A Shade Darker ✔️
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MatureComplete Wed, Jul 12, 20177h 8m
Started: 3/18/17
Finished: 6/12/17
On the night of Ashley Harper's graduation it seemed like everything was just fun and games. A bit of rebellion and truth or dare never hurt anybody, right? Besides, being young and rebellious was fun based on the company you keep. After living a life of strict rules, secrets, and protection, Ashley felt like a caged animal. This night was her night to live. Ignoring her mother's warning which seemed to later haunt her thoughts, she took upon the dare to travel into the woods of which she was told to stay away from. She didn't expect to see the monsters she was warned about.
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