Cheng Tsz Ling_Leaving Inn Time_Hong Kong Macau Limited Edition

Author: Cheng Tsz Ling Publisher: Bright Light Culture Size: 148mm x 210mm Pages: 272 pages ISBN: 978-988-8884-27-8 Publication Date: December 2024 [Synopsis] A collection of the latest short stories by Cheng Tsz Ling, featuring nine pieces that draw from her personal experiences of being in unfamiliar places. Characters find brief respite and spiritual cleansing at various waystations before continuing their journeys. Hotels, places of rest, are microcosms of diverse experiences— In a room never to be revisited, in a time that cannot be reclaimed, perhaps lies the turning point of our lives. Some leave in search of belonging, while others depart due to its absence. Certain places we choose to linger, others we are compelled to stay. Within spaces that transform from unfamiliar to intimate, we confront the selves we've been avoiding. At times, we hope for healing from another soul in the room, yet sometimes, the wounds only deepen. The sense of displacement while adrift in a foreign land is an inevitable discomfort in life. The people encountered, the companions met along the way, are what truly matter. Therefore, attachment and a lack of carefree spirit are not without merit, as long as one keeps moving forward, as long as one finds that special person... This is a small book, hoping to accompany you on your journeys. Whether embarking on a trip, or navigating the path of relationships, until you finally find the home for your heart. In an isolation hotel, two people trapped share their deepest intimacies. In a love hotel, the guilty passionately betray those around them. In a Birmingham B&B, a family trip offers a renewed understanding of what it means to be family. In a Cheung Chau holiday home, laughter and tears bloom between friends on the brink of romance. In a secluded cabin in the woods, a delicate balance is struck between seeking joy and embracing sorrow. In a Phuket villa, friends relive the wildest moments of their youth. In a serviced apartment, a couple living together grapples with the lingering pain left by an ex. In an Okinawa monthly rental, two dreamers find temporary solace in each other. In a historic hotel in Porto, the romance of an ancient city rekindles the heart's belief in marriage. [Author Biography] Cheng Tsz Ling Graduated from the Chinese University of Hong Kong with a degree in Translation, minoring in French and Japanese Studies. She was an exchange student at the University of California, Los Angeles, and holds a Master's degree in Intercultural Studies from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Born on February 29th, a leap day, she is an emotional Pisces, quick to laugh and even quicker to cry. She loves cats, the sea, books, music, and photography. Currently residing in Okinawa, she is drawn to the island's ever-present blue light. She enjoys writing about love, and feels fortunate to still believe in it.