The Unkept Promises : Unedited / raw writing
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Last published Fri, May 23, 2025
"Trapped in a near-death moment, I relived the past as his life flashed before his eyes."
This story follows Carter, a young boy whose life has been changed by a childhood story, as he embarks on a journey into adulthood. A journey of friendships and relationships, both platonic and passionate love, and betrayal. This story will bring back old memories like never before: a story that will take you on a nostalgic rollercoaster ride through the time when you were approaching adulthood. This is the story of Carter.
#4 in Growingup 4-20-2022
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