Shadow's Diary (noncanon)

Shadow's Diary, a place where he can talk and not be heard, a place for secrets that can't be said. As Shadow lives with his half-brother Eclipse the Darkling (now an ally of Earth) and works for G.U.N., he not only learns to have a little fun in life, but also explores the world of romance. The more time passes, the more Shadow trusts to his silent book. His feelings for Rouge, his apprehension of social life, and his failures in everyday life all go into its safe depths. When a friend from another world shows up, tensions grow between her and Rouge, with Shadow caught in the middle. He soon becomes reliant on his diary to hold his feelings for her, and for Rouge. Not long after, he writes down everything in it, with his Diary learning things he never told anyone, not even his closest friends.

However, when everything goes wrong, will the information he put in his diary be enough to save him from a false conviction? Or will he get punished for a crime he's innocent of? Is the price of freedom worth the spilling of secrets? Or will Shadow destroy his only chance of release, leaving justice unanswered? Find out by reading this story about romantic discovery and first-time love.

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