300 Lanterns of Binondo

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People disappear, like how the calendar changes its month, how the days bounce from one another, and how the birds fly whenever they perceive danger.

Only memories remain. The marks. The bond that it formed.

But that's not how it works with Patroclus, an Alzheimer's disease patient. In his case, as people leave, so are the remembrances.

Nothing stays. Nothing being left.

Being diagnosed with an illness, Patroclus has solely one thing left he yearns to attain. And a stranger named Achilles will help him clear the last thing on his list.

With fingers intertwined with each other, they will count the 300 lanterns of Binondo, together.

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Disclaimer: I do not own the photo used for the book cover. Credits to its rightful owner/s.

Date Started: March 17, 2022
Date Finished: May 12, 2022