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Burning Boundaries

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6 chapters
~15 min read

After a painful breakup, Sophia finds herself drawn to Cade, a charismatic barrister with a guarded heart and a complicated past. As their one night encounter unfolds, both must confront their fears of vulnerability and the walls they've built around themselves. What begins as a reckless escape might ignite a deeper connection neither expected.

MEET THE CHARACTERS

Sophia

protagonist

Sensitive yet quietly strong, she is introspective and cautious but willing to take risks when pushed by her emotions. She values authenticity and has a subtle wit.

Cade Lapley

love interest

Cynical and guarded, Cade is blunt and emotionally distant but underneath is a man craving intimacy and understanding. He uses sarcasm and dark humor as shields.

Paul

antagonist

Dismissive and unappreciative, Paul embodies rejection and the emotional wounds Sophia is trying to heal from.

EXPLORE CHAPTERS

1

Friday Night Facade

Cade endures a tiresome work gathering where colleagues flatter him superficially due to his family name. Despite their attempts at camaraderie, Cade remains emotionally detached and cynical, revealing his deep-seated loneliness and guarded nature shaped by his upbringing.

2

Temptations and Reckonings

Sophia wrestles with the impulsive decision to sleep with Cade, a man she barely knows, as she seeks solace and a sense of worth after her painful breakup with Paul. Despite her usual caution, she embraces vulnerability and the intoxicating allure of feeling desired again.

3

Crossing Thresholds

Sophia nervously enters Cade's apartment, revealing her vulnerability and playful wit as they share an intimate, candid conversation. Their connection deepens through light-hearted banter and personal disclosures, setting the tone for a night that promises more than a mere fleeting encounter.

4

Lingering Shadows

Sophia wakes with a fleeting happiness that fades into emptiness when she realizes Cade is gone, while Cade wrestles with unexpected feelings for Sophia, struggling to reconcile his guarded nature and past with his growing attachment, leading to an internal battle over letting go or holding on.

5

Reflections in the Steam

Sophia, overwhelmed by shame and regret after her impulsive night with Cade, wrestles with her feelings about the encounter and the painful breakup with Paul, ultimately confronting her anger toward all involved while seeking some solace in a quiet bath before facing her day.

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