Chiaroscuro | A Novel (en Inglés) - Alvin E. Lauran

'Ethan Cruz finds his rhythm in the quiet glow of the darkroom, where every image hides a secret-until Asher Delgado, a daring and unpredictable art student, turns his world upside down. Together, they escape to a remote Laguna barangay, where golden hours and shared mosquito nets reveal the tender truths of trust, care, and love.

But when Asher earns a scholarship to study photography in Japan, near the majestic Mount Fuji, can their bond survive the distance-and the shadows of longing? As Ethan develops images of empty streets, silent chairs, and closed doors, he asks himself: will love endure when miles stretch between them, or will some connections fade in the dark?

Chiaroscuro is a story of light and shadow, patience and desire-where every click of the shutter captures not just an image, but a heartbeat. When the lights dim, some love stories are revealed... one frame at a time.