Matthew Sutherland

Chapter 5 of Long Left East is out now! A party full of burned-out idealists, jaded twentysomethings, and stale beer offers one last glimpse of everything Ryan’s trying to leave behind. Between Brandon’s bu****it, Jacob’s lecturing, and Nel’s cigarette-lit smile, escape might be harder than it sounds.

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Long Left East chapter two, Stormy Weather, is out now. A walk through the snow blurs the line between sentiment and distraction. As Marie pulls closer and Kat texts from the sidelines, Ryan drifts between almost-love and almost-meaningful decisions.

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