Lipsticks & Lattes.
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Last published Fri, Mar 8, 2019
London's middle name is change, the people of the city are constantly growing with time, the fashion industry, the music, the food and so much more,- they are constantly progressing, and everything seems so new and thrilling.-
And yet,-
Amongst all this change it's easy to lose yourself.
Change is one thing Damien could do without, he's had enough of it in his life to knows it never ends well, so he sticks to the same routine.
Same route.
Same cafe.
Same coffee.
So when his favourite coffee shop closes down, Damien is forced to venture into the great unknown, and when he gets there he's greeted by an unfamiliar face, a charming smile dancing on the man's lipstick tainted lips, he's sure the coffee tasted better here anyway...
Follow Damien and his friends as they come to terms with the fact that change isn't always bad and sometimes change can be the difference between living a life with a blindfold on and seeing clearly for the first time.
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A story about a group of young adults, as they try to find themselves amongst the bustle of life. A story of pride, strength and growth. (And a side of anime and geekiness:)
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