Kill Joy
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Zara Turner is a 21 year old nursing student with a bright personality and her whole life planned ahead of her. The night of an impulsive decision leads to her befriending Cameron Cartier, A 23 year old tattoo artist. They become best friends but she learns something about him that makes their friendship a bit more complicated than it would be.
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