Breath of Life -- 2021 Version
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Last published Mon, Nov 8, 2021
As the gap closes to Jessie's 18th birthday, things begin to get worse in her already difficult life. Fearing for her life, she tries to stay in line and do as Simon says. As she continues to try, secrets are revealed and lives are put in danger. Jessie needs to figure out if freedom is worth the price of her life.
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