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The Amazing World of Sawyer Barkley (ON HOLD)

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Reads 137
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Parts 11
Time 1h 46m

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"Writing letters isn't something I'd recommend but it was recommended to me so I have no choice but to do so. I don't see why my therapist suggested it. I also don't see why I need a therapist. I'm not suicidal, depressed or suffering from any form of problem. My parents are just wasting their money."

Sawyer Barkley is the NEW kid because his parents hate him and have to move everything year or so. His parents have finally decided to settle down, which means he has to settle down too. 

Attending a new high school isn't something he's looking forward to. Neither is the detention he gets in his first week.

"Detention is like jail. You attend, you get emotionally scarred and you leave. I don't see why that didn't work for me."

Unfortunately, Sawyer gets a little more than he bargained for in there when he ends up attracting the attention of a group of people he'd rather avoid. 

"I'm pretty sure making friends isn't a required part of education."

This is just a little story about friends, adventures, trust and shells.All Rights Reserved

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