In a small, vibrant city nestled in the heart of Washington, D.C., two childhood friends, Valentina and Jorge, shared a bond that seemed unbreakable. Their mothers, best friends since childhood, often joked that Valentina and Jorge were destined to be together. As they grew up, their friendship blossomed into something deeper, but fate had other plans.
As high school came to a close, Valentina received a full scholarship to an art school in New York City, while Jorge was recruited to play soccer in Spain. Despite their deep love for each other, their dreams pulled them in opposite directions.
Years passed, and their paths diverged further, each finding success in their chosen fields. But their love never faded, lingering like a bittersweet melody in the background of their lives.
A chance meeting reignited the spark between them, leading to a series of heartfelt letters and a final, bittersweet reunion. As the sun set over the desert, casting long shadows over the town square, Valentina and Jorge shared a final embrace, knowing that their love could never be.
Echoes of a Lost Love is a poignant tale of love, loss, and the enduring power of memories that linger like echoes in the hearts of two people who were always meant to be together, but never at the right time.
From HER point of view...
(Inspired by a true story)
As Claire aims to leave her oppressive stepfamily behind, she befriends Zion. Will he be her ticket to freedom or a distraction in achieving her dreams?
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Claire Olsen has had a crush on Zion Petrakis since the first time she laid eyes on him, but he never noticed, instead only having eyes on the school's it girl, Maddie Jennings. Knowing she couldn't compete with Maddie, Claire hid her feelings for Zion, satisfied with admiring him from afar. However, when a series of events led Claire closer to Zion, her feelings for him grew from infatuation to love. And despite fighting hard to keep her feelings contained by distancing herself from Zion, he was determined to show her that he's earned a spot in her life.
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