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Introduction: A Fair Warning

I implore you; abandon this tale of mine woven from the tears I've shed. I've been made aware that this devastating story I've lived through would be Young Adult Fiction gold. Sadly to say, I can not in good conscience advise you, my dear reader, to continue with this book. My dear sweet reader, can you not hear the urgency in my poetic voice? I am not known to grovel and beg, but if I must, I shall.

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Now then, the fact that you have made it this far shows your dedication to this tale. Please, do not start this book without intent to finish it. Although I will fight you every step of the way, and tell you to abandon this book in a dumpster somewhere not even the devil himself would find it, I hope you will finish this book.

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I'd assume you'd like to know what this story entails. My description hasn't exactly been sculptured to lure the minds of many people. Truly, I've designed this tale to be read by the true believers. The rebels, poets, 2 am heartbreaker, one night stands, even the teenage drunks, this story was made for them. In essence, it was made for me. Truthfully, I am all of the above mentioned things. This tale will tell of my journey through all these "phases" and more.

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I've been many places without leaving my bedroom. I owe this thanks to my love of books. You see, being as you picked this story particularly shows me you have a great interest in the mysterious and the unknown. I've come to realize that because of my peculiar and non-descriptive style of advertisement for this particular book, it may not get many reads. This is what makes this book stand alone on any shelf.

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Now, I believe that I am done with my introduction. You've made it this far, so I advise you to flip the page. From there, there is no turning back.