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Where Dark Things Dwell
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Ongoing, First published Sep 21, 2016
Mature
"If you could choose to go back to where everything was still okay, would you?"
  
  "If it meant erasing every joyful memories I shared with him, then I wouldn't change anything for the world"
  
  In the late hours of the night, a soft humming sound could be heard echoing throughout the grand mansion, the emptiness of the walls reflecting the state of its decay. 
  
  Estelle Westborough, the only daughter and heiress of the esteemed Westborough family gazes at the crystalline windows, her face a look of solemn, desperation to escape the gilded cage built from her family's obligation and mistakes. 
  
  She is to be wed to a stranger, in order to restore the Westborough name, much to her horror. In her attempts to find freedom, she finds herself within the company of the pugnacious gentleman, Tristan Lovett.
  
  Tristan Lovett is frustrated with her stubborn pride. At the same time, he finds himself entranced with her blood red hair and hazel eyes that seem to glow with determination. No matter they both try to deny the inevitable, they always seem to end up choosing each other.
  
   For Estelle many trials and tribulations stand between her and her freedom, including gossip, scandal and class.
  
  In a mansion that is hidden in the forest primeval, just how long can she last?
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I watched as the blood seeped through the white fabric, staining her once white bridal gown. I cradled her in my arms while covering the gun shot wound with my bare hand. Her breath was shallow and labored. She stretched her arm reaching my tears-stained cheek, stroking it with her soft palm. A single tear escaped her eye, sliding to the side. "Don't leave me, please!" I pleaded. Her shivering lips flashed a half smile. "I'm afraid I...I c-can't keep my promise...'' "No...No! You can't leave me Rhel. I won't allow you to,'' I interrupted her, "You're going to be fine...and then w-we'll have our honeymoon. Please don't go. I'm begging you. Don't let go...'' She took a deep labored breath, "I'll always l-love you, L-Luke...'' Before I could reply, her hand went limp, leaving my cheek and her eyes draped close. ~ What if the CEO of a multi-billion dollar company and the city's most handsome playboy fell in love at first sight to a smart and serious photographer, who hates and despises him the most. Can there be an attraction between the two? Luke Xavier Lacela, a young CEO of a multi-billion dollar company met Rhel Cassandra Forbes once upon a time. He fell in love with her eventually. As time goes by, their love bloomed, nothing and no one can tear them apart. But, what if the only person he loved the most would be taken away from him, forever. Will Luke be able to survive without her lover, Rhel? Will he still be able to find happiness? But what if one day he will meet a mysterious woman in an unexpected situation. And the most interesting part is, it's not just any woman, it's Marie Claire Williams, the sexy socialite and the perfect semblance of Rhel Cassandra. Will Luke be able to find love again to Marie Claire, who is the exact opposite of his late lover, Rhel Cassandra? Who is Marie Claire Williams?