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Finding Independence

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Parts 5
Time 1h 6m

Reads 157
Votes 4
Parts 5
Time 1h 6m

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?All Rights Reserved

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