"Do you think they're in love?"
"They're swans, Lu."
"So?"
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Luca Torres, reserved and introverted, has been put through a lot of hell, with his parents divorce and his handful of toxic exes. Sure, that's not half as bad as what other people go through, but it still upset him in some ways. Although, his whole view on life entirely changes when outgoing, sarcastic Man-Whore- a title he'd not so proudly attained- Gavin Briggs makes a random appearance at a certain lake.
Gavin, also known as "Vinny" by lots of people, is considered 'popular' thanks to his insanely good looks. Invited to parties, campfire hangouts, really any event you can think of, Gavin is there, and was always getting it on with someone. As surprising as it may seem, Gavin is a great student, even though he has his moments. But hey, don't we all?
What happens when two opposites get to know each other, and possible fall in love? Do they cancel each other out to a perfect harmony, thriving together, or do they fall apart like a disarranged orchestra, sounding sick and twisted?
Read to find out!
The deserts of Yalmae are relentless: its sands are scorching by day and freezing by night, ready to consume any unprepared travellers.
A nameless man, known only as 'Sandhailer', sets out across the unforgiving dunes. His sole purpose is to deliver a message, and he has never failed to do so in time.
But when he finds a wounded soldier, he has to choose between his missive, and his morals.
[Will also be published on Tapas.io and Royal Road]