Through The Doorway *short story*

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Cacia Jones lives in London, 2000 years from now. Everything is different, everyone is miserable. Their only hope is through a rebellion, but will it ever be enough?All Rights Reserved

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Through The Doorway
Mon, Apr 3, 2023

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