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 Romance 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. I reserve all rights as @MaggieOHighley. Please do not copy or use my work anywhere without my permission. Thank you.

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. Enjoy TW:- 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.

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/Humour 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, 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.

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/Romance 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. All rights are reserved by me as @MaggieOHighley. Please do not copy or use my work anywhere without my permission. Thank you.

When Willow Mayfair's life falls apart, her mother brings her to Briar Cove, the 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. This story is for everybody who also dreams of a fairy tale and won't care if the "knights" were a little dirty. "Grab a bunch of broken misfits, chuck them in a tribe, add some glitter and loads of weird-ass garbage, voila, you've got yourself a fairy tale... kinda... just... you know... minus the fairies..." Paisley Davenport This story is my happy place; I do not plan on ever finishing it. It will go on and on like a soapie. I might break it up into volumes later. This book is ideal for forgetting the world and becoming best friends with the characters. Please Note:- I'm currently rewriting this story to edit and enhance parts. I'm also breaking up long chapters. Though the reading flow will not be broken, the chapter numbers will become out of sync at the border between old and new. ♫ Genre: Slice of Life/Romance/Humour This 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... ♫ 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 to my stories. Please do not copy or use my work anywhere without my permission. Thank you.

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.

Beasts of Alytheria invites you into a world where gears and magic collide, and the creatures are just as quirky as the people-if not more so! This collection of short stories uncovers the peculiar inhabitants of Alytheria, from clockwork critters with attitudes to mysterious beings with even stranger habits. Whether you're new to the Steampunk Heroes series or a seasoned adventurer, this book is your ticket to a wild ride through a world you won't soon forget.

Somewhere there is a small town where magic still lives. Nothing is quite what it seems. The inhabitants are different. Strange things happen all the time. And yes... That Badger just winked at you. Hi, my name is Holly Merriweather. Welcome to the town of Upside-Down Falls. Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction. Unless otherwise indicated, all the names, characters, businesses, places, events and incidents in this book are either the product of the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. All rights reserved.

#Fun-WritingContest Prompt 2 Paranormal Submission for Heebie Jeebie Awards.