The Art of Drowning
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Last published Fri, May 24, 2024
Alec Baine is a 14 year old very unstable young man who lives in the UK. He has just dropped out of school and got kicked out by his parents. Things start to get worse for him when he moves into his own apartment. Not only does his story consist of depression, but other unfortunate events take place.
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