Silence Next Door
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Last published Tue, Jul 26, 2022
The ball went over my head and straight into the crowd of people in the bleachers.
I went over to pick up the ball, nodding to the crowd as I did and met eyes with a girl as I picked up the ball.
Fuck
I think I just found my new favorite colour.
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Author's Note
Join me for Thea and Apollo's journey of finding their light and falling in love.
The cover will make sense when you read the story, I promise.
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