Chiaroscuro A Novel

By 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9377521300
• ISBN13: 9789377521301
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: Ukiyoto Publishing
• Length: 190 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.4" x 6.0"