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Drowning

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Parts 21
Time 5h 13m

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Overall winner of The Unheard Voices Awards 2017

Two people. Several problems. One solution.

Warren Kelly: Anarchist, problem student with a slight disability. Despite being extremely intelligent and a star basketball player, the outlook of his future and even the way he lives in the present; self centred, biased and vengeful can create a mess so large that he wouldn't be able to escape.

Freddie Blackley: Introverted, rich, cello loving girl from a broken home. She lives in a sad dormitory at her school after she was forced to leave home. With her insecurities, her self doubts and several other family secrets that unveil a dark, sinister nature, she slowly turned into something she never thought she could become.

As they venture their last high school year before entering a big and exciting world waiting for them, they have to save themselves from drowning in the cruelest waters known to man: Themselves. 

Warning: Strong language and mentions of sadism, child abuse and depression. 
Copyright ©2016All Rights Reserved

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