**this is a canon-compliant fic. Please read entire description and all warnings before continuing. Thank you! Throughout her life, Elyssa has only trusted herself. Her village betrayed her, hunting her like a common animal. However, it only took one twist of fate, one move by Rumpelstiltskin to turn her life upside down. Doors were opened as opportunity knocked. All she had to do was step through. "I can take you someplace far better than here," he pulled back, placing a gentle hand on my shoulder... "So what do you say?" "I still don't know your name." Mystery boy's grin was contagious as I felt my own smile growing. "How can I trust you?" He chuckled. "That's an easy fix. I'm Peter Pan." But this man--this "Peter Pan"... could he be trusted? When her little brother is kidnapped, it puts her heart and her relationships to the test. Could Emma and the Charmings rely on her when things go sideways? Could Regina truly trust her not to betray them? Is there hope for her happy ending? ~~~ CONTENT WARNING: Verbal abuse Emotional manipulation Thoughts of worthlessness Negative inner monologue at times Proceed at your own risk. DISCLAIMER: I own no characters except for the protagonist of this story and any other characters I might make up along the way. All rights go to their respective owners.

If you're looking for a classic romance story, you're in for a ride... Alice Blake is a sixteen year old girl who has lived in an orphanage for as long as she can remember. One night, she and her friend are taken by a mysterious boy to an island. She does everything she can to escape this manipulative boy and his wicked games. All she wants is to find a way off the island, will she succeed? And what secrets will be revealed along the way? I am I huge fan of Once Upon A Time and wanted to create a Peter Pan fan fiction that wasn't cringey or cliche. By this I mean that Peter Pan doesn't fall in love straight away or change his personality completely just because of one girl. This means that the books main theme is conflict but there is still a big element of romance involved. *Mostly unedited* ⚠️WARNING THIS BOOK CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGE AND VIOLENCE⚠️