.

A/N: this is a mostly pointless drabble, but I love these two and they deserve some soft moments without drama.

"Brr! Brr! Brr!" Laura shivered, bouncing on the balls of her feet, trying to avoid the cold tile of the bathroom floor. Her arms clasped across her chest, trying to find warmth.

Levi chuckled, glancing up from where he sat on the edge of the tub filling with steaming water. Strands of his long dark hair framed his face. "Don't ya think you're being overly dramatic? It's not that cold."

She clutched her robe tighter, closing it up to her neck as her body trembled. "Does it look like I'm kidding?"

He rose quickly, pulling her against the heat of his bare chest. His fingers flirted with the opening of her robe, inching it wider. He quirked his brow. "I might need to do a more thorough inspection to fully assess things before giving you an answer to that."

Laura slapped his fingers away, rolling her eyes. "Too cold to play!" Brushing past him, she let the robe fall to the floor and hopped into the almost full tub.

Her skin prickled at the stark contrast of the cool evening air and warm water. She hummed her appreciation as the initial sting gave way to a soothing glow that enveloped her. "Ahh," she breathed. "Much better."

Levi returned to the edge of the tub. "Gonna make room for me?"

Laura leaned back, sinking further into the blissful warmth. "Hmm, maybe."

"Oh, yeah?" He tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. "Only maybe?"

"Mmhmm." Her fingers glided through the thick layer of fluffy bubbles surrounding her, collecting some in her palm.

"And how does one get off the maybe list and onto the VIP access one?"

"More bubbles."

"More bubbles?" Levi glanced down at the tub, nearly overflowing with bubbles as it was. "Are you sure more bubbles is a good idea?"

Laura nodded, blowing the bubbles from her hand toward him. "More bubbles." Her eyes widened as her lips turned down. "Please?"

Levi dipped his finger in the bubbles, gathering some up and bopping it on her nose. "As you wish."

Deftly, he added more of the lavender chamomile bubble bath, letting the liquid fill the tub with a soothing foam.

Laura extended her hand to him. "That will do."

He turned off the water and slipped in behind her, wrapping his body around hers. He lowered his lips to her shoulder, peppering her skin with soft kisses. "I thought you said you liked autumn nights."

"I do!" She relaxed into his embrace. "But, I get cold, too."

"Is that so?" His lips curled in amusement as he kissed beneath her ear. "Are you still cold?"

"Maybe a little." She turned into him, her fingers dancing up his chest. "Perhaps you can help with that?" She offered with a coy shrug.

He tangled his hand in her hair, guiding her lips to his. "It would be my pleasure."

Her eyes closed, and her body rushed with a pleasant warmth as she gave herself over to his lead.

Autumn was her favorite season: the colors, the festivals, the pies, the pumpkin spice everything—all of it made it the best, but what she loved most of all was warming up after a cool evening with the one she loves.

Thank you so much for reading. I hope you enjoyed this pointless (but hopefully enjoyable story).

Tags are in a reblog; please let me know if you would like to be added or removed. 💖

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This was beautiful! ❤️

No Longer Adrift

[Ethan Ramsey x Ellie Shepherd Masterlist] [A Hand to Hold series]

Pairing: Ethan Ramsey x Ellie Shepherd (F!MC) Book: Open Heart (Book Two) – after chapter 11

Word Count: <1,000 Warnings: Teen; a character with PTSD/survivor’s guilt *comfort/care* Prompts: @choicesseptemberchallenge21 : time

Summary: Ellie and Ethan return to work after some time away. This is part of my "a Hand to Hold" series.

A/N: This takes place after the events of “In Between” , “One Day at a Time” , and "Impromptu Vacation " (all of which deal with Ellie’s PTSD.)

This is a companion piece to my series Love & Scotch (an Open Heart/Hollywood U crossover).

"Ready?"

The soft caress of his thumb along hers calmed the nerves threatening to erupt. Ellie inhaled slowly, letting the sterile silver walls of the empty hospital elevator fade away. Returning to work wouldn't be easy; the sympathetic looks, the quiet whispers behind her back, her own lingering memories—despite it all, she was ready.

She turned into Ethan brushing a kiss to his shoulder. Her gaze drifted down to the bracelet on her wrist above their entangled hands. Her eyes brightened as she focused on the charm of two sea otters holding hands. She rested her head on him, focusing on the warmth of his hand, letting the memories of their time together wash over her.

Her body trembled, and her muscles clenched. A soft whimper slipped from her tightly pressed lips.

Ethan wrapped his arms around her, holding her through the nightmare that seemed to be overtaking her dreams. "I'm right here," he whispered.

His words had little impact as her moans strengthened, tears forming in the corner of her eyes.

"Ellie, it's just a dream." He stroked her back tenderly, trying to soothe her. "It's okay."

She jolted awake, inhaling sharp breaths as her eyes readjusted to the dark bedroom.

"You're safe." He continued caressing her gently. "It's just a dream."

Her face fell into her hands as she shook her head. "It's not a dream," she cried. "It's a memory, a living nightmare. I can't even close my eyes without reliving it over and over. What's wrong with me?"

"Nothing's wrong with you. You were faced with a terrible tragedy; one that no one could have left completely unscathed. You're doing your best, and that's more than enough. Your fighting it, and even if you can't see it, I know you'll get through this."

"I'm tired," she confessed desperately. Her swollen, teary eyes met his in the dimly lit room. "I'm just so tired."

"I know." He hated to see her like this, in pain, and unable to take it away. He felt powerless; nothing he had done could stop the nightmares.

Ellie flopped back on her pillow in frustration. "I just want to sleep."

His fingers brushed softly over her cheek, wiping away the tears that had fallen. "Try again to rest. I'll be right here. You're not in this alone."

She sighed heavily, discouraged by all the failed attempts. Her eyes closed once more. She focused on the tender touch of his fingers drifting lazily through her hair.

Despite the heaviness growing in his own eyes, he fought his sleep to keep watch. As the next nightmare started, he was there. He pressed a kiss to her forehead, holding her once more to no avail. Her nightmare continued as she tossed and turned against him. Her hand quivered as her sobs grew louder. He laced his fingers in hers, steadying her hand. Each time her body shook or her cries sounded, he squeezed her hand gently, reminding her he wasn't letting go. Slowly, she quieted without waking. He breathed easier, watching her sleep again. He held her hand for the rest of the night, never letting go, reminding her even in her sleep that he was there no matter what.

Ellie woke, their hands still entwined. The morning sun peeking through the curtains startled her. She hadn't made it to morning in weeks.

"I made it through the night?" Her voice was weak and questioning.

"You did."

"How?"

He offered a gentle squeeze, his thumb caressing her hand. "You're stronger than you think, Ellie."

Her eyes brightened for a moment as a flicker of hope fought in the darkness.

Night after night, as her nightmares began, he held her hand through it. It was the one thing that seemed to calm her, even when she wasn't aware of it. Each morning, she woke to find their fingers tangled together.

She surprised him one day when a soft giggle vibrated on her lips as she awoke. "You're kinda my sea otter," she whispered, bringing his hand to her lips to kiss. "I'm no longer adrift. You keep me from floating away and getting lost in the swirling darkness again. You're my anchor back to what's real."

Later that day when he went out to get them lunch, he surprised her with the sea otter charm bracelet as a reminder that no matter where they were, he would never let her drift away again.

The elevator dinged, announcing their arrival. The sound pulled her back from her thoughts. Ellie took another deep breath, readying herself as the cold metal doors opened. She dropped his hand, preparing to leave. "Ready," she finally agreed.

The corner of his lips pulled in admiration of the strength of his girlfriend. He knew he could never fully understand what she went through and the battle that still raged inside of her, but he was proud of her strength and resilience through it all. His fingers entwined with hers again.

Ellie's face warmed as they stepped out of the elevator, hand in hand. "Are you sure?"

"I made the mistake of letting go once; I won't do it again," he stated, offering a reassuring squeeze.

"We'll have to talk to HR," she shrugged, chewing the corner of her lip to suppress her growing smile.

"We have an appointment at 2:00." Noting her surprise, he continued, "I told you, I'm here for you, Ellie. Whatever you need."

Her eyes misted over. "Thank you, Ethan. I know this isn't easy for you, and I appreciate you giving us a chance."

"You're worth it. And in case it wasn't clear, I need you too."

He led her down the hallway, past the room where the attack happened, toward the diagnostics office. He felt her body tense momentarily, but her hand relaxed in his as they continued on.

There would always be ghosts from that day, drifting in the recesses of her mind. It would take time to heal as she continued processing the overwhelming grief she had endured, but she was in a much better place than she had been. The chasm in between where she was and where she wanted to be wasn't so great anymore; she was no longer trapped in the memory. She was moving forward, finding small joys and wonders in the ordinary, one day at a time.

A/N #2: This story gets its name from an earlier story named Adrift. In the fic, Ellie felt she was adrift and questioned her relationship with Ethan. Now, he's her anchor and finally showed up when she needed him most. (Better late than never, Ethan!)

A/N#3: I'm sure we haven't seen the last of Ellie's PTSD, but I don't currently have plans to focus any more stories on it. I hope that the 3 previous fics mentioned in the first A/N coupled with this more fluffier one gave her story a bit more depth than PB gave MC. They don't fully cover the range and effect PTSD or survivor's guilt can have on a person, but it is a window into how things could have affected MC.

I am greatly appreciative of all the support I've received with these stories. Thank you for reading. I hope you enjoyed this fic.

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These two are just adorable 🥰 I hope all ends well for Max and Sienna!

Love Story

Premise: After their first kiss, Max and Sienna grow even closer together and people start to notice.

Book: Open Heart

Pairing: Sienna Trinh x Max Valentine (OC)

Format: Text and pic fic

Rating/Category: Teen. Fluff

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A/N: This part covers a period of roughly 5-6 months, heading into post OH3 territory. The background to events of the first part can be viewed in Gemini Calling. I recommend reading that first as it will help set the context. Warning - this post is long, but it was too delicious to cut.

Submitting to @choicesseptemberchallenge21​, Prompt, Day 16 “Celebration”

Part 1: After the Kiss

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This is absolutely STUNNING! 🥺❤️

Wedding Day

Mr. and Mrs. Raines

Adrian Raines x Blaire Davenport

“To know that I can say, "I love you”

In any given time or place

I’m flying without wings"

Prompt: @choicesseptemberchallenge21 : Celebration @kinda-iconic

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Choices September Challenge

This masterlist is for Day Fourteen of the Choices September Challenge…

Prompt #14: Blue Skies

Open Heart

Me and You (Sienna x M!OC) created by @liaromancewriter

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Wonderful, as always! ☺️

(Admittedly read it all whilst listening to Christmas songs 😂)

Me and You

Premise: Max and Sienna are determined to stick to their plan to keep things light and friendly, until they don’t.

Book: Open Heart

Pairing: Sienna Trinh x Max Valentine (OC)

Format: Text and pic fic

Rating/Category: General. Fluff.

(Edit) Warning: Mentions of minor characters that passed away

A/N: More Maxenna content because I can’t stop thinking about these two! Submission for @choicesseptemberchallenge21, Prompt Day 14 “Blue Skies”.

Part 1: ‘Tis The Season

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Choices September Challenge

This masterlist is for Day 12 of the Choices September Challenge…

Prompt #12: Nature

Laws of Attraction

Light up the Dark (Gabe Ricci x F!MC) written by @curiousconch

Open Heart

Shooting Star (Bryce x F!MC) written by @chocopeppermintcake