Mine To Break
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Last published Sat, Jul 12, 2025
A poet and a tattoo artist.
Three years ago, Isla walked into his studio looking for something permanent. She left with a tattoo-and a pair of eyes she couldn't forget.
Now, their paths cross again.
A story about quiet obsession, unspoken connection, and love that doesn't promise forever... just the wreckage it leaves behind.
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