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Departures by Roxanne Louise · Loreum

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Departures

Roxanne Louise

@roxannelouiseauthor

Drama Romance Comedy

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The Discovery Writer’s Guide to Writing
Ever been told to outline every scene before you write a word? Yup, me too. But not everyone works that way. This guide is for writers who find their story by writing it. Learn how to start with a spark, test whether an idea can carry a whole book, check your draft, and use tropes as a compass instead of a rulebook. There’s even practical exercises you can try to help you. Discovery Writers AKA Pantsers UNITE!

Told in text bubbles, Oliver lands an Internship to Copenhagen, but leaving things behind isn’t easy, as we start a countdown to a departure and a conversation that's been years overdue.

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Welcome to Toil & Trouble prophecy services, a wickedly dry retelling of Macbeth, told entirely through text messages.

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KinDREAD

Tom is assigned an AI companion to help him recover, and it all goes well until the messages start feeling a little too real, and he can't tell if he's falling in love or falling apart. A story told in text bubbles only COMPLETED

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Crimson Encore

Hannah is obsessed with Korean group CRiMSON so when she wins an all-expenses-paid trip to Seoul and a private meet-and-greet she can’t believe her luck. And when her bias, Jun, sits beside her, his attention feels far more personal than a fan could ever expect. She thinks she’s finally living her idol fantasy, but she has no idea what CRiMSON really are. 10CC “Sultry Horror”

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Roxanne’s Ramblings

Hi! This is my way to stay connected with readers. You’re all important to me. You don’t have to read all chapters, dive in to the parts that interest you Use this to: • find out about me • find out about my WIPs • things I use to write on Loreum • my random thoughts and ramblings You might also get some sneak peeks into my life in Japan

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Tamer

ONGOING. New chapter released on Thursdays (JST) When the circus comes to town, Lulu isn’t interested in the bearded lady or the alligator man. She’s interested in the normal-looking boy locked in a cage. She brings him food, gives him a name, and eventually helps him escape, not knowing exactly what she’s set loose. A simple act of kindness will change both of their lives forever. A gothic romance that asks if love can tame all beasts. No

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26:22

The following case files contain reports of unexplained incidents across Japan. No one knows who started collecting these stories. Some were found on forgotten forums. Some were copied from police reports that no longer exist. Others were written by people who disappeared before they could explain what happened. Each file ends with a choice. The choice is yours. Choose carefully. Updated whenever the spookiness hits me Why 26:22? It’s a time in Japan. (02:22am)

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Falling For You

COMPLETED City girl Katy sees her job at Havenwood High as a temporary escape. A year away from her overbearing mother, and a year to gain teaching experience, before she can leave the sleepy little village behind. But between the charming PE teacher, and the infuriating head of English leaving might be harder than she expected. Because sometimes the place you plan to leave is the place that changes everything. Tropes: Small town, love triangle, found family, CLOSED DOOR

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Last Christmas

COMPLETE At All Saints High, the girls are done. Juliet has survived school by keeping her head down. Bethany has survived by being adored. Amber is done surviving. Soon a boy-free movement spreads through their school, but with the Christmas disco days away, tensions rise, lines are drawn, and by the time the music starts, the boys won't be the same again. And the girls wonder just what they'll do to survive. STORY STATUS - COMPLETE TROPES: Zombies (ish) LGBT themes Girl Rivals

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Fairies Chapel

COMPLETE No one knows why children are vanishing, or why they disappear near Healey Dell. Does Fairies Chapel hold more than just beauty? Are the tales of fairies, wishes, and ancient music true? As a haunting melody lures them in, will anyone return? Or are they lost forever? Inspired by the Lancashire folklore of Healey Dell, eerie, enchanted spaces, and the Pied Piper of Hamelin.

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Sunkissed

ONGOING. Updated Tuesdays (JST) Sun, sea, sangria and some harmless flirting. Ella and Lucy head to Spain determined to reinvent themselves before university. Armed with sangria, sunshine and a promise to stop saying no, the two best friends soon discover that first love, first heartbreak and growing up never go according to plan. CLOSED DOOR

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