The Dollhouse

August's life has been marked by both visible scars and those hidden deep within. Haunted by a past riddled with hurt and heartache, she's learned to tread carefully, but one night, everything changes in an instant.

Enter Dean, a stranger who appears out of nowhere, his presence a beacon of hope in August's darkest moment. But Dean carries his own burdens, his past shrouded in mystery and shadows just like August's.

Despite the warnings and red flags, August and Dean find themselves drawn to each other in ways they never expected. There's a connection between them that defies logic, a spark that refuses to be extinguished.

But as they peel back the layers of each other's pasts, they come face to face with the harsh reality that love alone might not be enough to overcome the demons that haunt them.

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WARNING: This story has mentions of sex, pills, alcohol, drugs, suicidal thoughts, suicidal attempts, anxiety disorder, panic attacks, and sexual abuse. If any of those trigger you, please don't continue reading the story. Your mental health matters. Stay safe. Thank you.