California Dreaming
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This story isn't a fairytale where the princess is rescued by the prince. Or even a story about a heart wrenching love story drama. This is a real story coming from me about survival, and a love based on your past. We had to fight for ourselves. This is about the darkness all around and no where to go. A guy from our past who would stop at nothing to have his way. This is about a girl who dreamed of other things to keep her going. This is California Dreaming.
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