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the almost man.

teenage love, life and essays: the unspoken gospel.

By adewal

· Launched 2 years ago

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Do we ever let go?

I didn't plan this, but it's about that first breakup.

Jan 31, 2025 • adewal

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a week ago, my friend died.

i hate that i have to write this in past tense.

Jan 5 • adewal

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today’s word.

i learned early that holiness had a smell.

Dec 14, 2025 • adewal

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let me risk blasphemy.

it’s been a while and i’m starting to miss a lot of things.

Dec 2, 2025 • adewal

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because beauty, without answer, is cruelty

oluchi, again

Sep 10, 2025 • adewal

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to kill a man - Juliet

yes, romeo died.

Jul 29, 2025 • adewal

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Suspects of Romeo’s Murder

just after the body got cold

Jun 5, 2025 • adewal

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