Hiddenwounds Stories

Haunted by guilt and loss, Lucas Derek returns to Singapore after so many years, burdened by the shadow of his parents' tragic death - a death he secretly blames himself for. Now heir to the powerful Derek Holdings, Lucas hides behind sleepless nights, ruthless ambition, and emotional walls no one dares to breach. But fate has other plans. Among the employees of Derek Holdings is Sophia Lim, a determined woman whose quiet brilliance and unwavering strength shine where others crumble. Where Lucas expects cold professionalism, Sophia brings unexpected warmth; where he guards himself with ice, she breaks through with quiet fire. As the weight of legacy, grief, and ambition threatens to crush him, Sophia becomes the first crack in Lucas's armor - and the first glimpse of a future he never believed he deserved. Will Lucas dare let someone in, or will the past he buried consume everything before he can rise beyond it?

A room is described - but the story isn't really about the room. It's about what you don't notice until it's too late.

A daughter who gave up everything to protect her family, and lost herself along the way.