Philophobia: a fear of falling in love, getting into a relationship, or fear that you will not be able to maintain a relationship.
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Aurelia Verlice, a girl in her junior year of high school who hasn't had any serious romantic interests or experiences, didn't know that this year, her life would completely change forever when he came back into the picture.
Elian Bancroft, a boy who's just trying to graduate uninterrupted after his home life drastically changed, but this completely changes when the girl he crushed on years ago sat behind him in third period.
This is a story of two people whose fear of love and relationships takes them down the path of discovery, passion, heartbreak, and happiness.
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Update 6/6/23
Sooo I've decided that over summer break I'll try to actually write this story and get the plot going!
I never thought people would actually read this, but I've gotten viewers and it motivates me to keep going.
I hope you enjoy this story, have a great rest of your day/night
When Chef Margot loses her beloved restaurant to her cheating ex-fiance, her best friend, single dad Nathan, steps in with an unexpected offer to help her start over. As they collaborate, sparks fly-but can they overcome their complicated pasts for a chance at real love?
Season 4 of The Mechanic
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Margot Taylor thought she had it all: a thriving restaurant and a fiance she adored. But her world crumbled when her fiance abruptly cancelled their wedding and claimed ownership of her cherished restaurant. With her career in tatters and her heart broken, Margot is forced to start over.
Enter Nathan Davis, her loyal best friend and a single dad chasing big dreams of his own. As a partner in the multibillion-pound auto business, Nathan offers her a lifeline-a chance to open a new eatery on the grounds of his new mechanic shop.
As Margot pours her heartbreak into a new dream, her friendship with Nathan deepens into something much more electric. But their growing happiness is threatened when Nathan's ex-wife returns, determined to take their daughter away and upend the new couple's relationship. Caught in chaos, Margot must decide if she has the strength to fight for the life she's building...or let the wounds of her past ruin her future.
Content warning: This story contains depictions of eating disorders that may be upsetting for some readers. Reader discretion is advised.
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