The Aftermath
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Last published Tue, Jun 5, 2018
Elle has a completely normal life. She has an endless amount of cash from her dad who can't even bother to see her. She is that best friend you have/ used to have who is crazy, fun, carefree, and boy crazy. That being said, she decides to spend the morning of her 22nd birthday in peace and quiet.
Crazy right?
Walking into a coffee shop, she spots the most adorable guy in the world looking like a sad, lost puppy. Being the girl that she is she instantly sits down and asked the cutie what was wrong.
It was a simple question really...
She didn't expect to get caught up in a murder mystery.
Stay long enough to find out what happens in the aftermath.
I promise... you wont see whats coming.
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