Dead but Alive
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Last published Tue, Sep 22, 2020
Graduation, then the journey of going off to college, many people experience this milestone and are ready to get a taste of entering the real world. Arya Grace has been waiting to leave her small town and get a chance at a new chapter in her life. To leave behind her past and bring in new changes.
That dream soon vanishes however, on a simple car ride home with her mom and her world literally turns upside down.
Thinking her life was ending before it even started, she believes to be on the brink of death. That is until she wakes up in a strange place and strapped down, unaware of what might happen to her or how she managed to be alive.
Now with her mother accused of her murder and finding out everyone actually believes she is dead. Arya must try to escape in order to get back to her friends and family before it's too late.
Because while she is alive for the moment, she is considered dead to the world.
*ALSO SHOUTOUT TO @chatachino FOR THE AMAZING COVER! All credit goes to her!*
WARNING: This story may contain some violent and mature situations. Reader discretion is advised.
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