smokescreen of silence | t.h. (oc) x oc | (editing)
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  • Reads 1,332
  • Votes 153
  • Parts 43
  • Time 3h 28m
Ongoing, First published Jul 15, 2021
Mature
18+ *tw* *mentions self-harm, sa, physical and verbal abuse, depression, anxiety 

Livia and Sam are two high school seniors, and lifelong friends, navigating the complexities of adolescence. Livia, brilliant but painfully shy, is haunted by secrets buried deep within her soul. She finds solace in the friendship of Sam, her steadfast, and boisterous but gentle companion. His unwavering support provides a beacon of light in her darkest moments, despite her painstaking efforts to keep her struggles buried and hidden from him, and everyone else. But when a looming figure from Livia's not-so-distant past resurfaces, she is forced to confront her turmoil, creating an even bigger web of deception and betrayal. As the truth threatens to shatter their fragile world, will Livia and Sam be able to confront the demons that lurk in the shadows, or will the weight of the ugly truth tear them a part for good?
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