Hopes of Paris
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In a city called the home of romance, a boy witnesses the cruelty of the world at a young age, which leaves a big impact on him as he grows up. Just when his world was about to fall apart, he meets a girl under the echoing sounds of church bells, and his fate starts changing.
A story about commitment and undying love, romance and life lessons taken from a new perspective, and an unforgettable detailed journey into Paris. They keep going with nothing but pain and hope in their hearts.
• The girl on the cover is @sunmicat on Instagram. Picture was taken in a private photoshoot and used with her own permission.
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