Innocence in shadows

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12 pages, 1,529 words, 12 chapters
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Angst with a Happy Ending Bittersweet Dark Romance Diseases Domestic Fluff Emotional Hurt/Comfort emotionally charged Hurt/Comfort Love against all odds Love Despite the World Misunderstandings POV Alternating POV Outsider Protective partner Reader May Cry Slice of life Strong Female Characters
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Everyone sees the bruises on Isara’s skin and assumes the worst. They don’t know the truth—that she’s ill, not abused. And they certainly don’t understand the quiet, fierce love between her and Alarion Ossandor, the man they fear most.In a world ruled by appearances, their love survives in the shadows.
Notes:
This is a short, light novella I wrote a while back. I just felt like posting it now — no big reason, just one of those moments. It’s a quiet little story, but it’s special to me and I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I once enjoyed writing it. Thanks for stopping by! 💜 Originally posted on AO3, I’m sharing it here to reach more readers.
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Someone should intervene

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The town’s whispers had grown louder, turning into hushed conversations in cafés, in church pews, and behind lace curtains. “Someone should intervene,” murmured Father Matteo after Sunday Mass. “It’s our duty to protect those who cannot protect themselves.” “But the Ossandor...” Elena trailed off, afraid even to name the powerful family. “They will retaliate. No one dares.” Mara’s voice was firmer. “Isara deserves better. Everyone sees it.” They watched from afar, their pity mingling with frustration and fear. To them, Isara was trapped in a gilded cage—beautiful but broken, silenced by shadows only they could imagine.
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