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Thicker Than Water

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14-year-old Bryan Padilla is caught between worlds he doesn't feel connected to.  Having been abandoned by their birth parents at a young age, Bryan and his younger brother, Caleb, were adopted by a family friend, Diego Padilla, and raised in a culture not of their own.  Though it is the only life Caleb has ever known, Bryan inwardly struggles with his feelings about life, death, race and sexuality.  Things escalate shortly after the death of his birth mother.  Can Bryan come to terms with his situation as a figure from his past tries to upend his entire life?

This story touches on adult themes, such as race, language, physical violence, drug use and abuse, sexuality, sexual orientation, bigotry, adoption and parental abandonment.  Discretion is advised.
Copyright © 2023 John Henry; All Rights Reserved.

Story Recommendations (12 members)

  • Action Packed 4
  • Addictive/Pacing 5
  • Characters 12
  • Chills 4
  • Cliffhanger 7
  • Compelling 11
  • Feel-Good 7
  • Humor 5
  • Smoldering 5
  • Tearjerker 11
  • Unique 5
  • World Building 4

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  • 1. Chapter 1
    • 1,461 Words
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  • 2. Chapter 2
    • 2,974 Words
    • 2,047 Views
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  • 3. Chapter 3
    • 2,595 Words
    • 1,864 Views
    • 18 Comments
  • 4. Chapter 4
    • 2,174 Words
    • 1,605 Views
    • 17 Comments
  • 5. Chapter 5
    • 1,933 Words
    • 1,620 Views
    • 19 Comments
  • 6. Chapter 6
    • 2,360 Words
    • 1,501 Views
    • 10 Comments
  • 7. Chapter 7
    • 1,750 Words
    • 1,453 Views
    • 12 Comments
  • 8. Chapter 8
    • 1,772 Words
    • 1,441 Views
    • 11 Comments
  • 9. Chapter 9
    • 1,864 Words
    • 1,219 Views
    • 12 Comments
  • 10. Chapter 10
    • 1,607 Words
    • 1,221 Views
    • 16 Comments
  • 11. Chapter 11
    • 1,974 Words
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  • 12. Chapter 12
    • 2,984 Words
    • 1,228 Views
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  • 13. Chapter 13
    • 1,986 Words
    • 1,090 Views
    • 14 Comments
  • 14. Chapter 14
    • 1,710 Words
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  • 15. Chapter 15
    • 3,131 Words
    • 1,184 Views
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  • 16. Chapter 16
    • 1,542 Words
    • 1,110 Views
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  • 17. Chapter 17
    • 2,096 Words
    • 1,257 Views
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  • 18. Chapter 18
    • 2,347 Words
    • 1,061 Views
    • 15 Comments
  • 19. Chapter 19
    • 2,336 Words
    • 1,202 Views
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  • 20. Chapter 20
    • 1,735 Words
    • 1,190 Views
    • 9 Comments
  • 21. Chapter 21
    • 1,935 Words
    • 1,108 Views
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  • 22. Chapter 22
    • 2,732 Words
    • 1,150 Views
    • 15 Comments
  • 23. Chapter 23
    • 3,107 Words
    • 1,027 Views
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  • 24. Chapter 24
    • 1,788 Words
    • 1,394 Views
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  • 25. Chapter 25
    • 3,912 Words
    • 1,092 Views
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  • 26. Chapter 26
    • 3,270 Words
    • 1,588 Views
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  • 27. Chapter 27
    • 699 Words
    • 930 Views
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  • 28. Chapter 28
    • 3,688 Words
    • 944 Views
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  • 29. Chapter 29
    • 2,649 Words
    • 906 Views
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  • 30. Chapter 30
    • 1,691 Words
    • 845 Views
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  • 31. Chapter 31
    • 1,359 Words
    • 1,035 Views
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  • 32. Chapter 32
    • 1,868 Words
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  • 33. Chapter 33
    • 977 Words
    • 762 Views
    • 13 Comments
  • 34. Chapter 34
    • 2,035 Words
    • 746 Views
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  • 35. Chapter 35
    • 3,030 Words
    • 679 Views
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  • 36. Chapter 36
    • 2,823 Words
    • 642 Views
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  • 37. Chapter 37
    • 2,235 Words
    • 622 Views
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  • 38. Chapter 38
    • 3,484 Words
    • 817 Views
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  • 39. Chapter 39
    • 2,342 Words
    • 547 Views
    • 8 Comments
  • 40. Chapter 40
    • 2,646 Words
    • 517 Views
    • 13 Comments
  • 41. Chapter 41
    • 2,651 Words
    • 563 Views
    • 18 Comments
  • 42. Chapter 42
    • 2,439 Words
    • 499 Views
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