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Lotus in the Dojo
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Aug 30, 2025
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Synopsis

A wedding gift for my wife. A re-telling of our story, so both of us (and maybe even a reader or two) can resonate with it.

This is a story about age, shame, trauma, healing… and love that shows up where you’re not looking for it.

He never believed in second chances. She never thought she'd get a first.

All that changed when she joined class...and took a punch to the face with a smile.

Note from author

This story is a fictionalized adaptation of my real-life relationship — one that began when I was 19 and met a girl who would completely change my world. Writing this has been a way for me to reflect, heal, and honor that journey. While the events are stylized and names have been changed, the emotions behind them are true.

Lotus in the Dojo is a slow, personal story about trauma, miscommunication, awkward love, and the quiet moments that matter more than we realize. I hope something in it resonates with you.

Thank you for reading — truly.

This story will also be posted on RoyalRoad.com

This story is a fictionalized adaptation of my real-life relationship — one that began when I was 19 and met a girl who would completely change my world. Writing this has been a way for me to reflect, heal, and honor that journey. While the events are stylized and na...

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