A Tale Of Hidden Scars ✔️
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  • Time 2h 18m
Complete, First published Sep 19, 2024
*Ashta*

Entrepreneur | Complex Soul


Ashta, a striking and enigmatic figure in her late 20s, is a self-made businesswoman with a razor-sharp mind and a penchant for control. Her raven-black hair and piercing eyes command attention, but beneath her polished exterior lies a tumultuous past.


Growing up in an emotionally neglectful family, Ashta learned to rely solely on herself, forging a guarded and often prickly demeanor. Her struggles to form genuine connections have earned her a reputation as aloof and ruthless.


However, Ashta's carefully constructed defenses conceal deep emotional scars. When triggered, she resorts to self-harm as a coping mechanism, desperately seeking relief from the anguish.


As the driving force behind her thriving business empire, Ashta demands excellence from herself and those around her. Yet, her management style is often criticized as ruthless.


A newfound obsession with one of her employees has awakened a long-dormant spark within Ashta, blurring professional boundaries and threatening to upend her carefully constructed world.


Will Ashta's destructive tendencies forever deny her the connection she secretly craves, or can she confront her inner demons and discover love and redemption?
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