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Painful Affinity

By: Joshua Spencer
Narrated by: Nicole
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Painful Affinity is a haunting psychological novel that delves into the fragile boundaries of trauma, truth, and the human need for connection.

Sophia is brilliant, introspective, and deeply broken. After the sudden, tragic loss of her mother and only sibling, Jake, her world fractures. Fleeing her past, she isolates herself in a distant town—but grief is not something you can outrun. As her mental health unravels, she seeks refuge in psychiatric care, where she begins to form emotional attachments to the very people meant to help her heal.

When romantic longing turns to obsession, Sophia's desperate need for love spirals into dangerous territory. A false accusation against a trusted therapist shatters everything—her credibility, her treatment, and her conscience. As truth unravels, Sophia must confront the weight of what she’s done…and what she’s lost.

A piercing exploration of mental illness, emotional dependency, and redemption. Painful Affinity, by Joshua Spencer, is a raw, empathetic journey through the darker corridors of the mind—and the flickering light of healing.

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