Captain Gunnar "Ace" Larson is a top US Marine Corps aviator, known for his unmatched flying skills and unwavering dedication to his comrades. Stationed on a remote island in the West Blue during a high-stakes conflict, his life revolves around the dangerous missions he flies and the brotherhood he shares with his fellow Marines.
One night, during a routine reconnaissance mission, Gunnar's plane is struck by cannon fire from a hidden warship down in the West Blue under cloud cover, causing him to crash into the ocean. Stranded on an uncharted island, he discovers an otherworldly world hidden beneath the waves. Here, he encounters Selene, a beautiful and enigmatic siren with the power to control the seas and the minds of men. Initially, Gunnar is wary of Selene, knowing the legends of sirens luring sailors to their doom.
Despite his fears, Gunnar finds himself drawn to Selene, who reveals a softer, more vulnerable side to the myth. She is not the monster he had imagined but a lonely being trapped by her own powers and the curse of her kind. As Gunnar and Selene spend time together, they share their stories and slowly form a bond that transcends their different worlds.
When his fellow marines come searching for him, Gunnar must decide whether to return to the life he knew or embrace a new destiny with the woman he has come to love. But Selene's dark past and the dangers of the war threaten to tear them apart. Through their journey, they learn that true love requires sacrifice and that the power to choose one's path lies within, no matter the odds.
The story explores themes of love, duty, and the power of choice in the face of destiny. It blends elements of military action with fantasy, creating a unique tale of romance and adventure.
After she tragically loses her mother, Cassie turns to street fighting-but she soon learns that the biggest fights happen outside the ring.
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Seventeen-year-old Cassandra Haynes has never been one to follow the rules. Constantly on the brink of expulsion at school, she doesn't care what anyone thinks about her. But when tragedy strikes and she is left alone to care for her little sister, Cassie needs to find a way to survive and quick. Without telling a single soul, she moves to the next city over and turns to the only thing she knows--the illegal sport of street fighting. As her fights get grittier and more dangerous, Cassie finds out that there are even more people out for her blood. She'll do anything to protect her little sister and some people are about to learn the hard way.
Content and/or Trigger Warning: attempted suicide in Chapter 2.
[[word count: 70,000-80,000 words]]
Link to the sequel - https://www.wattpad.com/story/29778845-the-mystery-fighter-ii
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