Miles takes a liking to a librarian, things take an unexpected turn when he happens to see the same librarian in a gay bar Inspired by a prompt from https://nsfw-prompts.neocities.org/ Content Warnings: - human trafficking (NOT romanticized) - sexual harassment (verbal and physical) - homophobia

Coronation night 1953, two strangers meet in a bar, it is love at first sight and they feel as though they have known each other forever. In a world of anonymous encounters, they use the names 'Philip' and 'Margaret'. After a magical night together, forces beyond their control mean one night is all they can have.... 1955 - Alex Turner is an intelligence officer with MI5, married and a stepfather to a daughter he adores. Miles Kane is a rebel, determined to live as openly gay as he can at a time when it is still illegal. He mixes with society's outsiders and writes an explicit novel about gay men, and in an age of paranoia, he becomes of interest to the security services. Alex is given an assignment - to go undercover to investigate Miles. He is shocked to discover he is none other than 'Philip' the man he fell in love with two years ago. Alex finds himself conflicted - knowing he has to do his duty by his country, but feeling ashamed of deceiving the man he loves. A relationship based on deception and secrets ensues, with many twists and turns. Our heroes start off wanting to make the world a better place and end wondering if they should have done differently, and will their love be enough to keep them together?