The Bystander
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Last published Thu, Jan 26, 2017
Published Date (on Wattpad): 2017/01/09
When ever you read a novel, do you ever think of the bystanders? The people who are present near the protagonist, like when in a cafe, and witness scenes of the story happen before their eyes.
I have always been shy. quite. A bystander.
I never minded it, besides the fact a few things I saw ended up freaking me out.
My life Isn't a cliche novel or movie yet somehow I end up witnessing the craziest things you can imagine. From Spies to Vampires, from Nerds to Racers, from Pop stars to...well you get the idea.
My life is pretty weird but boring, I see all the drama that happens around me but never have any myself, not that I want drama, it seems tiring.
But boredom, having no boyfriend, and an annoying vampire can do things to you. Now in my 2nd year of college I'm going to at least try to be social. Maybe spice up my life a bit.
(Yeah please don't mind the sucky description....I'll have to change it when I edit this)
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