Querencia
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Last published Sat, Nov 15, 2025
Sometimes our safe places might be in the storm
Or maybe in the most chaotic places but what matters is that we have tranquility.
Carrie Chimamanda Kingsley, a teenage girl with a whole load of baggage. Life happened to her at a young age but sometimes the loveliest smiles hide the most painful stories.
Alexander Olakitan Deville, misunderstood teenage boy who is on a punishment in Nigeria. Can he learn adapt and survive? Will he also find home in the place he hates the most.
Carrie and Alex are chaos themselves but even the messiest of painting produce the most intricate designs.
Can Carrie keep up when her past is before everyone? Can she and Alex stand the trials on their relationship or will it fall apart just like the rest they have come across?
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