The Lies We Tell
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Last published Sun, Oct 27, 2019
Excited for his first year of college, Alex Chen plans on making the most of it. At the top of his list is soccer, with girls following closely behind. Rooming with his best friend and miles away from his parents, his new-found adulthood is completely unrestricted.
What wasn't in the plan was Colby Smith, a strong, levelheaded junior who doesn't put up with Alex's bullshit. With butting heads, Alex and Colby's conversations are always colorful and confrontation is never far behind.
Despite his plans, Alex's time is spent on more than just girls and soccer. Late nights, rivalries, a camping trip gone wrong, and a pride parade all follow along with Colby's entrance into Alex's life. And it might not be so bad... despite the lies he tells himself.
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