Flame to a Dead Torch
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Last published Tue, Jan 27, 2026
In life, all we want is to be loved or to love someone, but not everyone thinks that.
Jace Grey Vernon doesn't think he's lovable nor could he ever bring his usual spark back, he's a lost cause when it comes to emotions. I mean, who could love someone who drinks and smokes, trying to make do in an apartment while still being connected to a nefarious gang?
All but one person could see past such a hard exterior, Allie. She's the most opposite you could manage to get when it comes to him. She's fun, uplifting, absolutely emotional, and has a completely warm vibe to her. She's happy with her current job as a professional photographer and where she stays in a cute little townhouse, but everyone, even if happy, always has baggage.
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