Breakwater: Book 1 - Anchor and Ash

Some tides break ships. Others build legends.
"Auri"
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On the shores of West Hollow, the island is split in two-
The Breakers from the docks, and the Cresteds from the bluffs.

Neko Winters is caught between both worlds. She was born a Crested, but the Breakers are the only ones who ever felt like home. Together they fight, steal, and survive-until secrets buried under the tide drag them into something far more dangerous than class wars.

Gold. Blood. Betrayal.
And the kind of loyalty that costs everything.

Because on this island, family isn't about blood-it's about who's still standing beside you when the storm hits.

🌊Written for fans of Outer Banks and for those who love raw, slow-burn chaos, found family, and the kind of storms that change people-not just places.

Note:
⚠️This story is inspired by Outer Banks (OBX). Some scenes and vibes may feel familiar because it started as my own spin in that world. Honestly, it was never meant to be shared, but I thought-why not put it out there? So here it is.

⚠️ Recommended 16+. This story contains themes of trauma, violence, and blood. Nothing extreme, but some parts may be intense for younger readers.

⚠️All Picture used are from Pinterest, I don't claim credit for any of them.