Broken in Threes

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Reads 91
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Parts 1
Time 15m

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anger bittersweet boyxboy depression fiction friendship gay rebel romance sad sadstory struggle suicide terminalillness troublemaker

A strange twist of fate brings Axel, Spencer, and Dakota together during a time where they need someone the most. Axel is dealing with the guilt of not being able to live up to his sister's expectations, Spencer is being forced to watch his terminally ill brother slowly die, and Dakota is struggling to find a place in his homophobic family after coming out as gay. Each boy is convinced that they're the unluckiest person in the world. They find comfort and happiness in their newfound friendship and form a connection with each other that they never thought possible, each considering the friendship to be the best thing in their life. However, as they begin to navigate the ropes of loss and hardship together, they discover the hard way that the best things never work out in your favour. 


WARNING: This story contains themes of depression and suicide, as well as terminal illness and boyxboy love. Please refrain from reading this story if any of those things make you uncomfortable.

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anger bittersweet boyxboy depression fiction friendship gay rebel romance sad sadstory struggle suicide terminalillness troublemaker

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Chapter One - Axel
Sat, Nov 3, 2018

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Chapter One - Axel
Sat, Nov 3, 2018

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