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In a gritty urban landscape, where shadows dance and whispers linger, a troubled loner named y/n seeks solace in the solitude of an alleyway, far from the judgmental eyes of the world. Battling her demons, she feels invisible amidst the chaos of her surroundings. One fateful evening, she encounters Isaiah -a brooding, mentally ill boy with a dark past and a lethal edge. Initially driven by his violent impulses, isaiah's intentions take a turn as he finds himself inexplicably drawn to y/n's vulnerability. Their explosive connection ignites a whirlwind of emotions, leading them down a path of danger, passion, and the struggle for understanding. As they navigate their tumultuous feelings, they realize that love, while intoxicating, may not be enough to bridge the chasm of their emotional scars. Ultimately, they must confront their inner turmoil apart, leaving their hearts intertwined yet worlds apart, in a haunting tale of love, pain, and the complexities of mental illness.
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[BL / MXM] "The way I look at you, the way I think about you, it's sick. It's horrifying. If you knew me, you would hate me." Tao's voice broke as he spoke, looking up at the boy hovering above him. But Jay was completely unfazed. He smiled slightly, leaning down closer to Tao. "I don't care how fucked up in the head you think you are," Jay mumbled. "That look on your face every time I touch you? I want that to be mine forever." There's a darkness in everyone. Some is worse than others. While for most, high school is a time to discover who you are, Tao has something else in mind. He knows who he is, and he wants to find an outlet for his dark desires. And Jay, the friendly and outgoing ball of light in everybody's lives? He's the last person who should be enabling an outcast loner like Tao. He has a bright future and abundant friends, things Tao never had and doesn't want. Yet the unlikely pair find a solace in each other, and both Tao and Jay find out just how dark it can get when you find someone who will be on your side no matter what.
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