CRUSH
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- Votes 4
- Parts 5
MatureOngoing24m
Last published Fri, Sep 26, 2025
Quinn is barely keeping her life together in a small town. working at a café, managing a chaotic mother, and hiding her struggles with mental health. She's drawn to an older man who's charming, funny, and somehow sees through her walls, though their connection isn't simple. But when Quinn gets pulled closer to him, she discovers his world is darker than she ever imagined and the crush she thought was harmless could drag her into danger, desire, and secrets she isn't quite ready for.
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