Pulling at Heartstrings (Horse Story)
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Last published Wed, Sep 18, 2019
Kennedy Johnson grew up consumed with the constant fear of dying after being diagnosed with cancer at a young age. With no one to rely on but her single mother, depression clutches at the young girls heart, pulling her around like a puppet.
However, when a miracle hits, and her tests come back negative, Kennedy is thrown headfirst into a normal teenage life. Thrust headfirst into her teenage years, and through a journey filled with first loves, heartbreaks, and friendships. All while fighting her depression and loss as she's faced with one of her biggest hardships yet.
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