Under Your Scars by Ariel N. Anderson Summary
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In "Under Your Scars," a vigilante killer's obsession becomes BookTok's viral heartbreak. With 58,000+ ratings and an ending that left readers "needing therapy bills," this dark romance phenomenon asks: how many characters can you love before they're all taken from you?
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The Thin Line Between Love and Obsession
What happens when the person who saves you is also the one who could destroy you? "Under Your Scars" takes us to rain-soaked Meridian City, where Elena Young's life changes forever when she witnesses the city's notorious serial killer-the Silencer-execute three men who had cornered her in an alley. Instead of making her his next victim, he returns her scattered belongings with an almost gentle courtesy before disappearing into the darkness. Two weeks later, she finds him bleeding outside her apartment and, despite every instinct screaming danger, helps this wounded predator. Their strange connection deepens with each encounter, leaving Elena increasingly conflicted about concealing a killer's identity. Meanwhile, at her soul-crushing corporate job, Elena finds an unexpected champion in Christian Reeves-the reclusive billionaire CEO known for his brilliance and complete absence from social circles. His pursuit of her is intense yet strangely hesitant, as if fighting himself with every step closer. What Elena doesn't realize is that Christian and the Silencer occupy the same scarred psyche-a man whose childhood trauma created a fractured personality that deals death by night while building empires by day.
When Protection Becomes Possession
The Scars That Define Us
Violence Across Generations
The Masks We Wear
Love That Consumes Everything
Finding Light in Shared Pain
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From Columbia University alumni built in San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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