A short story anthology exploring the human experience and delving deep into themes of love, loss, and the search for meaning. Written in a haunting, lyrical style and set in a single fantasy world, this collection is for readers looking for character-driven stories with strong emotional resonance. Tropes: Star-crossed loversLove that cannot be / Forbidden loveLove transcending deathUnrequited loveGrief and mourning of a lost loveMother's unconditional loveFriendship saves the dayLoneliness and isolation of being differentYearning for connection and understandingFutility of fighting against fate/destinyHope amidst despairTransformative power of love