Brokenbird Stories

Danny's life takes a drastic turn when after running away from his broken home he stumbles into a secretive network dedicated to aiding those betrayed by society. As he becomes entangled in their hidden world, he discovers a group bound not just by their mission but also by their harrowing pasts. When Oskar, a key member of this network, vanishes, Danny and Ellis-the de facto leader of the group-develop feelings for each other as they are thrust into a perilous search. Their quest to find Oskar exposes deep-seated traumas and hidden truths about themselves. As they navigate the dangerous terrain of betrayal and threat, they confront a nefarious local gang known as The Remnants, who are not only endangering their hidden community but also holding an innocent girl named Esme captive. With trust wavering and tensions mounting, Danny and Ellis must confront their own demons and determine how far they are willing to go to save their friends and protect their found family. The inclusion of housemate Ashley's retired police officer uncle Doug raises the stakes tremendously. Will they be able to save Esme without exposing their entire at-risk community to outside scrutiny? In "The Orphan Network", suspense and emotional depth converge in a gripping tale of newfound fragile love, gritty survival, and essential trust.

*Tearjerker -- LGBTQ -- Historical / WWI* In Paris, at the end of World War I, also know as the Great War, everyone is a little broken. Some are more broken than others. Marguerite Bartelle, while making a delivery for her family's grocery, happens upon one of the most broken men she's ever seen. He's missing two limbs and is covered in burn-scars; he's full of anger and shies away from her love. But Marguerite sees past the soldier's disfigured exterior; she sees the heart within, and is determined to help him heal it. It starts out as a young girl trying to make a friend, and soon becomes a race against time. The broken soldier is dying, and his only hope is to unburden himself to Marguerite, and heal his shattered heart. Will she heal it in time to save his life? Will the heartfelt efforts of a naive young lady be wasted on this disfigured brute? In an entire world ravaged by war, Marguerite wonders... Can "happily ever after" still exist?

Alexandria Gray's started out her day simple every morning. She woke up, grabbed a pot of coffee, and found herself walking towards the theatre to get to work. Brushing out her long blonde curls, she realized she was living an above average lifestyle with her job as an up-and-coming singer. Lately, however, things have changed. Alex and her boyfriend, Everette, have been having some problems. Everette was always scheming, and he was doing just that when he found Alex and himself in trouble. You see, when Alexandria woke up this morning, she found herself sat in a hospital bed and gown. When she tried to find out more information, she quickly learned that she had been in an accident, one where she had lost all her memories of the last two years, including between her long time rival Oliver Haven. Apparently there was more to her own story than meets the eye. After finding herself careening down 20 floors from the hotel building, Alex came to find that she wasn't just an up-and-coming singer, but a full fledged musician with a stable career and fanbase. Navigating this would be difficult, and Alex had to figure out, what did Everette truly mean to her, and was Oliver a safe person to trust? (171,577 words)

After being thrust into the glaring spotlight of fame, Alexandria Gray faces the ultimate juggling act: keeping her unexpected pregnancy under wraps while navigating the cutthroat world of celebrity status. Finding old castmates and taking them under her wing, Alex has to learn that the world isn't as sweet a place as she originally chalked it up to be. Press releases, paparazzi attacks, and planning a wedding, Alexandria has a lot on her plate.

Vittoria Parisi never imagined that a scholarship would launch her into the glittering world of America's elite. But everything changes when, at a campus party, she meets Anthony Fairmond-the son of the President of the United States. He's used to luxury, political protocols, and a life in the spotlight. She comes from a modest background and has no intention of being dazzled by his name or his power. Between personality clashes, social tensions, and undeniable attraction, Vittoria and Anthony find themselves torn between the expectations of a world that doesn't want them together and the growing desire to just be themselves. Can they defy the rules, or will the pressure of duty and image tear them apart?

Scarred and broken from a disastrous marriage, Laura Maidstone vows never to love again. And it's not love, when she seduces Richard Armiger, Lord Albroke, on her library room floor. It's only desire. And anger. And loneliness. Which, as she discovers, can be quite as dangerous... COMPLETED