Circus of the Beast
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Keelia Adams grew up in a wealthy family with a beautiful mother, a kind father, and two elder sisters. Then, one night, disaster strikes! Left with no choice but to abandon her home, Keelia must hide from the villains that killed her family. In a desperate attempt to escape, Keelia trespasses on a grand and magical circus. For punishment of her trespass, Keelia must replace the missing tightrope walker and become part of the show. But what about this mysterious Ring Master? Is it true that he holds a curse that affects everyone within the circus? And will Keelia be able to help him lift that curse with her kind and gentle heart? But, who could ever learn to love a beast?
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