My life is more of nightmare than a dream. I hate my red eyes and I hate how the world shuns me because of them. Can she be the one to accept me for who I really am? What exactly am I?

Mikan, a simple ordinary woman, who happened to be working as a waitress, kicked out from her job because of one rude guy named Natsume Hyuuga, she looked for another one, only to end up as the maid for the same guy. what the hell was she gonna do? especially after learning the secret of the Hyuugas...

Mikan is a princess but somewhere deep down in her heart, she wished that she was not. Would she be willing to give up everything that she's got just for her to feel true happiness? if she does, what would happen to their kingdom?

Years later, the mischievous twin Knights would meet and take control of the game supported by the Rook who was always watching by the side. And not even the Bishops who are both beside the King and Queen would be able to stop them. Not even when they use the pawns to keep the important pieces by their side. "That's how destiny play it's game." NxM

Fans are betting that the two lead singers of Reckless Heart are dating. Mikan knows this isn't true, since Natsume is most definitely not her boyfriend. Because they're the two lead vocals of Reckless Heart. The only problem is, the rest of the world has no idea who the hell the members of the band are. (Reposted and revised 2.0)

Mikan and Natsume come from two families who have had an uneasy truce for as long as anyone could remember. Now for some reason, the parents want them to get together to present a 'united front' to a common enemy. Mikan calls bullshit but Natsume is interested. It seems like as good a chance as any to finally start dating someone he has been secretly friends with for over a decade.

Mikan was a strong girl until something terrible happened that changed her life... Natsume was just your typical guy with overly good looks. Will Natsume be able to keep up with Mikan's past? Or will he lose himself in it. Let's find out?

Mikan Yukihara was given to a couple at an Inn when she was just a baby, the only thing she has of her parents is a golden locket which holds two pictures. Nine years later a man finds Mikan struggling in the woods and declares that he has come to take her home. Follow Mikan in this tale of Family, Hurt, Joy and Love.

[DISCONTINUED] #1. After a turn of events, Mikan was forced to study in an all-boys school. School life has become hectic for her as she frets over her studies, her gender, and a bad boy who constantly harasses her yet protects her in times of trouble. MxN - This story is up for adoption. PM yours truly for further inquiries.

Mikan Sakura's friends force her to go to a concert performed by the current hottest boy band, Raven Intensity. When she put her headphones in and took her book out she didn't know her life would be changed forever. After all, who knew such a little thing could result in such a big outcome? 2017 update: This story has been discontinued. Read the last chapter for further explanation

Everything changed when Mikan was 12 years old. Her mother died and her life became hell. She lost her smile and became colder. Now 5 years later she has a band and goes to Alice Academy. What happens when a certain raven haired boy opens up Mikans old wounds. Will she let him in or will she let the pain destroy her? Read and find out! AU!

The feeling of betrayal is unbearable. Especially if everyone around you is doing it. It makes things even harder. Can Mikan cope? Will she hang on? Or will she give up? No one know. Join her as she went through all sorts of betrayal. The betrayal beyond what you can even imagine. R&R! Reviews is much appreciated!

Mikan fell in love with Ruka at first sight and decided to join the same club as him which was the Taekwondo Club. However, Ruka's friend, Natsume, was also in that club and started harassing Mikan continuously. At the beginning, Mikan disliked his perverted behaviour but soon, she began finding herself falling in love with him too. What should she do?

This world is different from yours. We have rankings, to decide who is more superior. Although I am just an ordinary non, I have friends and even I even fall in love...I think. But then a war starts like a replay of the past. The Royals just don't get tired of fighting, do they? Will I survive? Or will a tragedy happen? This might seem like a game to you, but it isn't.

Mikan woke up one day remembering nothing about herself. She made new friends and a new life. But what would happen if the people from her past suddenly appears? Caught between the past and present, the truth and the lies, what will she do? Will she be able to find what she truly wanted and be able to make the right decisions? RxR

Mikan has just opened a new mailbox, and she's excited and ready to hear all of the questions you might have for her! Read inside for more detail. Basically a bunch of one-shots based on your questions.

it's not just a love story. It's a steal-the-kiss, kick-his-crotch, bully-quarrel-try-to-kill-each-other, tell-white-lies, get-drunk-and-confess and a-bastard-brat love story. But I kinda like that story—our story—which… is not finished yet.

Mikan is the perfect princess. Natsume is her perfect match. What's more, he loves her! It all sounds so easy. But her so-called hate and her princess pride are making things complicated. Really, this all so confusing. That is why a doting mother steps in with a handy booklet to give them the push they need. NastuMikan. Summary revised. Rated T for Language and certain scenes.

Mikan Sakura, strong, real, & beautiful, is an ex-maid who is hungry for revenge. Natsume Hyuuga, rich, arrogant & handsome, just cut-off some of the maids in his mansion. What happens if someone's mistake had them locked in the Hyuuga Manor for a month?

Christmas Day, Mikan bakes a log when randomly a mysterious man comes in to eat it! Suddenly, she is dragged into a world of competitions, lies, truth, friendship and (of course) romance.

There's about a billion people in the world holding billions of secrets. There's a billion of them and I told you mine.

Girl meets Prince. Prince chooses girl. Girl hates Prince. Prince hates girl. But along the lines of an evil queen, mishaps and mayhem, the two find themselves slowly falling for each other - or not. Well, just read and find out if this is a happy ending!

They were just nothing but past lovers. All Natsume Hyuuga intended to do when he saw Mikan Sakura was just to give her a formal greeting. Well, he never really thought that with that simple gesture, his life would change forever. And that is when he found out that he was the father of that boy she was carrying when they saw each other on the elevator door near his condominium. AU

After her very successful birthday bash Mikan has the attention of everyone even the cool kids that always sit in the back. And with summer closely approaching and the school year almost at its end Natsume decides to do something he's never done before. Can you guess what it is? Oh by the way I don't own GA or any of the characters c:

At a young age I had lost my voice. Because of a conflict with my parents, I am now a girl with out parents' love. There are many things that I want to say, feel, and experience; but because of my secret and condition, I cannot. I changed my username

Mikan is fed up with Natsume when he forgets her birthday again. When a singing contest gives her a chance to express how she feels, she wastes no time joining. Can Natsume get his act together, man up, and get his love back or will his pride get the best of him and he looses Mikan for good?

Mikan Sakura Azumi has a secret, she is the world famous singer and dancer Kira. Her best friend and manager, Hotaru Imai, is the only one besides her family who knows.When she transfers schools can she keep her secret from her newly made friends and love?

Everyone wants to have Mikan Yukihira for a reason. The ESP wants her for her Alice, some wants her for fame, and the others for love. However, why does no one wants Mikan Sakura, except for her childhood friend, Hotaru, and her mother, Yuka? Mikan's life was bound to change when some people, both desirable and undesirable, discovered her deepest secrets.

A beautiful, pure, naïve girl with long, brown locks and bright, hazel eyes. A harsh, handsome boy with messy, raven hair and crimson-coloured eyes. Both of them slowly fall in love; but their relationship is more complicated than you'd expect. Disclaimer; I don't own Gakuen Alice or any of the characters; only the story. Thank you! {HIATUS}

She only wanted to become ordinary. So why the hell did it come to marrying somebody she haven't met? Damn her crazy grandpa. Rated T for occasional swearing.

Mikan Sakura dances with the hottest bachelor Natsume. To find her, Natsume makes every girl in the world try the slipper on.But before it reaches Mikan it fits another woman's foot? "Everyone calls her Cinderella because their story are so alike, but did anyone know that Cinderella is a bitch? Natsume? I don't give a crap about him. I just want my 10 slipper back." -Mikan Sakura

Mikan enrolls to the mysterious alice academy.she was pulled away from her grandpa and she has no idea why. She soon is lead to discover that half the people in the academy are immortal and all of the people in the academy have what you may call an ALICE. She seems to be the only one that is watched by the higher ups.she is soon lead to new prob involving fan girls,Ruka and Hyuuga.

Music Club, Dance Club. Girls, Boys. Uninterested! Popular club, Unpopular club. Love? Redoing this story. Update when done.

Mikan and Misaki are siblings. Misaki's better than Mikan in lot's of aspect, make Mikan feel insecure. What do you expect from having a world class actress as your sister? Mikan's boyfriends in the end always dump her because of Misaki (misaki not a bad person, she never mean to do that) Will Mikan finally able to meet her Mr.Right? NatMik fanfic

Natsume Hyuuga is a rich player who ran away from home, Mikan Sakura is a Popular teen idol. What would happen if a disguised Mikan came to his school as a boy and steals most of his girls without wanting to? Secrets, Rivalry, and Romance. Read and Review! [COMPLETE]

Dangerous situation was approaching. Natsume didn't stay silent. Because, Mikan was precious to him. He won't let anyone touch his Mikan without them walking over his dead body. Will he succeed? Find out what's the answer!

Mikan was once again convicted because of intruding on private property with her mountainbike. Now the judge has sent her to GSA, a sports academy where she has to continue her gymnastics career. Full summary inside. NXM&more.

Mikan's mum once told her to always go for the average man than for the rich and spoilt because the average man will show more affection and love than someone who thinks they can always get what they want. First fanfiction please R&R :D

Mikan Sakura thought she knew everything about herself but everything she believed in changed when a hot and sexy new student who wears black shades for unknown reason entered the scene along with two equally gorgeous students. The thing is, they have a secret. A secret that will trigger the start of an adventure and romance. And a lot of near death experiences along the way.

A mysterious little girl has entered Alice Academy, and for some reason people seem to think she's a monster. Can Natsume and Luca look beyond her labels, and see her for who she really is? Will they realize that all she wants is a friend?

Mikan, a daughter of a concubine, has always dreamed of becoming a king even though she was a girl. Now, given a chance to compete for the throne against her half-brothers, as a man, nothing will stop her, not even her beloved half-brother, Natsume.

Previous name: Yes, I will. Mikan and her childhood friend. Friends from before Hotaru came! What if Yukihira Mikan fell in love with her childhood friend? What would Natsume do? Redoing this story, update when done.

It all began with a six day curse. Tattooed hearts and suspicious leather gloves come into the picture as Mikan and Natsume let down their guard briefly, and as a result are enchained in the playful devil's love curse.

Unlike every childhood story, Mikan Sakura wasn't qualified to be Natsume's childhood friend, mostly with Nana there. Now that Nana has left, there's a open spot for someone new in Natsume's heart. Join Mikan's journey as we test the strength of their bond. Will he pave a new future or will Mikan's past catch up with her? Waiting for his love, can sometimes be worth it, right?

Natsume Hyuuga, the heir of number one company in the world who never believe in love. but what will happen if he meet an innocent brunette girl in a cafe? will he finally change his thought?

An unexpected circumstances change Mikan's life. An orphan to a daughter of the wealthiest man in the world. Will she able to handle this new life's challenges as people in this society criticise her a lot despite her old-fashion and weird appearance? Read and find out more.

As the surly God of the Dead, Natsume has never understood the concept of love, let alone "at first sight." But a fated encounter with Mikan has him infatuated with the demigoddess in an instant, and he does what he deems most appropriate: he kidnaps her. AU.

" ..I love you Mikan, and I will do anything for your happiness." That's it. That's when my tears fell down easily before I could stop it. Between my hiccups, I answered the answer that I always wanted to say."Natsume, I love you too..." READ AND REVIEW! XD. EPILOGUE COMING UP SOON! :D

Natsume and Mikan get into a fight and Mikan walks away, feeling sad and angry at Natsume. But something awful happens and Mikan gets hurt. When she wakes up... she can't remember Natsume! The doctors think that Mikan's angst from the fight is unconsciously causing her mind to nullify and block out all her memories with Natsume. What will Natsume do?

Natsume Hyuuga, owner of 'The' killer smile that can make girls swoon over him, but he's still waiting for the right girl to come along. Mikan Sakura, with no parents, her grandfather was the only one left. The most popular boy takes an interest in her? All she wanted was peace. What happens when they meet each other? Will their worlds collide and create a spark?

Mikan has a childhood best friend, that she had a bet with. To live with her childhood best friend's cousin and the cousin's friends. But one thing she didn't know; she's going to live with males. Disclaimer: I do not own Gakuen Alice.

When Mikan finds out that Natsume is cheating on her she transfer to Alice Academy in the United States. Three years later she is transferred back to the Alice Academy in Japan and when Natsume sees her he wants her back. Will he succeed or not read to find out. Please review (o.)

Sakura Mikan. The people at her school describe her as nerdy, uncool, and other profanities. She doesn't mind. After all, she was the one who put on the disguise. But what if her best friend is tired of seeing her bullied? What if she wants to be set free? A certain guy will start to get a different vibe from this girl. But what is it?

It was just an idea to kill her boredom. She did not think she would even get a reply. He did not know where the letter came from. Before they knew it, it became natural. AU (My first ever story)

A super idol group has come to our school. Suddenly, Gakuen Alice has become a Super Idol Academy! Even me, the uninterested super-good girl, has fallen into their trap... Natsume Hyuuga who's in my class, who sits behind me and who thinks I'm his servant, is apparently treating me in a 'special way'... Why?

In the eyes of Yuka Yukihara, Mikan was a delinquent and childish. To solve the problem, she hired a bodyguard for Mikan. A man that will supervise her 24/7. What would Mikan react? And who was this bodyguard? Will he changed Mikan into a better person? (on Hiatus)

Mikan overheard her classmates saying she's an idiot, she's stupid, useless, worthless even, which leads to her going to the Alice Academy in France for 3 years then to the Alice Academy in America for 3 years also... leaving Gakuen Alice for 6 years, something's bound to happen. TEMPORARY HIATUS

Music, love and darkness. The three things that makes up a perfect song. Mikan, her brother Ruka and her best friend Koko decided to audition and join Natsume's band, the Blacklite Wings. But mixing with a Hyuuga means trouble. And mixing with four is worse. See what happens when Natsume falls for a girl with a history darker than his own.

Mikan didn't know what it was, but he sent a chill down her spine. Maybe it was the smile that oozed venom, or maybe it was the way that his eyes seemed cold and unfeeling and she didn't even need to see to know this; she didn't care what it was, but she didn't like him. Sequel to Lean on Me, feel free to read that one first.

She talked to him, again. "You know what," she paused and smiled "I still don't get the reason why I can't stop loving you. All this time it was you but for you it was never me." The sequel to The Seven Heartbreaking Chapters Of Her Life.

AU. A Cinderella Story with a GA twist. In a world of alice-wielders, Mikan Sakura lived an ordinary life under the abuse of her step-family. But a mysterious crimson-eyed boy suddenly appeared and dragged her to a life of danger, adventure, and… love.

Pro photographer Natsume Hyuuga doesn't think anyone's cut out to be his girlfriend. What happens when he is thrown by the editor-in-chief of the magazine he's working for to the country-side? Who will he meet? rated T for language :)

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Being best friends means that you like everything about them, but dating your best friend means that your trust in each other would be tested. Natsume and Mikan will encounter troubles as best friends and as a couple. Will their love last? Or will they just remain as friends? NxM RxH YxA KxP KxN Rated T for words

When their is a field day and the males and females make a bet would the guys have to be a butler and would the girls have to be a maid? Read to find out /startover fanfiction/ official fanfic no longer preview

Mikan is the type of girl that has difficulty trusting people. Her mom and stepdad died. Her bio dad also walked out on her family long ago. She started becoming a cold hearted tomboy, Can the new kid at school change that? Better than sounds!

" One call from a Raven and he'll have your attention, One touch, and you'll be begging for more, One kiss, and you're his for eternity." Unfortunately, for Mikan, she managed to tempt the greatest Raven of all, the Raven king.

Mikan made the mistake of calling Natsume gay in front of everyone. Before she knew it, she and Natsume are engaging in a battle of tongues in front of the whole school population. A very hot make-out session which took her breath away. "Now tell me, polka. Who's gay?" Two one-shots. NxM and a hint of RxH

A story about a boy who was always afraid of flying, a girl who never wanted to touch the ground, and how they somehow found each other in the midst of their most vulnerable moments.

What happens when a heart-broken boy meets an innocent girl? nothing happens... Unless they fall in love. it suppose to be a fairy tale like ending. But it must be crushed as they must hunt each other in the end later. For the sake of their love-story, what must be sacrificed as the payment? Not a death fic. T for Violence and Romance. NatsumexMikan

So, my name's Natsume Hyuuga and girls flaunt over me. Not that I like or want it but it occurs naturally because of my natural good looks. No, I am not bragging. Unfortunately, the whole academy loves my existence except for the person whose existence is what I want the most: Mikan Sakura. ONE SHOT

Mikan Sakura joins Alice Academy after preforming for her sister. There she meets her childhood and a pervert? Will she find love. Read to find out. Gakuen Alice with some plots from Victorious. Not all. Don't own Gakuen Alice. Only say this once. Review! On Hiatus

Mikan is a bit tired of being cheerful all the time. When she registers into a chat website to get to know the people at her new school, she realizes that she could use the website as a way to become a different person online. But what happens when she transfers and finds out that the people she met online are completely different in person? Will she recognize anyone, at all? N x M

What if Mikan went to Alice Academy for Natsume, not Hotaru. Why? Their story begins when Mikan's grandpa takes Natsume in and promises to take care of him.

Mikan has died and went to heaven where she is learning to become an angel. She watches Natsume and her friends from heaven. One day she finds Natsume's name on the death list, a list that has every human name that is to die within the next 100 days. She begs the higher angels to let her go to earth so she can save him. She borrows the body of 17 year old Luna to save him.

Mikan recieves a letter from the high school principal telling her that she has to leave to Europe to complete the training of her alice. How will her friends react? How will Natsume and Ruka-Pyon react? What will the both do to save their beloved woman? Will their mission reach it's final goal or will it fail? Read to find out.

Natsume Hyuuga trapped Mikan Sakura in his bed. Both are breathing heavily and sweating profusely. "You already know it's dangerous to come here yet you insisted." After that, lips were locked together in a passionate way, trying to feel each other's body.

Mikan and Hotaru decide to go to the same school the rest of their band 'No Offence' does. What will happen when Mikan meets Natsume? Will everyone's world come crashing down on top of them or will everything finally fit into place?

" When I took the memory pills, I was drowned in disbelief- its like watching another person's life, " Mikan exclaimed while looking at the ground "But seeing you, in flesh, hearing your talk, puts emotions to those memories" She then faced the familiar boy in front of her, tears forming in her eyes "I cant believe I'll say this, but I still will.. I missed you Stupid"

An accident happened. Mikan was hurt and went into a coma. When she woke up she is still the same. Except that she doesn't remember about the accident. She is still the happy-go-lucky, care-free girl as she use to be. Or really? On that very night Mikan woke up, Natsume found Mikan singing on the rooftop. And she seems... different...

"Would you grant me my wish? Would you be able to give me a whole year with you? Would you stay by my side, through the pain and the tears? " he whispered. Mikan smiled as her eyes filled with tears, "Yes."

Replacement for MY LOCKETT! story. Mikan loses her necklace given by... him. Her VIF ( Very Important Friend ). What if her BFF have it, who is currently studying at the Academy, what is Mikan going to do?

everybody knows Cinderella story...that when the clock strikes at 12:00 she will drop her glass shoe... and the memory from that night still remains in her mind but this story is totally different.. when the class strikes at 12:00 she will not drop her glass shoe neither do she will remember anything from that night

"I know you like me." My eyes widened 'I know that voice anywhere' I turned around and saw him leaning in the lockers "Natsume, early in the morning your arrogance and conceitedness are going high way up." He smirked at me and said,"Are you still playing hard to get?" and cross his arms. Third Chapter Up

What happens when Mikan Sakura ignores Natsume Hyuuga? What does the black cat feel? Read to see what Natsume's got up his sleeves!

Mikan; the loner girl the second she stepped into Alice academy. Natsume; the golden boy. The popular leader of the student body who hated her on sight. He hated the way she stared at him, her eyes cold. He hated the way she always seemed indifferent when he was around. And he hated the way she made his heart race. He hates her, So he's going to make her suffer. (Will rewrite)

I breathed unevenly as he trailed butterfly kisses on my neck. He pushed me to his bed while our lips were locked onto each other. "Stop. T-this is bad, and you know it..." He looked at me and a smirk appeared on his lips. "Admit it, you like it too." NxM

What's fate? you will understand what does fate really meant after you finished reading this story. Mikan Sakura, the daughter of the Sakura group. When she came back from America, everything changed,she realized Natsume is not her's anymore...

"Stop saying these things so casually. Don't you even feel embarrassed by saying these all the time? You know it. No matter how much you love me, we can never be together. I'm sorry. I can't return your feelings because we are siblings!"

It has been 4 years since Mikan left Alice Academy and is now living an ordinary life, well, not until two special people come as transfer students to take a person with a alice back with them. They instead try to take MIKAN! Will Natsume be able to restore her memories or will he forever be a forgotten love?

When Natsume hears that Mikan has a secret diary, he isn't all that interested. But one day, he finds her precious diary lying on the floor. He can't help but take a look. 3 chapter story with additional one-shots.

"I can't believe the duo SCARLET is going to come to our school!" "Me neither!" "It's sad that Mikan can't go." The concert had begun. Smoke burst out on stage as two figures walked out. "Is everyone ready to par-ty!" The set cleared and they saw the two. In front of them was a boy and girl, with the girl showing a radiant smile with her brunette locks. "Mi...kan?"

Natsume the biggest FREAK at school falls in love with Mikan's best friend.She makes a deal with him,she'll make him popular and get him the girl on one condition.But when they find out about certain family secrets that tie them together what will happen?

On a very boring day, Natsume Hyuuga decided to make a Twitter. His fangirls follow. His tweets cause chaos. Oh, and someone stalks him. Full summary inside! RxR!

Mikan and her friends attend a prestigious music school. Mikan leaves behind a painful past and memories she wishes she could forget. She meets a boy with alluring eyes, and a mesmerizing singing voice, but he refuses to speak at all. She hope Alice Academy is everything she needs for a fresh start and a new life. Little does she know, she's about to face her worst fears.

When two hottest guys of the century had their eyes on Mikan,rumors start spreading.But when superstar Hyuuga Natsume thought Ruka kissed Mikan on the lips,things went pretty awry!Surely he's not jealous!And what's genius Hotaru after exactly,blackmailing Ruka now and then.Childhood playmates Sumire and Koko have their own side of the story to tell.Crazy fangirls included.

Ever been in love with your childhood friend? Natsume did BUT didn't want his Mikan to know. Mikan knew, but didn't want to confirm, but lately she was feeling a certain fuzzy feeling whenever she is around with Natsume.Is this what she calls "love" then?

Like all fairytales, this story starts with once upon a time in a far away kingdom where a beautiful princess lives. On her 18th birthday, she was cursed by a witch to live her life as a wolf. Now the thing is, will this princess have a happily ever after with her prince or will she live the rest of her life as a Wolf Princess? NxM and other pairings. Please R&R!

Mikan is a mermaid princess. One day she visits the surface. What happens then? Is her secret out already? Is there a love behind Natsume and Mikan? NxM (Never good at summaries.)

Mikan has been apart from Natsume for four years , After Gakuen alice had transferred her because she had lost her alice's (but thats not all true) she is fed up of waiting meets new people blah blah blah ... that's all i am saying please read

Mikan Sakura is the 'it girl' everyone loves and hates, at last that's what she thinks. She has friends and enemies. She has a weird thing with geeks.

Natsume's band only has two goals that is to find a new drummer and win the school battle of the bands...Who would have thought that they would all fall in love with their new drummer's sisters...

I am Mikan Yukihara. I exist because of a person and for one reason, that reason alone: obey father's command. Disobedience means death. I am his creation, his daughter… no, I am his son.

Have you ever imagined what kind of life you might be living if you were to lose your vision one day? As Natsume was struggling to go against his painful fate, a mute girl who was clutching onto her dear life reached out to him. She was dying while he was going blind. She saved him while he... fell in love with her at last sign.

#03: Alternate Reality. For safety reasons, her father never let her out of the kingdom, so she made a deal with him. Beware of OOCness! [Complete]

It's Natsume Season in the Alice Academy and every girl is up for the chase. Except one. Mikan decided to sit this one out.

Mikan Sakura believes in fantasies, miracles, fairy tales, movies, quotes, and song messages. And she is the number one fan of Natsume Hyuuga, a superstar. Will he be exactly as she dreamed of like in his movies, a Prince Charming? Or the exact opposite?

Mikan a ninteen year old who longs for and adventure but has her life planned out for her. What Happens when she is at her engaement party and is confesed to by Natsume and sees something in a red waist coat? Natsume and Mikan Rate and Comment XD

Nothing big just a little, sweet, romantic one shot for Mikan and Natsume. SongFic NxM R&R XD

Mikan has been prisoner of the ESP since she was 11/12 years old nowshe is 19 and suddenly she is saved by who? R&R MxN

Meet Mikan Sakura a young girl who had a spell bestowed upon her as a baby. This is her story of how she over came the curse, how she survived with a step mother and sisters, how she fell in love and the friendships she made along her journey. First story