21st Century Life
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Last published Mon, May 4, 2020
The turn of the 21st Century bought many things to our lives. Technology got faster, relationships got shorter and the world seems to keep moving forward at a lightning pace. Yet, the struggle of life weighs us down, stopping us from achieving our dreams.
Daya and Kaashi, two best friends, on graduating from college find themselves without a job or a plan. Their pursuit to achieve a life of their dreams pits them against several obstacles. Despite that, the two continue to push themselves, all in a pursuit to escape the claws of mundane life.
This isn't just a story about love or the hardships of life or achieving the dream, it a story about all of those.
----- Author's Note -----
Hey everyone, for those following, I made a few changes to the existing content. I split up the first chapter into two and also have added a new chapter. Do check it out.
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