Shining Across From You
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Last published Wed, Jun 26, 2024
Colette, a young girl who sees the good in everyone and everything, tries to befriend her new neighbor who just moved in-a brooding 28 year old named Casey. Despite his best efforts to maintain his solitude, her positivity and bright presence start to chip away at his defenses. With their balconies across from one another, it becomes the stage for an unlikely friendship to blossom.
As they navigate their growing connection, they discover that beneath their opposing personalities lies a shared truth: both are grappling with dark and tragic pasts they're desperate to escape. It is through their shared experiences and mutual desire for healing that their connection starts to grow stronger.
"She was like the sun, impossibly bright and impossible to ignore."
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