Shane has been stuck in a perpetual routine for years; wake up, go to work, drink beer, then arrive home shitfaced. He's given up on taking care of his goddaughter or making his aunt proud. He's too far gone to change his ways, right? So he thought, up until a mysterious woman just happens to appear at all of the right moments. So why does it seem he's the only one who's ever met her? **THIS IS NOT AN X READER FANFIC** *MATURE CONTENT WARNING! (suicidal thoughts, depression, alcoholism, etc) *Originally posted on A03 by me, reposting it here *Cover art not mine, creator unknown to me

When she thought of her life as an artist, Aisleigh thought it would be absolutely divine. Her years at school did not prepare her, however, for the amount of work she would have to do getting herself "out there". Feel bogged down living in Zuzu City, she comes across an old letter left by her grandfather. Without a second thought, Aisleigh quickly quits her job at Joja Corporation and moves out to the countryside to her grandfather's farm, Ebony Acres. Excited to make a fresh start, the harsh reality of starting over hits her square in the face. Trying to keep a brave appearance, she works tirelessly to rebuild Ebony Acres up to it's former glory. When she sees a star twinkling late at night, it seems to be fate that Sebastian would stumble upon her land. He is rough around the edges, his words are sharp. But, something about his distant personality only makes her think about him more. Will she create her happily ever after like her grandfather wanted or will someone else take the flame away? --Disclaimer-- I do not own any of the characters and all rights reserved to Concerned Ape and Stardew Valley.

*VERY SLOW BURN* A chance encounter at the Night Market leads to a steamy exchange between the new farmer, Caira, and a man named Harvey, who both assume the other is only in town for one night. When Caira learns that Harvey is in fact the town's doctor, they must grapple with their desire for one another while under the microscope of the local residents of Stardew Valley. Harvey and Caira know that eventually they must come clean about their mutual feelings - both to their friends and to each other - but in the meantime they find themselves tangled in a knot of jealousy, lust, and something more powerful than either of them ever expected.

As Mae moves into her late Grandfather's farm in Pelican Town, she meets Shane, a man whose only purpose is to drown in his sorrows. She doesn't expect to be drawn to the town's drunk, much less be intoxicated by him. ⋆ These characters and settings are based off ConcernedApe's Stardew Valley. Artwork in cover is not mine!

As June settles back into Pelican Town for a fresh start, she expects a calm and peaceful life devoid of any haunting memories from the city. Little does she expect the secrets lurking within the Valley, along with the mysterious dark haired boy who keeps himself isolated from everything; that is, until her. ★ This story is a first person female narrative! The amazing artwork of Sebastian in the cover is NOT created by me (credit to @blacktreecle on Twitter!!!) Other artwork linked in the chapters belong to their rightful owners.