Happiness
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Last published Tue, Jul 17, 2018
Everyone has their ideas about happiness and what causes it, but what even is it?
Sierra has heard all her life about happiness, the creature at the edge of the earth, and what it could grant you if found. Many a brave explorer has set out to fine it, and non have returned.
What will happen when she meets a mysterious young woman who promises to take her to happiness?
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