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The World Begins to Turn on its Head
a love story

The World Begins to Turn on its Head

how to fall in love during a global pandemic

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Samuél Lopez-Barrantes
Jun 30, 2022
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This is a transatlantic pandemic love story based on dozens of journal entries & thousands of text messages. If you’re new to this space, consider starting from the beginning.

Journal Entry, March 2nd, 2020

I still feel sick, and I’ve found myself seeking more and more comfort and tenderness these days. But maybe spring will change my opinion.

This Coronav…

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