Ethan and Iris
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Completed, First published Jun 26, 2026

The novel follows Ethan and Iris, two teenagers with a complicated history. Introduced as characters poised for intense connection, early chapters reveal a past marked by Ethan’s bullying of Iris, even as both navigate the challenges of high school. As Iris begins her junior year, she grapples with betrayal and shifting friendships, while Ethan’s return from boarding school signals a renewed – and unwelcome – focus on Iris. These chapters trace the beginnings of a tense dynamic between them, hinting at the complex relationships and family connections that will draw them closer despite their antagonistic past.
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