Bright Lights, City Nights
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Last published Fri, Apr 28, 2023
Life is never easy. We all know this yet so often we are in denial about the challenges thrown our way. Jack is a 19 year old musician who is travelling the world with his band when diagnosed with a life changing illness. How will he cope? Will his friends be able to handle seeing their friend go through the unimaginable?
This is an immersive story that allows you to follow the story of a group of friends through love, pain, joy and loss. I hope you enjoy this story.
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