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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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Letters To The Dead

32 parts Complete Mature

In the wake of a devastating zombie apocalypse that swept through England, Lily emerged as one of the resilient survivors who sought refuge in America. Her life had crumbled, consumed by grief, until an unexpected reunion with an old military comrade brought purpose to her existence. Tasked with navigating the unforgiving apocalypse and unraveling the mystery behind the vanishing souls and a clandestine base, Lily had no inkling that her journey would lead to unexpected love and the forging of a tight-knit family within the ranks of the military unit. Throughout this perilous odyssey, Lily must confront not only the horrors of the apocalypse but also her own inner demons. The search for answers about her family's secrets unravels a profound and chilling truth that could change everything.

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