Snapshots of You
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MatureOngoing18m
Last published Sun, Aug 17, 2025
Liliana finds peace in books, cameras, and quiet corners of the world. Angelo thrives on ice, speed, and expectations-but secretly craves calm.
When their paths cross in the college library, silence suddenly feels... alive. Words are few, glances linger, and two very different worlds begin to notice each other.
"I... I come here sometimes. To read. To... think." - Liliana
"You look like you belong here. Or... maybe the library belongs to you." - Angelo
A story of quiet moments, shared spaces, and the slow unfolding of something neither of them expected.
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