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Jamie has always believed in kindness, in quiet mornings with his dog Pepper, and in helping those who can't help themselves. When a mysterious boy named Elijah transfers to his school, bruised in ways that aren't always visible, Jamie finds himself drawn into a story deeper-and more painful-than he could have imagined.
Elijah hides behind silence and shadows, his life at home a cage of fear and neglect. But when the weight of it becomes too much, and he turns up on Jamie's doorstep one night, everything begins to change. With gentle persistence and an open heart, Jamie offers Elijah a lifeline-a home-cooked meal, a warm bed, a dog who loves unconditionally, and the promise of safety.
As days turn into weeks, their bond deepens through soft-spoken mornings, shared secrets, and hesitant touches that linger. Slowly, healing begins. But as Elijah's past refuses to let go, the boys must face the hardest truths to build a future worth holding onto.
A tender, slow-burn love story about trauma, trust, and the quiet strength of chosen family, Beneath the Silence is a deeply emotional journey that reminds us love doesn't always arrive with fanfare-sometimes, it begins with a knock at the door.
WRITTEN BY AI