Bitter Confections
  • Reads 200
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  • Parts 8
  • Time 1h 14m
  • Reads 200
  • Votes 16
  • Parts 8
  • Time 1h 14m
Ongoing, First published Oct 01, 2019
Mature
Ivy Clawson accepts an internship opportunity at the famous Warrenston Manor near Leavenworth, Washington for a restaurant owners retreat, not realizing that Gene Devoney, a boy she met at a party (and never thought she'd have to face again) is the son of one of the prestigious restaurant owners and is also attending the conference as a guest. When Death visits Ivy in a dream, warning her that she is in terrible danger, Ivy reluctantly agrees to team up with Gene to find the secrets buried in the manor. Secrets that will change everything Ivy thought she knew about who she is.
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