Shadows of Obsession
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Blind, alone, and abandoned by the family she once trusted, Emily Hartman has only one constant in her life - her loyal dog, Toru. Surviving on her own, she believes the world's shadows cannot touch her... until a man named Victor Moreau steps into her life.
Victor is dangerous, powerful, and unrelentingly obsessed. From the moment he notices Emily, nothing will ever be the same. What begins as fear and captivity slowly evolves into something far more complicated - a dark, consuming obsession that blurs the lines between danger and desire.
As Emily fights to protect herself and the life she's built, she discovers that love can grow even in the shadows - but at a cost.
In a world where obsession and affection collide, Emily must navigate fear, desire, and the fragile line between freedom and possession.
Will she survive Victor's dangerous devotion... or will she surrender to the darkness of love?
Guys it can be a little not be of your liking but it's my first ever novel I am writing and if you don't like it then don't read it.
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