Falling Under
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𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝕗𝕖𝕖𝕝𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕠𝕗 𝕕𝕣𝕠𝕨𝕟𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕨𝕙𝕚𝕝𝕤𝕥 𝕖𝕧𝕖𝕣𝕪𝕠𝕟𝕖 𝕖𝕝𝕤𝕖 𝕚𝕤 𝕓𝕣𝕖𝕒𝕥𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘
Nick has always felt like the second best in every aspect of his life. Bad choices are made, which cost him his relationships with friends and members of his family. As guilt overwhelms him, he struggles to find the light in life. Whilst he struggles with his mental health, he contemplates who he is a person and whether that's someone he's proud of.
Part 2 of a series but can also be read as a standalone.
The series so far:
A little touch of life
Falling under
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