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softlyspokenflower
Ongoing, First published Dec 20, 2023
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In the debris of a broken city, what retains its gleam when memories become the only polished fragments?

Fifteen-year-old Lily aspires to attain a higher status in a society dictated by the smudged patterns of "Wogy-Wdy's" beauty products. The promise of social acceptance becomes a beacon in the midst of her profound loneliness, a void left by her departed family, and a video tape that falls short of comforting her solitude.

As she navigates the complex stations of this society, Lily finds herself questioning the true cost of her pursuit, prompting a reevaluation of her deepest desires. What compromises will she make to bridge the gap between societal expectations and her quest for connection?

As the city's secrets unravel, Lily's journey unfolds into a tapestry of resilience, friendship, and the indomitable spirit that refuses to be smudged by the illusions of a society clinging to fragments of a lost world.

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6 parts Ongoing

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