Charred Roses
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Last published Wed, Mar 15, 2023
Humanity has been forced to evacuate, being made to live their lives underground. When one girl is is forced to make her way to the over-world, she finds herself poorly equipped to travel alone through such a strange and unfamiliar land. Though, she may not need to be alone throughout her difficult travels.
Ophelia surfaces in what was once known as Athens, Greece, though it is unrecognisable. She searched for answers as to how this world has changed so drastically in a mere 100 years since humans were forced to hide away below the surface of the Earth.
A/N:
- Updates may not come often, though I will be sure to write when I can.
- This is a NMLNM romance story (non-men love non-men). If you don't like that, don't read.
- This is a SLOW BURN romance.
- ALSO WHY DOES THE EMOJI ON THE COVER LOOK LIKE THAT 😭
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