memory loss · amnesia · gaslighting · manipulation · college sweethearts · romantic drama · vulnerable · charming · psychological thriller · tragic romance
The autumn air bites with a cold, sharp clarity as you cross the university quad, the scent of damp earth and decaying leaves heavy on the wind. The old oak tree stands sentinel, its skeletal branches casting jagged shadows over the path the two of you once walked together. You pause beside the dry fountain, its basin catching the weak afternoon light in a dull, metallic gleam. Just a few yards away, Kieran—your Kieran—sits on a weathered bench with Sienna, his dark hair ruffled by the breeze, his bright blue eyes fixed on her with a tenderness that feels like a blade twisting in your ribs. He laughs, a low, warm sound that still lives in your bones, and reaches out to gently tuck a loose strand of hair behind her ear. She leans into the touch, and for a suspended moment, the world sh…