Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 475



"Alright, let's give this horror book a shot!" exclaimed Jeff as he scrolled through his feed. "How scary can it really be?" "Trust me, man, after reading it, you'll never look at Jell-O the same way again," replied his friend Tom with a shiver.

"Why's that?"

"All the answers are in the book."

Two days later, Jeff, who went by "ChubbyChaserReads" online, posted again. This time, instead of featuring his dad, he shared a cover photo of "Seven Days."

His caption read: "Suddenly realizing the old-timers really knew how to enjoy life."

Riding the wave of viral attention, "Seven Days" surged into the reading lists of young people as an unexpected hit.

And then, the young crowd was hooked!

In less than two weeks, fan forums, discussion boards, and even fan clubs popped up everywhere like mushrooms after a rainstorm.

Long-time readers exclaimed our hidden gem of an author can't stay hidden anymore!

At this point, fans of "Seven Days" finally noticed: where's the author?

With the book causing such a stir, why haven't we heard anything from the author?

Usually, with any minor boost in sales, authors would pop up to claim their work, seeking a bit of recognition.

"Seven Days" had hit the trending charts multiple times. Why was the author as silent as if... well, as if they didn't have a phone?

Madge was indeed oblivious. She had long disconnected from the inte, shunned social media, and stuck to using a basic flip phone.

It wasn't that she couldn't adapt; she simply preferred a life where "travel was slow, letters took ages, and one had enough passion for only one thing."

She didn't want to be swayed by online discourse, choosing instead to write the stories she loved, thus deliberately isolating herself from the outside world.

This included both criticism and praise-all blocked out.

Upon hearing this, Roseanne immediately pulled out her smartphone and searched for "Seven Days."

Wow, information overload.

There were fan theories, endorsements by famous critics, and, of course, a fair share of disparagement.

But one thing was indisputable-

"Seven Days" was not just popular; it was explosively so!

"Mom, you're amazing! I knew you had it in you."

Norris grabbed the phone, scrolling eagerly: "Hehe... all these compliments are for you!"

"If my wife's a bestselling author, does that make me a celebrity by extension?"

"Umm..." Roseanne scratched her head, saying, "Dad, you're kind of famous already." "Really?"

"Yeah... but not for the best reasons..."

Norris was puzzled.

In "Seven Days," the ultimate villain turned out to be an inconspicuous physics teacher, modeled after Norris.

...

The

With the success of the book, curiosity about the author surged.

Seizing the moment, Stoner decided to host a book signing event for Madge at Bindings Bookstore.

The announcement alone sent waves through the community.

Within two hours, the sign-up list had surpassed ten thousand, startling the entire promotional team. Stoner wasn't surprised, though. "In the age of clicks, content is still king," he said.

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three days later, perfectly timed for Norris and Madge to join Roseanne

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The next morning, as a light rain fell, Roseanne hailed a cab. The driver helped with the luggage, and the family of three settled into the backseat. to

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for breakfast. to

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Madge wasn't fond of sweets, but the chestnut-flavored one was just right.