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absentiae | short stories

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Short stories about finding hope and human connection in unlikely places.
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None of the text and images in this publication were created with the use of AI.

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About Cecilia Lovos

Using speculative fiction to explore loneliness, hope, belonging, and human connection. A new short story every week.

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