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Bound by Shadows, Redeemed by Love

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Parts 31
Time 2h 48m

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Quin Marshall has always been drawn to the cracks in people's facades, finding purpose in mending what's broken. At St. Lorrence Asylum, a bleak institution nestled on the edge of a desolate town, her warmth and compassion seem out of place among the staff's cold detachment. Small in stature but mighty in spirit, Quin dedicates herself to helping the patients society has written off, becoming their quiet confidante and advocate.

But when Elias Ward, a patient with an enigmatic past and a reputation for manipulation, turns his piercing green eyes toward her, Quin finds herself the focus of an unsettling obsession. Unlike the other patients, Elias is eerily calm, his intelligence sharp and his charm disarming. Beneath his outward composure lies a darkness that unnerves even the most hardened staff. Yet, he shows Quin a side of himself no one else sees-one that's vulnerable, desperate, and wholly fixated on her.

As Quin struggles to maintain professional boundaries, Elias's attention grows increasingly intense, blurring the lines between protector and predator. When a staff member turns up dead under mysterious circumstances, the asylum's fragile order begins to unravel. Suspicion falls on Elias, but his cryptic statements suggest there's more to the story-secrets buried within the asylum's shadowed walls and within Quin's own heart.

Caught between her duty to help and her instinct to flee, Quin is forced to confront the dangerous game she's become a part of. As Elias's obsession deepens, she must decide: can she save him without losing herself, or will she become another piece in his dark puzzle?

"Bound By Shadows Redeemed By Love" is a chilling psychological thriller that explores the thin line between compassion and danger, trust and betrayal. Perfect for fans of The Silent Patient and You, this haunting tale will leave readers questioning the motives behind every smile-and every shadow.

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