One step at a time
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Last published Sun, Feb 22, 2026
Alina's parents left her bruised, broken, and hiding behind a carefully crafted mask. Starting at a new school should be her fresh start, but nothing comes easy-until Theo. With patience, understanding, and quiet persistence, he helps her confront the past she's been running from and slowly learn what it means to heal.
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Life has never been gentle with Maddie. Pain taught her strength, and survival taught her silence. Trust is a luxury, and love feels like a lie she can't afford to believe in. But when fate forces her to confront the ghosts she's been running from, she realizes healing isn't about forgetting the past-it's about finding the courage to face it.
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