A Petal on the Rose
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Joined 01-03-13, id: 4459021, Profile Updated: 11-16-15
Author has written 8 stories for Once Upon a Time, Jane Eyre, Misc. Books, Beauty and the Beast, and Twilight.

"A Petal on the Rose" is a reference to the enchanted rose from Disney's animated Beauty and the Beast. According to the story, once the last petal fell off the rose, the curse which transformed the prince into a beast would remain permanent. I chose this pen name because I hold to the idea that as long as someone believes any curse can be broken, then the last petal will never fall. No curse is ever permanent but the ones we force upon ourselves.

Beauty and the Beast type stories are my absolute favorite. I love the Disney version, the 1980's-1990's television series Beauty and the Beast (starring Ron Perlman and Linda Hamilton), and I'm also a fan of the Belle/Rumplestiltskin storyline on ABC's Once Upon A Time. I love Phantom of the Opera and Les Miserables (both the book by Victor Hugo and the musical/movie version).

Ultimately, I love these stories because I believe in the transformative power of love and redemption in our lives. My own life was transformed by Jesus Christ when I was 14 years old. I was a beast under a curse of sin. Jesus loved me beyond all measure even when I was bad, full of anger, foul words, darkness, and corruption. I accepted His love, and I was transformed. Since that time I have witnessed the beauty of love and the power True Love has to change a life.

So, yes, I believe in True Love. And I believe it can break any curse.

Love Always,

Brooke Summerlin

P.S. You can follow me on Twitter @BrookeSummerlin

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Hooked by NarrowBridge reviews
AU set in Neverland, picks up right after Season 1 Finale. Rumplestiltskin and Belle set out to find his son in a land that will challenge and change them in ways even the most accomplished seers cannot foretell. The infamous Dark One will be forced to make the most important, and most costly, deal of his life. Will he choose love, or power?
Once Upon a Time - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Drama - Chapters: 44 - Words: 151,804 - Reviews: 408 - Favs: 96 - Follows: 93 - Updated: 4/10/2018 - Published: 6/25/2012 - Rumpelstiltskin/Mr. Gold, Belle/Lacey - Complete
A Final Word by Warrior717 reviews
He didn't die a hero's death, but he sure lived a hero's life. – In memory of Anton Yelchin (All chapters now available in audiobook, plus a *bonus* scene! :))
Star Trek: 2009 - Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort/Tragedy - Chapters: 4 - Words: 7,727 - Reviews: 20 - Favs: 31 - Follows: 14 - Updated: 3/17/2017 - Published: 10/24/2016 - J. Kirk, Spock, L. McCoy/Bones, P. Chekov - Complete
Brothers in Arms by mangochi reviews
It was supposed to be a simple mission, really. There was nothing on their radar that had given them the notion to expect otherwise. For James T. Kirk, however, nothing ever seemed to go as planned.-a collab with Warrior717 (All chapters now available in audiobook! :) )
Star Trek: 2009 - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 17 - Words: 84,647 - Reviews: 252 - Favs: 386 - Follows: 211 - Updated: 9/2/2015 - Published: 10/20/2013 - J. Kirk, Spock, L. McCoy/Bones - Complete
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Lady of the Lake reviews
While vacationing in Southern California the summer before her sophomore year in high school, Bella flirts with her destiny. What mysteries lie at the bottom of Lake Arrowhead and what secrets are her strangely reclusive next door neighbors hiding?
Twilight - Rated: T - English - Mystery - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,303 - Reviews: 1 - Favs: 2 - Follows: 1 - Published: 3/26/2016 - Bella, Carlisle, Charlie S., Edward
The Land of Shadow reviews
Regina & Cora have stolen Gold's dagger, and now Regina is the Dark One. In order to free her from the darkness, Emma, Neal, & the Charmings must find the one person who would know how to defeat the Dark One. Unfortunately, he is dead, trapped in The Land of Shadow. Now, he must face the fury of Hell AND a woman scorned in order to save Storybrooke.
Once Upon a Time - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 6 - Words: 11,092 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 1 - Follows: 2 - Updated: 11/27/2015 - Published: 11/16/2015 - Emma S., Neal C./Baelfire, Rumpelstiltskin/Mr. Gold, Snow White/Mary M. Blanchard - Complete
The Strength of the Shepherd's Arm reviews
David, a young shepherd, sets out to save his village from a large beast in the forest terrorizing the flocks and herds of everyone he knows. Takes place shortly before the events of "The Shepherd."
Once Upon a Time - Rated: T - English - Adventure - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,307 - Reviews: 1 - Favs: 4 - Follows: 1 - Published: 6/28/2013 - David N./Prince Charming, Rumpelstiltskin/Mr. Gold - Complete
Shattered reviews
After losing her memory, Belle attempts to pick up the pieces of her broken heart and shattered life.
Once Upon a Time - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 6 - Words: 13,290 - Reviews: 22 - Favs: 17 - Follows: 14 - Updated: 3/19/2013 - Published: 2/21/2013 - Rumpelstiltskin/Mr. Gold, Belle/Lacey - Complete
Better in the Wind reviews
Vincent and Catherine visit Devin in the Adirondack Mountains. Devin teaches Vincent a new skill. Originally written in 2009 and posted on CABB's Tunnel Tales.
Beauty and the Beast - Rated: T - English - Family/Adventure - Chapters: 3 - Words: 9,067 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 6 - Follows: 1 - Published: 2/12/2013 - Vincent, Devin - Complete
The Weaver of Shalott reviews
A backstory to Alfred, Lord Tennyson's poem "The Lady of Shalott." Written in Fall of 2012.
Misc. Books - Rated: K+ - English - Poetry/Fantasy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 924 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 2/10/2013 - Complete
True Magic reviews
Belle returns to the Dark Castle determined to save the Enchanted Forest from the Dark Curse. If she cannot stop Rumplestiltskin's hand, can she touch his heart? "A curse is only as dark as the heart of the one who makes it."
Once Upon a Time - Rated: T - English - Romance/Fantasy - Chapters: 20 - Words: 52,203 - Reviews: 83 - Favs: 74 - Follows: 43 - Updated: 2/9/2013 - Published: 1/19/2013 - Rumpelstiltskin/Mr. Gold, Belle/Lacey - Complete
The Goblin Prince reviews
This is a reimagining of Jane Eyre in fairy-tale format. A girl-child is carried off to the land of the fairy beasts where she is captured by the Goblin Prince.
Jane Eyre - Rated: K+ - English - Fantasy/Adventure - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,211 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 5 - Published: 1/29/2013 - Complete