Frayed Edges

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Word Count: 790 | Released on: 17/03/2025

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face. After what felt like forever, the car screeched to a halt

as dragged into an apartment by the masked man. The air w

Who are you?" she demanded, her voice shaking with anger as tears wel

eyes. When she finished, he burst out laughing. "Mehn, you sti

rrowed. "What

he masked guy caught her eye and smiled. "When we're done eating, w

emerged from the shadows. "Order our

difference to surprise. He turned to him, a hint of amusement

und. "I'll tell you the details later,"

nothing more. Instead, he smirke

bloodstained wedding dress. "You're going to need a change of c

astily. As she sat on the couch, her mind was a whirlwind of emotions. Her heart still ached from the loss of Wil

d the furniture was old and worn. Despite its shabby appearance, the apartment seemed to be tidy and well-organized, with everything in its place. Th

clothes. "What are you thinking?" he asked, his t

a chord. She looked down at her bloodstained wedding dress and knew

d if they were looking for h

st to the bloodstained wedding dress she'd worn earlier. The mas

he said, patting the cou

moved sheepishly to the couch,

masked guy asked, his tone

expect me to say? That I'm great?" she spat,

es glinting with amusement. "Yo

really? What do you want from me? Why are you

a lazy smile spreading across his face.

o are you? Why are you acting like you kn

ning serious. "That's because, I know you

nding in her chest. "Who are you?"

lled off his mask, revealing a f

d, her eyes fixed on the

nt, there was a k

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“Forced to pay the price for her father's mistakes, Zara is dragged into a life of deception, using her charm to manipulate wealthy men for her ruthless benefactor, Patricia. "You'll do exactly as I say, Zara. You owe me, and you will pay me back however I see fit. "Patricia sneered, her smile twisting into a cruel grin. "You see, you're not just anyone. You're a valuable asset to me and assets don't just walk away," "I'm not an asset, Zara's voice trembled as she whispered. "I'm a person. Haven't I done enough?!" But when her latest mark ends in murder, Zara's world is turned upside down. Kidnapped by a mysterious figure from her past, Zara is shocked to discover that her former lover is now her captor – Xavier. "When we parted ways, I told you to go find happiness. Is this really what makes you happy?" Xavier said, his eyes piercing hers." I see you with different rich men", a look of disappointment and anger etched on his face. "Shut your mouth, Xavier! You don't know anything. You have no idea what I'm going through." Zara burst out, her voice trembling with rage and choked cries. While their complicated feelings simmer, Xavier promises to help Zara escape Patricia's deadly grip. "I'm sorry. I shouldn't have said that. You'll be fine, Zara. I'm here for you." Xavier vowed, his voice low and gentle. As they work together, secrets and lies begin to unravel. Can they overcome the truth that threatens to shatter them, or will they find a way to heal and forge a new path together?”