Against the tide
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Last published Wed, Oct 15, 2025
In Storybrooke, Regina saves Emma from a magical portal, an unexpected gesture that marks the beginning of a secret bond between them. Despite their hatred, Emma is the only one to see the real Regina. Between distrust and attraction, their fragile relationship defies the past and appearances.
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