Scenic Stories

When a young woman in small town Montana learns that she has been swept up in a celestial prophecy her life takes a turn. She soon meets the handsome Archangel Michael and reluctantly takes on her destiny to stop Lucifer once and for all. But things are not so cut and dry and she learns that the prophecy was misinterpreted. Now they have bigger problems to face and Lucifer is just one of them. Copyright 2025 Kara Rafferty © Distribution or theft of any part of this document or the words and ideas within are unlawful.

Young Princess Arianthe has never stepped foot outside the castle. Her father, King Eustace is determined to keep her safe due to the disappearance of her mother years ago. But what he doesn't know is Arianthe is slowly learning his secrets and finding out that perhaps he's not all he appears to be... #5 in Camelot 🥇

When reading, take that time to delve yourself in this ride of truth and peace. Place yourself in this situation and fill in the blanks to whatever your heart desires. And as always, enjoy.

A growing collection of short stories based on mythical creatures.

A first draft short story about two brothers who's mother passes away in unexpected circumstances.

"Ocean Haven" is an enchanting community on floating platforms and boats where academia, culture, and vibrant connections thrive. The inhabitants share a common mission to protect the Earth's delicate ecosystems, particularly the oceans. Amidst the challenges of storms, they embark on an extraordinary journey to shape their lives and the future of the planet. Welcome to a world where dreams take flight, cultures converge, and the eternal rhythm of the ocean beckons.

I only lived there for a short period of time; 8 Months but I have so much memories of those house than any other house I've lived so far. Here's just a little essay of a house I was fond of.

Protection is a hard task in dire situations. Waking from an eternal slumber, a odd robotic brute is tasked with one simple objective, protect Olivia. It is the task of shielding her precious innocence while also protecting her life.

These descriptions will send you to another place on (or off) Earth. It could be at any point or at any time. My goal is to let you calm yourself down

Recovering from a concussion, New York PI, Miles Goodspeed is investigating a suspicious death on a famous director Harry Cullin's Vermont film set aided by his disgruntled sidekick, Jackie Woo. Woo, a high stakes card dealer, has ulterior motives and wants to break into the film industry. Once they arrive in the scenic Green Mountain state-Goodspeed and Woo find their work cut out for them-dealing with evasive locals and a churlish movie mogul who must be cleared of murder. *** Famous for its idyllic beauty and delicious soft serve maple creemees, scenic Mapleton, Vermont is the perfect remote location for infamous director, Cullin's, new horror film, 'The Darkness'. The second week of production, an accidental death occurs onset prompting Goodspeed's ex-wife, Matilda, a local podcaster, to call in his investigative skills. Powerful politicians would like to brush the suspicious death under the rug and keep production money flowing into Mapleton, but Matilda smells a story brewing that might catapult her to vlogging fame. Out of his element in the pastoral crime scene, Goodspeed only agrees to take the case due to a financial slump caused by his injury. Housed in a rural cabin near the production set with sporadic Wi-fi and erratic cell service, he soon learns the quirky locals have more up their plaid sleeves than tourist traps, fiery town halls, and cornering the maple cremee market. One of them is a murderer.

Emile Swan is anything but the sweet, well-behaved, grateful orphan. She doesn't like being in one place for too long, and is a skilled runner. On one of her little escapes, Emile meets a majestic creature she has always admired. Is there a connection to the beast and her life? Read on to find out... Btw this is my first PUBLISHED story so...enjoy and tell me what you think!

Ethel visits his girlfriend's hometown of Muthbrook where the hunt for giant fauna is ingrained in the local culture. But he and his girlfriend, Bailey, come with news that will change their lives forever and Ethel struggles with nerves and a language barrier to express to Bailey's father how he feels. In a desperate attempt to get her father alone, Ethel embarks on a journey down the Muthbrook river on a hunt for a legendary monster.

Some poems I write about Rick and Morty or Gravity Falls.

It is exactly what the title says- a book of short stories, based on everyday life. Read on to find new perspectives in today's world.

Tuscany, Italy. Summer, 1980. Sixteen-year-old Scott is sent overseas to stay with friends of his mom in Tuscany to "fix his attitude" and ends up in a prank war with Francesca, the daughter of the family he's living with. The playful rivalry between them softens Scott's heart and by the time he's supposed to go home, he realizes he can't live his life without Francesca.