Thrum of Desire
AlexisWalker16
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  • Reads 44
  • Votes 1
  • Parts 6
  • Time 6m
AlexisWalker16
Ongoing, First published Jul 24, 2024
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"Thrum of Desire" follows Xiū Huā, a young widow trapped in the opulent yet stifling world of her late husband's family. As she endures a mandatory mourning period, her isolation drives her into an unexpected and forbidden relationship with the enigmatic servant Jiān Wěn. Amidst the constraints of duty and societal expectations, their secret bond deepens into a passionate affair that defies the boundaries of their world.

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Set against the lush backdrop of 18th-century China, this tale of hidden longing and rebellious love explores the tension between duty and desire, and the transformative power of forbidden passion.
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