- H I A T U S - Misery's Advent Series 2: Cessation of Illusory (Girls' Love) Idalia Maeve Carvalho, a nine-year-old with eyes that shone like the morning dew, stumbled upon a mysterious box hidden beneath her grandparents' nightstand, a secret that would remain locked away until the whispers of her past began to resurface. The enigmatic contents of the box remained shrouded in mystery, as neither of her wise grandparents chose to reveal its secrets, their silence a testament to the weight of the past. Years passed, and Maeve grew into a strong and resilient woman, her life a tapestry woven from the threads of her childhood. A visit to an art exhibition in her grandparents' province sparked a journey of discovery, as the veil of secrecy lifted, revealing the hidden truths of her childhood. The return of figures from her past disrupted her peaceful life, resurfacing heartaches and tribulations intertwined with the secrets within the box. The box, once a symbol of secrecy, became a portal to the past, a gateway to the hidden truths that shaped her life. As Maeve held it, the weight of her inheritance settled upon her, a burden that would test her strength and resilience, challenging her to confront the secrets that had long been hidden. Date Started: 04/11/24 Date Ended: -/-/24

- H I A T U S - Misery's Advent Series 1: Misrouted Whim (Girls' Love) Under the weight of her new life, Clíodhna De Santis moved through the shadows, her footsteps quiet, her gaze always searching for escape. The faces she encountered blurred into the background, each one a reminder of how out of place she felt, how far from home. Every decision was laced with the fear of being seen, of being "known" in a way she wasn't ready for. The past clung to her like a ghost, its whispers curling at the edges of her thoughts, just out of reach yet impossible to forget. She learned quickly to bury it all-her true self, her story-concealing the raw edges beneath layers of silence. She had no choice. But no matter how far she ran, no matter how carefully she hid, the weight of it all never loosened its grip. Then, one night, the fear shifted. It wasn't enough to hide anymore. The quiet, oppressive stillness demanded something from her-something she wasn't ready to give, but couldn't keep from giving. Date Started: 04/10/24 Date Ended: -/-/00