SHINE
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Last published Sat, Nov 21, 2020
Shine Ebube Dominic is an African American whose perfect little life got torn apart when she faces a serious turn that takes her dad away from her and turns her relative against her. Left with only the love of parents on the other side of the world and a little money, she has to find a way to scale through. Read to find out the strength of an 18 year old girl and how she put her life back together.
David King is Shine's Best friend , He's African American, 19 and is always there for Shine.
Things start to look bleak when they're separated due to school.
Read a story of trials, betrayal, love and how much strength a girl has.
Determination and Love always wins in the end... Or does it?
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