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Afterglow… because you deserve a happy ending ✨

New merch drops in-store tomorrow!! See you then 

📸: @meganheimbueger
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🤍 august 31st, 2025 🤍
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🏫: @sheassenecashow
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One year ago, Afterglow Books opened the door becoming the first Romance & Fantasy Bookstore in Buffalo ✨

Dearest Readers,

I am so incredibly emotional as I put this reel together. While this might be possibly the longest caption ever, I’ll try and keep it quick. 

Afterglow has been the most beautiful thing to happen to me. I worked my ass off during one of the most difficult times in my life to make this dream a reality. While I was taking hit after hit, this place kept helping me get back up. 365 days later… the devil said hi but baby look at me now 🫶🏼

Words can’t describe how thankful I am for all of your support. There is nothing that brings me as much joy as seeing how my happy place has become the same for so many of you. For every conversation had, book recommended, sticker laughed over and Taylor swift song that has been sung my heart has grown a little bit. 

While I spend 98% of my time running this show on my own, I know I couldn’t do it without so many people in my life. While I can’t tag all of you, just know you’ve made a difference. My friends and family, my book cult baddies, my crafting girlies and all the small business queens I’ve met along the way…you’re the heroes in my story. I love you all. 

Big things are coming in year two, I promise you that. ✌🏼

With all the love in my heart,
Kristina
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