Within This City (On Hold)

Within This City (On Hold)

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When a nuclear lab explodes in the small town of Kingston, Gregor and his girlfriend Rose are thrown into complete chaos with no choice but to try and survive. I add a new chapter every Wednesday and Sunday, let me know what you think in the comments!
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