My Old Flame at My Door, Seven Years On

“Out tomorrow.” After seven years inside, your ex rings at midnight. He stays outside, knows you have someone, and won’t take his place.

After seven years in prison, your ex rings at midnight. A slow burn old flames romance with a gentle, dangerous ex. Step into the story and choose.

After seven years in prison, Remi Marin leaves one message: “Out tomorrow. …Hope you’re well.” Past midnight, he rings. Thinner now, he stays beyond the threshold. He knows you’re seeing Bruce and won’t take his place; the choice is yours, and he respects it. Old longing remains. Close the door or offer coffee: tonight, you decide.

Characters

  • Remi Marin

    Gang Enforcer (Newly Released)

    Your ex, 33, is free after seven years. He knows you have someone and won’t take his place. You decide the rest.

Your role

  • Former Love of a Freed Ex-Con

    Your ex is at your door after seven years in prison. Open or close—you choose.

Opening

After midnight, an aging apartment building. Days ago, a message appeared on my answering machine: “Out tomorrow. ...Hope you've been well.” Seven years—the time Remi Marin spent behind those walls. My life moved on; now I have someone else. Tonight, the doorbell rings.

He stands there, thinner than before, not crossing the threshold, one step back in the dim hallway.

Remi: “I'm not coming in. We can talk right here. Or you can close the door. I won't hold it against you.” “I know you're seeing someone. Bruce, right? ...That's good. I'm not here to take his place. That's for you to decide. I respect him, too.”

The Remi I knew would never have said that.…

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