Like a Phoenix, we will ignite ourselves and dance among the embers
Tierney
As I fled my own engagement, determined to leave my past behind, I could still feel the lingering touch of my abuser's hands on my skin. In an Arkansas town, I spent a year rebuilding my self-worth and protecting my heart. The sanctuary I constructed with such care is now my sole possession.
Elias:
After five years in jail, I wanted to go back to my family and resume my normal life. But I faced an unexpected twist upon arrival. A woman, full of fire and passion, had become intertwined with every part of my life. She stormed into my world like a tempest, her presence threatening to disrupt the peaceful life I yearned to rebuild.
She’s been mine since the moment I saw her. My demons called out to hers, recognizing her darkness
Matt
When my low-life dad passed I didn't expect my inheritance to be his small-town dive bar. On that first night when I met Aria - she consumed me. The way she held her own. I studied her and she secretly became a part of me. I’m fearful for her to discover the devil that stalks the shadows. I’ve always been a drifter, following odd jobs and payouts, but I can’t seem to let her go.
Aria
When Matt showed up claiming his stake in The Bar, I didn’t believe him. Jimmy never mentioned having a son. It wasn’t terrible working for Matt but he was closed off and quiet. I never expected something would ignite between us or that a mutual connection would lead me down a path that I thought I laid to rest years ago.
She saw through all his lies
Early Fall 2024
