drowning in insecurities
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Last published Tue, Jul 16, 2019
Who knew that so many things can happen in a life span of thirteen years?
For all her life, Sara Kneifer thought she was as ordinary as other people. But when she started first grade, she suddenly found a phrase traced intricately onto her hand and led everyone to laugh at her and be brought down under the bullies.
Then she realises. She never forgot her past and for so long, she helped so many and put herself last. Now, she's the one that needs help, and it leads to not knowing who she is anymore.
What phrase will come next, and what can she do?
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