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  1. Public Bookmark 34

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    Toni Shalifoe was solid against her back, the two of them were pressed together in the saddle like palms in prayer. The whole world had narrowed to that point: the two of them astride Toni’s palomino, the jagged patch of horizon ahead, the deafening roar of hooves beneath them.

    Toni snaked her left arm around Shelby’s middle and held her steady. “Whatever you do, Shelby Goodkind,” Toni’s voice was fervent and low against her neck and Shelby felt the vibrations of her voice everywhere. “Do not look back. Eyes on the horizon. Hear me?”

    “I hear you.”

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    It's 1883, and tragedy and rumor drives preacher's daughter Shelby Goodkind from her home in Fort Travis to the frontier town of Eve's Landing, where she searches for a fresh start but instead finds notorious gunslinger, Toni Shalifoe.

    But when a mysterious figure from Toni's past returns to exact revenge and Shelby finds herself caught in the middle, it's up to Shelby to decide which path she wants to take: the quiet life she was born for or the wild exhilaration of being by Toni Shalifoe's side?

    Wild West AU.

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    28 Jul 2025

  2. Public Bookmark 29

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    Shelby Goodkind is in her rookie year as a dancer for the pro basketball team, the Montana Bullsnakes. One rule is dancers can’t “fraternise” with players so what happens when number 3, Toni Shalifoe, can’t seem to stay away from her?

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    28 Jul 2025

  3. Public Bookmark 42

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    Shelby only kisses Toni when she's drunk. Toni only kisses back because she's weak.

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    28 Jul 2025

  4. Public Bookmark 90

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    Post island. Everyone goes back to school and Leah and Fatin are always together. Leah can’t seem to sleep without having gruesome nightmares and Fatin can’t sleep at all. But they sleep well in each others arms.

    The phone rings just one time before Fatin answers.
    “Leah?” She asks, a little panic in her voice.

    The sound of Fatins voice is enough to send Leah over the edge and now she’s crying.

    “I n-n-need you.” She forces out.

    “I’m coming.” Fatin says, no questions asked. “I’ll stay on the phone the whole time.”

    Leah can hear Fatin quickly pull on what’s probably a big hoodie and some shorts and her stomping down the stairs, with zero hesitation. Her keys jingle and a door slams.

    “Okay I’m in the car. I’ll be there soon.”

    The title is from the song “free” by why don’t we

    (Update from 2024 this has evolved into my own personal season 3 so buckle up)

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  5. Public Bookmark 4

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    In Regency England, Shelby clashes with the enigmatic Toni, whose pride seems as insurmountable as Shelby’s own prejudice. But as misunderstandings bring them to deeper truths, will they be able to break free from their old ways and fall in love?

    Pride and Prejudice AU

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    28 Jul 2025