Canvas
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Ongoing14m
Last published Sat, Jul 6, 2024
Oarona Malope, a struggling artist, has a recurring dream about three red doors. Each door represents a different aspect of her life: career, family/trauma, and afterlife/rebirth. As she navigates these doors, she confronts her inner demons, unresolved issues, and unanswered questions. Will she find a way to overcome her fears, reconcile her past, and discover her true purpose?
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