Brendon had always thought that he was meant for something better than the life he had been living for the past 19 years. Now a graduate fresh out of high school and a freshman in college, Brendon idles away his life with studies, video gaming, and reading. One peculiar, rainy day, Brendon comes across a young girl, not much younger than he, not exactly beautiful, but eye catching in the least. In a way to befriend her and to get to know her, Brendon offers her a ride home because of the weather. From that moment, something grew, something that would become great, something powerful. Follow along on the heart gripping, cheek-blushing, story of two strangers who grow into something more. (Based on true events)
Elliot's partner was his whole world, but after Allan's death, his ghost haunts Elliot's dreams. Everyone tells Elliot to move on, but he isn't sure he can.
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It's been a year since the love of Elliot's life, Allan, passed away. Everyone thinks he should have recovered after that much time, but Allan still haunts Elliot every night. He struggles to maintain relationships with his family, and despite a coworkers interest he can't summon up the courage to date. Elliot is living for the past, because to live for the present means he'll have to live with a hole in his heart. But the question Elliot has to face chases him through his monotonous days: is mourning Allan with everything he has truly living?
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