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London was never the plan by Liarona · Loreum

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London was never the plan

Liarona

@liarona

Some cities change your future Some people rewrite it London was never the plan but neither was falling in love

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𝐻𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑏𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑘 𝐻𝑜𝑡𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑒
At Stellenbosch University, drunken girls often phone the Heartbreak Hotline. The Operator doesn’t care if you scream about your ex, curse your parents, or confide your darkest thoughts— everything is fair game when it comes to love and pain. For two years he remains anonymous... but then you call. Select either Selene, Gisela, or Fae as your character in this interactive romance-drama where secrets are currency. ✎ CHOICES & MULTIPLE ENDINGS ✎ HURT/COMFORT TROPE ✎ UPDATES EVERY SATURDAY, SAST

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