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Carol Sturka, a novelist and English professor, struggles with grief and isolation after the death of her wife. Upon her return to work, Carol discovers she is now forced to share her classroom with Zosia Rybak, an ESL instructor. Initially resentful, Carol learns that Zosia admires her writing and specifically requested to work with her. Time heals, and even though Carol's wounds are deep, she learns that there's something still left for her to pursue.
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03 Jan 2026
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The kiss scene does not stop at the kiss. Carol and Zosia spend the night together, exactly what Carol needs, even as she remains fully aware that she’s being manipulated. Zosia uses Helen’s memories to dominate her completely, and Carol finds the spark she needs to start writing again.
Charm Offensive: s01e08
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23 Dec 2025
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Zosia's drowning breaths shudder, then at last she finds her voice.
“Please, Carol,” she whines, and Carol grins.
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23 Dec 2025
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"Like we're aware you just got goosebumps."
Distantly, Carol knows something is amiss. But Zosia’s lips just ghosted against her own and the tug inside of Carol was like the end of a bungee jump—a jerk towards something inevitable. She stares at Zosia, who hovers only inches away, making that same face she always makes, landing somewhere between hesitance, asking, and… Was that want?
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21 Dec 2025
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Lucy is always surprising one Cooper Howard.
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18 Dec 2025