Junie is a shy cosplayer and content creator who finds it difficult to allow others to get close to her. She finds that posting videos online about making costumes fills the void caused by her loneliness.
During a convention, she meets Kian, a fellow cosplayer and content creator who is determined to pull Junie out of her shell. Although the connection she and Kian share is electric, Junie finds herself retreating to her reclusive ways. But Kian is determined to be with her.
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“You frustrate me so much,” Kian grumbled, his hand slipping through Junie’s hair as he held her close.
“That’s my line,” she mumbled, sliding her hands around Kian’s sides to rest them on his back. “You’re the one who refuses to listen.”
He quirked a thick eyebrow down at her. “And yet, you’re still here.” 
She wasn’t sure if she wanted to throttle the man or kiss him. “You’re here. Where else would I be?”
Quit Cosplaying with My Heart is created by Avie May Cruz, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

Quit Cosplaying with My Heart

Callie had stayed and helped curl her hair and pin some loose strands with shiny, silver-colored barrettes. Callie helped with her make-up as well, adding a light pink blush to her cheeks and some glittery lilac-colored eyeshadow. She had joked about Callie being her slightly evil fairy godmother, but when Callie helped her into the cosplay and she turned toward her full-length mirror, she imagined it was exactly how Cinderella felt after her tattered rags had been transformed into a glittering ball gown.  


As an artist, it was easy for Junie to be critical of the outfits she made. A single misplaced stitch or loose thread often caused Junie to want to throw her hand-made garments into a campfire. Her dark fairy cosplay had come out flawlessly. The soft fabric fell against her in a way that hid the imperfections in her body and brought out what little curves she felt she had. The iridescent plastic made her wings sparkle.  


Chapter 48: The Fifth Panelist