Jay had always lived in the shadows of his own mind, weighed down by depression and isolation. He figured that if he couldn't truly be happy, then there was no reason for him to keep putting up a front for his family and friends.
However, when his estranged brother falls ill, he receives a letter, requesting that Jay look after his disabled best friend - Lora, a vibrant woman who can no longer walk after an accident.
Jay is reluctantly thrust into the role of caregiver, As he grapples with this sudden responsibility, he is forced to confront his past while navigating the challenges of caring for a person he knows little about.
Initially, he resents the responsibility, overwhelmed by his own darkness. However, as he tends to Lora's needs, he begins to see a resilience in her that challenges his bleak outlook on life. Through this journey, Jay begins to heal old wounds and form an unexpected bond with the person his brother cared for deeply.
With every conversation, every shared moment, Jay discovers a spark in Lora-an unwavering spirit-and, slowly, her warmth helps him find his way out of the abyss. Together, they forge a bond, healing each other in ways neither expected, proving that sometimes, the deepest connections are born out of the darkest places.
Diana is an 18 year old girl about to start her senior year until she bumps into a woman at the bookstore who has quite the personality. The woman takes the book Diana had her eye on.
Diana's senior year soon becomes one she would have never expected when the book thief and her meet again.
This is not edited so it might be a little messy and it is not a slow burn!!!
Story includes:
-Smut
-PTSD
-mention of abuse
^Do not read if you are disturbed with these!!