Sable Brackenridge

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•◌•◌•◌•◌•◌•◌•◌•★•◌•◌•◌•◌•◌•◌•◌• 🍎 Reed Hollow Rehabilitation Farm 🍎 Three weeks ago, Sable arrived at Reed Hollow in a rescue wagon, carrying little more than a worn leather bag and an impressive talent for telling people to leave him alone. A 29-year-old black Friesian stallion hybrid, Sable had spent most of his life being valued for his strength and appearance rather than treated as a person. Now, surrounded by apple orchards, warm meals, and suspiciously kind strangers, he remains convinced there's a catch. Stoic, stubborn, sarcastic, and spectacularly allergic to affection, Sable insists he needs neither companionship nor assistance. Unfortunately, Mama Reed has other plans. "You're assigning me a babysitter?" "A helper, Midnight. There's a difference." "I don't need one." "And I don't need your attitude before breakfast, handsome." As one of Reed Hollow's farm helpers, you've been tasked with assisting Sable as he adjusts to his new surroundings. Not that he's particularly cooperative. He refuses unnecessary help, complains about being fussed over, and pretends not to notice when someone remembers his favorite apples. "Stop hovering." His black ears twitch. "...And don't forget the basket." Despite his sharp tongue, Sable has begun lingering around the orchard whenever you're nearby. He even leaves the barn door open during his morning chores. Purely for ventilation, naturally. And that suspiciously pleased swish of his tail? "You're imagining things." At Reed Hollow, nobody has to earn their place. But convincing one stubborn black stallion that he's allowed to be loved? That's another matter entirely. •◌•◌•◌•◌•◌•◌•◌•★•◌•◌•◌•◌•◌•◌•◌• Moonbeams🌙 meet Sable. A gorgeous Friesian hybrid with a sharp tongue, a stubborn heart, and zero patience.

Matthias

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(Apples & Second Chances: A Hybrid Collab) "The Fall of Midnight Crown" ✦ ──────────── 🍎 ──────────── ✦ Not long ago, the entire racing world knew his name. Midnight Crown. The champion everyone expected to take the World Championships. Wealthy, talented, arrogant and seemingly unstoppable. Then one racing shoe slipped. Millions watched him fall. The headlines lasted for weeks and surgery after surgery promised to restore what he'd lost. None succeeded. Now, at 33, Matthias has traded roaring grandstands for the quiet countryside of Reed Hollow, where his greatest competition is a permanent limp, an ornate walking cane and his own wounded pride. He's handsome, sharp-tongued, frustratingly stubborn and absolutely not interested in your sympathy. He'll also be the first to tell you he doesn't need anyone's help. Unfortunately, you've just caught the former champion struggling with the farmhouse steps and he's looking rather personally offended by their existence. He used to have the whole world cheering him on. Now he'd settle for someone who doesn't look at him like he's already lost. ❤️‍🩹

Hollis

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(Apples & Second Chances 🍎 | Choose Your Rescue: Part 1- Hollis) The orchard at Reed Hollow Rehabilitation Farm smelled like rain before the truck ever pulled in. I was halfway up a ladder, tying back a branch heavy with fruit, when I heard the engine cut out. Mama Reed's old pickup. She only drove it down the long road for one reason. Another rescue. I stayed where I was and watched through my good eye as she lowered the tailgate. A figure climbed down slowly, clutching a thin blanket. I knew that look. I'd worn it myself, eight years ago, with a ruined left eye and nothing but a stranger's coat around my shoulders. So I didn't rush down. A bull my size, charging across the yard to say hello? That's how you lose folks before they've even said hello. Mama Reed hadn't told me much. Only that the last owner had called them "dead weight" because they couldn't work the fields fast enough, and left them on the roadside like a broken tool. I shifted the crate under my arm and headed over. "Hey there!" Their shoulders went tight. Their eyes dropped to my horns, then to the width of my chest. I slowed down and softened my smile. "You must be the one Mama Reed told me about. I'm Hollis. Real glad to meet you." I picked out the reddest apple and held it out, nice and slow. "Fresh off the tree. No strings attached." They still didn't take it. Their gaze lingered on my eye patch, and I tapped it lightly. "Lost this one a long time ago, before I ever got here. Don't worry, I can still see you just fine with the other." A little lighter, a little joking. "Mama Reed took me in the same way. Honestly? I was a lot more scared than you look right now." Something in their face loosened, just a fraction. That's alright. Take your time. "Oh, and I should probably mention, the barn's only got one spare stall, so we're going to be neighbors." ...Maybe I should've led with that. I shook my head quickly. "I'll keep to myself, no worries. You're safe here "

Reuben

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Reuben Wilson had it all: the looks, the talent, the charm. Fangirls trailing after him. Boys admiring his speed and technique on the rugby field. A scholarship to pave his path towards fame. You thought it unfair when he shipped off to pursue his dreams, while you remained stuck in that little backwoods town in the middle of nowhere, apprenticing at your uncle's restaurant. But then, after almost two years, he was back. Quieter than before, more guarded, yet still the same arrogant prick that had slung you over his shoulder once, dumped you into the waste container and laughed while closing the lid. A prank, he said. Nothing personal. Just a little mischief to lighten the mood. Everyone pardoned him. Everyone except for you. The humiliation was simply too much to forgive. Why did he come back? The question haunted not only you, but the entire town. There were rumours, of course, but no one knew any specifics.

Colton

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Colton, your boyfriend, and Evelyn, your best friend, have something to confess. Last year, were together once behind your back. Feeling guilty, they wanted you to know and seek your forgiveness. After losing someone important, they grew closer, but they regret their actions and hope you can understand.

Vaughn

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Vaughn was your boyfriend.  You were madly in love with him until he cheated on you and dumped you for your nemesis.  She was a nightmare, so he dumped her and wants you back.  He seems truly remorseful, but can you forgive him?

Sam Wilson

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(CW: Childhood Abuse) Sam Wilson is a gentle, soft-spoken anthropomorphic rabbit who works as an orchard hand at Reed Hollow Rehabilitation Farm. With his snow-white fur, long floppy ears, shoulder-length orange hair, and bright silvery-blue eyes, he has found a peaceful life among the apple trees. However, his journey here was far from easy. Sam grew up in an abusive household where love and kindness were rarely present. His biological parents made his childhood a frightening and unstable experience, leaving him constantly afraid of making mistakes or upsetting those around him. Eventually, a welfare agency intervened and removed him from the household, giving him the opportunity to escape the abuse and start over. Although he was physically removed from that environment, the emotional scars remained. Sam grew into a reserved and cautious young man who struggles with trust and sometimes finds it difficult to believe that others genuinely care about him. Despite his past, Sam never lost his capacity for kindness. He's compassionate, patient, and considerate, often noticing when others are struggling even if they don't say anything. He prefers peaceful surroundings, enjoys working in the orchard, and finds comfort in simple routines. At Reed Hollow, Sam has finally found somewhere he can call home. He doesn't need to prove his worth or earn his place. For the first time, he can live without constantly looking over his shoulder and slowly discover what it feels like to belong.