It all started when I fell asleep.
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In a world where the lines between dreams and reality blur, a young man finds himself navigating an eerie, surreal journey.
Encounters with faceless figures and fleeting moments of deep connection lead him down a path filled with mystery, confusion, and longing.
As he ventures deeper into this elusive world, he must confront not only the unknown but also his own desires and fears.
Bound by forces he doesn't understand, he searches for answers, hoping to find a way back-or perhaps forward-into something more profound. A tale of love, loss, and the secrets hidden in the shadows of the subconscious.
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