Peace has finally returned to Ithaca, and with it, a new beginning. Y/N, once a girl living in silence and fear, now stands loved, protected, and cherished by the island's prince-Telemachus. When he asks her to be his wife, she believes her past can no longer reach her. But shadows have long memories. As wedding plans unfold under Penelope's gentle care and Odysseus's teasing watch, a surprise visit from Y/N's parents awakens old wounds-wounds she hoped were gone forever. Terrified of ruining the happiness she's found, she hides the truth from the family that has become her home. Yet Ithaca protects its own. With Athena's quiet guidance, Telemachus's unwavering love, and Penelope and Odysseus determined to keep her safe, Y/N must confront the people who broke her-and finally choose herself. From whispered promises beneath olive trees to the ceremony that binds two hearts, The Vows of Ithaca is a story of healing, courage, found family, and a love strong enough to rewrite destiny.

Cara Lynch, the third-born child in a large and turbulent family, has long been the unofficial mother to her five siblings. At just 16, she carries the weight of the world on her shoulders, forced to protect her younger siblings from their abusive father while her disengaged mother offers no help. Despite the chaos at home, Cara finds comfort in her tight-knit group of childhood friends-Hughie Biggs, Gerard Gibson, Patrick Feely, and later, Johnny Kavanagh. But it's Hughie, now 17, who has always been her rock, quietly watching over her and carrying a deep, unspoken affection for her. For years, Hughie has harbored a secret crush on Cara, admiring her strength, resilience, and selflessness from a distance. When Cara is barely 16, their friendship deepens into something more, and their connection blossoms into a tender and fierce love. It's a slow burn, but one that feels inevitable-Hughie has always been there for her, and now, he becomes the one person who shows Cara what it means to be cared for in return. Though Cara is used to protecting others, she's never had anyone to protect her, just her older brother Joey, as Darren left them when he was 18. But Hughie is different. He steps up in ways she never imagined, keeping her secrets, standing by her side, and offering her the kind of unwavering support she's never known. He becomes her safe place, the one constant in her stormy life. As their love grows, Cara begins to feel a sense of security she's never experienced, even as she remains trapped in her toxic home environment.

Stacy Greene has just moved to town from California to get away from her past. She meets a gang of 'greasers' and quickly becomes friends with them. She's in a new town, with new friends, with new love, and new experiences. ⚠️WARNING⚠️ Story contains mentions of: Abuse, assault, PTSD, depression, guns, trauma, SA, suicide Started : 6 ✹ 22 ✹ 2022 Ended : 1 ✹ 28 ✹ 2025 Total word count : 107,685