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In which Keefe writes a series of letters and Fitz waits for him to come back. And then he does, and everything gets a whole lot worse. Replacing the events of Stellarlune but carried on a similar track. This can be nothing but a keefitz fic

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"I'm going to leave you behind," Keefe should have said. "I meant to leave my heart behind, but sewing it to Sophie's sleeve left needles in my stomach instead of butterflies." / "I know you," Fitz will say when he sees him again. "So why does it feel like you've forgotten everything I ever was?"All Rights Reserved

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Forbidden ~ after unlocked by keefes-batman

2/14/22: #1 in sokeefe!! Love, Keefe. Love, Keefe. Love, Keefe. Sophie couldn't seem to get the words out of her head. ~~~~ "You never know how much you love someone until you lose them." (a sokeefe fanfiction ☺️) It's been weeks since Keefe left and what has Sophie accomplished? Absolutely nothing. She's been lying in her bed feeling sorry for herself, trying to make sense of the new and confusing emotions coursing through her. Then terrifying, life-changing information comes to light. Suddenly Sophie is swept up in a disastrous tangle of events, all while trying to fix her mistakes, find Keefe, and take down the Neverseen. But will she be able to do it? Or will her grief be too much to handle? Keefe has been hiding. He's been moving throughout the Forbidden Cities, staying out of sight, dodging police, and most of all, trying to control his new ability. But just when Keefe thinks he's left the Lost Cities behind for good, a mysterious stranger shows up, claiming to know everything about him and even promising him answers to his past. Will Keefe be able to trust the stranger? Or is it all another scheme plotted by the Neverseen? Highest Rankings: #1 in sokeefe!!! #1 in sophie!! #1 in keefe!! (and #1 in keefesencen) #1 in after unlocked #4 in kotlc Disclaimer: all characters belong to shannon messenger except for my original characters

He Left Me - KotLC fic (after Unlocked) by featherlightfirefly

This fanfic takes place after Unlocked, which ends (spoiler alert) with Keefe leaving. Sophie's heartbroken about him being gone, maybe forever, but the Neverseen is still a threat to her and her friends and family. After losing Keefe, Sophie's not here to play their games anymore. This is rated as mature because I'll occasionally reference something more graphic or use stronger language. (Sassy kinda-psycho Sophie?????) The cover is by soso_doodles on Tumblr--which you should totally check out, her art is awesome! All characters belong to Shannon Messenger.

Set A Torch To Flame | ✔ | #1 by crayonowl

#13 in kotlc She only smiled up at him wading out deeper into the water. "I'm gonna go deeper than you," she teased. "In the water, or in our relationship?" He flirted back, taking after her. Sophie didn't think before she spoke. "Maybe both," she blurted, feeling her cheeks grow hot. Covering up her embarrassment although he could feel it anyway, she went deeper, only her toe tips touching the sand. [This book is PG-13 tho, I promise] --------------------------------------------- Matchmaker scrolls arrive just in time, and Sophie has the most difficult decision to make. Keefe and Fitz are two of her favorite guys around. Whatever she chooses, she is going to hurt at least one of them. ----------------------------------------------- Almost all of the characters belong to Shannon Messenger's Keeper of the Lost Cities series. Please don't plagiarize. I have to say that this does include more Sokeefe than Sophitz. Thanks so much for reading:) For Summary: If you are reading this book on a website other than Wattpad you may be at risk of a malware attack. The following is the link to the original platform that is safe to use: https://www.wattpad.com/story/121762919-set-a-torch-to-flame-%E2%9C%94-1 Part of the Playing With Fire Series: Set A Torch To Flame Light It Up Dear Keefe, Love Foster You Can't Burn Ashes [Bonus Chapters] Note: This entire series was written in 2017 so this is definitely not my best piece of writing. For that, please head over to @_surreality :)

An Everlasting Love: A SOKEEFE FANFICTION by _SOKEEFE_4_LIFE

Everlasting 1. lasts forever or a very long time Love 1. A very deep intense feeling of affection. Sophie Foster is confused. Why? Why? Did she feel butterflies in her stomach when she glanced at him? Why? Keefe Sencen is torn. Why? Why? WHY? Did he yearn for her love? Why did he have to feel flutters at every glance at that beautiful girl... Why? Did she revolve around his life? Why? Couldn't he get over it? Why? Did he have to get his heart torn because of a single girl? Why? Fitz Vacker is angry. Why? Why? WHY? WHY? WHY? WHY! Did he want that girl back? Why did every glance that some other boy shoots at her, make him mad? Why? This is a SOKEEFE STORY!!! Seeing the title and my username it's sort of given... but... HERE WE ARE ANYWAY!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you for clicking on my story now GO AHEAD AND READ! DISCLAIMER: I DON'T OWN KEEPER OF THE LOST CITIES NOR AM I A WOMAN WHO SIPS ON TEA WHILE WORLD WAR III IS ABOUT TO HAPPEN!!!!!!!!! oh and I think 'Why' is my favorite word now.. so beware-

President of the Sophie Foster Fan Club by tapqueen101

Keefe wakes up from a long coma in order to regain strength. Dex is stronger then him, zero muscle Dex! Struggling to lift weights is one thing, struggling to move your wrist is another. After almost dying, Keefe's struggling in order to hold onto his dignity. He's embarrassed, mortified, and doesn't understand why Sophie is still there for him. Most people would leave him in the dust knowing he is such a loser. It also doesn't help that Fitz is starting to show Sophie his feelings, Sophie blushes at his actions. Does that mean the Keefester is out of the game? On the other hand, Biana is developing feelings, and is trying to push them away. Sophie is struggling with her new powers. Dex is afraid of being completely crushed all over again. Tam is worried about Lyhn. Lyhnn is worried that some boy doesn't actually like her. Through all of the chaos, will this group of friends, stay friends? Or will it all burn like Eternalia?

Just For You by Evelyn_Esher

Hi! This is a happier version of my earlier story, Back To You. And by happier, I mean it won't make you cry (hopefully). If you haven't read Back To You, it is not a big deal, you can read either one. Now, one to the story! ---- Sophie can't stand the heartache anymore. So she runs to the Forbidden Cities. Will the reason she left be the reason she goes back?

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𝑰𝑵 𝑾𝑯𝑰𝑪𝑯... After the Fitz fiasco, Sophie is about to give up on finding love. But then she realizes that there was someone in front of her eyes all along, someone who had always been there for her. Biana has never quite felt any butterflies or fireworks for anybody except one girl. The bravest girl she knows. Now, they are struggling to keep their feelings for each other secret. But soon, They have to tell someone. But what will people think? Hi guys! So this is my first fanfiction so please don't judge! If you don't know already, this is a Sophiana story and I think you should give it a try! 🍮 тｈ𝓔ｓ𝓔 ςнᗩ𝐫𝔞ｃtｅŘ𝔰 ａｒᵉη'Ｔ ⓜᶤᶰｅ, т𝔥𝑒𝔶'ŕ𝒆 丂ħ𝒶ℕＮᵒℕ Ⓜ乇𝐒ᔕεＮᵍｅⓡŞ 🐍. Oh, and it takes place right after Keeper of the Lost Cities 8.5 Thanks so much!

When She Notices (A Sokeefe Fanfic) by -Hazel_la_girliepop-

WARING THIS WAS MY FIRST FANFICTION I EVER WROTE SO GRAMMER SUCKS AND THE PLOT IS ALL OVER THE PLACE JUST CONSIDER YOURSELF WARNED THIS HAS ONLY BEEN PUBLISHED ON WATTPAD (Cotains spoilers for Unlocked!) Keefe has always had a crush on Sophie Foster, so of course so does eveyone else. Ugh. Why did Keefe have to have such high standards. Ro spilled the secret one day. He and Sophie couldn't be a thing could they? Sophie has always thought of Keefe Sencen as just a friend but when Ro makes a comment that leads her to find hes always had a crush on her, she isnt sure how to feel. She values their friendship but maybe they could be more then friends?

Love at First Sight: A Sophitz Story by LiliaStory

Fitz Vacker is a student at a private boarding school, under the stress of classes, homework, and social status. He's a straight-A student and is always at the top of his class. He is in his senior year, plenty of girls want him, he is a popular, and an athletic guy. Yet he feels so empty. He knows that he's missing something, but just doesn't know what. He's become desperate to find what he is missing and has resorted to asking his best friend and dorm mate, Keefe. Keefe manages to convince him that he needs to get out and have some fun! So that Friday night, they went out on the town to a club. After an hour there, Fitz decides that this was just a waste of time and that he should head back to study. He starts walking through the packed club when he bumps into a girl. He catches her just in time and begins to apologize when their eyes meet. The world stops and at that moment, there's nothing missing in his life. Everything is complete and he had never felt so filled with happiness. He stumbles out of the club a few seconds later to catch his breath outside. He has no idea what just happened or why that girl made him feel like that. But little does he know, that girl was about to change his life forever. (All characters in this fanfic are owned by Shannon Messenger! I absolutely love her series, Keeper of the Lost Cities, so make sure to check that out if you haven't already!)

Stellarlune Series: Stellarlune by KotLCxHP

Stellarlune, book 1 of the 4 book sokeefe series I am writing. You have to read them in order!!!!!! Stellarlune Series: Book 1: Stellarlune Book 2: The defeat of the Neverseen Book 3: Return of Fitz Book 4: Sokeefe Forever A few points: • disclaimer: I don't own these characters or Keeper of the Lost Cities Shannon messenger does. But I did create some character, the plot is mine, and I came up with the series idea. • this is just called stellarlune because it is after unlocked, it has nothing to do with stellarlune • constructive criticism is fine • This isn't my version of book 9 only a book that takes place AFTER book 8.5 • if you don't like the story LEAVE! No reason for hate ❤ • Love all of you x • there is no swearing or M rated stuff in this book.

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*WRITTEN BEFORE STELLARLUNE CAME OUT. THESE ARE SIMPLY MY THEORIES FOR WHAT MIGHT'VE HAPPENED* Sophie Foster is breaking. She thought things were looking up, but that couldn't be further from the truth. Not with Keefe gone. Keefe Sencen is running. He has to protect everyone from his powers. He's hiding in the Forbidden Cities - in a place where he might even learn a bit about his past. The hearts of all of our beloved characters are shattering. Truths are being unfolded. But have you ever wondered what each character - even the more minor ones - has to say? Well that's what this fanfiction, "Project Stellarlune," is all about. Hope you enjoy! {{ was 1 in #keeperofthelostcities for a moment there, and 7 in #kotlc :D }} {{ thank you everybody for the 30k+ views :D }}

You trust me right?| Kotlc Story by ThatOneKotlcFan

This so my first fanfic so...... womp womp 🤷‍♀️ This is a story that takes place right after stellarlune because the cliffhanger KILLED ME. Also this story has more than just Sophie's pov!!!! Anyway, A Kotlc fan fiction where Sophie has to navigate being a leader and each twist and surprise shoves her more and more off balanced. Losses, love, mysteries and betrayal proving more and more that the lost cities aren't as safe as the elves once believed. Sophie's pressure piles up so high and with every mistake the guilt builds higher. Can the so called great Moonlark take it? ⚠️ WARNING ⚠️ SPOILERS AHEAD! IF YOU HAVEN'T READ TILL STELLARLUNE DON'T READ FURTHER!! ALSO THIS STORY GETS PRETTY SAD AT TIMES I DON'T RECOMMEND READING IT IF U ARE SUFFERING FROM DEPRESSION OR OTHER MENTAL STUFF!!! Btw it's under "mature" because their are brief topics of suicidal thoughts and there is also some strong language

Mrs Sophie Foster-Sencen (Sokeefe Tale of Two Times) - KOTLC by WakeUpEatKOTLCRepeat

Sophie and Keefe only now knew that they both liked each other, especially after the kiss, but this was definitely NOT was Sophie was expecting to wake up to. She's found herself in an unfamiliar room and bed and...wait...WAS THERE SOMEONE ELSE THERE WITH HER?! She turns to face a boy with infamous blonde hair and he was cuddling her. Keefe, she noticed. But something about him seems off...he's more mature and older looking... what was going on? Follow Sophie Foster and Keefe Sencen through this story to help them deal with the situation they are facing, but there's one little problem. If they were here in an older version of themselves... then who was in their younger and present bodies? How are they going to get back? Read more to find out! • This story has no set point in time, it just takes place after the kiss in Stellarlune! I wanted to make it happen after the book, but that's pretty inconvenient noting the cliffhanger we were left off at...so I just decided to do it at no specific point in time. Enjoy! • ♡ This is my first story on Wattpad, and yes it will be free of anything horrible for young readers. There will only be wholesome moments, nothing inappropriate! There is some cursing, however. Stay safe out there! Love you all! ♡ ☆ I'll update this more later if needed ☆

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All characters except my own belong to Shannon Messenger Sophie is missing, and has been for about three years now. They have looked everywhere for her, but no luck, but when they stumble across a neverseen member who goes by the name of Ember, they might be faced with a different neverseen, a new neverseen, and someone they miss.... THIS IS A CELEBRATION FOR THE NEW BOOK STELLARLUNE! I HOPE TO FINISH IT BY NEXT YEAR WHEN THE LAST BOOK COMES OUT!!! RANKINGS 1. In #Neverseen Date: December 7 2022

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Light It Up | ✔ | #2 by crayonowl

Keefe's departure took a toll on Sophie. She's been in a bad place, her life spiraling downhill. Deciding that she can't stay at Foxfire for the Elite levels because everything reminds her of him. But when she unrolls in a new school because of her troubles a few year later, she's shocked to find the last person she thought she would find there: Keefe. She ran because of him, and now he's here again, complicating things by a million. Is there anything really worth living for any more? ------------------------ This is a Keeper of the Lost Cities fanfiction, meaning that most characters belong to Shannon Messenger. This story is the second book in the Playing with Fire series. It can be read as a standalone, but some parts might make a lot less sense without context. All Right Reserved. #2 in foster-keefe, #1 in teamfosterkeefe, #1 in keephie If you are reading this book on a website other than Wattpad you may be at risk of a malware attack. The following is the link to the original platform that is safe to use: https://www.wattpad.com/story/127170840-light-it-up-%E2%9C%94-2 Part of the Playing With Fire Series: Set A Torch To Flame Light It Up Dear Keefe, Love Foster You Can't Burn Ashes [Bonus Chapters]

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