Petra lies in Jordan, the past home of an ancient civilization that has long proven to fascinate
architects and tourists alike. An earthquake, much like those that ruined the city and caused its
residents to vacate, unearths new material that may lead to an amazing opportunity to peer into
the lives of those who perished centuries prior. A group of scientists are selected; among them
are a linguist, an archaeologist, a geologist, prestigious photographer, and a sociologist, among
many others. When the earthquakes allow for enough space for the explorers to slip through, they find
that perhaps not all life has left Petra but has, instead, been sealed away on purpose.

Linguist [F] x OC [M]

Helios is reputable for their peoples' ability to purify and manipulate water.
They have been entrenched in a war with your county for what seems like centuries;
your country has no clean water, and the Helians refuse to give your people aid.
It stems from the death of their beloved Crown Prince who, three years prior, died
under suspicious circumstances when your dignitaries
were invited to discuss country relations and recompense for services rendered.
Since then, Helios has neglected to send any nobles to help with purifying water,
leading to a war between the two countries.

Helios is happy to continue the fighting until a new threat looms on their borders.
The Murvechi, a race of creatures somewhere between elves and goblins, have become
a bigger problem than you care to admit. Trouble looms at your borders as well, and
one you are sure you won't be able to fight on your own. Others have decided they want
your land for their own, and your armies - although well-known - have suffered
due to the lack of sanitary water. You accept the offer of the Helian's sole princess,
bound to you by an unbreakable promise: marriage.

Princess [F] x Prince or Knight [M]

The seas rose quickly, and only some parts of the Appalachians were high enough to provide safety in eastern United States, forming a region of islands named the Appalachian Archipelago. Communication was all but erased, technologies destroyed, and a new way of life arose. A region that had already been rural prior to catastrophe, those that live there are unaware of the state of the rest of the world. However, a newcomer suddenly arrives in the area, causing concern and suspicion.

Appalachian [F] x Newcomer [M]

High school sweethearts end either in two ways:
an unhappy divorce in twenty years
or
heartbreak after graduation.

The latter occurred between your character and mine.
One stayed behind and invested in the town's future
while the other moved far, far away in hopes they would
never see their home again. Unfortunately, this wasn't exactly
the case and they've had to come back.

There's a swing nearby, where the high school sweethearts would
come to swing, to make out, and to speak of their dreams.
They've met again, shocked to find each other both changed and more
mature. Unfortunately the swing won't hold any future memories, as
the stench of death wafts towards them through the field.

Who's killing small-town innocents? And does it have anything to do
with the previous couple?

Returning woman [F] x Detective [M]

Widow x brother-in-law
French Resistance x WWII soldier
Princess/Queen x knight / 'Forbidden relationship'
1920's Farm Hand x Plantation Daughter
Crime lord's daughter x uptight officer
Outlander-ish: someone from the present finds a way to the future