The Book of DesEsperances
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Marie is a 17-year-old high school student, a bit rebellious, who doesn't care about what others think. Elisa, 16, is a shy teenager who tends to daydream and overthink things. At first glance, they have nothing in common and actually don't even know each other. But when their friend Lucie falls into a coma after reading a collection of poems with strange origins, both girls feel the inexplicable need to understand what happened. Chapter by chapter, in the past and present, the two young women lead us to the truth about Lucie's coma. But can they uncover the secret of the spiritual wounds?
Set in France, this story mixes drama, fantasy and poetry to take the reader through a journey told by the two young girls. Each chapter contains hidden clues to understand what is going on. Uneven chapters are told by Marie while even chapters are narrated by Elisa. The original story is written in French and translated in English using AI and the author's knowledge of English.
**A new chapter will be posted every 2 weeks to allow time for the original French version to be written and translated in English.**
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