RED ORCHID, jean kirstein x reader
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Last published Thu, Aug 20, 2026
You're new to Paradis: a lonely, burnt-out art lover in your twenties with too many dreams and what feels like no direction to your life, all while working a job that you hate. He's an uninspired artist looking for someone to bring back his spark for painting after life threw too many obstacles in his way. You're used to running; he needs someone to stay. Twin flames ignite over a shared love of art, ambitious dreams, and a desperate need for someone to talk to-and something beautiful blossoms between the two of you. But can it last?
or, a slow-burn, modern coming-of-age story about the struggles of early adulthood, starring artist!jean and a wannabe art historian!reader
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