While struggling with his own problems, Shawn learns of a new and frighteningly dangerous world that has been going on right under his nose. Can he help uncover the disturbing secret that lies within his own community [Rated over 15's for Lang and Vio]

Now complete. A prequel to Season One of The OC. During the summer of 2003, Theresa finds herself growing apart from Ryan as his life spirals further out of control. A story of friendship, loss, and growing up in the heat of a Chino summer.

Ryan and his life before Newport. Set during the school year prior to his original arrest. Rated R, because it should be.

Ryan's mother abandoned him with the Cohens. But what if she still wanted to see her baby boy?

Rated for language. It's raining in Newport and Chino.

Ryan’s first day of school in Chino.

Why Ryan likes to do the dishes. A dark sliver of Ryan’s past to explain his behavior towards Oliver and Marissa in “The Links”, complete with Dawn, Theresa and AJ.

The Christmases of past collide with the Chrismukkah of present as Ryan tries to survive another holiday season and all the baggage that it entails. Spoilers through "The Best Chrismukkah Ever".