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Beneath the Surface

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Reads 76
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Parts 3
Time 15m

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Noelle Jackson, a privileged "daddy's girl," and Damien Martinez, an average boy who earns a scholarship to her elite school, find their lives intertwined at the prestigious Trinity Academy. As their paths collide, sparks fly despite their contrasting backgrounds.

However, their love story is far from simple. Damien bears the responsibility of caring for his twin sisters after the tragic loss of their mother, striving to make ends meet through multiple jobs while dealing with a father's struggles with alcohol. Meanwhile, Noelle harbors her own secrets, concealed beneath her privileged facade. Initially skeptical of each other, they soon discover that appearances can be deceiving.

Damien views Noelle as a spoiled rich brat, a stereotype reinforced by societal judgments of her family's wealth. In turn, Noelle is tired of being seen solely through the lens of her affluence. Determined to break free from these stereotypes, she embarks on a mission to carve out her own identity beyond her father's shadows.

As Noelle and Damien navigate their growing connection and personal growth, they realize their lives are entangled in a web of secrets and lies. With drama unfolding and hidden truths threatening to surface, their bond is put to the ultimate test. Will love be enough to withstand the weight of their burdens? Can they rise above the obstacles in their path? Can love truly conquer all, transcending boundaries of race and social status?

Join Noelle and Damien on a journey filled with passion, gripping twists, heartache, and desire in Beneath the Surface. Will they defy the odds, confront their inner demons, and forge a love strong enough to survive the secrets that threaten to tear them apart? Can their love story endure the test of time?

In a world bound by secrets and lies, can love be the truth that sets them free?

When masks fall and facades crumble, love may be the only truth left standing.

Sometimes, the deepest truths lie just beneath the surface.All Rights Reserved

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Chasing Sunshine

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