In a tale of love and struggle, “Distance Brings Us Closer” follows Abel as he meets his dream girl, sparking a whirlwind romance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yet, beneath the surface lies a tumultuous reality: Abel battles with a challenging mental health condition that often leads to uncontrollable outbursts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As the days pass and his medication slips from his grasp, their once blissful love story unravels into a haunting nightmare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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