A Phantom Lover

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Set against a backdrop of domestic life, the protagonist navigates her discontent with a loving husband by embracing rebellion and obsession. She refuses motherhood, falls for a ghost, and immerses herself in the life of her doppelgänger ancestor, wearing her clothes to provoke jealousy. Manipulating her husband's perceptions, she gaslights him while indulging in love letters to a notorious figure. The narrative explores themes of identity, autonomy, and the struggle against societal expectations, all while evading the scrutiny of a male artist.