The Tortured Artist
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Serena’s an artist, well aspires to be one. She’s been studying at the New York Academy of Art for exactly five months now and is just getting the hang of the new, exciting and mysterious legendary city. To the young women the big apple is just a step towards Italy but that doesn’t mean she doesn’t take advantage of the crazy world she’s walked into. Serena drinks and parties, not on a regular basses but a healthy variety of times. Her life and personality have always been a bit…adventuress and dangerous, but nothing compared to the spring of events life has in store for her after a friendly drink with friends. Little do they know…Serena has a secret. Will she be able to let go of her past and tell the truth? Or will she compromise her own safety for the ones she cares most for? Only art will tell in The Tortured Artist.
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