Sunshine in her Shadows
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Last published Sun, Oct 26, 2025
Riley has grown up in a destructive household, which makes her hesitant to let people in. She's exploring her potential and doesn't care what people think, which gets her weird looks and giggles from the "popular girls".
Kai, on the other hand, has total golden retriever vibes. He's cool with everyone, but he doesn't have deep emotional connections with them. This makes him grow up emotionally unintelligent and unaware of problems. He doesn't know how to handle stress so he keeps a smile on his face.
Both of their lives changed in a weird encounter in a coffee shop. Can Kai make Riley feel welcome? Can Riley help Kai deal with his emotions in a less destructive way?
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