The savanna's being overrun by humans and predators. That means danger and heavy, heavy competition for the cheetahs. Because of what's happening, they've been forming larger coalitions - sometimes with over twenty members - made up both males and females. The world is changing, and they know it. After all, the only way to keep up with this new world is to change with it.
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Calypso knows he's weird-looking; the other cheetahs he's grown up with constantly remind him of it. He has a mutation where he was born with white fur, and it is in no way useful. Calypso would even say it's worse than no fur at all, because he can't hunt properly without being seen by the prey, and he's too much of an easy target for other, more merciless competitors. The solution? His coalition kicks him out.
Calypso's left to wander the savanna with his best friend, Sahara - who voluntarily went with him - and to figure out what to do with their lives. Along the way, they meet some serious dangers face - to - face, giving the pair some good stories to share with whoever cares enough to listen. As days and weeks go by, Sahara and Calypso become closer and form an unbreakable bond. When Calypso is captured by humans, he places his trust in Sahara, knowing that she can save him. But can she get him out before anything terrible happens? Or will she break his trust and go back to the coalition?
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TW: Mild gore
ALL CHARACTERS BELONG TO ME UNLESS CLEARLY STATED OTHERWISE
Saving the life of the infamous rookie pirate, Captain Ruben Kirk, catapults Jessica Red into a sea of magic, jewel heists, and world-saving adventure.
*****
After years of watching pirates fighting with the king's navy off the coast of Harvest Island, Jessica Red saves the life of the infamous rookie pirate, Captain Ruben Kirk, and the two become fast friends. Little does she know, Ruben Kirk is only the first of three rookie pirates she'll meet during a whirlwind of sea-faring adventures - but when Jessica learns the corrupt King Mordred has plans to destroy her island home, can she convince them to help her save it?
("The Rookie Pirates" is Book 1 in "The Adventures of Jessica Red" trilogy.)
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