A Knight of Swords
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Last published Mon, Feb 19, 2024
In a wonderful autumn, when rustling leaves carry the silent tales of Hostile's residents, Samara's aunt Olga looks into her future through Tarot card reading. In the cards, Olga foresees that Samara will encounter the Knight of Swords - a figure of swift action, courage, and intellect.
After exactly a year, Samara, once a true celebrity of Hostile, now hiding behind the whispers of secrets and a dark past, meets Torn - a burst of energy and charisma that seems determined to penetrate the mysterious layers of her existence. An instantaneous spark and magnetic attraction between them color the air and promise something extraordinary. However, a massive obstacle standing in their way is Samara's deep-rooted fear of emotions, stemming from the shadows of her haunting past. Is Torn the embodiment of this prophesied knight? Can he break through the barriers Samara has erected around herself? Or is it just a physical attraction, and everything is temporary?
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