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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♡ josie rivera, a girl that attends school at edmonton heights and lives in virginia. she then has to move to a different city and has to make new friends at a new school. she develops a crush on a bad boy named kaden brandon at her school the most popular boy at South Dakota boarding school academy. ♡ ღ read the story to find out what happens ! ღ ps: this is my first story on wattpad and my first time writing a book, i hope you guys enjoy reading this ! ღ Authors Note: I have to note that I won't be making a sequel to this book, just for your information. Anyways, just keep reading the authors notes for updates! :) may contain: some smut, swearing e.t.c (not really anymore haha) ps: don't mind the fact that is says 'mature content' haha. completed, and nowhere going to be edited. 🤷🤷
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