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"We all get what we deserve." In the depths, Mattie Gibson feels infinite. There is no barrier between her, the water, and the universe. Returning souls to the vast expanse of nothingness is the only way to heal the festering wound inside of her. It grows like an urge, rotting within, begging to be unleashed; To drown them. Those undeserving to breathe. He is a cosmic agent of death, fueled by rage and the darkness at the core of all humanity. Burning through any and everything he touches, Ripp’s mission is to force gratitude for every ounce of oxygen in the lungs of those he encounters. Until her—his queen of Death. Ripp sees the beauty beneath Mattie’s chaos, her monster matching his very own and his darkness drawing her in, threatening to trap her in his all consuming void. Mattie is the only one who can unravel him, who can bring him to his knees—for he knows he cannot have her, not without snuffing out her light. Water’s Edge is a dark, paranormal romance with elements of horror inspired by Appalachian folklore. It explores what lies beneath the masks we show the world and the darkness that lurks there. This story is intended for readers 18 and over and has an unconventional HEA. Please check the content warning before you begin.
Mattie Gibson, a woman consumed by a dark urge to drown those she deems undeserving, finds herself drawn to Ripp, a cosmic agent of death who seeks to instill gratitude for life through brutal means. Ripp, fueled by rage and the inherent darkness of humanity, encounters Mattie and recognizes a kindred spirit in her destructive chaos. Their opposing missions—Mattie's desire to extinguish life and Ripp's to force appreciation for it—collide, creating a volatile connection where his darkness threatens to consume her light, yet she alone holds the power to unravel him.
The description positions Water's Edge as a dark paranormal romance with horror elements, drawing on Appalachian folklore to explore themes of inner darkness and societal facades. The narrative appears to focus on the intense, destructive connection between two characters who embody death and chaos, suggesting a high-stakes, emotionally charged plot. The explicit mention of mature themes and an unconventional HEA indicates a story intended for an adult audience, likely featuring explicit content and complex, potentially morally gray characters. The premise sets up a conflict where the protagonists' destructive natures are both a source of attraction and a threat to each other's existence.
Page Count:
286
Publication Date:
2025-03-27
Publisher:
Independently published
ISBN-13:
9798315087861
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