It seems to Aimé Deverell that there is very little point to life, except for what pleasures can be enjoyed before the grave. Life is short - thank God - but at least there's enough in the world to dull the senses in the meantime.
That philosophy shatters like glass when he meets Jean-Pierre, an angel.
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Warnings for this story: dark themes; unhealthy romantic/sexual dynamics, including manipulation, gaslighting, and possessive behaviour; violence and mild gore; references to past child abuse; alcoholism and addiction issues; depression and mental health issues; trauma; self-harm and self-destructive tendencies, with a reference to past suicide attempts.