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Lucky Charm | Riara

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Parts 12
Time 7h 12m

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"Looks like I found my lucky charm", he said, "Kiara Carrera, the half-kook wonder."

It all begins at the Kook Academy, Kiara's reluctant entrance into the world she's spent her life rejecting. She's sharp-tongued, fiercely independent and doesn't play by the rules of the Kook elite. But nothing destabilizes her more than Rafe Cameron.

He's chaos in human form. Dangerous, damaged, magnetic and completely off-limits.

Because he's not just any Kook. He's her best friend's older brother.

The same boy who once barely acknowledged her existence is now the man who watches her too closely. Whispers venom in her ear one moment and saves her the next. Their connection is anything but romantic, it's volatile. A slow descent into obsession, secrecy, and blurred lines neither of them can escape from.

As years pass, lies stack, blood is spilled, and their worlds continue to unravel. What they share isn't safe. It's not soft. Some might say it's not even love. But it's the one thing they keep coming back to, again and again.All Rights Reserved

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Fragile Thrones |Rafe Cameron| by FictionByKay

Yamileth Santos had always been told she was special. It wasn't whispered sweetly in her ear or etched into bedtime stories. No, her worth had been hammered into her like a jewel set into a crown-polished, flawless, and cold. Born into one of the wealthiest families in Outer Banks, Yamileth had learned early that power wasn't something given; it was something worn. Her father, a ruthless businessman, and her mother, a socialite who could dismantle anyone with a single arched brow, had raised her to be nothing less than perfect. By the time she was seventeen, she had mastered the art of being untouchable. Boys loved her, but she never let them close. Girls wanted to be her, but she kept them at arm's length. The only person who had ever seen cracks in her armor was her older brother, Mateo, but even he had left for college without looking back. Then, everything changed. That summer, the weight of her father's crown became unbearable. And that's when Yamileth finally noticed Rafe Cameron. They'd always run in the same circles-same parties, same people, same world. He was the guy with too much charm for his own good, always making a scene or pushing the limits of what even Kooks could get away with. She'd dismissed him for years as reckless and loud, more trouble than he was worth. But that summer, something shifted. Maybe it was the way he'd started showing up more often, his eyes lingering on her with a boldness no one else dared. Or maybe it was the fact that, for once, Yamileth felt a crack in her perfect, pristine life.

gravewater by addiedude_

Aurora "Rory" Maybank swore she'd never fall for a Kook-especially not Rafe Cameron. She's got enough on her plate: treasure hunts, dangerous secrets, a twin brother who attracts trouble like a magnet, and a crew that would disown her if they knew she was even talking to the enemy. But when a spark ignites between her and Rafe, it's a fire they both have to hide-because in the Outer Banks, a Pogue loving a Kook could burn everything down. And as if life wasn't messy enough, Rory's childhood best friend Jasmine is back, fitting right into the crew... maybe too well, especially with JJ. Treasure isn't the only thing at stake-hearts are, too.

JJ Maybank Kook Life | "The Genrette's Curse" | Jackson "JJ" Genrette by obxstoriess_p4l

Here's the thing about the Outer Banks: there's two sides to this place. The Cut, and Figure Eight. Pogues versus Kooks. And trust me, the line between the two? It's about as deep as the ocean. Me? I'm Y/N Routledge. 17. John B's little sister. Which automatically makes me a Pogue. We don't have money, we don't have fancy boats or vacation houses, but we've got each other. And that's enough. Then there's Jackson Genrette. Jackson. A Kook. He's got the parents, the money, the privilege, everything handed to him since the start. Best friends with Rafe Cameron, which should tell you everything you need to know. Arrogant. Reckless. Infuriating. And if there's one person I swore I'd never get tangled up with, it's him. But the thing about the Outer Banks? Nothing ever goes the way you think it will. But that summer, the lines began to blur. And sometimes, the person you swear you hate most is the one you can't stay away from.

𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 - ᵖᵒᵖᵉ ʰᵉʸʷᵃʳᵈ by smarthearted

Willow Mar Routledge had always been the kind of girl who thrived on chaos. John B's twin, a true Pogue down to her bones, she lived for scraped knees, late-night surf runs, and any reckless idea her friends tossed her way. Outgoing, loud, and fearless - sometimes to a fault - Willow fit right into the whirlwind that was the Pogues. She hated Kooks just as much as the rest of them, maybe more. Their perfect lawns, perfect clothes, perfect everything. She never hesitated to call them out, consequences be damned. But when their dad vanished and the search for a legendary shipwreck began, everything shifted. The easy summers, the dumb adventures, even the way she looked at him - all of it changed the moment the Royal Merchant became more than just a story. That was the day Willow's world cracked open... and nothing in the Outer Banks would ever be the same. [𝐏𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐲𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐱 𝐟!𝐨𝐜] [𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝟏-𝟒] #1 obx - 10/12/25

POOKS ~rafe cameron~ by rafesh0e

what happens when kooks and pogues are in the same friend group? what happeneds when the kook king is falling for one of his closest friends?

ᴅᴀɴɢᴇʀᴏᴜꜱʟʏ ʏᴏᴜʀꜱ - ℜ𝔞𝔣𝔢 𝔠𝔞𝔪𝔢𝔯𝔬𝔫 by lillyacx

Everyone in the Outer Banks knew what side they belonged to - Kooks or Pogues. People like me weren't supposed to mix with people like him. Rafe Cameron was everything I swore I'd stay away from - money, arrogance, trouble in a perfect smile, and may I mention, incredibly hot. He had that look in his eyes that made girls forget better judgment. But I wasn't one of them. I told myself I wouldn't be. What I didn't know was that to him, I wasn't a girl. I was a game. A bet. And the worst part? Somewhere between the lies, the parties, and the way he looked at me when no one else was watching... I did. I fell for him. And he fell too. But it was all too late. ᴡɪʟʟ ᴄᴏɴᴛᴀɪɴ - -ꜱᴍᴜᴛ -ᴠɪᴏʟᴇɴᴄᴇ -ᴀʙᴜꜱᴇ -ᴀɢᴇ ɢᴀᴘ

𝐁𝐄𝐀𝐔𝐓𝐈𝐅𝐔𝐋 𝐑𝐔𝐈𝐍, rafe cameron by imsofrickenfunny

𝐁𝐄𝐀𝐔𝐓𝐈𝐅𝐔𝐋 𝐑𝐔𝐈𝐍, rafe cameron lola larissa maybank was born into chaos. twin sister to jj maybank, the outer banks resident wild card, lola grew up learning how to take hits with a smirk and throw them back with twice the force. a sharp tongue, bruised knuckles, and a heart bigger than she lets on-she's the kind of girl who laughs out loud, loves harder, and burns quietly. the pogue princess of the cut. sunshine wrapped in gasoline. she's sweet, until she isn't. protective as hell. loyal to the ones who matter. but broken, in all the ways that don't show-unless you know where to look. everyone wants to know who lola is when the suns out and the waves are calm. but no one sees her when it's late, when her walls crack, when she stops pretending she's fine. no one, except him. rafe cameron. kook royalty. silver spoon and blood on his hands. her worst enemy. her best-kept secret. they're rivals in daylight. strangers at parties. enemies when their friends are watching. but behind closed doors? it's a different story. it started as a mistake-drunken words, stolen touches, midnight silences too loud to ignore. now it's an addiction. a secret neither of them can quit. no feelings. no strings. just heat, bruises, and pretending they don't care. even when they do. especially when they do. but in the outer banks, nothing stays buried. not gold. not bodies. not love. and when the treasure maps resurface, guns go off, and loyalties crumble, lola and rafe will have to decide if their secret is worth surviving- or if loving each other was the real disaster all along. ______ ୨♡୧ ______ warnings: drug use, violence, abuse, sexual content, explicit language, toxic relationships, emotional manipulation, mental health struggles, self harm, sexual assault. i suggest it's not the best for you to read if you feel uncomfortable with any subjects, if not then enjoy !

The Sea Heals All ❀ 𝗝𝗠 by JJSBXTCH

▌𝗜𝗡 𝗪𝗛𝗜𝗖𝗛 Mari Routledge, John B's Kook half-sister, realizes that her lifelong best friend is all she's ever wanted, and everything she can never have. "Don't you like it when we're like this?" JJ's thumb tugs on my lower lip, my delicate skin burning hot under the pad of his finger. "When we're so close we could just..." "Yes," I say breathlessly. There's no point in denying what he already knows. 𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗕𝗔𝗡𝗞𝗦 • 𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝟭 ━ 𝟯 ❪ jj maybank x fem!oc ❫

forbidden crushes | jiara x riara (edited) by xxxxnnnnx

"if you're not in love with me anymore, then why do you still wear my necklace?" kiara carrera fits in perfectly with the pogues, they're her family. but there's one person that brings out the worst of her anxiety: rafe cameron. will the pogues eventually find out what kie has been hiding from them the whole time? this story includes the majority of characters POV's and flashbacks but mainly kiara's considering she's the main character. it also includes the ships of riara, jiara and jarah. please do not be put off at the length of the first few chapters, as they progress they get longer! :) TW: this ff includes mentions of SA and drugs. most impressive rankings 🏅 #1 jiara #2 jj maybank #1 riara

Love in disguise ~ Rafe Cameron by ritagewrites

New description! Rafe Cameron and Ella Maybank-two people from completely different worlds. When their paths collide at the surf shop where they both work, Ella does everything she can to avoid him. She just wants to get through her shifts with as little interaction as possible. But everything changes when Ella suddenly needs a large sum of money to pay off her father's debt. Then, the perfect deal presents itself: all she has to do is pretend to be Rafe Cameron's girlfriend for the summer. In return, the debt disappears-like it was never there. Ella thinks she can handle it. Keep it fake. Keep her guard up. But as the lines between pretend and real start to blur, she finds herself dreading the end of summer-and the moment their lives separate again. How can she protect her heart when Rafe starts to feel like the only person who truly sees her? And how can she trust that he won't end up hurting her-just like everyone else in her life has? This is my first story ever and I hope to one day be a big author on Wattpad, so please support me and read my story. A Rafe Cameron fanfic. #5 in Kiara #28 in Cameron #28 in Maybank

Between Two Waves| John B & Sarah Cameron X OC by BellaJGallegos

Some choices aren't about picking the right one... They're about holding onto both - even when they pull you in opposite directions. ● Aspen Ashford was supposed to be just another carefree Kook - Born into wealth, with a life scripted by family and tradition. But she's breaking the mold, choosing her own path - one filled with risk, rebellion, and unexpected connections. ● John B Routledge and Sarah Cameron - two souls bound by history and secrets - But neither of them expected to be pulled in the same direction: toward Aspen. Caught between old feelings and new desires, they each wrestle with what she means to them... And how far they're willing to go to hold onto her. ● After a devastating accident leaves Aspen and her brother Ace alone, The siblings must navigate grief, loyalty, and an uncertain future. With the past closing in and loyalties tested, no one will escape unchanged - Especially when the heart is the battlefield. ● "I never wanted to be the reason they fought. But some hearts don't know how to let go." - Aspen Ashford ● "She's everything I never saw coming - and the only thing I'm afraid to lose." - John B Routledge ● "It shouldn't be this complicated. But when she's in the middle, nothing ever is." - Sarah Cameron ● - Story contains explicit language - Story contains drug & alcohol use - Story contains explicit scenes ● # 11 - Rafe Cameron

Wrong Kind of Right - Rafe Cameron by slutty4rafe

Rafe Cameron was the last person she should have fallen for -her best friend's brother, a Kook with too many demons to count. He drank to forget, fought to feel, and spiraled until there was nothing left of him but the chaos he created. But with her, he was different. She was the only one who could quiet the storm in his head, the only thing that made him feel something real. She should have walked away. He should have let her go. Instead, they became each other's favorite sin -an addiction neither of them could escape. 𝓗𝓮 𝓱𝓾𝓻𝓽 𝓶𝓮 𝓫𝓾𝓽 𝓲𝓽 𝓯𝓮𝓵𝓽 𝓵𝓲𝓴𝓮 𝓽𝓻𝓾𝓮 𝓵𝓸𝓿𝓮~

𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐰𝐚𝐯𝐞 || jj 𝐦𝐚𝐲𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐤 by iilovemazzystar

Marley Carrera is Kiara's twin sister. Five minutes younger to be exact. Marley is dating a fellow kook named Rafe Cameron, whose father is the richest man on the island. Since Marley is a kook, it's a given that she's sworn enemies with JJ Maybank, the islands infamous badboy. As much as the two teens despise each other, the hate soon diverts into something else once the blonde discovers a secret about Marley that nobody knows yet. The pair then get entangled in a treasure hunt. Will this affect Marley's kook life? And if so, will she try to stop it?

𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫 | 𝐑𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐧 by _no_one_likes_you_

For all the crazy bitches who love psychotic, unhinged Rafe as much as I do... 𝐑𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐧 Drug addict with psychopathic tendencies as well as major anger and daddy issues also known as The Kook Prince. He's evil, selfish, aggressive and won't hesitate to hurt anyone for his own benefits. He's a murderer and would gladly do it again for either money or daddy's approval. Unfortunately, he's also incredibly handsome and often uses it for bad reasons. He doesn't know what love is but enjoys playing with girls' feelings and leaving them heartbroken after he sleeps with them. If he was a song, he would be this one: "I like sex, I like drugs, I like money I like drugs, it's so silly, but it ain't funny" 𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐧 Spoiled daddy's girl with oversized ego and unhealthy obsession with partying also known as The Long Lost Kook Princess. She's vain, bratty, manipulative and can't live without constant attention. She's convinced she's perfect since that's what everybody was always telling her. Unfortunately, she's also truly beautiful which only fuels her delusions. She doesn't know what love is but enjoys warping men around her fingers and leaving them behind when she gets everything she wants. If she was a song, she would be that one: "Break up with your girlfriend Yeah, yeah, 'cause I'm bored" 𓆉𓆉𓆉 Madison and Rafe, two teens, one worse than the other. They know each other, not in a good way though. In fact they were the greatest enemies in their childhood. They were never supposed to meet again after Maddie left Outer Banks. Unfortunately, treasure hunt brings the girl back to the island. Under given circumstances they find themselves in some sort of twisted relation once again. What will happen? None of them is good enough to fix the other. So will they destroy each other completely or will they join forces and ignite a fire no-one will be able to stop?

The Other Carrera Twin by writen4u

Jayde Carrera was born a kook with her twin sister Kiara. Jayde struggles to figure out if she's a pogue or kook with her best friend Rafe Cameron. Rafe was kook king that was kicked out of his fathers home. Rafe looked for help in his best friend Jayde. Jayde took Rafe in and is trying her best to help him out. In the beginning of the book the pogues seem to be an alley before Rafe and Jayde figure out they're secret. Soon enough Rafe and Jayde plan theyre revenge on the pogues for betraying them with the help of Rafes kook friends. Rafe begins to fall more and more in love with his best friend, Jayde. Jayde and Rafe learn that the don't need the pogues or the kooks since they have each other. Soon Rafe and Jayde have more enemies then they can handle. ________________________________________ This Book Includes The Following (Possible Trigger Warnings!) -intimacy -drinking -the use of multiple drugs -drug dealing -violence -foul language -bullying -possible self harm/ suicide attempts -possible overdose ________________________________________ [doing some major editing to the book]

Down on the West Coast. - Rafe Cameron by slashismydad

Adelaide never planned on moving to the Outer Banks, but when her mom uproots their life for a fresh start, she finds herself in unfamiliar waters - literally. Between learning to surf, juggling a job at the Country Club, and falling in with the wild, reckless Pogues, she's quickly swept up in the chaotic charm of OBX. However, life on the island isn't all sunsets and salt air. Trouble has a name, and it's Rafe Cameron - the dangerous, magnetic Kook King who seems to haunt her every thought unlike any other man before. As Rafe worms his way into Adelaide's world with his untamed smirks and buried darkness, she finds herself torn between resisting his toxic affection or drowning in it. Everyone warns her: nothing good comes from chasing ghosts in Outer Banks. But sometimes, it's the things you run from that find you first. And if you think this is a story where things turn out alright... you'd be dead wrong.

KOOK YEAR, kiara carrera. by TSBSLEE

"𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧 𝐰𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠? 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧'𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞. 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧'𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧 𝐁. 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧'𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐮𝐬. 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐊𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫? 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐡, 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐨𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐮𝐬. 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐭𝐲." Kiara Carrera never thought she'd find herself walking through the halls of the prestigious Kook Academy, a place where wealth and status mean everything. But after years being with the Pogues on the Cut who showed her what it means to live life on the edge, she's facing a new challenge: trying to fit in among the very people she's always rejected. Determined to keep the peace for her family's sake, Kiara makes a promise to herself-she's going to try. Try to be nice, try to make friends, try to fit in, and try, for once, to be a Kook. Caught between the life she knows and the life she's trying to build, Kiara must decide if she can truly become a Kook or if staying true to herself is worth risking it all. [kiara carrera] [outerbanks, before season 1]

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(BOOK TWO) "𝐢'𝐦 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞." "𝐢 𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐧'𝐭 𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐲..." in a world where willow bradshaw loses her brother, she must also comfort her grieving friends as she grieves as well. not too long after, she finds out her brother is still alive. her run ins with the kooks isn't over and one night they barge in out of nowhere. her brother in jail? her friends resenting her for something she said while depressed? her boyfriend seeming to be the only one who can keep her from going into the deep end. tragedy strikes again at the most unexpected time.

$Crossing the Line, Breaking the Rules \¹/ by charliered4$

𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒃𝒂𝒏𝒌𝒔 𝒇𝒂𝒏𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 ☆ℂ𝕙𝕖𝕔𝕜-𝕃𝕚𝕤𝕥 ☆ ☑ Tomber enceinte d'un pogue ☐ M'en aller a ma majorité ☑ Rendre folle ma mère ☐ Rendre fière ma mère ☐ Tuer JJ ☑ T̶o̶m̶b̶e̶r̶ ̶s̶o̶u̶s̶ ̶l̶e̶ ̶"̶c̶h̶a̶r̶m̶e̶"̶ ̶d̶e̶ ̶J̶J̶ ☐ Me faire kidnapper par un mafieux ☐ Etre amoureuse d'un pogue ☑ Embrasser un pogue ☑ Coucher avec un pogue ☐ Apprendre à Sarah à toquer aux portes ☐ Lire un livre, plus de 50 pages ❝ Voilà comment se résume mes 18 années d'existence. J'ai vraiment foiré ma vie. Moi, Avery Morgan, la fille des plus gros riches de cette île. Comme quoi, l'argent ne fait pas le bonheur. ❞ • 𝓮𝓷𝓷𝓮𝓶𝓲𝓮𝓼 𝓽𝓸 𝓵𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓻𝓼 • Avery x JJ ♡ __________ #1 - jjmaybank | 24/05/2025 #1 - avery | 24/05/2025 #1 - obx | 25/06/2025 #1 - pogues | 24/05/2025

𝑨𝑳𝑳 𝑰 𝑵𝑬𝑬𝑫 | jj maybank by dolanobx

Y/n was a popular kook, known all around. You may ask why? Only for her boyfriend, Rafe Cameron, who held her reputation high. What many people didn't know about the 'perfect' couple, was how completely toxic they were towards each other. Its starts getting to the point where Rafe is abusive. Y/n realizes how bad this relationship between the two has gone and tries to get away. Along the way, shes greeted by a popular pogue buy himself, JJ Maybank. She starts understanding how much she hated being a kook now. Trying to be acceptive as a pogue, she's goes on quiet an adventure. By the end of the day she finally realizes JJ is all she needs. ✰JJ Maybank x Reader fanfic✰ ✰WARRNING: language,abuse,and violence are contained in this storyline✰ ✰I don't have any rights towards the characters besides your pov, all rights netflix, and pintrest for pictures✰

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Fragile Thrones |Rafe Cameron|

Yamileth Santos had always been told she was special. It wasn't whispered sweetly in her ear or etched into bedtime stories. No, her worth had been hammered into her like a jewel set into a crown-polished, flawless, and cold. Born into one of the wealthiest families in Outer Banks, Yamileth had learned early that power wasn't something given; it was something worn. Her father, a ruthless businessman, and her mother, a socialite who could dismantle anyone with a single arched brow, had raised her to be nothing less than perfect. By the time she was seventeen, she had mastered the art of being untouchable. Boys loved her, but she never let them close. Girls wanted to be her, but she kept them at arm's length. The only person who had ever seen cracks in her armor was her older brother, Mateo, but even he had left for college without looking back. Then, everything changed. That summer, the weight of her father's crown became unbearable. And that's when Yamileth finally noticed Rafe Cameron. They'd always run in the same circles-same parties, same people, same world. He was the guy with too much charm for his own good, always making a scene or pushing the limits of what even Kooks could get away with. She'd dismissed him for years as reckless and loud, more trouble than he was worth. But that summer, something shifted. Maybe it was the way he'd started showing up more often, his eyes lingering on her with a boldness no one else dared. Or maybe it was the fact that, for once, Yamileth felt a crack in her perfect, pristine life.