Once in a Lifetime
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Last published Thu, Aug 8, 2019
Ryan's life looks picture perfect. Perfect grades, lots of friends, a promising career path with her best friend. But what lies underneath tells a much different story, one that she never intended to tell anyone. Until she met Carter.
**Trigger Warning: This novel contains mentions of sexual assault, depression, anxiety, and abuse. If you feel you may be triggered by anything that might be in this story, please do not read. Your mental health is the most important thing, so please do not upset yourself.**
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