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Lily and Flicker: The Mystery of the Shadow Thief

Updated: September 30, 2025 Published in Fiction

A young girl and her lively shadow stand before a mysterious, ancient clock tower at twilight.

Ever felt like your shadow has a mind of its own? Well, in Lumina, everyone’s does! Follow a quiet girl named Lily and her hyperactive shadow, Flicker, as they team up to solve the mystery of a ‘shadow thief’ who’s stealing the town’s light, leading them on an adventure bigger than any storybook.

Nature as Narrative: Symbolism in Elara Vance’s ‘The Salt-Stained Codex’

Updated: September 24, 2025 Published in Book review

An open, weathered book rests on a coastal rock, with a stormy sea in the background.

Book review

The Salt-Stained Codex

Ever wonder how an author can make a landscape feel like a character? I’m taking a look at Elara Vance’s ‘The Salt-Stained Codex’ and how she uses the ocean and coastline to explore some really deep themes of grief and memory. It’s more than just a setting; it’s central to the entire story.