The Candle And The Boy
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Complete, First published Sep 27, 2024
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"The Candle And The Boy" is a profound psychological drama that tells the story of Ren, a young man living in a reality intertwined between life and death. After facing a mysterious death, Ren begins to search for the truth behind his demise, uncovering painful secrets about his life and family, particularly his mother. Throughout his arduous psychological journey, he encounters "the man with the red face," who seems to lead him toward the truth. However, with every step Ren takes, the illusion he lives in becomes increasingly evident. The novel explores philosophical concepts of death, truth, salvation, and illusion, transcending the traditional boundaries between life and the afterlife.

The story raises deep questions about the relationship between personal pain and the search for meaning, and how the past can manifest in frightening forms that compel us to confront deadly truths about ourselves and those we love.
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Chatoyant College Book 4: The Flicker

61 parts Complete

Life at Chatoyant College finally seems to be settling down for the girls. They all have great people to date and they're making lots of friends. But when Corrie, Edie, and Annie are assigned to a group project by their absurd teacher, a new mystery crops up. One of their fellow students has an illusion on him. What does he have to hide? And is there something more sinister going on?

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