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𓆩♡𓆪𓆩♡𓆪 The Plot 𓆩♡𓆪𓆩♡𓆪
Kassandra Grey was your typical picture-perfect Kook Princess—polished, obedient, and effortlessly elegant. Her life was a carefully curated picture of wealth and status, and she had been raised to play the part without fault.
JJ Maybank was her opposite in every way—free to live his life as he pleased, recklessly and untamed. A Pogue through and through, surviving by outsmarting the system and living fast enough to outrun the consequences.
They were two completely different people, living in two vastly different worlds.
It was as simple as that... Or was it?
What begins as an unlikely alliance unravels into something far more dangerous—a tangled web of secrets, violence, broken loyalties, tested friendships, and a high-stakes treasure hunt that could cost them everything.
And in the midst of this chaos, something even fiercer ignites—an electric, all-consuming love that burned too bright to be ignored. They crash into each other like a storm meeting the sea, drawn together by an undeniable pull, their connection as reckless as it is irresistible.
However, love never comes without consequences, and in a world built on lies, trusting each other might be the riskiest gamble of all.
Then you add in something far more sinister—a hidden network of power, corruption, and long-buried crimes woven into the very foundations of their families. The people they thought they knew—their parents, their mentors, their so-called protectors—aren't just elites and outcasts. They're players in a deadly game of deception, murder, and greed.
As Kassi, JJ, and the others chase the truth, they begin unearthing secrets that were meant to stay buried—shattering everything they thought they knew about their pasts, and even themselves. And the deeper they go, the more lethal it becomes.
The past is clawing its way back—and it's coming for them next.
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Quick thing before we start—
While yes, this is an Outer Banks fanfiction. The show we're all collectively obsessed with—the chaos, the treasure hunts, the emotionally stunted characters, the beautiful disaster that is the life of our favorite Pogues.
BUT! This is not just a copy-paste of the script with a dash of personal spice. Think of it like this: I took the basic frame of the OBX story—the bare bones, the vibe, the "what ifs"—and then I built my own emotionally reckless, plot-twisty, character-driven chaos-mobile on top of it. Same chassis, totally different engine. New paint job. Probably illegal modifications. Definitely no seatbelts.
So yes, you'll recognize the names and places. The settings and locations. Maybe even some familiar dynamics. But the plot? Twisted. The relationships? Rewired. The secrets? So much deeper. The angst? Unhinged. The drama? Oh sweetie, buckle up—because this ride has zero chill.
Now, on to the important stuff:
⚠️ Triggers and Warnings ⚠️
Mature Themes/Explicit Content
Abuse
Addiction
Violence
Suicidal Thoughts and Acts
Medication Use
Sexual Abuse
Rape
Smut/Sexual Content
Vulgar Language
🔔 PSA: I want to make it clear—I am by no means romanticizing or glorifying any of these topics. These are complex, painful themes that I'm approaching with care, honesty, and respect.
Any chapter that includes triggering material will have specific content warnings at the top of the page, so you can make informed choices as you read. Your mental health and comfort matter. Always.
𓆩♡𓆪𓆩♡𓆪 The Cast 𓆩♡𓆪𓆩♡𓆪
♡ The Outer Banks Characters ♡
**Read in John B's Voice (Cause we all do it)**
JJ Maybank ~ 17 Years Old
"That's JJ, my best friend since the third grade. He's about as local as they come. Latest in the long line of fishing, smuggling, vendetta-holding salt-lifers who made a living off the water. Best surfer I know. Just don't tell him I said that. Mild kleptomaniac and a future tax cheat"
"I hate it. I hate the way she smiles like the world isn't falling apart. I hate the way she makes me feel—like I'm something good, something worth looking at. She shouldn't love someone like me, she shouldn't"
"Like I always say, stupid things always have good outcomes, and you were the best stupid thing"
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Pope Heyward ~ 16 years Old
"And that's Pope, the brains of the operation...finalist for the Lucas T. Vanderhorst Merit Scholarship. And the smartest person I know. Little bit of a weirdo. His father's this legendary character, Heyward. Anything you wanted on the island, Heyward could get for you. Now, I'm not sure Heyward knew what to make of his oddball son. but it didn't matter. He was a Pogue, just like the rest of us"
"Never thought I'd see the day that not only one of my best friends has fallen for a Kook, but two of them"
"I know you think you deserve this, and I understand why it feels that way. But you don't. You never did. And I think it's time you stop letting yourself believe that you do."
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Kiara Carrera ~ 16 Years Old
"That's Kiara, or Kie, as we call her. When not saving turtles or listening to Marley, or getting a dolphin tattoo, she hangs out with us. I'm not really sure why, though. So, she's a rich kid, actually. Foot in both worlds. Her family owns The Wreck, this Outer Banks institution. Total cash cow with the tourists. You know, I'm not really sure how her parents feel about us"
"I think I may have some things to figure out about myself"
"Look, JJ's one of my best friends. I've seen what he's been through, what he's had to carry. He might act like he doesn't care, like nothing can break him, but deep down? He's— just don't hurt him okay? JJ's a one-of-a-kind"
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John B. Routledge ~ 17 Years Old
"And that's me, John Booker Routledge. I live at an old fish shack on the marsh. The Château, as my dad used to call it. He disappeared at sea nine months ago, looking for a shipwreck. Who disappears at sea these days? I miss him."
"Look at us, complete and utter idiots, falling for girls like that, what were we even thinking?"
"JJ, dude, don't let your hatred for all things Kook cloud over that you obviously like that girl"
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Rafe Cameron ~ 19 Years Old
"Rafe Cameron, dubbed the Prince of Figure Eight. Hates Pogues as much as JJ hates the Kooks. The living embodiment of the wealthy elite. The guy's definitely got some issues, that's for sure. His arrogance, anger, and sense of entitlement are off the charts, making him a constant thorn in everyone's side. It's as if he's got a chip on his shoulder the size of the island itself"
"Your mine, and the only way your leaving me is in death"
"I'll warn you now, before you go and fall for her. She's not just this pretty girl, she's fucked up man, like really messed up. And she doesn't think twice about who gets dragged down with her."
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Sarah Cameron ~ 16 years Old
"That's Sarah Cameron. Kook princess. Kiara's best friend in the ninth grade, worst enemy in the tenth grade. I work on her dad's boats, so, you know, I've seen her around. She's currently dating her not so pleasant boyfriend Topper, who actually thinks Pogues were bred to mow lawns."
"Ain't you ever seen a princess be a bad bitch?"
"She's one of the best people I know, she'll do anything for the people she loves, so make sure your worth it"
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Kassandra Grey ~ 17 Years Old
"What’s there to say about Kassandra Grey—Kassi, as everyone calls her. Kass, if you’re me. I don’t know much about her—except that she’s Figure Eight royalty and, for reasons only God could understand, dating Rafe Cameron. But she’s not like the rest of the Kooks. She’s different. The kind of girl who sneaks you fresh lemonade and snacks while you're sweating your ass off working in her yard—like the whole Island Tribe War didn't mean a damn thing to her. Never thought she’d end up like a sister to me, or that she would have such a wild side...or a dark one."
"An honorary Pogue hey? Does it come with an initiation?"
"I have spent my entire life resisting the urge to close the book early, and then I met you"
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Kaleb Hastings/Grey ~ 23 Years Old
"Kaleb Hastings—older, cooler, and a full-blown Kook-gone-Pogue. Runs the best mechanic shop in town, saved the Twinkie from the scrapyard more times than I can count. But that’s not all he’s known for. If you need something a little... under the counter, Kaleb’s your guy. Let’s just say he’s the reason we never run dry on booze or weed."
"Touch my sister wrong and lose a hand, break her heart and I break your face"
"She's not anything like what she seems, you have to learn to read between the lines to truly get her"