How To Stay Afloat
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Samuel always has been fortunate enough to enjoy a seamless and comfortable life. He had it all. Good grades, aspirations to become a doctor like his dad and the company of the coolest stoner friend group.
However, his good fortune came to an abrupt halt when his family moved to a new town where he has to finish his last year at a new school.
In addition to his challenges of finding new friends as an introvert, befriending the wrong kinds of people, living up to his parents' expectations, staying away from drugs and fighting anxiety and guilt, Samuel finds himself questioning his sexuality upon meeting Austin, the infamous loner from his class.
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