The Wallflower and The Rose
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Last published Tue, Oct 11, 2022
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Hazel is a shy, introverted woman with very few friends. She is in recovery from severe social anxiety. Her position was made permanently WFH when the pandemic hit. She is a programmer, and paints as a hobby.
Sebastian is an extroverted, witty man who is the life of the party. He is a writer, he loves his work, and is always looking for new friends. He has been cheated on in the past, and is wary of entering a new relationship.
Hazel and Sebastian, two polar opposite personalities, meet unexpectedly at a party. Hazel intrigues Sebastian whereas Sebastian fascinates Hazel. With the help of their friends and family, they try not to repeat the mistakes they made in their previous relationships and try to expertly navigate the extremely delicate and stormy waters of the dating life.
Will their interest in each other blossom? Or will they get tired of each other?
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