AFTER DARK
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Complete Sun, May 24, 202616m
I hide behind these words and smile behind these tears.
This is two truths and a lie.
Inspired by my lonely thoughts after dark, each piece is delicate and mixed with fear and fascination.
This is my truth.
(The cover and pictures do not belong to me, it was taken from Pinterest.)
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