The song of us
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  • Parts 10
  • Time 3h 24m
Ongoing, First published Nov 21, 2024
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The Song of Us follows two aspiring musicians, Zach and Kai, at a prestigious music and arts school. Zach is a mysterious figure with a secret life-he's a famous artist who hides his identity behind a mask, concealing scars from a life-altering accident and battling severe social anxiety and selective mutism. Only his loyal best friend, Rory, knows the truth. Kai, a newcomer with his own dreams, meets Zach at a party, and their worlds collide when they discover they're roommates. As they navigate friendship, vulnerability, and the shared rhythm of their lives, a deep and transformative love blossoms between them.
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Wei Wuxian's life was shattered at the age of twelve. Sold into the brutal world of human trafficking, he was reduced to nothing more than an object-until he was bought by a cold, calculating businessman and brought to China. His purpose? To serve as the companion to Lan Wangji, the differently-abled son of one of the wealthiest families in the country. Lan Wangji's mind doesn't fit the world; his autism and personality disorder make even the simplest interaction exhausting, leaving him isolated in a mansion that feels more like a prison. Wei Wuxian becomes his bridge to a world Lan Wangji cannot understand, and in their quiet, unspoken moments, a deep connection is forged. But when Lan Wangji leaves for education abroad, returning as a confident, well-spoken young man, Wei Wuxian is left behind, suddenly unnecessary. The ties that bound them are severed, and Wei Wuxian finds himself on the streets once again, cast aside by the very family he thought he belonged to. In the darkness of his newfound freedom, Wei Wuxian stumbles upon an unexpected ally-Wen Qing, a kind and unconventional doctor who listens to his story and helps him find healing through his music. As his melodies spread across the internet, Wei Wuxian starts to find his own place in the world, but the past lingers, unresolved. Lan Wangji, now grappling with his own demons, struggles with the weight of his family's expectations and his buried feelings for Wei Wuxian. When he hears Wei Wuxian's music online, memories and emotions flood back, forcing him to confront everything he's tried to suppress. Can two souls, separated by pain and pride, find their way back to each other? "Melody of the Heart" is a tender, soul-stirring romance about healing, love, and the courage it takes to open up to someone who has already seen the deepest parts of your soul.