The shadows For desire
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Rhea's life is a picture of quiet bliss-working in her cozy bakery, surrounded by the sweet smells of fresh pastries, and living a life full of sunlight and simple pleasures. But there's one person who disturbs her peace every day: Keane, the enigmatic and impossibly handsome CEO who comes in every morning, always buying the same thing-red velvet cupcakes.
What she doesn't know is that Keane has been watching her. Not just in the bakery, but in every corner of her life. He knows her routine, her thoughts, her deepest desires. Keane is cold, possessive, and utterly in love with her. And no one-no man, no friend-will stand between them.
Rhea's heart races every time he enters her world, drawn to his dark intensity, but she doesn't realize just how deep his obsession runs. Keane isn't just keeping tabs on her-he's keeping her. And soon, she will understand that no one can have her but him.
In the Shadows of Desire is a haunting tale of obsession, love, and control-where passion is as dangerous as it is intoxicating, and nothing is ever as it seems.
This isn't one I plan on finishing so it will be a quick short story but if you guys like it I might make more
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