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Ashes & Roses

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He was never supposed to notice her.

Wynter Rose Monroe came to university with one goal: dance.

A full scholarship. A fresh start. A future waiting beneath the stage lights.

She has no interest in fraternity parties, football players, or the kind of trouble that wears expensive cologne and smiles like it knows all her secrets.

Then she meets him.

Carsin Saint Clair is older, guarded, tattooed, and completely off-limits. He doesn’t belong on campus anymore, but somehow, he keeps finding his way into Wynter’s world. He sees things other people don’t, the way she hides behind her shyness, the loneliness behind her pretty i********: pictures, the softness she tries so hard to protect.

And Wynter has no idea what kind of man she’s getting close to.

Because Carsin has secrets.

So does the university.

And somewhere between stolen glances, late-night drives, lingering touches, and a connection neither of them knows how to resist, Wynter accidentally steps into a world she was never meant to see.

A world of money. Power. Betrayal. Death.

And people willing to destroy anything that threatens their secrets.

She came to university looking for a future.

She never expected to find him.

She never expected to discover how dangerous falling for him could be.

She definitely never expected how good falling for sin would be.

Some secrets burn quietly.

Some love stories do too.

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Meet the Characters
🌸 Wynter Rose Monroe — 18 Role: Freshman • Ballet scholar • Protagonist Wynter is a tall girl with honey-brown skin, dark curls, and warm brown doe eyes. Years of ballet have given her a graceful, toned figure and naturally elegant posture. Her style is soft and feminine—pink, delicate jewelry, skirts, satin, and romantic details. Attitude: Quiet, shy, observant, sensitive, disciplined, sweet, and quietly strong. ⸻ 🖤 Carsin “Sin” Saint Clair — 21 Role: Former student • Owner of Saint Clair Auto • Male protagonist Carsin is tall, muscular, and intimidating, with dark hair, intense eyes, and tattoos. He favors black, dark denim, boots, and leather. He dropped out of college to run his family’s business, Saint Clair Auto, but his family name carries a much darker history—Carsin is the son of a powerful mafia leader. His father’s world has shaped him into the guarded, dangerous man he is today. Attitude: Quiet, guarded, calculating, protective, loyal, intimidating, and emotionally restrained. ⸻ 💋 Geneviève Oakley — 18 Role: Freshman • Wynter’s roommate and best friend Geneviève is polished and effortlessly beautiful, always looking put together. She comes from a prominent, wealthy family whose name carries influence on and around campus. Her upbringing shows in her feminine wardrobe, jewelry, heels, and confidence. Attitude: Bold, outspoken, confident, protective, dramatic, intelligent, impulsive, and fiercely loyal. ⸻ 🏈 Zaelen Rhodes — 20 Role: Junior • Football captain • Omega Beta Sigma president • Primary antagonist Zaelen is handsome, athletic, and charismatic—the kind of guy who looks like he belongs on every campus poster. His polished, preppy-athletic style reinforces his golden-boy image. Attitude: Charming, confident, competitive, manipulative, controlling, entitled, and dangerous. ⸻ 🌺 Kailani Hale — 18 Role: Freshman • Swimmer • Oakley Foundation scholar Kailani born and raised in Hawaii has a bright, youthful beauty and an athletic build from swimming. Her beachy style is colorful and carefree, with sundresses, shorts, and ocean-inspired pieces. Attitude: Bubbly, friendly, optimistic, playful, energetic, sweet, and resilient. ⸻ 🧷 Dakota Emmett — 18 Role: Freshman • Friend group Dakota has an effortlessly edgy look that matches her personality. She favors band tees, ripped jeans, oversized clothes, sneakers, and dark accessories. Attitude: Sarcastic, rebellious, blunt, independent, funny, guarded, and unapologetic. ⸻ ❤️‍🔥 Veronica Chastity — 20 Role: Junior Veronica is striking, with vivid red hair, tattoos, and piercings. Her style leans into black, leather, fitted pieces, boots, and dark glam. She has an established friends-with-benefits relationship with Carsin. She treats it as a romantic relationship, but their history creates a familiarity and tension that can complicate things Attitude: Confident, composed, intimidating, independent, guarded, sharp, and emotionally complicated. ⸻ ☕ Sage Lee — 19 Role: International student • Oakley Foundation scholar • Coffee/bookshop employee Sage is an international student from Korea studying in the United States on an Oakley Foundation scholarship. He has an approachable, handsome appearance and a relaxed style that fits his coffee-and-books lifestyle—simple shirts, sweaters, jeans, and sneakers. Attitude: Calm, intelligent, friendly, observant, playful, polite, and dependable. ⸻ 🔧 Luca — 21 Role: Carsin’s friend • Saint Clair Auto employee Luca has a casual, masculine style that fits the auto shop T-shirts, jeans, workwear, and boots. Unlike Carsin, he’s naturally more approachable and expressive.He is one of the few people Carsin genuinely trusts. Attitude: Funny, sarcastic, loyal, playful, observant, social, and dependable.

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