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BENEATH THE SMILE

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It's been a year since high school ended but Jenny's life is still as boring as before. No social life, no car and definitely no boyfriend.

While doing the one thing that keeps her connected to the real fun-filled world, texting, she lands on a message that's just about to turn her whole life around.

Will this text come along with the spark that's been missing in her life?





First place (Short story) Fallen Angel Awards 2018
Second place (Short story) The Rose Awards 2018
Second place (Short story) The Rising Star Awards 2018All Rights Reserved

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Unexpected

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