Gates of Darkness
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Last published Thu, May 23, 2019
Freedom means different things to different people. My perspective on the meaning of freedom has changed over the past few years. For me, freedom means being an independent adult. Talia Romano finally turns 18, like ever adult she just wants a vacation away from home for the summer and with drama, betrayal, and the death of loved ones she gets more than what she asked for. Be careful what you wish for... because sometimes things don't go as planned.
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