Finding Independence
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  • Reads 157
  • Votes 4
  • Parts 5
  • Time 1h 6m
Ongoing, First published Apr 27, 2012
Essie runs away at the age of 15 and ends up growing up with a drug dealer who keeps a tight leash on her and won't  let her do anything without his say so. She thinks she owes him and loves him because he gave her a place to stay and took her in, but his over bearing and obsessiveness scares her too. She finds herself meeting a guy named Xaiden and can't help but fall in love with him while she is still under her "boyfriend(Jaces)" house. Will she ever be able to find her independence?
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