Scarred by Love

He looked like the boy I lost, so I let him break my heart. Rachel Serrano built her empire from nothing, but she can’t let go of the past—or the face that keeps haunting her. When a violent night ties her fate to Grant Whitaker, Chicago’s golden heir, the world sees obsession, but only Rachel knows the truth: Grant is just a stand-in for the boy she could never save. As old wounds reopen and his fiancée returns, Rachel must choose—cling to the ghost of first love, or finally break free from a cycle of longing and loss. But when secrets spill and hearts shatter, who’s really using whom? Is loving a memory better than risking her heart again?

Dylan’s journey is one of quiet endurance and painful self-discovery as he finally walks away from a long-term relationship defined by control and emotional manipulation. Battling guilt, public judgment, and old wounds, he slowly reclaims his independence, learning to set boundaries and honor his own needs. The story is a raw exploration of heartbreak, resilience, and the difficult road to self-acceptance.

After being betrayed by the girl he once saved, Derek's world spirals into tragedy and poverty. Years later, when fate throws Natalie back into his life, old wounds bleed and new temptations threaten to destroy what little is left of his soul. He must choose between revenge, forgiveness, and a shot at reclaiming his stolen future.

Natalie gave up everything—even her Olympic dreams—to protect Caleb, only to discover years later that he never loved her, only repaid a debt. Betrayed by the boy she trusted most and humiliated by his cruel friends, she finally reads the journal that shatters her last hope. Now, with his first love back in town, Natalie must choose: cling to the ghost of his gratitude, or walk away and reclaim her pride before she loses herself forever.

Rachel survives a terrifying flight to reunite with her long-distance boyfriend, only to find the man she loves colder than ever. As she fights for a scrap of his attention, betrayal and neglect push her to a breaking point—forcing her to question if she’s the only one fighting for their love. When her heart’s last effort is shattered, Rachel must decide whether to keep holding on, or finally set herself free.

One late-night confession in the ER threatens to destroy everything: he fears a deadly secret is written across his skin, while his girlfriend clings to hope and suspicion in equal measure. Guilt, shame, and a forbidden encounter from his past collide under the harsh hospital lights. When the truth comes out, will love survive the scars—or will one test result end it all?

I traded everything—my sight, my freedom, my pride—to keep the general alive, binding him to me with a love curse that turned his heart to ice the moment it broke. Now, after surviving his arrow and a thousand betrayals, I have just ten days left in a marriage haunted by his obsession with another woman. My blood may heal his beloved, but nothing will ever heal the hole he left in me—and when my time runs out, I’ll finally choose my own ending.

After her sudden death, Harper Lane becomes a ghost, watching her boyfriend Mason only realize his true feelings too late. Through flashbacks and haunting present-day moments, Harper unravels the pain of unrequited love, the cost of self-sacrifice, and ultimately, the freedom that comes from letting go of the past.

After a car accident, Savannah’s beloved golden boy wakes up despising his fishmonger wife and their daughter, erasing years of love with a single cold glance. Humiliated and penniless, Mom can’t even speak to defend herself as the rich Foster family cheers for her replacement—a perfect Southern belle who’s waited years to steal her place. But as secrets simmer and old bruises surface, I promise to be my mother’s voice and expose the darkness beneath Savannah’s polished smiles—no matter who I have to take down.

Shellie brags about a perfect home and a loving mother, but her frayed clothes and empty lunch tray tell another story. When her secret unravels in a brutal, public betrayal, even her desperate loyalty can't save her from the truth: the only thing more painful than hunger is a mother’s rejection. Now, as her former classmate, I can’t stop chasing the ghost of the girl we all broke, even if it means facing what I did to her.

Erin's journey begins in the depths of heartbreak after her boyfriend Matt leaves her for Savannah under mysterious circumstances. As she uncovers hints of supernatural manipulation and confronts her own pain, Erin chooses to fight for the truth and for the love she once believed lost. With courage and vulnerability, she reclaims her voice, leading to a reunion that proves love's power lies in choice and trust—not in control.

Rachel’s engagement is shattered by her fiancé’s betrayal and a string of humiliating messages from his mistress. Just as her world collapses, the ghost of Jason—her high school nemesis and secret first love—returns to haunt her lonely apartment. Torn between a loveless business marriage and the boy she never got to confess to, Rachel must finally choose: betray her family’s future, or risk everything for a love that died too soon.