Wet Sand, Volume 5

The glaring lights of this city have only made our shadows darker. The fifth volume of the mature-rated BL webtoon by DOYAK.

Sixteen years ago, before K35, Ian found himself drowning in addiction and shame. In a city full of people, he was alone—except for TJ. It was TJ who yanked him from the hungry influence of an abuser, and TJ who forced him to get clean. Now the things they did back then to survive are bleeding into the present, where the weight of time and desire has driven them apart. As Ian and Jo continue their search for Chris, TJ’s enemies make their move. Old grudges are coming due, and the price of leaving the gang may prove more costly than Ian could have ever imagined.

Volume 5 includes episodes 54–70 of the webcomic Wet Sand.

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