Heartstrings and Broken Dreams
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  • Reads 36
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  • Parts 8
  • Time 52m
Ongoing, First published Dec 01, 2024
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Aurora never imagined that Arden would become anything more than a fleeting encounter. But as their weekly meet-ups turned into something deeper, she found herself falling for him, even as doubts crept into her mind. Was he truly the guy she thought he was, or just another player?

What began as innocent texting soon spirals into a rollercoaster of emotions, and Aurora's heart begins to break when she discovers Arden's true intentions: he only wants one thing. Refusing to give in, Aurora cuts ties, but the pain of their broken connection lingers far longer than she expected.

Months of reckless choices and self-doubt follow, but when August arrives, Aurora takes a bold step-inviting Arden back into her life for one final confrontation. The night unfolds in unexpected ways, leading to a kiss that could change everything... or destroy what's left of her heart.

But the night takes a darker turn when Arden's actions lead to a chaotic confrontation with security, police, and an uncertain future. Now Aurora is torn between love, betrayal, and self-discovery, questioning everything she thought she knew about herself and about him.
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Whispering pines

22 parts Ongoing

Aurora sat in the passenger seat, her hands folded tightly in her lap. Her long, black dreadlocks cascaded down her back, swaying slightly with each bump in the road. Her chocolate skin glistened faintly under the dim light of the car, but she didn't notice. The world outside the window passed by in muted shades of gray and green, the trees thick with mist, the road winding up a steep hill that seemed to stretch on forever. Her mom was talking again, her voice upbeat and false. "This is for the best, baby. I know you don't think so now, but this place will help you heal. You're going to meet people who can understand what you've been through. You just need to open up. To let go of the past." Aurora clenched her jaw, feeling the heat rise in her chest. Her ex's house had been reduced to ash and rubble, the flames of her anger licking the air like something she couldn't control. But this-this place? It felt wrong from the start. The truth was, she didn't belong here. Not in the sterile hallways of Whispering Pines, not in the cold, uncaring arms of a psych ward, and certainly not under the watchful eyes of the people who had decided to send her away. "You'll see, honey," her mom continued, her voice syrupy sweet. "You'll get better. You'll be happy again." Aurora looked out the window, not trusting herself to speak. If only her mom knew the truth. The truth about how the fire had felt-how, for the first time in forever, she'd felt alive. She wasn't sorry. Not really. Aurora didn't know it yet, but this place would change her. Change all of them. And soon, the obsession would turn into something darker-something dangerous. They would kill for each other, lie for each other, and cross lines they never imagined. And in the end, none of them would be able to escape the pull. This was a quick one two it's got mistakes bc it was made in one night