Unexpected Shadows

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Time 7h 35m

Reads 12,947
Votes 568
Parts 146
Time 7h 35m

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"Unexpected Shadows" follows the heartfelt journey of Yn and Leah, two women navigating love, family, and identity amidst the highs and lows of professional football.All Rights Reserved

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Ava's world shifts before she's ready for it to. What should have been an ordinary day becomes something heavier, something she can't un-feel or un-know. Her mum has always been her anchor: balancing life, football, and parenthood with a strength Ava never questioned. But this time, Ava isn't sure how to tell her what's weighing on her chest. As panic turns into truths she's not ready to speak aloud, the two of them find themselves standing on unfamiliar ground, revisiting fears that once belonged to Leah alone. Through quiet confessions, trembling honesty, and the kind of love that doesn't flinch, they begin to navigate the consequences of a single life-changing moment, together. Not ready. Not planned. But never alone.

From navigating personal relationships to dealing with the pressures of fame, follow Leah and Courtney as they encounter the unseen struggles of life beyond the playing field.

Leah Williamson, the beloved captain of the Lionesses and vice-captain of the Arsenal, faces a heart-warming yet challenging journey as she navigates the dazzling world of her growing fame, all while the embracing joys and struggles of life off the pitch and away from the limelight.

At twenty-four, Ellie O'Connell has fought harder than most to make it in football. Partially deaf since childhood, she's spent years learning to read the game in her own way-through instinct, timing, and sheer resilience. Talent has never been her problem; being underestimated always has. When Arsenal offers her the chance of a lifetime, Ellie knows she belongs-but she also knows the Women's Super League spotlight will test every weakness she's worked so hard to hide. Leah Williamson, Arsenal's unshakable captain, doesn't believe in weakness. Stone-faced and disciplined, Leah leads with an iron will, never allowing herself to falter-on or off the pitch. To Ellie, she's everything untouchable: a role model, a wall, a woman impossible to impress. But as the season unfolds, Leah starts to notice the quiet strength behind Ellie's guarded exterior. And Ellie, in turn, discovers that even the toughest leaders have their own cracks, their own silences. What begins as respect grows into something far more dangerous: a slow-burning, impossible-to-ignore connection that threatens to break through every wall they've built. A story of resilience, trust, and the unexpected ways love can be heard-even in the quiet.

*Book 3 in The Us Series* Life doesn't pause for anyone, and love is never exactly what you expect. Leah and Esmee are facing a new chapter filled with uncertainty, hope, and the quiet courage it takes to hold a family together. In a world where every choice matters and every heartbeat counts, they will discover that the bonds of love are strongest when tested, and that some stories aren't just about beginnings, they're about the forever that follows.

* Book 2 in The Us Series* Three years after Suddenly, Us, Leah Williamson and Esmee Blom are balancing the chaos of football careers, school runs, and the everyday joy of raising their daughter. Between Arsenal training sessions, West Ham fixtures, and bedtime routines full of giggles and questions too big for small voices, they're quietly holding onto a hope they don't speak aloud too often: growing their family. As the demands of the pitch pull them in different directions, the pull of home keeps bringing them back together. Through teasing teammates, missed moments, and the tenderness of ordinary days, Leah and Esmee are learning that love doesn't just live in the grand gestures; it's built in the steady rhythm of family life, and in the quiet courage it takes to keep hoping.

When Arsenal legend and club captain Leah Williamson returns from injury ahead of the new season, she's met with an unfamiliar presence in the medical room - the newly appointed physio, a 25-year-old specialist with sharp clinical instincts, a guarded disposition, and a nine-month-old child born from a past she refuses to revisit. What begins as a professional collaboration rooted in recovery protocols and training schedules gradually shifts into something more profound. Leah, typically composed and focused, finds herself increasingly drawn to the quiet resilience and fierce protectiveness behind the physio's eyes. But the physio, still rebuilding after a toxic relationship, keeps her distance - not out of disinterest, but out of fear. In this slow-burn romance set against the backdrop of elite women's football, lines blur between recovery and vulnerability, between guarded professionalism and growing connection. Leah falls first - steadily, quietly, unshakably - but it's the physio who falls harder, discovering in Leah not only safety and stability, but the kind of love she never believed she'd deserve. A story of healing, trust, and the transformative power of love after trauma.

In the fast-paced realm of professional football, Leah and Imogen dream of building a family against all odds. As they embark on a challenging journey through IVF, they find themselves swept up in a rollercoaster of hope and heartache. With each setback, their resolve is tested, threatening to unravel the love that binds them. Amid the cheers of the crowd and the pressures of their careers, Leah and Imogen must navigate their deepest fears and greatest desires. Will they find the hope they seek, or will the weight of their dreams prove too heavy to bear?

Mistakes Happen- Leah Williamson by wosolover20

After a painful breakup and a fresh start in the WSL, Y/N is determined to focus on her career and leave her past behind. New friendships, a new team, and a new life in England should be enough to help her move on. But as she grows closer to her captain, Leah Williamson, their connection starts to feel like more than just friendship. Just as Y/N begins to open herself up to something new, old wounds threaten to resurface. Can Y/N fully embrace this new chapter, or will the ghosts of her past stand in the way of her future with Leah? GxG

Unexpected Light

Ava's world shifts before she's ready for it to. What should have been an ordinary day becomes something heavier, something she can't un-feel or un-know. Her mum has always been her anchor: balancing life, football, and parenthood with a strength Ava never questioned. But this time, Ava isn't sure how to tell her what's weighing on her chest. As panic turns into truths she's not ready to speak aloud, the two of them find themselves standing on unfamiliar ground, revisiting fears that once belonged to Leah alone. Through quiet confessions, trembling honesty, and the kind of love that doesn't flinch, they begin to navigate the consequences of a single life-changing moment, together. Not ready. Not planned. But never alone.

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