Greener Grasses
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Last published Mon, Jun 6, 2016
Life isn't always what it should be, is it? David knows that feeling all too well. Guilt, shame, disappointment, depression. The feelings of a life that could have been lived better.
If only he knew where to start.
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Greener Grasses is what I'd like the think of as a 'slice of life' story with a touch of non reality. There will be no super powers, elves, and no demons other than the ones created by the mind. The story focuses on a handful of people, their involvement with each other, and their struggles in life. Of course, said people aren't always in the best grips with the world around them. It might seem a bit disjointed, but isn't that how life tends to be? Personal insights and brief encounters with other humans around us?
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