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In The Wake Of Love

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Parts 10
Time 2h 29m

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[Trigger Warnings: This story includes themes of suicidal thoughts, drug use, and trauma. Reader discretion is advised.]


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In the haunting melodies of their youth, Zephyr and Theo discover a love that transcends time, only to be torn apart by betrayal and regret. As college students, their chemistry is electric, igniting a passion that seems unbreakable. Yet, in a moment of weakness, Zephyr's choices fracture their bond, leaving her to wrestle with the shadows of her mistakes.

Years later, fate conspires to reunite them, but the air is thick with unresolved tension and unspoken words. As the echoes of their past resurface, Zephyr must confront the demons that drove them apart and fight for a chance at redemption. Will she be able to reclaim the heart she shattered, or is their love forever lost to the winds of time?

'In the Wake of Love' is a spellbinding tale of second chances, where the heartache of yesterday collides with the hope of tomorrow. Through the rhythms of forgiveness and the symphony of longing, this poignant journey reveals that true love is not just found but fought for, echoing long after the music fades.All Rights Reserved

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A Lifetime

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