Brighter Than Shadows
iamboredofnoahys
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  • Reads 81
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  • Parts 34
  • Time 55m
iamboredofnoahys
Ongoing, First published Jan 23
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Brighter Than the Shadows follows the story of Jude Harlan, a quiet, reserved man who thrives on solitude and routine. That is, until he meets Emma, a relentlessly cheerful woman whose kindness and optimism seem impossible to ignore. Despite Jude's best efforts to keep her at a distance, Emma refuses to be pushed away, offering small gestures of kindness that crack the walls he's built around himself. As their paths continue to cross in the local cafΓ©, Jude finds himself reluctantly drawn to Emma, but he's not sure if he's ready to let her in. In this slow-burn grumpy x sunshine romance, Jude will have to confront his past, his fears, and the possibility that maybe, just maybe, Emma's light is exactly what he needs to heal.
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Finding You

31 parts Ongoing Mature

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