Chapter 1. Introduction
"Under the Skin of Absence" - Novel Beginning
"In the corners of absence, there are untold secrets and memories that ignite in the dark... Laira, a girl trying to shed the skin of her past, finds herself trapped between pain and longing.
'Why did you disappear?' Laira wondered, looking at Noah's mysterious face, a man whose eyes held many questions but few answers.
In every moment, the present intertwines with the past, and the truth begins to emerge, threatening to destroy everything.
Can love survive under the skin of absence? Or will mystery swallow everything?
A journey between shadows and light, between farewell and encounter, where every word carries the weight of pain, and every gaze hides deep secrets..."
"If you leave... I will keep searching for you in the faces of passersby."
"And I will hate you as much as I loved you."
Character Definitions
Main Characters
* Laira
Laira, the French protagonist of French origin who studied literature in Rome, suffers from a painful past due to her mother's death at a young age, followed by the loss of her grandmother, Catherine — who raised her and her older sister after their father became preoccupied.
* Noah
A mysterious young man in his late twenties. It later becomes clear that he has been observing her for some time and is obsessed with her. Their relationship is complex: it starts with tension, then something surprising from Noah's side, gradually transforming into a mix of attachment, protection, and unacknowledged feelings. On the other hand, there's Leon, an old friend or colleague who appears later to ignite jealousy and conflict.
My novel features:
* Secrets about the characters' past
* Painful traumas
* Moments of escape and self-discovery, especially after the grandmother's death and Laira's travel to her sister
* Different locations: Marseille, the river, the new house, a cafe, the countryside, Athens.
* A dramatic plotline that blends psychological romance with family drama.
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I hope for all your support because I poured all my feelings into it 🌸
I hope you like it
