Quiet slow-burn love story — free short prequel (PDF available) > Likes and Comments

Hi,

I’ve been reflecting on how often modern love stories lean on dramatic conflict and high-stakes twists. I appreciate those too, but I sometimes find myself even more moved by quieter narratives.

The kind where nothing explosive happens — just two people gradually learning how to trust, how to remain, how to open themselves to each other.

Some of the scenes that stay with me the longest are incredibly understated: a hesitation, a choice to stay, an inner shift that quietly changes everything.

Do gentle, slow-burn love stories still resonate with you?

I recently wrote a short story about a woman beginning again and slowly allowing connection back into her life. It’s intimate and reflective, and while writing it I realized its strength comes from that quiet space rather than from dramatic turns.

It took me nearly six months to write, and then it rested for over a year before I shared it — as if it needed that quiet time, too.

If this sounds like something you might enjoy, I’d be happy to share the PDF privately with anyone interested. No expectations at all — I would simply love to hear how it feels to you.

I’m sharing it in the spirit of connecting through stories.

What kind of emotional rhythm moves you more — quiet growth or intense drama?

Hiii, this sounds like an amazing piece! It sounds like amazing writing, and I would like to read it if you don't mind?

liamped ! wrote: "Hiii, this sounds like an amazing piece! It sounds like amazing writing, and I would like to read it if you don't mind?"

Hi! Thank you so much — I’m glad it resonated with you 🤍
Feel free to email me at mrvicm8@gmail.com and I’ll send the PDF.

Hi Claire,

If possible, I would also like to read your book.
I have sent you an email.

Mehmet :)

liamped ! wrote: "Hiii, this sounds like an amazing piece! It sounds like amazing writing, and I would like to read it if you don't mind?"

Hi Liam 😊
Thank you for your interest — I’ll send the PDF to your email shortly.

Mehmet wrote: "Hi Claire,

If possible, I would also like to read your book.
I have sent you an email.

Mehmet :)"

Hi Mehmet
Thank you so much for your support on Goodreads.
I’ve just emailed you the short story and the other book you mentioned — I hope you enjoy them!

Claire wrote: '' Hi Mehmet
Thank you so much for your support on Goodreads.
I’ve just emailed you the short story and the other book you mentioned — I hope you enjoy them! ''

Thank you very much, Claire.
Mehmet : )

Hi Claire,
thank you so much for sharing a free copy of your book with me.
Best.
Mehmet

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

https://www.amazon.com/review/R2INQON...

Mehmet wrote: "Hi Claire,
thank you so much for sharing a free copy of your book with me.
Best.
Mehmet

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

https://www.amazon.com/review/R2INQON..."

Dear Mehmet,

Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to read the book. I truly appreciate it.

Warm regards,
Claire