Italy In Fire
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Taking place in World War Two this story shows that kindness, sacrifice, selflessness and love can exist even in the darkest times of human history. Or at least of what I feel is possible. This story to some of you at least will seem "wishy washy" at times and possibly slightly childish and obsessive. But sometimes in life that's what we all feel like when really we are being human. Humans are creatures that sometimes let their hearts lead them to paths that others feel are immature, unintellegent, and that are useless at points. But also just as sometimes those decisions are just that they can just as well bring about events that change your life.
I have put my heart and limited skill into this story so thus it will contain subjects that not everyone will understand.
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He said she was "different." Turns out, he told all of them that. Adina was never soft-just quiet about the storm building inside her. When she falls for Ethan, it feels like more than love... it feels like survival. But behind his charm hides a trail of lies, cheating, and recycled "I love you's" whispered into too many ears. Including her best friend's. This isn't a story about a girl getting heartbroken. This is about what happens after. After the DMs from other women. After the betrayal that cuts deeper than a man ever could. After Adina decides she's done being the one who hurts in silence. With blood-red heels and a playlist of revenge, Adina rises-not to forgive, but to conquer. Because soft was a setup. And now? She's writing the ending herself. 💔 Toxic Love 🔥 Street-Smart Black Princess Energy 🎭 Dual POV • Flashbacks • Confrontations 🖤 For fans of raw, messy, unforgettable romance
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