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After the Flames

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Reads 1,880
Votes 90
Parts 42
Time 3h 14m

Mature

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Sometimes the safest place... is in the arms of someone just as broken.

After tragedy leaves firefighter Jesse Locke raising his daughter alone, he builds a life of routine and quiet heartbreak - until a fiercely gentle nanny named Nina steps through the door. Scarred by her own past and desperate for a fresh start, Nina finds herself forming an unexpected bond with little Amelia... and a slow-burning connection with Jesse that neither of them can ignore. But healing doesn't come easy. 

As ghosts of past loves and buried fears resurface, Jesse and Nina must choose: keep surviving in silence or fight for the kind of love that makes a family whole.

Raw, romantic, and redemptive.
This is a story of second chances, the weight of grief, the courage to be vulnerable... and the beautiful, messy journey toward finding home.All Rights Reserved

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The Sound Of You [YINWAR]

When 911 dispatcher Yin answers a call, he expects an emergency. Instead, he finds War-hiding from his abusive boyfriend, not asking for rescue, but for a voice gentle enough to keep him alive. What begins as a lifeline, becomes something else neither of them can let go of. A story of survival, about scars, about hope, about trust. About a gentle soul kept in the dark, daring to reach out for the light. Updates every Wednesdays and Saturdays! PLEASE READ: TW: This story portrays themes of domestic violence and emotional abuse (not between the mains), which may be triggering for some readers. I wrote it with care, but please prioritize your well-being and step away if it feels too heavy. And if you are struggling or know someone who is, I want you to remember-you are never alone, and help is out there. Remember I don't own the characters, and I'm not pushing any narratives onto anybody. As always, this is just for our enjoyment!