The Perks of Growing Up
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Last published Thu, Jun 11, 2020
Serenity Shields is not a person that breaks routines, it takes a lot of convincing, and quite frankly, it usually doesn't work. She walks through the world with a warm smile and a kind heart, and a younger brother who keeps her sane. High School is a thing of the past for Serenity, and with University come some big changes, some hard truths, and sometimes even a mystery man in a hoodie. Who knew stepping out of her routine would change her life so much?
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