Disclaimer
This is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to real people, living or dead, or to real events is purely coincidental.
Except Perth Thunder—they are Western Australia's very real and awesome state ice hockey team, taking part in the Australian Ice Hockey League's yearly battle for the Goodall Cup!
While the story is set in my home country, Australia, the small holiday town and most of the surroundings I describe are fictional and cannot be found on any map.
To help keep the story timeless, I avoid slang associated with any specific generation of teenagers, though a blend may occasionally slip in.
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