Rays of Hope
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Last published Wed, Feb 17, 2016
Ray West is an author. However, he’s only actually had one popular book published. Now, everyone expects him to write another really good book. Only problem is, he hasn’t had a good idea in a while. That is, until he meets Avery Joyce. He is instantly intrigued with this sad, beautiful girl. Ray decides he wants to write about her. He writes about what she’s been through and how she’s tried to overcome it. Although he’s trying to help her while writing this book, she doesn’t talk about everything. Ray wants to know more about Avery. But is it for himself to know, or for the book? How can he possibly like a quiet and broken girl?
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