Even the Devil can quote scripture
1 chapitre Terminé Contenu pour adultes"Even the Devil can quote Scripture" is a love story that unfolds between two boys as they leave high school to embark on life as adults. Josh and Jude, who begin a clandestine and passionate physical relationship despite the odds stacked against them. Set in post-Apartheid South Africa in 1997, we follow the journey of two boys as they discover the unexpected twist fate has in store for them: love. Their connection is founded on stolen moments and secret rendezvous, a love that was never supposed to happen but grows impossible to deny.
Drawn together by an invisible force that neither can deny, Josh and Jude must navigate the treacherous waters of transitioning from friends to lovers. The story explores the complexities of their evolving relationship, touching on the exhilaration of newfound love, the fear of risking their friendship, and the uncertainty of what lies ahead.
As Josh is engaged to another and Jude's life is intertwined with responsibilities and commitments, their hearts defy social conventions and they fall deeply in love, unable to let go of the magnetic pull between them. The story takes a heartbreaking turn as it delves into the overwhelming power of love, leaving in its wake a poignant ache of unfinished words and unresolved emotions.
"Even the Devil can quote Scripture" is a poignant reminder that love can bloom in the most unexpected places and circumstances, even when it's not meant to be. This story paints a vivid picture of the tragic consequences of circumstances that keep two lovers apart, leaving a lasting ache and a sense of what might have been in their wake.
This novel is the first installment of a series of stories inspired by true events.