What We Do In the Shadows
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Last published Sat, Jun 28, 2025
"Secrets thrive in the shadows, but so does love and desire."
Nhyarah thought she had her life figured out-or at least a version of it she could live with. Started with a full ride to college, promised both hardship and success.
But when she meets Deej, charismatic and magnetic, everything changes. Like any new love, she was a breath of fresh air. She wandered Yarah's mind carefree and adventurous, both curious and cautious. The problem: their connection is undeniable, but Deej keeps holding back. Yarah is falling so fast, but is she going to be able to catch her?
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