fools who dream
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Last published Fri, Aug 7, 2026
You're really here, and it almost feels like a dream.
When seemingly ordinary you does something extraordinary and is offered admission to a world-renowned film school, your once elusive dream of becoming a great filmmaker becomes all too close to grasp. Passionate, driven, and quite a bit too awkward, you arrive at Stohess University for only one thing: to make it big time.
But what happens when life's aspirations interfere with the heart's desires?
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aot college au. 18+. intended for mature audiences. includes dark content, so please check all trigger warnings.
this is a jean kirstein x reader fanfic. however, it is an extreme slowburn that will heavily explore connie x reader and eren x reader. if you don't like that, don't read it.
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