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An Island To Oneself

Run for the money. It’s part of the show. If he catches up, he won’t let go. Anya I’m in trouble—the kind that comes from a mobster and my irresponsible father. He killed himself and left me—and my underage sisters—holding the bag. Dmitri Ivanov wants half a million within two weeks, or he’s going to force us into the sex trade and keep my sweet little sister for himself. I’m desperate, so when I see the twisted reality TV show, “The Island,” I decide to compete. It’s only one weekend, and if the hunters don’t catch me, I get a million dollars. If they do, I still get paid—and extra for being a virgin. I just have to avoid getting trapped. But when I meet Spencer, maybe I don’t mind him catching and claiming me… Spencer My brother tricks me into coming with him for a weekend of hunting. I’m not into the outdoors and have never hunted an animal before. When I find out we’re supposed to hunt women instead, I’m ready to walk out. Until Anya walks in. One look at her, and I know she’s mine. I can’t fight the primal, possessive need to catch and claim her. There’s just one problem. If I have her for the weekend, how will I ever let her go? This is a contemporary romance with suspense and dark themes. While consensual, certain fantasy elements acted out between Spencer and Anya can be triggering to sensitive readers.

26 Bab

The Island

Finding out you've been adopted is stressful enough but finding out that your father is the dead billionaire Benjamin Moore is mind-blowing in itself. Couple with the fact that you are part of a triplet separated at birth and with secrets and conspiracy emerging on your late father's private island, the final blow will take your breath away. NOTE: NOT FOR THE FAINT HEARTED. This story contains sexually explicit and graphic depiction of sex and a bit of incest. If this is not your cup of tea, please move on. My hope is that you readers enjoy my writing in its entirety and not base it on just its sexual nature.

95 Bab

Island Kisses

Harper Thomas loves bad dates. She goes on hundreds of them a year, and then blogs about them online to make her living. When her sister signs her up for a new dating service, Harper's not expecting to find anything other more than ridiculous men. She certainly isn't planning to meet <i>him</i>... Gabe Honors is one of the billionaire owners of Kindling Dating. He also happens to be Miami's most eligible bachelor, but his search for love has never been successful. That is, until he decided to use his own dating service. The first time he meets Harper, he knew that she was the one. However, in order to make sure that it really was love, he kept his identity a secret. He soon finds out, secrets never mix well with love... Can a billionaire CEO finally stump this bad-date-blogger? Can Harper look past the money and find the man? Or will they only be left with memories of their island kisses?

32 Bab

The Secret Island

Celine Pierce… a fashionista and an heiress to a leading clothing company. She is accustomed to getting her own way with her model good look, charming smile, and her papa’s five credit cards. She is never truly satisfied with life as everything comes too easy. Everything… boys, bags, grades, money… everything. Life in every party. The kind of girl girls admire. She gets everything easily. Except for his heart. He never tells her how he felt, the mysterious man she met on a small island in the Mediterranean Sea. She only knows his name, and the only things she has of him are memories during those two weeks together. The two weeks that changed her whole life.

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96 Bab

Island Stripe Pride

Dean Romero is not your average Tiger Shifter. He is the king or the Neta of the Island Stripe Pride, operating out of Manhattan. Wanting to avoid the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, this Neta elects to spend Christmas at his newly built cabin in a remote section of the Pine Barrens just outside of Maccon City, New Jersey. A town notorious among supernaturals for its Shifter ties. Violet Martinez is a nail technician stuck working on the holidays. Asked to make a house call she has no choice but to drive to an important client’s house on Christmas Eve. She’d much rather be at home curled up with her favorite mug full of steaming spiked hot chocolate and a marathon of old black and white movies to keep her company. Resigned to her fate, she heads out in the wintry weather which has made the drive nearly impossible. Halfway there, Violet’s car spins out on a lonely stretch of road and she slams into a tree, hitting her head on the dashboard. Passing out in the cold with a head injury was not on Violet’s Christmas list, but good thing there’s a Tiger king who just happens to be out for a run nearby. When Dean gets a whiff of Violet’s sugar cookie scent all bets are off. This Neta wants her for his own, but will the dark-haired beauty accept him and agree to be his bride this Christmas?

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67 Bab

CEO on the island

Not everyone is lucky with a great love story, especially for Riley. Love did nothing but only scar her heart. It began when her family tore apart; she was just two, so all she could remember was her father leaving. The first man she ever loved abandoned her, and she never saw him again. Then a few years later, her mother abandoned her, leaving her older sister in charge. It didn’t stop there, though. Riley got hurt once again when her fiance cheated on her. She decided that love wasn’t meant for her and she should stay single forever, focusing on her life and career. One day she was surfing the internet and found a very great deal. It was a one-week vacation on an island, with a suite over-viewing the ocean, and the price was affordable. It was a sketchy offer, but who cares, she just wanted a week off. So, she took her chance with no hesitation, not realizing the surprise waiting for her on the island. Everything went just fine for her till she found out that she had to share the suite with a stranger, a very hot stranger. Not only will they share a room, but he will also make a deal with her. He made a bargain with her. He would mend her broken heart, showing her what real love is supposed to be in that one week. She agreed, knowing he will lose anyway. The funny part, her clueless self doesn’t even know that stranger was Zack Harrison, the CEO of Harrison’s real estate brokering, one of the top bachelors.

41 Bab

Is Guarma Real Life Island Based On A Real Place?

3 Jawaban2025-11-04 08:07:01

Bright, humid air and those jagged cliffs of Guarma always make me picture somewhere in the Caribbean, but Guarma itself isn't a real place you can visit on a map. It's a fictional island created for 'Red Dead Redemption 2', designed to feel familiar to players who know Caribbean history and landscapes. The island borrows heavily from colonial-era sugarcane plantations, Spanish-style architecture, and tropical mountain jungles, so its vibe clearly nods to places like Cuba, parts of Puerto Rico, and other Spanish-speaking islands. Rockstar has a habit of stitching together real-world elements into fictional locales, and Guarma is a great example — a pastiche rather than a one-to-one copy of any single island.

Beyond geography, the historical flavor in Guarma leans into the late 19th-century conflicts and exploitation you’d expect from sugar economies: plantations, local resistance, and Spanish colonial influence. The game's setting around 1899 lets it reference technology and politics of the era without having to match a specific real-world event. If you care about authenticity, you'll notice plants, animals, and weather patterns that mirror Caribbean ecosystems, but the political factions and specific landmarks are imagined. That freedom helps the story stay focused and cinematic while still feeling grounded.

I love how the designers blended inspiration and invention — it makes exploring Guarma feel like walking into a parallel-history postcard. It also sparked me to read up on Caribbean history and to replay chapters where the island shows up, just to catch little details I missed. For anyone curious about real places, using Guarma as a starting point will send you down a fun rabbit hole through Cuban history, plantation economies, and tropical biomes, which is exactly what I did and enjoyed.

Are There Echo Island Fanfiction Recommendations Available?

7 Jawaban2025-10-28 01:03:50

Whenever I'm hunting for a cozy read, 'Echo Island' fanfiction is that little treasure chest I always dive into. I tend to start on Archive of Our Own because their tag system is life—filter by relationships, tags like 'slow burn', 'found family', 'hurt/comfort', or 'fluff', and then sort by kudos or bookmarks to find stories that other readers loved. A lot of the best pieces will have author notes up front that clue you into pacing and whether the fic leans canon or AU, which saves time if you want something light vs. something emotionally heavy.

When I pick a fic, I read the first chapter and skim for content warnings; spoiled readers are the worst, so kudos to authors who put clear flags. Wattpad and FanFiction.net can also hide gems, especially for short one-shots and ongoing slice-of-life series. Tumblr and Reddit threads sometimes compile themed rec lists—search for 'Echo Island recs' plus the trope you want, like 'hurt/comfort' or 'cozy domestic'. If you like longer character studies, look for multi-chapter works with beta readers and consistent updates; those usually show the author cares about craft. I also follow a few multi-author collections that curate fanfic zines centered on 'Echo Island' events.

My personal tip: follow a fic author whose voice you enjoy and check their bookmarks—it's like following a curator. I love stumbling on unexpected crossovers or quiet domestic AUs; they make lazy evenings into tiny daydreams. Happy reading—I'm off to reread one of my favorite fluffy one-shots right now.

What Merchandise Features Echo Island Characters Internationally?

7 Jawaban2025-10-28 13:02:55

Totally obsessed with the little details on 'Echo Island' merch — I have shelves full of stuff and I still find new items popping up from all over the world. Plushies are probably the most universal: you’ll find chibi plushies, cuddle-size characters, and even limited-run event plushes sold at official shops and pop-ups. Figures span from super-detailed scale figures to cute Nendoroid-style and gacha-style blind-box minis. Apparel is everywhere too: graphic tees, hoodies, and caps with character art or island motifs show up in mainstream retailers and indie shops alike.

Other big categories that travel internationally are accessories and daily goods — enamel pins, keychains, phone cases, tote bags, stickers, and stationery like washi tape and notebooks. Home items such as mugs, throw blankets, posters, and art prints are common, and you’ll sometimes see premium items like artbooks, soundtrack vinyl, or collector’s box sets bundled with figurines. Licensed collaborations with brands (think streetwear collabs or café pop-ups) are often region-limited but commonly re-sold online.

Where I usually hunt: international online stores like official brand shops, big retailers (Amazon, Hot Topic/BoxLunch in some regions), specialist shops like AmiAmi or Good Smile for figures, and local convention vendors or Etsy for fan-made pieces. If you want rarer stuff, keep an eye on auction sites and community groups — I once scored a limited print from a French artist who did an 'Echo Island' postcard run. It’s a mix of mainstream licensed goods and tons of creative fan products, which keeps collecting fun and surprising.

Which Characters Live In Rakuen Forbidden Feast: Island Of The Dead 2?

2 Jawaban2025-11-06 03:15:17

I got pulled into the world of 'Rakuen Forbidden Feast: Island of the Dead 2' and couldn't stop jotting down the people who make that island feel alive — or beautifully undead. The place reads like a seaside village curated by a dreamer with a taste for the macabre, and its residents are a mix of stubborn survivors, strange spirits, and caretakers who cling to rituals. Leading the cast is the Lost Child, a quiet, curious young protagonist who wakes on the island and slowly pieces together its memories. They live in a small, salt-streaked cottage near the harbor and become the thread that ties everyone together.

Around the village there’s the Masked Host, an enigmatic figure who runs the titular Forbidden Feast. He lives in the grand, decaying banquet hall on a cliff — equal parts gracious and terrifying — and is known for inviting both living and dead to dine. Chef Marrow is his right hand: a stooped, apron-stained cook who keeps the kitchens warm and remembers recipes that bind souls. Down by the docks you’ll find Captain Thorne, an aging mariner who ferries people and secrets between islets; he lives in a cabin lined with old maps and knotwork. Sister Willow tends the lanterns along the paths; her small stone house doubles as a shrine where she journals the island’s dreams.

The island is also home to more uncanny residents: the Twins (Rook and Lark), mischievous siblings who share a rickety treehouse and a secret attic; the Archivist Petra, who lives in the lighthouse and catalogs memories on brittle paper; the Stone Mother, a moss-covered matriarch carved into a living cliff face who watches over children; and the Revenant Dog, a spectral canine that sleeps outside the graveyard and follows the Lost Child. There are smaller, vibrant personalities too — the Puppet Smith who lives above the workshop making wooden friends, the Blind Piper who pipes moonlit melodies from the boathouse, and Mayor Hallow who keeps the registry in a crooked town hall. Even the tide seems like a resident: merrows and harbor-spirits visit cottages at night, and the ferryman Gideon appears on foggy mornings to collect stories rather than coins. Every character adds a patch to the island’s quilt, and personally I love how each dwelling hints at a life you can almost smell — salt, stew, old paper, and the faint smoke of a never-ending feast.

Which Characters Survive Paradise Island In The Manga Series?

6 Jawaban2025-10-22 14:13:39

If you mean 'One Piece', the word 'Paradise' isn’t a single island at all but the nickname for the first half of the Grand Line, and that makes the question a little trickier—there isn’t a single survival roster like in a one-shot island story. Still, I can break down the core outcome: the Straw Hat crew all survive the major crisis at Sabaody Archipelago (which sits in Paradise). After the slave auction chaos and Kizaru’s attack, Bartholomew Kuma intervenes and knocks the crew unconscious, but none of the main Straw Hats are killed; they’re scattered across different islands and forced to train for two years before reuniting. So Luffy, Zoro, Nami, Usopp, Sanji, Chopper, Robin, Franky, and Brook all make it through that Paradise arc alive, even though their journeys take dramatic turns.

Beyond the Straw Hats there are plenty of characters who live through Paradise-era incidents—like Boa Hancock (survives Amazon Lily), Luffy’s temporary allies, and many marines and pirates who endure the skirmishes. Of course, plenty of side characters don’t make it; the whole Grand Line is brutal. I love how 'One Piece' treats survival not just as who’s alive, but what living costs you—separation, scars, growth. It’s less about a tidy survivor list and more about the aftermath, which I find way more satisfying.

Is Summer Island Available As A Free PDF Download?

3 Jawaban2025-11-10 18:03:58

I stumbled upon 'Summer Island' a while back when hunting for hidden gem novels, and I totally get why you'd want to check it out! From what I've dug up, finding it as a free PDF isn't straightforward—most legit sources require purchase or library access. There's a shady side of the internet where people upload pirated copies, but I'd steer clear; those sites are sketchy and often violate copyright laws.

If you're tight on budget, try checking your local library's digital catalog (Libby or OverDrive) or look for authorized free trials on platforms like Scribd. The author deserves support, y'know? Plus, nothing beats the crisp feel of a properly formatted book—even if it's digital.

Who Are The Main Characters In Summer Island?

3 Jawaban2025-11-10 23:47:37

Summer Island' is one of those stories that sticks with you because of its vibrant cast. The protagonist, Maya, is this fiery, independent artist who returns to her hometown after years away—think of her as the emotional anchor of the story, wrestling with past regrets while trying to reconnect with her roots. Then there's Kai, the laid-back surf instructor who hides his own struggles behind a perpetually easygoing smile. Their chemistry is electric but complicated, full of unresolved tension.

Rounding out the core trio is Grandma Lila, the heart of the island, whose wisdom and stubborn love keep Maya grounded. The secondary characters, like the quirky café owner, Tomo, and Maya’s childhood rival, Elena, add layers to the island’s community feel. What I love is how each character’s arc intertwines with the island’s myths, making the setting almost like another character itself. The way their stories unfold against the backdrop of sunsets and saltwater just hits differently.

Which Arknights Fanfic Explores Rhodes Island Leadership?

4 Jawaban2025-08-31 19:56:54

My go-to way to find Rhodes Island leadership stories in 'Arknights' fanworks is hunting by theme rather than title — that usually nets the best hidden gems.

I often scour Archive of Our Own and the 'Arknights' tag on Tumblr while sipping bad coffee on a morning commute. Search for tags like leadership, politics, director!Amiya, Doctor-in-command, or Kal'tsit-centric. Those tags usually point to fics that handle the day-to-day burdens of running Rhodes Island, the ethics of op therapy, and the pressure of balancing medical care with militant responses. I’ve found slice-of-life pieces that show Amiya learning to lead, darker political dramas where internal power struggles simmer, and military/strategy fics where the Doctor must step up in the Director’s stead.

If you prefer a certain tone, filter by ratings and crossovers: lighter leadership training often hides under domestic or slow-burn tags, while gritty authoritarian arcs get labeled as dark!fic or drama. Honestly, if you want a single practical move: use AO3’s tag search and sort by kudos or bookmarks. That’s how I stumbled upon some of my favorite takes on Rhodes Island's tough choices — hope you find one that scratches that exact leadership itch you have.

How Did The Castaways Survive The First Island Storm?

3 Jawaban2025-08-31 17:25:18

Storms have a way of showing you what matters, and that first island squall made the castaways learn fast.

I was thinking like someone who’s dragged a soaked tent through a hundred bad nights: the most immediate moves were basic shelter and warmth. They threw together a lean-to from broken palm fronds and the splintered mast, lashed it down with torn clothing and vines, and dug shallow drains around the sleeping area so rainwater wouldn’t pool. A couple of people made sure the fire never fully went out — even a smoldering bank of coals keeps spirits and bodies from sliding into hypothermia, and it gave them something to rally around when the wind screamed. I scribbled the plan in the back of my mind like notes for a future trip: anchor the highest points, consolidate gear centrally, keep the lightest people moving.

What really sold their survival, though, was the social stuff. Someone stepped up and calmed people; someone else handed out dry things and sealed wounds with strips of shirt. They kept talking — swapping stories about 'Swiss Family Robinson' or joking about 'Gilligan's Island' — and that chatter is underrated as a survival tool. Practical fixes saved them from drowning, but the shared jokes and the person who refused to give up the little comforts kept them alive in the long run. I still think about that wet, bright morning when the storm stopped and the island smelled like fresh earth — oddly hopeful, like a messy, hard lesson learned together.

How Do Players Restore The Island In Harvest Moon Sunshine Islands?

5 Jawaban2025-08-24 11:29:10

There's something so satisfying about bringing parts of the world back to life in 'Harvest Moon: Sunshine Islands'. The core idea is simple: the islands are sunken or dormant, and you restore them by collecting Sun Stones and using them where the islands are meant to rise.

In practice I spent my first few in-game weeks running up and down the beach, digging up odd little glints with my tool and answering villagers' requests because those often reward Sun Stones or clues. Sun Stones show up as treasure you dig up, as rewards for helping people, and sometimes after key events or festivals. Once you have one, you take it to the island shrine/altar on the main island and insert it there—each stone you place helps lift an island or part of an island back out of the sea. As more islands rise, new areas, people, animals, and crops become available, so it feels like the whole game opens up step by step. I loved how every tiny errand could directly contribute to the bigger map, and it kept me exploring and chatting with everyone.

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