10 parts Ongoing MatureAugust's life has been shaped by scars - some you can see, and some she keeps buried deep. After everything she's been through, she's learned to stay guarded. But one night changes everything.
That's when Dean shows up. A stranger who steps in out of nowhere, like a light in one of her darkest moments. He seems solid, dependable. But he's got his own past, just as messy and complicated as hers.
Even though there are warning signs all over the place, August and Dean can't help but be pulled toward each other. There's a connection there. Unexpected, real, and impossible to ignore.
But as they start opening up and digging into each other's pasts, they're forced to face the truth: sometimes, love isn't enough to outrun your demons.
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WARNING: This story has mentions of sex, pills, alcohol, drugs, suicidal thoughts, suicidal attempts, anxiety disorder, panic attacks, and sexual abuse. If any of those trigger you, please don't continue reading the story. Your mental health matters. Stay safe. Thank you.