The Act
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Last published Tue, May 26, 2020
After wallowing in her pain and deep sadness, Ada has decided that the time has come to murder her demons. Literally.
She sets off on a journey, going after the men that have hurt her one after the other. Relentless, Ada uses any and everybody that would serve as a ride to her destination and so far so good, it has worked.
Till it doesn't. There is a thin line between love and hate, a line she is more than determined never to cross. Will she be strong enough to fight it? Will the love she has been running from finally catch up with her? Will it heal her?
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