Beneath the Surface by Emily McIntire

We all have scars. Mine are hidden beneath ink and smiles, hard to see and easy to feel. But the most painful ones are deeper. Branded on my soul, reminding me of what I’ve lost. I’m broken. Sick. Disturbed. Then he shows up, and loves my jagged pieces. But monsters linger long after they’re gone, and sometimes you can’t outrun their shadows. No matter how much you ache to forget. We all have secrets. Mine are hidden beneath ink and lies, hard to find and easy to fake. But the most painful ones are bigger. Branded on my soul, reminding me of what I’ve lost. I’m an enigma. A mirage. A liar. Then I find her, and she loves my hidden… Read more.

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Trigger and Content Warnings

  • Consensual nonconsensual (rape fantasy)
  • Sexual abuse of a minor & grooming
  • Abusive foster care experiences
  • Domestic abuse
  • Forced abortion
  • Self-harm
  • Drug use