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Fern has quietly loved Ambrose for years—the gorgeous, untouchable wrestling star who never knew she existed. But when Ambrose returns from war in Iraq forever changed, everything shifts between them. Suddenly Fern is no longer invisible, and Ambrose is the one struggling to find his way back to himself. What unfolds is a tender, transformative story about two people learning that true beauty lies in vulnerability, healing, and the courage to let someone see you at your rawest.
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Soft indie folk and acoustic guitar melodies capturing quiet longing, tender vulnerability, and the ache of finally being seen. Think Bon Iver's intimacy, Iron & Wine's gentle warmth, and Nick Drake's emotional depth. Songs about healing, hope kindled slowly, and love that rebuilds broken places.
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