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Authenticity

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Caves, Silence, and Unexpected Truths
Yuan Li
Yuan Li
Yuan Li, an only child from Beijing, grew up in a literary household. She studied Creative Writing at Peking University and explores themes of romance in her writing.
Aug 30, 2025 • Authenticity
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Beneath the Surface
Julianne Santos
Julianne Santos
Julianne Santos grew up in La Jolla, California, surrounded by the ocean, influenced by her mother’s marine biology career and her family's love for nature.
Aug 30, 2025 • Authenticity
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Where Belonging Begins
Zahra Ahmed
Zahra Ahmed
Zahra Ahmed, born in Alexandria, Egypt, grew up in Paris, blending Egyptian traditions with French culture, shaping her bicultural identity.
Aug 16, 2025 • Authenticity
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The Mirror’s Half Truth
Leslie Woodruff
Leslie Woodruff
Leslie Woodruff, raised in Boise’s North End, comes from a family with Idaho roots, blending agricultural tradition with a creative spirit through her parents' craft brewery.
Aug 13, 2025 • Authenticity
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The Marks That Make Us
Oliver Wentworth
Oliver Wentworth
Oliver Wentworth, a Nantucket native, grew up in a family inn, exploring the island's maritime history and crafting stories inspired by its whaling past.
Aug 12, 2025 • Authenticity
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Scars Worth Sharing
Lila Reeves
Lila Reeves
Lila Reeves is a Santa Fe native, raised in a boutique gallery, immersed in the region's art and culture, fostering her creative spirit from a young age.
Aug 10, 2025 • Authenticity
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The Fearless Act of Being Known
Juliette Bouchard
Juliette Bouchard
Juliette Bouchard, a Montreal native from a bilingual family, is a novelist known for exploring language, identity, and Quebec culture through her literature.
Aug 9, 2025 • Authenticity
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Unapologetically Scarred
Becca Goldstein
Becca Goldstein
Becca Goldstein, raised in Beverly Hills, grew up in a Jewish family tied to the LA entertainment industry, attending film premieres and charity galas from an early age.
Aug 7, 2025 • Authenticity
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Saddling Up to Vulnerability
Gray McAllister
Gray McAllister
Gray McAllister, raised in Telluride, grew up on a family ranch, fostering a love for the outdoors and writing about his trail adventures amidst the San Juan Mountains.
Aug 7, 2025 • Authenticity
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The Risk of Being Real
Editorial Board
Editorial Board
The editorial board of Ciusi is a vibrant tapestry of voices from around the world, each bringing a unique lens on culture, romance, and sophistication.
Aug 6, 2025 • Authenticity
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The Gleam of Imperfection
Zahra Ahmed
Zahra Ahmed
Zahra Ahmed, born in Alexandria, Egypt, grew up in Paris, blending Egyptian traditions with French culture, shaping her bicultural identity.
Aug 5, 2025 • Authenticity
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The Glitter Fades, Truth Remains
Aurora Vega
Aurora Vega
Aurora Vega, raised near Las Vegas, grew up in a family tied to the entertainment scene, experiencing both the glamor of the Strip and the warmth of local communities.
Aug 5, 2025 • Authenticity

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