That October Night (EDITING)

When her family moves to Miami in January, Raven Mitchell isn't looking for a fresh start.

She isn't looking for much of anything except a way to get through the day without letting anyone see what October left behind.

But Miami has a way of finding you whether you're ready or not. So does the group of people who slowly pull her into their orbit-each carrying wounds of their own, each trying to survive life the best way they know how.

What nobody tells you about healing is that everyone wants to help you do it.

But none of them actually can.

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"Maybe dreams do come true after all. Even dreams we chase at midnight hours, Shorts."

At least Ray had dreams to chase. I ran away from mine.

I have nightmares.

The kind that don't only happen when my eyes are closed.

At its heart, That October Night isn't about finding love. It's about learning that nobody can want your healing for you. You have to want it for yourself.

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📌Originally called Actions Speaks Louder Than Words
📌Completed September 19th 2020