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Raghav enters his final years of high school burdened by emotional scars, isolation, and a dark desire for control. When a new student, Charvi, catches his eye, he sees an opportunity to manipulate her, driven by cynicism and bitterness. But as their lives intertwine, Raghav finds himself questioning his own motives, caught between the thrill of control and the unexpected bond he forms with Charvi. As secrets unravel and both characters confront their painful pasts, Raghav must decide whether to embrace the light or succumb to the darkness within.
Love of a Mask explores the fragile line between manipulation and vulnerability, with themes of trauma, self-discovery, and the weight of personal choices.
This story contains sensitive themes, including manipulation, emotional trauma, self-harm, and discussions of mental health. Reader discretion is advised.
As Claire aims to leave her oppressive stepfamily behind, she befriends Zion. Will he be her ticket to freedom or a distraction in achieving her dreams?
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Claire Olsen has had a crush on Zion Petrakis since the first time she laid eyes on him, but he never noticed, instead only having eyes on the school's it girl, Maddie Jennings. Knowing she couldn't compete with Maddie, Claire hid her feelings for Zion, satisfied with admiring him from afar. However, when a series of events led Claire closer to Zion, her feelings for him grew from infatuation to love. And despite fighting hard to keep her feelings contained by distancing herself from Zion, he was determined to show her that he's earned a spot in her life.
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