Fractured Paradise
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Last published Thu, May 11, 2017
Broken Images by Shattered Mirrors
CANDICE-the sweet, compassionate woman every man dreams of being with and every woman admires. Beneath her gentle nature lies a life that is about to be turned upside down.
MARIO-a wealthy, charismatic lawyer and notorious playboy who seemingly has it all, yet remains consumed by an insatiable desire for more.
ZANE-the rebellious bad boy whose hidden grudges and dangerous intentions threaten to destroy anyone who stands in his way.
XENA-a sex worker burdened by misfortune, fighting to survive while pursuing motives known only to her.
VON-a father whose luck has finally run out as the demons of his past come back to collect what they're owed.
LAUREN-a mother whose web of deceit has been carefully woven through years of lies, trauma, and buried truths.
VANESSA-the obsessive ex-mistress and relentless stalker whose fixation leads her to uncover far more than anyone expects.
JOEY-the family secret kept hidden for years, now ready to unleash chaos and expose the lies that have held everyone together.
JIRO-the newly elected mayor whose rise to power is shadowed by dangerous alliances that strike as swiftly and silently as a snake.
KAI-the lost son, driven by unanswered questions and determined to uncover the truth about his past, no matter the cost.
As their paths collide, long-buried secrets begin to surface. Loyalties will be tested. Truths will be exposed. Love will be shattered. Hearts will break. Revenge will consume those willing to sacrifice everything for it.
Because sometimes the greatest enemy isn't the person staring back at you-it's the broken image reflected in the shattered mirror.
This is only the beginning.
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