This Is Living
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  • Parts 2
  • Time 12m
Ongoing, First published Dec 07, 2015
"I've learned, there's more to life than dying."


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Harper's mom is dying. She knows that, and because of that, she has accepted the tragedy that is life. She's constantly going through the motions. Existing.

Jacob's the literal example of Carpe Diem. He lives life to the fullest, throwing caution to the wind. To him, every day is an adventure. Living.

What happens when a shoddy photo op and walk-into-wall combo brings Harper and Jacob together?

Living meets Existing and teaches her a thing or two.
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