When owen ventures too far onto a frozen lake, the cracking ice threatens more than just his safety---it forces him to confront his deepest fears. Rescued by Maren, his childhood best friend and unyielding protector, their shared moment on the fragile ice cracks open years of unspoken feelings. As they navigate the thin line between friendship and love, the two must decide whether to keep pretending or take the leap into something more. "Beneath the Ice" is a heartfelt tale of love, courage, and the enduring strength of bonds formed in the coldest of seasons.

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In “Forget-Me-Not”, a dedicated caregiver navigates the heartbreaking journey of caring for her father, who is slowly succumbing to dementia. As she tends to his fading memories, she learns to embrace her role as a comforting stranger, offering him solace in the shadows of his lost past. When he passes away, she plants Myosotis—his beloved forget-me-nots—hoping to keep his memory alive.