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  1. Public Bookmark 8

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    28 Sep 2025

  2. Public Bookmark 12

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    "In a world where they were meant to be enemies, Ivan became the only reason Alfred wanted to keep living."

    Alfred F. Jones has always been the loud, confident hero to the world—but behind closed doors, his reality is a different story. Haunted by depression, and trapped in the grip of drug addiction, Alfred is slowly falling apart. When Ivan Braginsky notices the cracks in the mask, he makes an unexpected choice: to reach out instead of turn away. What begins as tense, awkward encounters between two long-time rivals slowly transforms into late-night talks, desperate interventions, and fragile moments of vulnerability. As they fight through relapses, secrets, and the ghosts of their pasts, Alfred and Ivan find themselves drawn to each other in ways neither could have imagined. In the darkness, they discover that love can be the most dangerous—and most healing—weapon of all.

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    17 Sep 2025

  3. Public Bookmark 20

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    “We’re people, that’s great news,” Alfred reiterates, steering the topic back to neutral waters. “I guess let’s rip the bandage off—are we brothers?”

    “We’re brothers no matter what,” Matthew quickly reminds him.

    Warmth spreads through his chest, but Alfred rolls his eyes, “Are we related?”

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    A story told in five parts about DNA testing, chosen families, fake birth certificates, group chats, and the slow mending of a centuries-old hurt.

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    16 Sep 2025

  4. Public Bookmark 17

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    Nations heal from anything, with exceedingly rare exceptions. This is the one truth they've held onto. Sometimes this is mercy, sometimes it's not.

    Alfred isn't doing well. He's getting worse. Physically. Mentally.

    An old enemy might get his way after all.

    And Matthew's pissed.

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    16 Sep 2025

  5. Public Bookmark 64

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    “I don’t know Al.. what if he can tell?”

    Alfred rolled his eyes. “Based on one portrait?”

    “You’re tanner.”

    “I’ll tell him I spent some time in the south.”

    “Your eyes are blue, mine are violet.”

    “So I’ll tell him the artist took some creative liberties- look Mattie. I’ve got this handled.”

    Prince Matthew is arranged to marry the elderly Czar of Russia. Alfred takes his place.

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    15 Sep 2025