Riverside (English)
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Last published Sun, Dec 24, 2023
Riverside tells the story of Lucas Gerel and his traumatic past that leads him to reside in the city of the same name. While settling in, he tries to unravel and mend his past. However, the more he tries to heal, the more wounds are opened. He discovers that this place has more connections to his life than he could ever imagine.
Lost in a passionate and forbidden childhood love, he becomes involved amidst bloody people in a complacent town. In an unlikely friendship, he experiences the ecstasy of life. Only to discover how intensely hell can burn. Now, there will be no turning back. His only alternative is to make a choice: sacrifice his heart for the world, or the world for his heart.
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