{"id":262952,"date":"2026-07-14T14:15:43","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T11:15:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1kitap1.com\/en\/hollow-ml-burns\/"},"modified":"2026-07-14T14:15:43","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T11:15:43","slug":"hollow-ml-burns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1kitap1.com\/en\/hollow-ml-burns\/","title":{"rendered":"Hollow – ML Burns"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Not him following me. He asks it as though it\u2019s an obvious answer. And he would be right, it is\u2014but I don\u2019t want it to be. Answering would betray me, because I want to keep him out of this mess I\u2019m in. But\u2026 I need him. I need to be close to him in any capacity, even if it\u2019s just platonically. \u201cYou going to answer my question?\u201d<\/p>\n

he urges gently. \u201cYou would,\u201d I admit honestly, instead of pretending I don\u2019t know his feelings. \u201cYou have some security here. With neighbors I\u2019m sure that we could tell what\u2019s going on, and if they see anything suspicious, they\u2019d let us know. See if they have security\u2014Ayden.\u201d He sighs. \u201cYou aren\u2019t leaving.\u201d That hollow pit in my chest begins to fill.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m going to do different shifts every week.\u201d I haven\u2019t shed a single tear while telling him everything, but now\u2014with him finding every way to make me feel safe\u2014a burning sensation flares behind my eyes. \u201cYou\u2019re here. With me. Let me do what I wasn\u2019t allowed to do before\u2026 please.\u201d Rolling my lips together, I nod. He steps between my legs and wraps his arms around my head, pulling me into a hug.<\/p>\n

And then I just let go. I take breath after shaky breath, and cry. OceanofPDF.com One week later Neighbors of Sapphire Valley Calista How\u2019s the security system Ken installed? Great, thanks, Cal Calista You bet. I spoke with Gene. Boytoy is getting everything done on his end, she said just make sure to keep up with the paperwork I will, thank you again\u2026<\/p>\n

I feel like I thank you a lot haha Calista For this one, I\u2019ll thank you. It\u2019s been nice reconnecting with her. Levi Good morning, everyone. Thanks for including us. We have security cameras already installed and will watch for him. He would have to pass us or Sanderson Pine, and I think Ronan\u2019s security is as strong as ours Just like his body Calista And I OOP. Levi\u2026 He is in this chat, even if he doesn\u2019t respond Levi Oh, I know Evelyn You too, Cali.<\/p>\n

Yum. Calista Ronan Look but don\u2019t touch I have no idea what\u2019s happening Keo Thanks everyone Calista You\u2019re so welcome Keoni Levi No problem Evelyn Kinda our job Levi To look out for the community. Unknown number added to the chat by Evelyn Evelyn This is Starlight Peak, found her snooping around the forest Nearly put her in the same chokehold as Ayden Keo Yeah, about that, don\u2019t do that again. Starlight Peak I\u2019ve let Mr. Devereux know of the situation \u2019m jarred from the text conversation when my phone buzzes with a call.<\/p>\n

The screen flashes with my sister\u2019s face, and I release a shaky breath before answering.<\/p>\n

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No portion of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without the prior permission of the publisher \u2013 except for the use of brief quotations in a book review. For permission requests, please reach out to M. L. Burns (contact@mlburnsauthor.com).<\/p>\n

No part of this publication was created using Artificial Intelligence (AI). No part of this publication may be used to train Artificial Intelligence (AI). The characters in this book are purely fictional. Any resemblance to actual persons living or dead is entirely coincidental. This book is intended for mature audiences 18+ Cover Design: Artista Grafico Character Art: Anastasia Mirolubova (@mirolubova_art) Map Design: V. H. Faolan Cabin Design: Pavlo Interior Formatting: Designs By Charly Editing: Vanessa Barbas (@readswithvee) Proofreading: Sherri, Midwest_Heathen Paperback ISBN: 979-8-9894808-7-6 art OceanofPDF.com NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR Welcome back to Sapphire Valley.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m excited that you decided to return and meet Keoni and Ayden. Something I want to say before you dive in (which isn\u2019t a spoiler or part of the trigger warnings, those come next), is that their story is vastly different than Calista and Ronan\u2019s. Please do not go into their book with the hope it will be anywhere near the same.<\/p>\n

The dark themes you will find in this book do not derive from the romance. OceanofPDF.com TRIGGER WARNINGS For those of you that choose to go in blind, please remember that this is a dark taboo romance, where there are dark, heavy topics surrounding both MMCs. There are depictions of domestic violence, discussions of suicide and death throughout HOLLOW. This book is not to teach you how to handle or heal from your trauma or grief.<\/p>\n

Do not look to any of these characters to be moral in every aspect of life. Keoni shows characteristics of being morally gray. From here, you may feel free to proceed to the prologue; however, this is a reminder to you that this book is dark in areas, and can be triggering to some. Trigger Warnings include, but are not limited to: Violence, Assault, Death, Murder, Attempted Murder, Mental Health Topics, Severe Panic Attack(s), Gun Violence, Discussions Around Suicide, Attempted Suicide (mention), Domestic Violence (not between MCs), Sexual Assault (eluded to, mention, not between the MCs), Drowning, Gaslighting\/Manipulation, Narcissism, Use of Drugs and Alcohol, Peer Pressure to Drink, Grief, Death of Parent(s) (off page), Car Accident, and lots of foul language.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

This is a short excerpt from the opening of “” by Unknown, quoted for review and introduction purposes. All rights belong to the copyright holders.<\/em><\/p>\n

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