The Bartender
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Last published Mon, Jun 3, 2019
I lost my way in life. How long ago was it? I honestly couldn't tell you. I keep telling myself it's not worth it. But yet I keeping riding the roller coaster known as life. It was all so pointless. Until she walked in.
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