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Shards of Can: A Love Left Behind

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Reads 23
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Parts 7
Time 8m

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"Shards of Can" is a deeply introspective short story about love, regret, and the traces people leave behind. A year after walking away, the narrator wrestles with memories, fleeting encounters, and the question - can we ever return to the harbors we once abandoned?All Rights Reserved

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