The Secrets We Keep
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Meet Astrid-
She's just a normal, quiet, introvert who would much rather be reading then partake in any social activity. Adventure and spontaneity are definitely not her forte.
Meet Owen-
When it comes to a challenge, he's always game. Nothing can stop him from living his life to the fullest.
Owen and Astrid are both college students who just so happen to attend the same university. Astrid thinks her life is completely normal. Owen knows that his isn't. See the thing is, they both have secrets. They both wouldn't ever tell a soul. Owen's secret can and will change his life forever. He has a list he needs to complete before his secret overcomes him and slips out. One rule: he can't go alone. So he enlists Astrid to help him complete the tasks before it's too late.
Follow along their journey and read as Astrid learns things about Owen she never knew and even learns some things about herself. Will they be able to complete the list? Or will they fail trying?
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