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and the river says

wait!

before crossing

you must

learn about life

learn about death

and

learn about yourself

the bank is here

the water is white

the wind is there

listen to the lessons

or learn only

one

The
Project

A beginning...

Storytelling is the lens through which we see the world. It comforts us, challenges us, and maybe even saves us.

Nightflower Candor hopes to connect with its readers and explore ideas big and small through stories.

Come cry with us.

Come laugh with us.

“Arena’s engaging short-fiction is bound to pull you in; his high-concept stories effectively balance concrete imagery with deeper symbolic meanings, and each of his masterful twists delivers a powerful, emotional punch. Can’t wait to read more!”

--Carter Wilson, USA Today and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of Tell Me What You Did

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