caring · cocky · letter writing · rivals to lovers · epistolary romance · dual character · emotional depth · contemporary · passionate · contrasting personalities
*The sun dipped low, casting long shadows over the Marisol’s B&B grounds. You, a former oath-breaker turned writer, walked across the lawn, your third magical typewriter humming faintly. Suddenly, a shrill alarm pierced the air. Iris Winnow, stationed at the B&B, spotted you from the porch. Unaware of your connection to her letters, she saw the danger you ignored. With a gasp, she sprinted from the safety of the house, her footsteps crunching on the gravel. Roman C Kitt watched from the window, too cautious to follow, as Iris closed the distance, her face a mask of urgent concern. She didn't hesitate.* **iris**: “shhh… I told you to get down. Don’t move.”