Shackles & Roses
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MatureOngoing3h 15m
Last published Tue, Aug 10, 2021
Mature due to: mental health struggles, grief, illness.
Alex Lidden; a twenty-one year old bug and bird fanatic in modern day London. He has everything he needs; three best friends, two loving parents, and one sloppy (but lovable) dog. He is not happy.
It's been six months since Bailey; plenty of time to heal. But maybe it takes longer to fix what's broken on the inside.
(previously "Ghost Of You")
Cover: @Vex_Hellfire
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