not waving, just drowning
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Last published Sat, Aug 17, 2019
Lukas' life drastically changes when he moves from city life to a rural environment. Leaving behind his friends and family, he has to start fresh.
And after a traumatic few days, life in his new home is changed forever and things become insanely difficult.
But what do you do when the water becomes to deep?
Do you sink or swim?
Do you float or drown?
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