Counting Stars
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Last published Sat, Jan 6, 2018
Abigail Nile lead a simple life. She spent most of her days working in her Granny's coffee shop with her two loyal companions Hennessey and Cameron. She had great friends, a supportive boyfriend, and although it was small, she had a goofy family that she was more than happy to call her own. So what happens when a curious stranger walks through the door and turns her entire life upside down?
"You know, the life I live isn't an easy one. Ever since I was a kid I've felt like I'm nothing but a burden. But you... you make all of that go away. Call me selfish, but I don't want to let that go."
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