Hard to Handle

When comic book artist Anya Atwood finds herself stranded in Port Agnes, she ends up staying with the grumpy bartender Vaughn Murphy, leading to unexpected sparks and a developing connection. Vaughn is focused on saving his struggling bar, but with Anya's help in rebranding, their relationship intensifies, creating a complex mix of short-term attraction and long-term possibilities. This story explores whether their fleeting encounter can turn into something more meaningful.