You heard of that one word that everyone wants to change, that one word that inspires the hearts of many and can bring down armies with just a silent whisper. That one word that can make or break you, whether you let it or not. That three-syllable word that has survived countless centuries of war and suffering, of villians and heroes. Destiny. This is the story of Madi, a simple girl who wants nothing more than to live a normal life, marry her boyfriend in the future, grow old together, and live happily ever after. But what happens when her fairy-tale story gets four unexpected guests? Four mutant ninja turtles, to be precise.

The Sequel to 'Before (Part 1)'. Rated PG-13 for fighting, danger, blood, and near-death experiences.

*Heavily inspired by @hope_forever_18's TMNT Hunger Games book. Please go check it out if you haven't!* [EDIT 2/25/21: This story is no longer being continued. It is also very old and not a reflection of my current work! Feel free to read if yo'd like, though!] *** In a world where New York City is ruled by the Shredder-formally known as President Saki-a gruesome event takes place every year. In this event, two tributes between the ages of 12 and 18 are taken from each District. Torn from their families and loved ones, they are taken to the city's Capitol and forced to fight to the death. This event is called the Hunger Games. The time for these brutal games has come again. But from the moment the new Tributes step foot into the Capital, everyone can tell that something is different about them. No one knows how, no one knows why. But, for whatever reason, they're not like past Tributes. Could they be the very first flicker of hope the city has had in forever?

This is not a love story :) ❝ They say the dawn symbolizes a new beginning. With the sunrise comes hope, joy, light...everything that makes life worthwhile. ❞ For thirteen-year-old Scarlet, the rise of the sun means she's lived to see another day. An orphan on the run, she's taught herself to get by on the streets of New York City. Any hope she had for herself has faded, replaced by a drive for survival. Her life is a never-ending chase, and she knows there's no way out...but deep down in her young heart, she longs for something to change. For a certain red-masked turtle, the blood red and blazing orange of the sunrise reflect his anger. He feels there's no one in the world that truly understands him, sees him for who he is beneath his mask of fury. Deep down, he doesn't want to be angry-but he doesn't know how to stop. All he can do is hope for a fresh start as he leaves everything behind, that there's enough light within his soul to expel the darkness that threatens to destroy him. When the two cross paths, perhaps a new light will shine on them both. ❝ Thank you for being my sunrise. ❞ ---- Book Song: You'll Be in My Heart ~ Phil Collins HIGHEST RANKING: #2 in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! [7.29.2020] Also available on Ao3

[Sequel to Atelophobia] Things only seem to be getting worse for (Y/N). Even though she had close friends now and no longer had to deal with her awful step dad, the people at school still treated her the same. After everything that happened with Shredder, she had night terrors. Sleep was hard to come by. Her thoughts keep racing around in her busy mind and as each day passes, she fears she's nearing her breaking point. Raphael can tell, too. He just hopes he can help her before she snaps.

[Book 3 of the Coldblooded Compassion series] "I'm just your student, after all." She isn't social, nor does she want to be. Instead, she strives to be knowledgeable in every textbook available to her. Her only desire in life is to be just as smart as her mother, to live up to her parents' expectations. The pressure of being just as successful as them is not stressful to her. Quite the contrary, it makes her work harder to achieve her dream. With studies and seriousness, she leaves no room for shenanigans. She has her entire future mapped out to a T. Being reckless is not a part of her plans. He has never been one to treat life seriously. Instead, he struts around with his collection of sports gear and does whatever he feels like. School absences are common with him. Homework is optional in his eyes. All he cares about is living life to the fullest, and high school will not accomplish that for him. With no true plan in sight, he carries on being his usual self: reckless. Meanwhile, there lurks yet another evil plot in the shadows of New York City. Growing desperate with their ambitious ideas, enemies have now resorted to extreme measures. As unstoppable forces, they chase down the most illegal, deadly materials that they can find. This new plan is so dangerous that it might not just achieve revenge, but start a whole new war entirely. Suddenly, the holiday season has taken on a horrifying meaning for Casey Jones. Theme song: Endlessly - The Cab #29 in casey #190 in tmnt

[Book 2 of the Coldblooded Compassion series] "I hate you." After suffering for months inside a place that isn't supposed to exist, she isn't in the best shape. In fact, she's practically beyond repair. Even her best friend can't find the power to heal her. She goes from day to day willing her positivity to return to her. She finally begins to accept her new, tragic reality when an old face pops up. But the newcomer isn't alone. With him comes a set of companions who she automatically finds an interest in- a strong interest. He isn't in the best shape either, but it's not a twist of fate that has made him this way. He's lost many friends that were close to him, but that isn't the reason he behaves this way. Deep down inside his heart is a black field of despair and anger. It bubbles up constantly, sending him into fits of unnecessary rage. This has given him the title of "hothead." But don't tell him, or it might be the last thing you say. To add to the chaos, the Shredder has finally wrapped his fingers around New York City. After the turtles saved New York from the Kraang invasion, Shredder stepped forward and claimed the heroic title. His sly and deceitful personality is perfect to fool ignorant citizens, so he always gets his way. And right now, he wants the turtles' heads. It gets worse. A storm has started to brew in a distant forest, causing living things to melt into mindless monstrosities. The infection taints anyone who comes into contact with the creatures, infecting them with the same disease. Matters get worse as the turtles return home to find that the storm originated from New York City. Everywhere they turn, there are hundreds of innocent people who were taken captive by the mysterious rain. And without a fix, this may be a race to save lives that they can't win. "I hate you, too." Theme song: Sad Song - We The Kings #99 in TMNT

Innocent civilians are disappearing in New York City and it is known to be the brutal street gang, Purple Dragons, but what if they are working for even more dark and powerful forces? And what happens if they miss one of their targets? Quiet, shy, and young Abigail Moore gets caught in a fight that she doesn't know how to handle, all she wants to do is get her family back, but she needs help. That's when the sewers open up. ( 2003 turtles )

The time for the 57th Hunger Games has arrived. All across Panem, mutants and humans wait anxiously for Reaping Day. Twenty-four tributes will be reaped, torn from their families and sent to the Capitol. There, they will be placed in an arena where they will fight to the death. Twenty-four will enter, one with come out. One victor. Friendships and relationships will be tested. Alliances will be made and broken. In the end, only one will survive. Welcome to the Hunger Games. (TMNT 2012/Hunger Games crossover featuring OCs)

[This is a Raphael x Depressed!Reader] Not only does (Y/N) have to deal with a demanding step-father who spends her hard earned money in his useless poker games, or deal with a bunch of bullies at school, she also has to deal with Foot Clan soldiers watching her every move. As if that isn't enough, she has some overprotective friends who don't exactly know what privacy is. And one of them doesn't like having her out of his sight.