Love Without a Face, Then Shock

Four months ago, I matched with someone on a dating app who refused to share photos.

She said looks ruined real connection. Against my better judgment, I stayed.

Big mistake… or maybe the best one. We talked every night. Voice notes that

turned into calls. Calls that turned into falling asleep together. She knew my fears,

my childhood, the parts of me I hide from everyone. I fell in love with her without ever

seeing her face. Last week, she finally agreed to meet. She chose the place

and time. When I walked in, I instantly recognized her. My heart dropped.

She stood up, stared at me, and whispered, ‘This can’t be happening.’ Because she wasn’t