We are in Purgatory
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Faye Castro has been suffering from a serious and rare mental disorder for five years called nightmare disorder. Every night Faye has violent nightmares that no one can find an explanation for. Her dreams not only affect her nights, but her days as well. They make her depressed, anxious, and tired everyday. Faye is becoming less and less hopeful that her future will turn around. Until her perspective changes.
After Faye's half brother, Jace, commits suicide, Faye is shocked and deeply sadden by the news, even though her and her brother were never close. Things are seeming to be getting worse for Faye, but as Jace beings in to reappear in Faye's life in mysterious ways, Faye must figure out a way to stop her nightmares and come to terms with her brother's death. (Based on true events.)
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