Lakeside Reverie
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  • Reads 78
  • Votes 4
  • Parts 10
  • Time 1h 19m
Ongoing, First published Dec 11, 2021
"Theo gave up everything for Dylan... but will Dylan realize the truth before it's too late?"

After a sudden, unexplained absence, Theo returns to his boss, Dylan, with one request-financial help. But Dylan, swayed by the whispers of friends, believes the worst of him. What he doesn't know is that Theo has sacrificed his family, his future, and even his health to support Dylan's dreams.

Unaware that he's on borrowed time, Theo hides his terminal illness behind quiet smiles and fading strength. But there's one secret Theo can't bear to tell-the love that never faltered, even when Dylan forgot him.

Now, as Theo's time slips away, Dylan must confront the truth: some sacrifices are made in silence, and love, if not seen, may be lost forever. Can Dylan open his eyes in time?.


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General Trigger Warning: This story contains themes of loss, heartbreak, illness, and emotional distress, which may be triggering for some readers.
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Note: This is a work of fiction made purely from my imagination, sparked by my brokenhearted era. Lol. Any resemblance to actual events or people is coincidental.
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I'm a forever amateur writer wannabe, so forgive me for any inconsistencies. There are times I'm full of passion while writing, and other times my obsessive self just wants to finish the chapter so I can move on to the next part where I'm really invested.

In any case, thank you for any support-reads, votes, comments, and kind feedback are welcome! If you liked it, please share!


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