
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Chapter Ten
In a modest, dimly lit bedroom, Beth learns to mute her tears while her husband, Charlie, wrestles with his own insecurities. Their early marriage is marked by sharp arguments over intimacy, each night a fragile truce as they cling to the comfort of shared breath. Beneath the routine, Beth’s thoughts drift to a ghost from her past—a college friend named Laura, whose smile still lingers in her dreams.
When Beth finally mentions that lingering vision, Charlie’s guarded composure hints at memories he prefers to keep buried. The couple must confront the unspoken rivalry that has quietly shaped their life together, questioning whether love can survive the shadows of what once was. As they navigate the tension between duty, desire, and the weight of old emotions, the story invites listeners into a raw, intimate portrait of marriage and the lingering echoes of youthful love.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (454K characters)
Release date
2026-02-06
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
b. 1932

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