Butterflies
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Last published Sun, Feb 8, 2026
Just in a couple months young and promising Zahra Stewart's life seems to unfold completely. And just when she is ready to give up everything, she is presented with an offer difficult to refuse...
In time Zahra learns that the initially charming stranger isn't as charming as he seems - she faces the realisation she may have made a deal with the devil.
The secrets of the supposedly omniscient Ace Levi seem to unravel in front of Zahra and what was supposed to be a marriage of convenience seems to mutate into something far more sinister.
Ace seems to have bitten off more than he can chew; heinously attempting to remain focused, Ace's tight mind knot effortlessly unravels in front of his new wife.
Zahra too struggles to navigate her way through Ace's maze of cold dispassion. With every brick Zahra removes from his wall of protection, Ace's wall heightens by three.
The young woman is curious to uncover what frightens the feared. But just how long can she continue to tear down this wall before it gets just too tall? And will she push too far, and reveal things that were meant to remain a secret? How long can Ace conceal his secrets?
Neither Zahra or Ace are able to comprehend the whirlwind of feelings that effortlessly run between them both - danger instincts or butterflies?
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