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Lady Locksley: A Robin Hood Retelling

Lady Locksley: A Robin Hood Retelling

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Forced off her lands by the despicable Sheriff of Nottinghamshire, Lady Robin of Locksley finds refuge in Sherwood Forest, hiding among a band of outlaws. From the depths of the greenwood, she plans her next move, but can a mere noblewoman defeat the men of rank who seek to dominate and destroy her?A Robin Hood retelling, with a gender bend. This is the first edit of my future novel - read it here first. Only available temporarily.…

Beowulf

Beowulf

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Beowulf is an Old English epic poem in the tradition of Germanic heroic legend consisting of 3,182 alliterative lines. It is one of the most important and most often translated works of Old English literature. The date of composition is a matter of contention among scholars; the only certain dating is for the manuscript, which was produced between 975 and 1025 AD.…

The Return

The Return

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Five years before, Lady Marian of Knighton's heart had been broken when her betrothed, Robin of Locksley, chose to fight in the Crusades over her. In the years that followed, her anger and hurt settled into a cool disdain for men in general, and a reluctance to ever open up her heart again. But when the past comes back to haunt her, Marian realises that turning her back on love may not be as easy as she had imagined. Robin Hood BBC one shot.…

Marian's Epiphany

Marian's Epiphany

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Christmas is drawing near, but in a distant land far to the East, Marian of Knighton is unable to celebrate. The victim of a crime of passion inflicted on her by Guy of Gisborne, she lies dying on the ground in a dusty Palestinian town, her love Robin Hood close by her side. As her friends struggle to save her life, Marian's spirit is taken on a journey through time, where she is forced to revisit the biggest regrets of her life. Accompanied by some familiar and beloved faces under the guise of the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future, she comes to the realisation that certain life choices she has made have not been the best. But will she learn from her mistakes in time to save her own life as well as the lives of others?…

Black Beauty

Black Beauty

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As a young horse, Black Beauty is well-loved and happy. But when his owner is forced to sell him, his life changes drastically. He has many new owners--some of them cruel and some of them kind. All he needs is someone to love him again... Whether pulling an elegant carriage or a ramshackle cab, Black Beauty tries to live as best he can.This is his amazing story, told as only he could tell it.The classic story by Anna Sewell, lovingly brought to life on Wattpad for a new generation.…

Lady Locksley

Lady Locksley

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Returning to Nottingham after 11 years away, Roana of Locksley is keen to reconnect with her older brother, Robin. But he has been outlawed, reinventing himself as the great Robin Hood, and Roana is swept into his war against the evil Sheriff. Along the way, she encounters Allan A Dale, a member of her brother's gang, and someone who will change her world completely.…

Gothic

Gothic

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Dark poetry with a gothic feel.…

Scarlett

Scarlett

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Will Scarlett left his life as an outlaw in Sherwood Forest behind many years before. But, almost three years on, he learns some devastating news that threatens the happiness he has built with Djaq. Struggling to deal with feelings of guilt and grief, he decides that the only way he can explain his reasons for leaving the gang and staying in the Holy Land is to write them down. He chose Djaq over Robin Hood, and it ended in tragedy. Will he ever be able to forgive himself?…

Fragments

Fragments

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Poetry and fragments of my mind. Dealing with heartache, betrayal, sorrow, and hope. Originally posted on Instagram and Facebook.…

Lady Warrior

Lady Warrior

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Captured and held prisoner by the evil Sheriff of Nottingham, Roana of Locksley, along with her friends, Marian and Alice, have been taken on a journey across Europe, forced to accompany Vaisey and the black knights in their vile plot to kill King Richard. Helpless and at the mercy of the noble men who hold them, the women's only hope is Roana's brother, Robin Hood, and her love, Allan A Dale. But Robin and his gang have other issues to deal with, and perils to face. Journeying across Germany in hot pursuit of the Sheriff, they realise they are in a race against time to rescue the women, King Richard, and England. The final novel in the Lady Locksley series.…

Third Chances

Third Chances

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Robin Hood is dead, and Guy of Gisborne has been stabbed by his old adversary, the Sheriff of Nottingham. His body lies in the secret tunnels beneath Nottingham Castle.Michelle of Clun is part of a salvage team sent into the ruins of the castle to locate bodies for burial. She is shocked to discover that Guy is not dead, and makes it her mission to rescue him and nurse him back to health.A short, one-shot story of love and third chances, based on characters from the BBC TV series, Robin Hood.…

Lady Outlaw

Lady Outlaw

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Book 2 in the Lady Locksley series. Having escaped the clutches of the odious Sir William of Bridlington, Roana of Locksley's life has changed for the better. As sister to the famed Robin Hood, she becomes an outlaw, fighting for Nottingham, and finds romance in the arms of Allan A Dale. But her world is rocked when news arrives that threatens her idyll. Along with Robin, Allan, and the rest of the gang, she must return home to Yorkshire to save her family from Bridlington and the evil Sheriff of Nottingham. In the process, she is forced to fight for the life and the love that she truly wants.…

Halloween in Sherwood 4: The Haunting of Much

Halloween in Sherwood 4: The Haunting of Much

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It is almost Halloween, and the veil between this world and the next is beginning to thin. Much, loyal right-hand man and best friend to Robin Hood, discovers, to his horror, that Sherwood Forest is suddenly awash with restless spirits. But what do they want with him, and why won't they leave him alone?Much is about to find out that the dead aren't always at rest, and that second chances can be found in the strangest of places.…

Halloween in Sherwood 2 - Much's Monster

Halloween in Sherwood 2 - Much's Monster

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Spooky goings-on in Sherwood as Much is terrorised by a mysterious figure that appears in the camp at midnight, seen only by himself. Rumours of the mythical Beast Man of Sherwood fill him with dread. What does the Beast Man want with him? And will Much live to see another day?…

Halloween in Sherwood

Halloween in Sherwood

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It is All Hallow's Eve, and Robin Hood and his gang of outlaws are sharing ghost stories around the fire. But some are enjoying the spooky tales a lot less than others. A one-shot spin-off from my Robin Hood BBC fan fic, Lady Locksley.…

Christmas in Sherwood

Christmas in Sherwood

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It is Christmas, and the outlaw gang prepare for their celebrations. But there is one gift that Robin desires above all others - to spend Christmas Day with his love, Marian. A one-shot about friendship and love.…

Halloween in Sherwood 3: The Sheriff's Revenge

Halloween in Sherwood 3: The Sheriff's Revenge

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It is Halloween, and something isn't right in Nottingham Castle. Allan A Dale, in attendance as Guy of Gisborne's right-hand man, is startled when a mysterious illness begins to spread amongst the servants - an illness that appears to involve the desire to consume human blood...Suddenly, he finds himself in a race against time to stop the transmission of the virus. Is the Sheriff a vampire? And will Robin Hood, Allan's sworn enemy, agree to help him defeat the bloodsuckers?…