Our Wicked Games
By @helen bebezuda †ozier !
In the cold, suffocating halls of the Bly estate in 1994, Lilly exists as a fragile bloom of innocence, holding onto the bittersweet illusion of friendship with the deeply troubled Miles Fairchild. Miles is a storm of dark moods, unpredictable malice, and sudden, fierce intensity. They share a reckless secret: quiet corners, hushed breathing, and stolen, biting kisses that blur the line between affection and cruelty. To Miles, Lilly is a possession to be policed; he sneers at her short shorts, warning her with sharp, humiliating words that she is showing too much, cutting her off before she can defend herself. He pushes and provokes her, driving her to the very edge of tears just to watch her tremble. Yet, Lilly is bound to him, trapped in a toxic dance where his harsh reprimands feel like the only warmth in a haunted mansion. As the ghosts of Bly begin to whisper, their twisted bond becomes a desperate fight for survival.
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The Scarred Petal of Our Love
By @Naki Kisumo
Elara, a young woman defined by an unyielding capacity for love and forgiveness, finds herself trapped in a cycle of heartbreak with Liam, her first and only love. Despite his inconsistent affections and frequent betrayals, Elara's heart, which never learned to give up, constantly finds new reasons to believe his hollow promises. She navigates her days with a brave smile, a silent testament to the tears she cries in secret, endlessly questioning her worth and the pain love inflicts. Her greatest desire isn't a fairytale, but the simple, profound honesty Liam seems incapable of offering. As her spirit slowly erodes, she must confront whether her boundless love is a strength or a fatal flaw that will ultimately consume her.
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