Don't Swim Away.
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Last published Sun, Nov 9, 2014
My name is Prudence. I am fifteen years young. This is my story. This is a story about how a stranger can become one of the most relevant people in your life. How a simple kind action can change your life forever. This is my story about a person that came into my life, and left their mark forever. The world is a sadistic place, it always finds a way to screw up the perfection that had been there for your happiness. If you'd like to learn then please proceed, if not, then by all means exit out just like most people do.
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