Through the eyes of teens navigating impossible expectations, a forgotten soldier mourning a lost war, and siblings bound by silent promises, Angela Ren examines the grief, guilt, and yearning that shape us all. Set in the familiar yet often isolating landscapes of school halls, family kitchens, and memory-laden streets, these pieces drift between the real and the surreal, grounded in emotional truth. Written over four years of change, this book captures the quiet ache of growing up in a world that never wants to pause. Each story and poem is a glimpse into the moments we rarely share: the loneliness in a crowded room, the comfort of silent understanding, the resilience found in the most unlikely of situations. For anyone who has ever struggled to name their feelings or longed to be seen, this book is solace, truth, and the reminder that even stardust, when gathered, can become something luminous.