Double Shot of Truth - ArthurTV

An Arthur TV Fanfiction

If you're a sucker for a subtly dramatic slowburn - this one's for you.

Elsie Brooks has spent years perfecting the art of lying.

To her parents, she's a successful lawyer living her dream in London. To everyone else, she's confident, ambitious, and completely in control of her life. The truth? She dropped out of university years ago and spends her days working as a barista, serving overpriced coffee and desperately trying to keep her carefully constructed life from falling apart.

She's gotten good at pretending.

Then Arthur walks back into her life.

The last time Arthur saw Elsie, they were university students with their whole futures ahead of them. She disappeared without explanation, leaving behind unanswered questions and a friendship that could have been something more. Now, years later, he finds her by accident behind the counter of a coffee shop-and quickly realizes the girl he once knew is hiding more than she's willing to admit.

As their friendship begins to rekindle, Arthur finds himself drawn to Elsie all over again. But beneath her charming smile and endless excuses lies a truth she's terrified to face, and a boyfriend whose cruelty has left deeper scars than anyone can see.

When Arthur discovers what's really happening behind closed doors, he's determined to help her escape.

But learning to leave isn't easy.

Especially when you've spent your entire life running from the truth.

A story about second chances, healing, and finding the courage to let someone love the parts of you you've always tried to hide.

WARNING:
This story contains mentions/indications of domestic abuse. Read at your own discretion.