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As Iron Sharpens Iron

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Reads 146
Votes 16
Parts 10
Time 7h 29m

brothers death depression friendship grief guilt highschool humor internet journaling judeochristian longisland lyrics military millennial music philosophy poetry religion songs stoicism thegreatgatsby war youth

The fictional black and white facade of Paul Murphy & Aaron Eckleburg's childhood is rapidly vanishing before their eyes, as they recount a day in the life struggle with depression and loss of innocence. Throughout the day's events, Paul & Aaron come to realize an essential tenet of a good life- friendship. The youth of sixteen years pull together the wisdom of their Judeo-Christian upbringings with the gifts of knowledge through ancient & modern literature and the cathartic relief of contemporary music to deal with the daily trials and tribulations of teenage life. It's a search for personal connection and guidance in an ever-growing impersonal society.All Rights Reserved

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The Bad Boy Saved Me by Pentatonix21

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Samuel: "You done with your packing?? When are you planning to shift?" Ace: "Ahh, that." Samuel: "Listen Ace, I don't give a damn about your personal life, but keep it away from me. Let me make it clear, my apartment is a place where I'm at peace. I don't like unwanted attention or unnecessary chaos. I don't want them to turn up at my door looking for you, especially, after your little flings." Ace and Samuel are the two roommates. One is a total fuckboy and the other is a softboy. They are forced to live under same roof. Or is it just an excuse they are using to live together.?? Well!! who knows? But, its rightly said that "Opposites attract". What will happen when they have to face the truth about their own feelings?? Will they accept their affection and attraction for each other. Or simply keep denying the love they feel growing each day.

Ghostly Love by Tasting_Rainbows

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Eos

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