Love like Clockwork
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Last published Sun, Sep 10, 2023
Ballet performers Emile and Cornelius Florence gracefully take the stage, their movements intertwining with the ethereal melodies of a captivating soundtrack. As the world ushers in the dawn of a new age known as The Clockwork Era, a transformation is underway. Practical professions morph into mechanized performances, designed to captivate audiences for generations to come. This entails that Emile and Cornelius, the talented dancers, find themselves at a crossroads - adapting into Clockwork performers, a choice that ignites a fierce turmoil within Cornelius.
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