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Between Us

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Time 4h 1m

Reads 273
Votes 89
Parts 26
Time 4h 1m

Mature

Poppy, a young woman emerging from a tumultuous past marked by instability and fear, takes a desperate leap into a seductive yet perilous new reality when she moves in with the wealthy couple, Arabella and Charles. Their opulent home promises safety and security, but as Poppy is swept into a whirlwind of extravagant gifts and unsettling affection, she begins to feel like a mere pawn in their twisted game.

While their kindness initially offers her a glimmer of hope, Poppy's anxiety grows as she discovers she's their fourth "unicorn," a term that unsettles her and hints at something sinister lurking beneath their lavish lifestyle. As she grapples with her attachment to them, Poppy must confront the dark truth: are Arabella and Charles genuinely offering her a second chance, or do they have a hidden agenda that could trap her forever?

Caught in a web of luxury and manipulation, Poppy must navigate her newfound reality while wrestling with the terrifying prospect that her salvation might come at a far greater cost than she ever imagined.All Rights Reserved

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The Whipping Turn

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