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CRIMSON PETALS

AVIEL_Arielle22

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Reads 75
Votes 19
Parts 14
Time 1h 1m

AVIEL_Arielle22

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Crimson Petals is a captivating romance that intertwines the lives of two artists separated by centuries yet bound by a mysterious and cursed scroll. 

Li Wei, a talented but creatively blocked manga artist in modern-day Shanghai, stumbles upon an ancient scroll in a forgotten antique shop. Despite the shop owner, Zhou Yan's, warnings, she feels an irresistible connection to the scroll and purchases it, unknowingly inviting its enigmatic power into her life.

As Li Wei delves into the scroll's unfinished love story, she is drawn into vivid, lifelike dreams where she embodies Mei Lin, a beautiful courtesan in Ming Dynasty China. In these dreams, she meets General Zhang, a powerful warrior with whom Mei Lin shares an intense, forbidden love. 

However, the love story within the scroll is far from a simple tale of romance it's a tragic narrative of betrayal, duty, and sacrifice, one that has trapped souls for generations. As Li Wei and Zhou Yan's lives begin to mirror those of Mei Lin and General Zhang, they realize that they are not just reliving the past they are rewriting it.

As the boundaries between dream and reality blur, Li Wei and Zhou Yan must uncover the scroll's dark secret and find a way to break the curse that has bound their souls to this tragic love story. Along the way, they face haunting visions, deepening emotions, and a powerful antagonist who seeks to keep the curse unbroken.

Crimson Petals is a rich, emotional journey through time, exploring the enduring power of love, the complexities of destiny, and the possibility of rewriting fate. With its evocative blend of historical drama, supernatural mystery, and intense romance, this story is a page-turner that promises to captivate readers and has the potential to be adapted into a visually stunning manga or a gripping television series.All Rights Reserved

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