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Paper Lanterns

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Parts 16
Time 3h 35m

Reads 727
Votes 190
Parts 16
Time 3h 35m

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In the quiet riverside town of Willowbrook, North Carolina, life moves at its own gentle rhythm until two broken hearts collide. 


Asterine Rufino, a spirited young artist with a secret mission to leave a mark on the world, and Soren Lockhart, a boy haunted by guilt and despair, meet by chance under a fading sunset.

As they navigate the small town streets, hidden trails, and lantern lit riversides, their worlds slowly intertwine. Together, they uncover moments of laughter, vulnerability, and fragile hope, discovering that even in the face of heartbreak and endings, life can shine in unexpected ways.


Paper Lanterns is a tender, emotionally layered story of friendship, self discovery, and the courage it takes to truly live, reminding us that the smallest moments can leave the brightest marks on the heart.All Rights Reserved

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