It Just Kind Of Happened
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The best adventures are never planned.
A cancelled flight leaves those waiting for it with more than they bargained for, which proves that fate can sometimes creep into life when it is least expected. Four strangers meet in an airport and together they embark on the trip of a lifetime.
Follow them on their journey as they learn that you can discover new things about yourself when new people come to show you traits that had been there all along.
However, the journey isn't always easygoing; you may get lost and confused along the way but once you're there...it feels really great.
And, when people ask you how, you can tell them: it just kind of happened.
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"It Just Kind of Happened is a very endearing story of how four different people discover more of themselves as much as they discover much from each other.
The author, @TheAlienator, perfectly crafted a charming chemistry between characters. Chemistry that you can rarely read in books; chemistry that has more meaning into it.
A very commendable, and unutterably lovable read!" - @FernRisher
"A part of you screams John Green. That's how fluid this. Like what. So fluid. The internal dialogue inside their heads is just mental candy for me; it's kinda crazy." - @Sxilenced
"Well this was quite different and a very fun read! Your characters are all very distinct and fun, and you have a good narrative voice for each one." - @solacing
amazing summary by the amazing @WishesOnStars <-- she's a lifesaver, really XD
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