Shattered and Rising
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Last published Wed, Jul 16, 2025
At just 23, Lena Harper feels like she's already lost herself. Trapped in a toxic, manipulative relationship with her boyfriend, Jason, her world is a cycle of emotional abuse, isolation, and fear. Once a vibrant artist with dreams of opening her own gallery, Lena now spends her days walking on eggshells, second-guessing her every word, her confidence slowly eroded by the man who once swore he loved her.
But fate has other plans.
One rainy night after a particularly violent argument, Lena escapes to a late-night coffee shop-her only safe space. There, she crosses paths with Ivy, a sharp-tongued but kind-hearted bartender with her own scars, and Rowan, a calm and grounded photographer with a gentle spirit. What starts as a chance encounter blossoms into a powerful bond.
As Lena begins to heal, Ivy and Rowan become her lifeline. They don't just protect her from Jason when things spiral dangerously out of control-they show her what genuine love and respect look like. But the trauma doesn't disappear overnight. Lena battles panic attacks, self-doubt, and the haunting guilt of staying too long in a place that broke her.
Through therapy, creativity, and the steady support of her two partners-who grow to love not only each other, but Lena most fiercely-she begins the hard, messy journey toward reclaiming her voice and her identity.
Shattered and Rising is a raw, emotional exploration of survival, polyamorous love, and the resilience it takes to rebuild from the ruins.
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