Burning Skies
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Last published Thu, Jan 2, 2025
Lou, a young woman struggling with her past and overwhelming anxiety, explores the chaotic, yet beautiful, New York City searching for peace of mind. Haunted by her lost love and guilty over a decision she had to make, she grapples with feeling of isolation and the pressure to hold everything together. As she drifts through the her days, Lou faces the reality of adulthood, constantly battling between the need to escape and the desire to heal.
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