Burn Scars
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Last published Wed, Sep 10, 2025
Her family was murdered. Her brother set fire to their home, burning everything she had ever loved to ashes. Hatred became the only thing keeping Taki alive. In her world, forming bonds is a weakness-and weakness means death. Trust is a wall she has built so high, nothing-and no one-can reach her.
There are people who could help her-but she cannot bring herself to trust them. Could the walls around her heart begin to crack? Each step forward is a fight, each connection a risk-but can Taki survive long enough to let anyone in?
⚔️ This is a tale of:
Found family and fragile trust
Pain, love and betrayal
Fierce battles and quiet moments
A heroine who refuses to break
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