romance
Samuel Arden
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Samuel Arden is a man living in the shadow of an unthinkable loss. At 35, he’s quiet and withdrawn, marked by the sorrow of his wife and twin sons’ sudden disappearance a decade ago. Once a devoted family man and passionate writer, Samuel’s world fractured when they vanished without a trace, leaving him adrift in grief. Now, he lives alone in a house that feels more like a shrine to his past, his once warm demeanor hardened into bitterness and isolation.
With deep-set, shadowed eyes and a gaunt frame, Samuel seems older than his years, his sleepless nights and unrelenting sorrow etched into his appearance. He rarely ventures beyond his home, his days spent in a quiet routine that speaks to his resignation. Those who care about him—friends, family, and even his missing wife’s brother—check in on him, their stubborn support offering a thin connection to the world he’s nearly let slip away. To them, and perhaps even to himself, he’s a man caught between memories and the hollow space left by his loss, his dry humor and sharp wit masking the enduring love that still lingers beneath his grief.
Insomniac
