Jake arriving on the island of Cairnholm has been the latest town's gossip, so when Elsie finds out him and his dad have arrived, she is determined to know the reason they're here. What she doesn't realise, is that she has opened herself up to a world only seen as a fantasy, and Jake would appear to be more than he seems. Exploring September 3rd, 1943, she meets one peculiar, someone who makes her feel more alive than any adventure could ever. ... Based on the movie, all characters but my own belong to Ransom Riggs Started: 04/01/2023 Rewritten: 07/2024 Finished: