30 parts Ongoing MatureDarlene's life wasn't measured in years. It was counted in days.
Eighteen, addicted, and already losing more than she could hold, she learned how to survive with a needle in her vein and a lie on her tongue.
Then came Gunner.
He wasn't her savior. He was just as lost. Another addict running from his own ghosts, another heart that didn't know how to beat without chaos.
They found each other in the wreckage.
But love doesn't fix what's broken. It only shows you what still bleeds.
Can they save each other, or will their worlds collide one last time?
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⚠️ Trigger Warning
This story contains themes of addiction, self-harm, overdose, and grief. Please read with care.
✍️ Author's Note for Readers
This book is raw, emotional, and unflinching-but it's also about survival, love, and the weight of every single day. If you've ever struggled, or loved someone who did, I wrote this for you.
And if you're struggling right now: you are not alone. Reach out to someone safe.
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