Fics like the debt of happiness

In Lisa Swain’s world, happiness has always been a debt. If you feel good, you are about to pay for it. If you love someone, you have handed them the weapon they will use to gut you. When Lisa realises she's falling in love with Carla Connor, she brings more than just "baggage". She brings a set of rules - a psychological ledger of punishments, transactions, and "armour" designed to survive a wife who treated her like property. Carla wants to offer her a home. Lisa is just waiting for the punishment to begin. This story takes place in the universe where Becky is dead, prior to Carla & Lisa getting engaged and buying number 6. Warning: This story contains a raw and graphic exploration of the long-term psychological and physical effects of domestic abuse. It includes depictions of past marital rape, emotional coercion, gaslighting, and scenes of self-punishment/distress. It is a story about the agonizing, non-linear process of unlearning terror. Please prioritize your mental health before reading.

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