Where the Garden Withers
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Last published Fri, Sep 19, 2025
Rising journalist Yvette Lawrence falls into an abusive relationship with charismatic entrepreneur Quincy Sinclair. His initial charm devolves into controlling jealousy and isolation, escalating to emotional manipulation and public undermining as her career advances. Trapped between love and his suffocating control, Yvette fights to break free before her spirit is extinguished......but will she? Read to find out.
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