Swimming in the Deep End
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Last published Wed, Dec 23, 2020
Ren is a natural born swimmer who spent most of his childhood in both the pool and well, the closet. Raised in Japan, he traveled to the United States to study in high school. Many years later, he travels back to the country where he met his first love in order to compete for a spot on the Olympic Team. As he falls back into this familiar way of life, he struggles with the feelings he has towards one of his team mates, and life-long friend, Milo.
Will Milo be the inspiration Ren needs to pursue his dreams, or will his insecurities and uncertainties keep him from being on top?
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