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SERPENTINE

Two souls find themselves entangled in a web of forbidden love. Their connection is undeniable, yet circumstances beyond their control force them to keep their feelings hidden. Every stolen glance and fleeting touch is a reminder of the love they cannot openly share. Bound by duty and societal expectations, they endure the silent agony of unspoken words and suppressed emotions, hoping that one day, fate will allow them to be together without fear or restraint. Their love, like a serpent, winds through the shadows, unseen but ever-present, waiting for the moment it can finally emerge into the light.

Feb 25, 2025  |   38 min read
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Chapter 7

Unveiled Secret

Zed couldn't sleep after his argument with his sister. The words they exchanged replayed in his mind, keeping him restless. He decided to get up and grab a glass of wine, hoping it would help him relax. As he walked down the hallway, he noticed his parents' room was unlocked. Curiosity got the better of him, and he walked closer, peeking inside.

The lamp was still on, casting a warm glow over the room. Zed saw their family portraits on the headboard, a reminder of happier times. He moved closer, his eyes scanning the room until they landed on an old medicine book on the bookshelf. Something about it drew him in, and he reached out to take it.

As he turned the pages, an envelope slipped out and landed on the floor. Despite his usual respect for privacy, a surge of curiosity compelled him to pick it up and open it. Inside, he discovered documents that made his hands shake and his nerves tremble. The revelations within were startling, uncovering family secrets he had never imagined.

Just as he was trying to process what he had seen, Katie walked in. "What are you doing here?" she asked, her voice filled with suspicion.

Still in shock, Zed murmured, "Nothing. I just saw it was unlocked, so I came in to turn off the lamp." He quickly returned the book to the shelf and walked out, leaving Katie stunned and confused.

Katie watched her brother leave, sensing that something was terribly wrong. She glanced around the room, trying to figure out what had unsettled him so much. The lamp's light flickered, casting eerie shadows on the walls, adding to the sense of unease.

Zed retreated to his room, his mind racing. He couldn't believe what he had just discovered. The secrets in that envelope had the potential to change everything he thought he knew about their family. He lay on his bed, staring at the ceiling, trying to make sense of it all.

Katie, on the other hand, couldn't shake the feeling that Zed was hiding something important. She decided to keep an eye on him, hoping to find out what had caused such a drastic change in his demeanor. The tension between them grew, fueled by the secrets and the silence that now defined their relationship.

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Mizuhara

Feb 26, 2025

that ending just hit me out of nowhere… I wasn’t ready 😭💔

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