7 Views 0 Favorites 1 Chapters 1 Chapters/Week 1 Readers 0 Reviews 569 Words Jun 21, 2025 marnet_me The Lies of Ordinary is raw. It's a moody coming-of-age story about grief, mental illness, and the quiet pressure to be "fine." Set in Cape Town and Stellenbosch in 2025, it follows 18-year-old Lewis Evans. A confused young adult with a dead brother, a diagnosis of bipolar I, and a secret blog where he tells the truth no one in his real life wants to hear.
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Lewis is stuck. In a degree he didn't choose. A house too big for one person. And a body that sometimes doesn't feel like his. He's craving connection but terrified of being seen.
Over seven parts, the story spirals deeper into his memories, moods, and messy relationships... until he uncovers a truth about his family that changes everything.
🛑 Now, the disclaimer 🛑
Sometimes this is based on my life.
Sometimes it's loosely based on my life.
Sometimes... not so loosely.
Sometimes it's completely made up. (Or is it?)
➡️ Also: the chapters are long. I'm publishing it scene by scene so you can breathe between the heavy stuff. And so I don't lose my mind editing all at once.
Thanks for being here. If you see yourself in Lewis, I hope you feel a little less alone.
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