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“When my final moment arrives and I am moving toward the stars, I will gladly release the cords of connection to this place and fly freely to the next. It is only among the stardust and embers of the ancient that peaceful hearts reside. It is only in giving up the repeat of a single sunset that one captures the universe.”

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Stardust

A young man named Tristan finds a magical dust that allows him to travel between worlds. His journey leads him to encounter a variety of fantastical creatures and to fall in love with a mortal girl, Yvaine, who is pursued by a malevolent king. The story explores themes of love, destiny, and the blurred lines between reality and fantasy. more

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