Soft in her Silence
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Ophelia Hollis is 18, a student - and struggling with severe mental health issues. When she meets her new English and Literature teacher, the cool and enigmatic 49 year old Lilith Ashbourne, a relationship begins that is anything but simple. A complicated bond develops between them, offering Ophelia support - but also bringing new challenges.
What starts as a quiet fascination turns into an intense blend of pain, longing, love, and fragility.
An emotional drama about mental illness, unreciprocated closeness, and the deep need to be held.
Enjoy reading. 😉
A few chapters are pretty short 😬 Forgive me for that.
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⚠ Trigger Warning:
This story addresses themes of trauma, loss, and mental illness. The protagonist, Ophelia, lives with bipolar disorder, severe depression, and the aftermath of a toxic relationship. It contains scenes of self-harm, domestic violence, and psychological breakdowns that may be emotionally distressing.
If such content might trigger or overwhelm you, please read with caution - or consider choosing not to read it. Your mental health comes first.
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